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This publication is designed to answer most of the questions which might be asked
about Augsburg College and its curriculum. Although information was current at the
time of publication, it is subject to change wlthout notice.
It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements...
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This publication is designed to answer most of the questions which might be asked
about Augsburg College and its curriculum. Although information was current at the
time of publication, it is subject to change wlthout notice.
It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements, and academic
policies contained in this publication. If questions arise concerning any matter
published herein, the student should consult with a faculty adviser, the dean of the
college, or the registrar.
Table of Contents
PAGE 5, INTRODUCTION
PAGE 6, THE COLLEGE
PAGE 8, CAMPUS MAP
THE PHYSICAL PLANT
PAGE 1I,
PAGE 12, ACADEMIC LlFE
PAGE 18, STUDENT LlFE
PAGE 22, ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE
PAGE 25, FINANCIAL AID
PAGE 32, EXPENSES
PAGE 34, ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
PAGE 38, GENERAL INFORMATION
PAGE 39, COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND OFFERINGS
PAGE 101, ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATES
PAGE 102, FACULTY
PAGE 110, ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
PAGE 112, INDEX
PAGE I 13, ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Glossary of Terms
This Augsburg College catalog is designed to give you the information you need to know as a
student or prospective student. In it you will find most of the answers to questions you may have
about Augsburg. If you have others, please feel free to write or phone the Office of Admissions at
the College.
Certain terms used in this catalog may be unfamiliar to you. We hope the following brief definitions
will be helpful.
ACADEMIC. . . . . . . . . . . .The practices, principles, regulations, and customs which characterize
school and college.
COURSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A subject studied during one semester or an interim such as
"Community Development and Organization." In general, four courses
are taken each semester at Augsburg and one during the interim in
January. Thirty-five courses are required for graduation.
MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A concentration of study in one area. Augsburg offers majors in 20
departments.
MINOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A concentration in a field of study in less depth than the major.
ELECTIVE.
. . . . . . . . . . . . A course not required for
the major or minor but taken by the student
from any college department as his or her interests dictate.
FEE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charges made by the College for special services such as laboratory
equipment or locker rental.
LOAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Money a student borrows for college expenses and later repays. See
"Financial Aid."
SCHOLARSHIP. . . . . . . . . Financial assistance received by a student based on high school
performance in and out of the classroom, college standing, or the result
of special tests such as the SAT or ACT. Scholarships vary in amounts
and length of duration. The amount generally depends upon the financial
need of the student. There is no obligation to repay. The same criteria
are used for Grants-ln-Aid.
SEMESTER.
. . . . . . . . . . . The College operates on a 4-1-4 calendar. Each semester is 15 weeks
in length and the interim is 4 weeks.
PREREQUISITE . . . . . . . . A course which a student is required to complete before another one
may be taken. The prerequisite course may be either in the same or
another department.
Introduction
Few liberal arts colleges combine the excitement and vitality of a metropolitan center
with the smallness and intimacy of the rural setting. Augsburg is one of the few, very special
Christian colleges which can offer you both.
The small college atmosphere enables you to
be a participant or a spectator at a variety of
events and activities. Exhibitions, concerts,
films, and lectures are regularly available to you
on campus. Through the intercollegiate or intramural athletic programs you may choose participation in athletics.
Religious activities are a vital part of the campus. The Religious Life Commission has been
established by the Student Government to
oversee, stimulate and perpetuate religious life
on the Augsburg campus. Its primary purpose
and goal is neither self-serving nor selfsustaining, but rather furthering the ministry of
Christ on the Augsburg campus.
You, the student, are an individual at Augsburg.
You design your own learning experience.
While distributional and major requirements act
as guidelines, there is latitude to design a
portion of your own education.
At Augsburg, the innovative and experimental
as well as the individual are central. The
college follows the calendar known as the "41-4."
In the study of the liberal arts, you will encounter ideas and experiences from the whole
range of human knowledge. The liberal arts
education, however, is more than an accumulation of knowledge from a number of
fields. Augsburg recognizes that concentration
is necessary in your chosen field. You may
choose from a variety of majors for hundreds of
career possibilities.
Augsburg Is in the center of the Twin Cities of
Mlnneapol~sand St. Paul. In thls rnetrapolitan
setting, a rich kaleidoscope of resources and
activities are available to enrich your education,
if you choose. You may select an evening at
the Guthrie Theater, the Brave New Workshop,
or at any of the many galleries or coffee
houses. You might spend an afternoon touring
the M~nneapolisInstitute of Arts. You may
choose a concert by the Minnesota Orchestra
or one by the many professional touring groups
that appear in the Twin Cities. There are
numerous opportunities for individual and team
sports. Professional sports are also available the Twins, the Vikings, the North Stars, the
Fighting Saints, and the Kicks.
Thus, we feel Augsburg is a distinctive
combination: a strong academic program, a
capable and dedicated staff, an eager student
body and a remarkable location.
The College
Identification
Augsburg is a four-year liberal arts college
affiliated with the American Lutheran Church
(ALC). Founded more than 1 0 0 years ago,
Augsburg celebrated its centennial in 1 9 6 9 and
is in its second century of Christian higher
education.
The current student body of over 1 7 0 0 is
largely of Lutheran background though many
denominations are represented on campus.
About 65% are resident students, while others
commute daily from the surrounding
metropolitan area.
Location
You and your education will have the option of
benefiting from Augsburg's location in the Twin
Cities. Excellent art collections are available to
you in the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the
Walker Art Center, and many other galleries.
The Minnesota Orchestra and other area performing organizations afford rich opportunities
for the enjoyment of music of many types. The
Twin Cities also appear regularly on the
itineraries of major performing artists.
A variety of dramatic and musical presentations
is provided by several theaters in the area such
as the nationally known Guthrie Theater,
Theater-in-the Round, the Old Log Theater, the
St. Paul Opera, Chimera Theater and the
Chanhassen Dinner Theater.
Recreational activities abound. You can play
tennis at parks near the campus or swim In one
of the many area lakes. In the winter you may
join other students on skiing trips. Professional
sports are available the year around.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Several major
airlines provide daily service to Minneapolis-St.
Paul International Airport, including United,
Northwest Orient, Eastern, Braniff, North
Central, Ozark and Allegheny. Bus or train
connections can be made from all areas of the
United States.
The Augsburg campus is just five minutes east
of downtown Minneapolis via Interstate 9 4
which forms the southern border of the
campus. (Directions are given in the map
section of this catalog.)
History
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by
Norwegian Lutherans in America. Minneapolis
replaced Marshall, Wisconsin, as Augsburg's
home in 1 8 7 2 . The first college students were
enrolled in 1 8 7 4 and the first college
graduation was held in 1 8 7 9 .
The school was officially named Augsburg
College in 1 9 6 3 when its former sponsor, the
Lutheran Free Church, merged with the
American Lutheran Church. Augsburg Seminary
joined with Luther Theological Seminary in St.
Paul that same year.
Nature and Objectives
Augsburg is a four-year liberal arts college of
the American Lutheran Church. It is committed
to an open, honest, competent inquiry into the
sciences, arts, and humanities in the context of
the Christian faith.
Augsburg emphasizes the following primary
objectives:
To expose students to a wide variety o f
ideas and disciplines, while assisting them to
become proficient in one area or major
to help students understand the Christian
faith in relation to the contemporary world
to develop students' love of learning and
their faculties of reason, criticism, curiosity
and imagination by encouraging and maintaining academic excellence
to increase students' understanding of the
urban environment and culture, and to
enable them to gain the skills needed to
respond creatively to the problems and
potentialities of the modern city
to encourage students to ascertain their
interests and abilities, and to aid them in
discovering the occupatio~~al
opportunities
which exist for them
to assist students in their intellectual,
emotional, and spiritual growth; to
encourage them to develop attitudes and
qualities of character compatible with the
Christian faith.
Policies
It is the policy of Augsburg College not to
discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex
or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972
Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its
admissions policies, educational programs,
activities and employment practices. Inquiries
regarding compliance with Title IX may be
directed to Charles Gerster, Science Hall,
Room 139, or Marianne Sander, Memorial Hall,
(332-5181), or to the Director of the Office for
Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education
and Welfare, Washington, D.C.
The College and its faculty subscribe to the
Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom
as promulgated by the American Association of
University Professors and the Association of
American Colleges.
The Campus
Augsburg's compact campus is located in the
heart of Minneapolis surrounding Murphy
Square, the first of the 1 5 5 parks in the "City
of Lakes." The College currently has 1 5 major
buildings with a number of cottage housing
units that are very popular with the students.
The University of Minnesota and two of the
city's largest hospitals, Fairview and St. Mary's,
are adjacent to the campus.
Accreditation
Augsburg has achieved full accreditation in the
following associations that set standards by
which excellence is judged:
North Central Association of Colleges and
Secondary Schools
The National Council for the Accreditation of
Teacher Education (Secondary and Elementary)
The American Chemical Society
Visiting the Campus
The purpose of the campus visit is to permit
students to learn, first-hand, about the College
program, facilities, and admissions requirements. A personal interview affords candidates,
parents, and the admissions counselor the opportunity to exchange information vital in the
process of selecting a college and in making
admissions decisions. A campus tour and an interview with an admissions officer are strongly
recommended but are not mandatory.
Students who wish to arrange for a tour and an
interview are asked to write for an appointment
or call the office (332-5181 ). Preferred times
for campus visits are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays. Arrangements may also be made to meet
with a member of the faculty and to attend
classes, Monday through Friday, when school
is in session.
School, church, and other groups are welcome
to visit the College. Arrangements may be
made by writing the Office of Admissions,
Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minnesota
55454.
Memorial Hall
Art Studio and Art Annex
Music Hall
Si Melby Hall
Augsburg College Ice Arena
Little Theatre (Speech and Drama)
East Hall
Fairview-St. Mary's Medical Center
Olivet Hall (notshown; located south
of the campus on Franklin Avenue)
Admissions Parking
Student Parking
Murphy Square
Faculty-Staff Parking
Fairview-St. Mary's Parking Ramp
Alumni Programs (Memorial 2nd floor)
Audio-Visual (Memorial ground floor)
Augsburgian (College Center ground floor)
Auxiliary Program (Memorial 1st floor)
Bookstore (College Center 1st floor)
Business Affairs (Science 139)
Career Planning and Placement (Memorial 1 st floor)
Center for Student Development (Memorial 1st floor)
C.H R . (Memorial ground floor)
Data Processing (Science 32)
Dean of the College (Science 1 35)
Development Office (Memorial 2nd floor)
ECHO (College Center ground floor)
Financial Services (Science 156)
Housing (Memorial 1 st floor)
Interim Director (Science 135)
Internship Office (Science 135)
Little Theatre (Speech Building)
News Bureau (Memorial 2nd floor)
Personnel Office (Science 139)
Plant Services (Science 156)
President's Office (Memorial 1st floor)
Printing and Mailing (Science 9)
Public Relations (Memorial 2nd floor)
Publications (Memorial 2nd floor)
Residence Programs (Memorial 1st floor)
Registrar (Science 1 14)
S.O.S. (College Center Office)
Special Programs (Science 135)
Student Government (College Center Office)
Student Programs (College Center Office)
Study Abroad (Memorial 1st floor)
Summer School Office (Science 135)
Treasurer's Office (Science 147)
DRIVING TO THE CAMPUS. Augsburg is easily reached by Interstate 94. If you are coming east
from Minneapolis, take the 25th Avenue exit, turn left to Riverside Avenue, and left again to 21 st
Avenue South. (You'll see the Augsburg sign.)
If you are coming west from St. Paul, take the Riverside Avenue exit (right after you cross the
Mississippi River) and then turn right onto Riverside. Watch for the Augsburg sign and turn left at
2 1st Avenue South.
The Physical Plant
Instructional facilities and student housing at
Augsburg are conveniently located in relation to
each other.
Following is a brief description of each building.
A new music/classroom building is designed
and scheduled for completion in 1978.
Old Maln, erected in 1900, contains a large
number of classrooms and offices.
Sclence Hall, erected in 1948-49, includes
general administration offices; the Computer
Center; well-equipped laboratories for
chemistry, physics, and biology; a mediumsized auditorium; and several classrooms and
faculty offices. The Lisa Odland Observatory
on the roof of Science Hall, was complefed in
the summer of 1960.
The George Sverdrup Library, named in honor
of Augsburg's fourth president, was erected
and dedicated in 1955. Adjacent to Science
Hall and of similar contemporary architectural
design, it provides excellent resources for
research and study. It contains reading rooms,
seminars, work rooms, a visual-education
center, the Augsburg Archives, classrooms,
and a number of faculty offices.
Melby Hall, the auditorium-gymnasium, was
completed in 1961. This building named in
honor of Professor J. S. Melby, dean of men
from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach and head
of the Christianity department, provides
excellent facilities for the health and physical
education program, intercollegiate athletics,
chapel services, and general auditorium
purposes.
East Hall, purchased in 1966, houses the pipe
organs and equipment for class-piano
instruction.
The Music Bullding, acquired by purchase in
1947, has been remodeled to provide vocal,
string and piano studios as well as a rehearsal
room for large groups.
dining rooms and a coffee shop. Student
government and student publications have
quarters in this building. The bookstore is also
located here. Spacious lounges and
recreational areas are provided in this threestory building containing 55,000 square feet of
space.
Urness Tower, completed in 1967, is an
eleven-story building providing living quarters
for 324 students. The building was named in
honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness who
have given several generous gifts to the
college. A unique feature of the building is that
each floor is considered a "house unit"
providing the 36 residents, housed two to a
room, with their own lounge, study and utility
areas.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall, erected in
1938, was named in honor of Augsburg's
second and third presidents. The building
houses about 60 students and provides space
for several faculty and administrative offices.
Mortensen Tower, erected in 1973, named in
honor of Miss Gerda Mortensen, dean of
women at Augsburg from 1923 to 1964,
contains 104 one and two-bedroom apartments
providing housing for 31 2 upperclass students.
A spacious lounge area as well as conference
rooms are located in this building.
The Art Studio Building, dedicated in 1964,
houses the Department of Art on its two floors.
West Hall is an apartment building purchased
in 1966 shortly after it was constructed. It
provides excellent housing for married students.
Annex Houses, located in the campus area
provide accommodations for students, faculty,
and staff members.
The Admissions House, located at 628 21 st
Avenue South, provides offices for the
admissions staff and a reception area for
prospective students and their parents.
The Speech and Drama Building was acquired
in 1959 and remodeled for dramatic and other
speech activities.
The Ice Arena, built in 1974, provides two
large skating areas for Augsburg and the
metropolitan community. It is used for hockey,
recreational skating, and figure skating.
The Augsburg College Center, completed in
1967, is a center of non-academic activity on
campus. The building houses the Commons,
which is the main dining area, plus private
Ollvet Hall, a gift to Augsburg from the
congregation of Olivet Lutheran Church, is used
as a practice room for the band and other
instrumentalists.
Academic Life
Augsburg is a modern well-equipped college
which aims to provide its students with a broad
liberal arts education as well as prepare them
for a career. A strong academic program in the
arts and sciences and in theology is available.
Pre-professional preparation for such fields as
engineering, medicine, law and the Christian
ministry is offered. The College prepares
students for graduate study in several
disciplines. Preparation for careers in business,
communications, medical technology, music,
nursing, occupational therapy, social work, and
teaching is available.
Augsburg seeks to assist its students through
their academic experience to better understand
themselves and the world and to equip them to
serve according to their individual interests and
abilities.
The Student As Learner
A great deal has been written during the last
few years describing the responsibilities of a
college to its students. Augsburg recognizes its
task to provide consistently high quality
opportunities for learning along with support
systems which enhance the teaching-learning
process.
Learning is not, however, a commodity which
can be purchased. It is not equal to simply
buying so many courses and being exposed to
the activities of professors. Learning involves
the solitary inner struggle of the student who
investigates, analyzes and synthesizes the
materials and insights offered. When these
have become one's own and when the learner
moves on to new personal insights, then
learning has taken place.
Both the school and the student have
responsibilities in this process. Neither party
can elude its basic task.
problems. They often join students in
discussing the political climate, comparing
notes on a visiting speaker, or talking over the
latest Viking victory while having coffee.
Library Services
Augsburg has a well-equipped library.
A relaxed atmosphere, a helpful staff and
friendly student library assistants make the
library a favorite place to study. The main
library, centrally located next to the Science
Hall, houses over 150,000 volumes including
books, periodicals, records and various other
media. The Music and Chemistry libraries are
located within the departmental areas.
Access to over a million volumes is available
via daily interloan and courier service among
the seven private liberal arts colleges and the
Hill Reference Library. Through Minitex, the
statewide network, the additional resources of
Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are
accessible to the Augsburg faculty and
students.
A service-dedicated staff provides students with
assistance to meet diverse information needs
including instruction in the use of the library,
standard reference service, guidance in
pursuing term paper topics, and directions to
other local sources of information.
The AV Center of the Library provides facilities
for classes in broadcasting and audio-visual
materials. Assistance with the production of
slides, transparencies, filmstrips and
audiolvideo tape recordings are available for
both faculty and students. Equipment such as
movie and slide projectors and tape recorders
may be borrowed for limited periods; film
bibliographies and other advice on materials
selection are also available.
Faculty
The 4-1-4 Calendar
Augsburg has an able faculty who try to take a
personal interest in their students. The studentfaculty ratio is approximately 16.3 to 1, with
class size averaging 25 or less.
Augsburg follows the 4-1 -4 calendar. Two 15week semesters are separated by a 4-week
interim in January. During each semester the
student generally enrolls in four courses; during
the interim concentration is on one subject.
Augsburg faculty members serve as academic
advisers and are available for help on individual
The interim period is an especially exciting
time. The whole world becomes an arena of
learning. Creative energies and individual
interests determine the course of study.
Innovation and experimentation are encouraged
in this change from the general academic
schedule. Interest in music may take form in
the study and presentation of a concert
program. Interest in people may find form in the
study and participation in activities of a social
agency. Newspapers and advertising agencies
provide opportunities for those interested in
communications. Whether your interests are
sedate or spectacular the interim will afford the
opportunity to experience and experiment while
learning.
General Education Requirements
Distribution requirements for graduation are
minimal, affording the student considerable
freedom in the choice of courses. A student
seeking a liberal arts education would probably
choose many of them even if they were not
required.
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In the humanities area, students may select
courses in literature, philosophy, art, music,
foreign languages, speech, drama, and religion.
Science courses may be chosen from biology,
chemistry, mathematics, or physics. Courses in
social and behavioral sciences are offered in
the departments of economics, history, political
science, psychology and sociology. Proficiency
in English writing must be demonstrated. One
course from an approved list of courses
containing an emphasis on urban concerns is
required as is also proficiency in two lifetime
sports. For details on general education
requirements see under Academic
Administration.
Majors
Augsburg offers the following majors:
American Studies
Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Economics
Economics/Business
Administration
Elementary Education
Engineering
English
French
German
Health Education
History
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Metro-Urban Studies
Music
Music Therapy
Natural Science
Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Scandinavian Area
Studies
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
Theater Arts
Transdisciplinary
Majors in East Asian Studies and Russian Area
Studies are available through cooperative
programs with the Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities (ACTC). Consult directors of these
programs for further information. It is possible
for students to complete other majors also
through ACTC. Make application for such
majors through the Registrar.
Pre-Professional Training
Students who plan to enter the fields of law,
medicine, dentistry, the ministry, and
engineering, can profit from a liberal arts
education at Augsburg. It is suggested that
requirements for admission to graduate schools
or seminaries be reviewed and then the course
of study at Augsburg be planned accordingly.
Augsburg offers a wide scope of courses in the
natural and social sciences, in the humanities,
and in religion and philosophy which will
provide the necessary preparation for future
professional study.
Pre-Dentistry at Augsburg
Pre-Pharmacy at Augsburg
English, 2 courses; Biology 11 1, 11 2; Physics
121, 122; Chemistry 115, 116 (or 105, 106),
351, 352; Mathematics 124; Psychology, 1
course.
Biology 1 11 , 1 12; Chemistry 1 15, 1 16, 351 ,
352; Economics 122, 123; English 11 1, and a
second course; Health Ed. 1 10; Mathematics
124; Physics 121, 122. Electives to fulfill the 60
semester-hour requirements should be chosen
from humanities, literature, and the arts. Please
refer to the bulletins published by the College
of Pharmacy of your choice.
Students are encouraged to consult with the
faculty adviser early in the freshman year.
Requirements have been designed to fulfill the
minimum requirements of the School of
Dentistry at the University of Minnesota.
Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Engineering at Augsburg
Augsburg offers a dual-degree program of
liberal arts and engineering in cooperation with
the Washington University School of
Engineering and Applied Science and the
Michigan Technological University. See under
Engineering for information on the course
requirements in this Three-Two Plan of studies.
Pre-Law at Augsburg
Students planning to pursue a career in law
should consult the handbook published by The
Association of American Law Schools. Early
consultation with the pre-law adviser, Dr. Myles
Stenshoel, is strongly suggested. Students may
wish to take the Political Science course, Law
in the United States, to help determine whether
they possess an interest in law. Since law
schools encourage students to maintain a high
grade point average, the pre-law student should
be aware that many graduate schools consider
the grade PIN given for a course as a "C". This
information may help students in planning their
class schedules.
Pre-Medicine at Augsburg
Biology 11 1 , 112, 355; Chemistry 11 5, 116 (or
105, 106), 351, 352, 353; English 11 1, and one
or more writing and literature courses;
Mathematics 124, 125; Physics 121, 122;
Biochemistry 367; sociology, behavioral
sciences and humanities, 5 courses.
Students are encouraged to consult with the
faculty adviser early in the freshman year.
Programs have been designed to fulfill the
minimum requirements of the Medical School of
the University of Minnesota. Requirements at
other universities may vary.
Students are encouraged to consult with the
faculty adviser early in the freshman year.
This two-year program has been designed to
fulfill minimum requirements of the College of
Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota.
Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary at Augsburg
One may enter a theological seminary with any
of several different majors, e.g., history,
philosophy, English, psychology, sociology,
religion. The student planning to enter seminary
should include Religion 11 1, 221 among the
courses selected. A pre-seminary curriculum
should include at least two semesters of history
(Western Civilization) and one or more courses
in the history of philosophy. It should also
include Greek in the junior andlor senior year.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Augsburg
English, 2 courses: Mathematics 124; Public
Speaking, 1 course; Chemistry 11 5, 116 (or
105, 106), 351, 352, 353; Biology 11 1, 112;
Physics 121, 122; Economics, 1 course; artistic
expression, 2 courses (art, literature, music,
humanities, theater, and upper division foreign
languages); anthropology, economics,
geography, history, political science,
psychology, and sociology courses to fulfill the
remainder of the distribution requirements.
Students are encouraged to consult with the
faculty adviser early in the freshman year.
Programs have been designed to fulfill the
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota. Requirements at other universities
may vary.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and
institutions in the Twin Cities area on several
programs.
LIBRARY AND MEDIA CENTER
Through C.L.I.C., the Twin Cities private
colleges library consortium, and Minitex, the
statewide library network, the Augsburg
community has access to over 5,000,000
volumes. Augsburg's library works with a
collection of educational materials including
approximately 150,000 books, periodicals,
records, tapes, scores and films.
ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF TH6 TWIN
CITIES. Full-time students at Augsburg and the
St. Paul colleges of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine and St. Thomas may elect a course
each semester at another campus. No
additional fee is required for such an exchange,
except for private instruction in music and
some independent studies. See under
"Independent Study" for further details.
Students may elect to participate in the
cooperative program to gain new perspectives,
to get better acquainted with the other schools,
or to undertake a specific course or major not
offered on the home campus. The colleges
have coordinated calendars. The interim term
may also be taken on another campus. A
regularly scheduled bus shuttles students free
between the campuses.
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CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAM. A
cooperative effort between Augsburg College
and Metropolitan Community College in
downtown Minneapolis has resulted in the
establishment of a four-year program in
social work, sociology or psychology with a
chemical dependency specialty. The program is
designed to train specialists to help professional
people in dealing with chemical dependency
problems. Courses are taken both on the
Augsburg and the Metropolitan campuses.
CONSERVATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES
(CHR). These co-learning classes bring together
Augsburg students, prison inmates, mental
hospital patients, guards, and students at
rehabilitation centers. Classes are held at such
places as the Shakopee Institution for Women,
Stillwater State Prison, Trevilla of Robbinsdale
(a center for the severely physically
handicapped), or on the Augsburg campus. The
classes offered through several departments
give students first-hand views of the prisons,
hospitals, and rehabilitation centers. The
response of students involved in the courses,
both from Augsburg and the institutions, has
been extremely favorable.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING. Augsburg and
Control Data Institute have an arrangement
whereby students may transfer the equivalent
of three courses in computer programming
taken at CDI to Augsburg College.
Augsburg College also cooperates with other
colleges in planning study opportunities for the
January interim. For example, Augsburg and St.
Olaf jointly plan a number of foreign study
opportunities for the interim. Since the interim
program is new each year, the Interim Director
should be consulted regarding planned
programs.
AFFILIATION WITH SCHOOL OF NURSING.
Nursing students in the school of nursing at
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital receive
instruction in biology, chemistry, and other
basic courses at Augsburg. Applications for
admission to the school of nursing should be
made directly to the hospital.
THE HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM. This
group is composed of colleges and universities
in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota. Planned
activities include innovative curricular programs
for students, interchange and sharing of
academic personnel and other college
resources, cooperative research projects,
foreign study, joint sponsorship of a metrourban affairs conference, and development of
programs consistent with the needs and
resources of the community organizations of
the Upper Midwest.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY. In cooperation with
Hennepin County General, Metropolitan Medical
Center, and Northwestern hospitals, Augsburg
offers work which enables qualified students to
receive a college degree with a major in
Medical Technology. The first three years of
this work are taken at Augsburg, and a final
twelve-month program is completed at one of
the three hospitals when the student is
accepted by the participating hospital for its
program. Augsburg College does not guarantee
acceptance by the hospitals.
ENGINEERING. Affiliation with Washington
University School of Engineering and Applied
Science in St. Louis, Missouri, and Michigan
Technological University in Houghton,
Michigan, enables a student to receive the
Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College
and an engineering baccalaureate degree from
Washington University or Michigan
Technological University, in a five-year
program. The first three years are spent at
Augsburg and the last two at the affiliated
university.
CORRECTIVE THERAPY. A program in
Corrective Therapy worked out in cooperation
with the Veterans Administration Hospital,
Fairview Hospital, and Cambridge State
Hospital, is available to students who complete
a major in physical education with specialization
in Corrective Therapy.
Admission to this program requires an
application to be approved by the director of
the program. Application should be made
during the spring semester of the sophomore
year. Candidates are required to have a 2.5
grade-point average in work completed in the
major and a 2.0 grade-point average over-all.
All candidates should, as soon as possible,
consult with the Director regarding proper
sequence of courses.
ANTIOCH-MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNIVERSITY.
Students at Augsburg College and AntiochMinneapolis Communiversity, a metropolitan
school emphasizing experiential-based learning,
may take classes at each other's campuses
under certain mutually satisfactory
arrangements. Interested persons should
contact the Academic Dean.
ROTC. While Augsburg does not offer Reserved
Officers Training programs for the various
armed services of the United States, such
programs are available in the metropolitan area
and may be pursued by Augsburg students. For
information, confer with the Dean of the
College.
Opportunities for Study Abroad
Several types of international experience are
available to Augsburg students. Some of them
are briefly described below. For application
procedures and further information, request the
special brochure on lnternational Study at
Augsburg from the Director of lnternational
Programs. Since there is a limit on the number
of students who may study abroad each year it
is wise to apply in the fall prior to the year one
wishes to participate in an international
program.
STUDENT PROJECT FOR AMITY AMONG
NATIONS (SPAN). Augsburg participates in the
SPAN program. This is a joint venture of the
University of Minnesota and several colleges in
the state. Each year three or four countries are
selected, and qualified students are granted
partial scholarships to enable them to spend a
summer in informal study in one of the
countries chosen. Applications to the program
are made in the spring of the freshman or
sophomore year. The SPAN program consists
of three stages: language study and group
meetings during the school year before
departure, independent study abroad on a topic
of one's choice during the following summer,
and the writing of a paper upon return.
SEMESTER OR YEAR ABROAD. Arrangements
have been made under which Augsburg
students may spend their sophomore or junior
year in study at a number of foreign
educational institutions. These institutions are
the University of Oslo, Norway; Schiller College
in London and Heidelberg; Warnborough House
College at Oxford, England; the lnstituto
Allende at San Miguel de Allende in Mexico;
the Institute for American Universities at Aix-enProvence and Avignon in France; The Goethe
Institute in Germany; the University of
Hamburg, Germany; the University of Seville,
Spain; and the University of Laval in Quebec. In
addition, through the Higher Education
Consortium for Urban Affairs, Augsburg students
may take part in the Scandinavian Urban
Studies Term, and through the Experiment in
lnternational Living, Augsburg students are
offered study programs in Columbia, Denmark,
England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece,
Guatemala, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Nepal,
Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and Yugoslavia. This
type of study must be approved before
departure by the Director of lnternational
Programs, one's faculty adviser, and the
Committee on Admissions and Student
Standing. Credit earned through foreign study
may be applied to the student's graduation
requirements as electives, as elements of the
major sequence, or to satisfy some of the
general education requirements.
SUMMER SCHOOL. Again there is a wide
variety of possibilities for those who wish to
spend a summer studying abroad. Recently
Augsburg students have spent summers in
Norway, Spain, Mexico, France, Greece,
Germany, and England. Those interested in
further information should contact the Director
of International Programs.
INTERIM. Study abroad during the interim is
planned for each year. See listings under the
Augsburg Interim Catalog and in the brochure
on Interims Abroad issued each spring for the
following January.
both credit and non-credit, through its
Continuing Education Program. Classes are
generally in the evening. Since continuing
education courses are offered on a semesterhour basis, the courses vary in length from four
weeks to fourteen weeks. Students wishing to
know more about Augsburg's continuing
education offerings should call or write the
Office of the Associate Dean of the Faculty.
New Dimensions Program
The New Dimensions Program is for adults who
have not attended or who have not graduated
from college. The program provides admissions
counseling, career guidance and planning, a
simplified time-saving registration procedure,
on-the-job experience prior to graduation, and,
for those who desire it, a special course to
ease the transition to academic life.
Honors Program
The Honors Program at Augsburg is designed
to provide opportunities for qualified students to
pursue an enriched and sometimes accelerated
course of study. Special seminars, colloquia,
honors student forums and options in
completing the general education requirements
are all parts of the Honors Program. Inquiries
should be addressed to Dr. Milda Hedblom,
Honors Director.
lnternship Program
The lnternship Program is a college-wide
program. It provides students in almost all fields
of study an opportunity to gain practical on-thejob experience that can be related to their
academic program or personal interests.
Internships are available with a variety of
companies, agencies and community
organizations.
Continuing Education Program
Augsburg College offers a number of courses,
The transitional course, "The Adult Student:
Issues and Challenges," is offered several
times a year. It includes self-assessment,
testing, counseling, training and practice in
study skills, career exploration, and discussion
of personal and family problems arising from
the return to school. The course enables
returning adults to get to know each other
through sharing experiences, problems, hopes
and aspirations.
For further information, contact the New
Dimensions Office at Augsburg.
Degrees
Augsburg College offers the Bachelor of Arts,
the Bachelor of Music, and the Bachelor of
Science degrees. The degree, Bachelor of
Science, is awarded to graduates with majors in
Medical Technology, Music Therapy, Nursing,
and Social Work. Majors in Music may select
the program for either the Bachelor of Arts or
the Bachelor of Music degree. Graduates with
majors in other fields receive the Bachelor of
Arts degree.
Student Life
Your experiences in the classroom are a major
aspect of your college life, but learning and
development also occur in formal and informal
activities and opportunities of the college and
metropolitan area. Whether you are a resident
or commuter student, you'll find that the climate
for learning and living at Augsburg can add
dimension to your education.
Religious Life
An important part of daily life at Augsburg is
religious activity. The Religious Life
Commission, chaired by students and
composed of students and faculty, sees its
major responsibility in relation to worship,
devotional life and the stimulation of faith.
Chapel services are held three times a week
and are both experimental and traditional in
character. The Wednesday evening Eucharist
service in the College Center is a valued
worship experience for many students. Students,
faculty and staff participate voluntarily. Special
events are sponsored throughout the year and
a number of groups having a religious
emphasis meet regularly. The Campus Pastor
has an office in the College Center where you
can contact him for counseling, consultation or
ways to get more involved.
Social and Cultural
Throughout the year, a variety of social and
cultural activities takes place on campus as
well as in the Twin Cities. These activities
include dances, special dinners, name
entertainment, and visiting personalities in
various fields.
The College Center is the focus of leisure-time
activity on campus. Offices for the College
newspaper, the Augsburg Echo, and the
yearbook, the Augsburgian, are on the lower
level. Many of the clubs that unite classroom or
non-classroom related interests meet in the
Center.
There are several opportunities for participation
in music and drama. In addition to performing
on campus and in the city, the Augsburg Choir,
Concert Band, and Orchestra tour. The String
Ensemble, the Chorale, the Jazz Ensemble and
several student-organized groups such as the
Cabaret Singers also perform on and off
campus. Several plays are given on campus
each year under the direction of the theater arts
department.
Recreation
Every student is urged to participate in some
activity for his or her own recreation and
relaxation. An intramural program provides
competition in a variety of team sports as well
as individual performance activities. Broomball
has been an especially popular coed sport.
Climaxing the intramural program is the
Extramural Meet, a tournament for intramural
winners at various colleges. Check schedules
for times when there is open use of the
gymnasium and the ice arena.
lntercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota
lntercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and
is a member of the National Association of
lntercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The College
annually competes in ten sports, including
football, soccer, cross-country, basketball,
hockey, wrestling, baseball, track, tennis, and
golf. Augsburg is also a member of the
Minnesota Women's lntercollegiate Athletic
Association (MWIAA) and the Association for
lntercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW).
The women annually compete in volleyball,
gymnastics, basketball, badminton, golf, tennis,
and track.
Student Services
Augsburg College is concerned with educating
the whole person and recognizes that the
context in which learning takes place is a
critical factor in achieving optimal growth.
Knowledge grows from more than intellectual
endeavors. Expanding relationships, exploring
values, identifying life styles, developing
autonomy and interdependence, finding
purpose and commitment - all combine with
intellectual content and skills to produce the
desired educational impact of the college on its
students.
The Division of Student Affairs has been
created to support this task. During the summer
before your freshman year, or at the time of
transfer, you will receive a copy of
SEMAPHORE: Student Guide to a College
Education. This book will help you assess the
possibilities in your education, choices i o make,
directions to consider and different destinations
for which to plan. SEMAPHORE was designed
to act as a sort of road map for you.
The Center for Student Development provides a
variety of services to help make your journey
as rich and meaningful as possible. Some of
the opportunities you may wish to participate in
are listed below.
Summer Orientation. You can plan your first
academic year and register for classes. You
and your parents get acquainted with
classmates, faculty, and staff as well as with
the campus. You stay in the dormitory, attend
events in the metropolitan area and seek
answers to the many questions you have about
college life.
Career Planning and Placement. You may be
uncertain about where you want to be when
you finish your undergraduate experience,
whether your life style will be a balanced one,
how work will provide opportunity for service
and fulfillment. Augsburg has a four-year career
development plan to help you assess yourself,
explore possibilities, test realities and prepare
for entry into the next phase of your life. All
new students will have a chance to review their
interests with a counselor.
Human Development Seminars. A series of
informal "mini-courses" are offered each year to
help you grow in understanding of yourself and
your relationship to others. Such topics as
PEER (Positive Educational Experiences in
Relationships), Issues in Men's and Women's
Identity, Assertiveness, Job Seeking, and
Sexuality are available. Information on current
offerings and opportunity to register are
provided several times during the year.
Academic Enrichment. You may want to
improve your skills in such areas as reading,
studying, note-taking, and testing by attending
one or more of the workshops offered. You
also will have an opportunity to meet with a
counselor to diagnose your needs. If a
particular course proves difficult, you can
arrange for tutoring through the Center.
Counseling and Guidance. Situations occur for
all of us where we can handle challenges more
effectively by finding and discussing things with
someone who has more expertise. Counselors
are available to help you think through how you
can handle major or minor problems in a
constructive way. Consultation is provided on
questions of policy and procedure.
Minority Concerns. If you have some special
needs or simply want to expand your crosscultural awareness, you can contact a staff
member to help you find out which resources
and programs will help meet your needs.
Residence Life
Because Augsburg recognizes that a student's
ability to respond to the learning environment
depends, in part, upon his or her living
conditions, a variety of housing alternatives is
provided. The residence hall program is
designed to promote student growth through
relationships with other students and being an
active participant in group decision making.
Each residence unit has one or more Resident
Staff who are able to facilitate the process of
group living as well as discuss personal
concerns with individual students.
All new freshmen and some upperclass
students live in Urness Tower. This elevenstory high-rise houses 324. Each floor is
considered a house unit providing 36 students,
two to a room, with their own lounge, study
and utility area.
Mortensen Tower, the newest residence hall, is
an alternative to traditional residence-hall living.
It contains 104 one and two-bedroom
apartments to accommodate 31 2 upperclass
students.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall houses about
60 upperclass men and women. Memorial's
special advantage is that it is large enough to
meet new people, but small enough to retain a
friendly, close atmosphere.
Another alternative option is Annex Housing
which provides a unique opportunity to try
group living. Groups of upperclass men or
women share living space, house
responsibilities, and cooking. Houses are
located in the campus area. One way to
maximize the living-learning aspects of your
housing situation is to avail yourself of the
opportunity to bid for a house as a Special
Interest House. Groups of students have
created exciting projects by writing and
implementing educational impact proposals on
such topics as Environmental Concerns, Men's
and Women's Awareness, International Living,
Simplified Life Styles, and Scandinavian
Studies.
the basis of academic interests, and students
are encouraged to establish close working
relationships with their adviser. Secondary
Education students have available a second
adviser; one in the major and one in the area of
education. Freshmen also have an upperclass
adviser.
Married student housing is available in annex
housing, Mortensen Tower and West Hall. All
freshmen and sophomores not living at home
are required to live In college-operated
houslng.
You may wish to contact this office for
information on types of assistance available and
for answers to questions about deadlines and
procedures. Work opportunities both on and off
campus are also recorded. If you have financial
problems, this is a good place to work them
out.
Mortensen Tower is carpeted, air conditioned,
and contains kitchen units. It is otherwise
unfurnished. In other residence halls or houses,
rooms are furnished except for bed linens,
towels, blankets, and bedspreads. Laundry
facilities are available in each residence.
Students engage a room at the beginning of the
fall term for the entire school year. New
students receive room assignments during the
summer before they enroll at Augsburg.
Upperclass students make housing
arrangements in the spring. All resident
students must sign housing contracts.
Freshmen and transfer students are urged to
make the tuition deposit by June 1 in order to
secure housing. Students who deposit after
June 1 will be provided housing only if space is
available.
All students living on campus are required to
pay a $50 advanced payment when they sign
the housing contract. The fee is credited to the
students' account when they move into the
residence.
Student Activities
A variety of interests are served by groups and
clubs and by events sponsored by the student
government. If you need information or wish to
initiate a new group or activity, contact the
Student Activities Director.
Advising
All members of the Augsburg faculty serve as
academic advisers. Advisers are assigned on
Student Financial Services
Health Service
Your health needs will be met by the staff of
Smiley's Point Clinic located on Riverside
Avenue across the street from the campus.
Vkfts are free except for special testing or
service, and prescriptions are available through
the Fairview Pharmacy at cost. Be sure to
check your family health coverage to determine
if you are included; if not, a student health
insurance plan is available.
Food Service
The Commons, situated on the top floor of the
College Center is the main food-service facility.
This pleasant room features small table units for
easy conversation and overlooks the College
Quadrangle and Murphy Square. The portions
are generous and modestly priced. Students on
board plan who live in residence halls eat their
meals in the Commons.
The Chinwag, located on the ground floor of
the Center, features short orders and is open
through the noon hour and in the evenings.
Augsburg provides a variety of board plan
options for those living in College houses or
nearby apartments.
Student Government
Student government is the vehicle through
which students can secure a closer relationship
and better understanding with the
administration and faculty, and provide better
input into the decision-making process at
Augsburg. Student government also sponsors
and directs student activities, protects student
rights, and provides the means for discussions
and action on all issues pertaining to student
life at Augsburg. Student government is
organized into three branches: the executive
branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial
branch. Student-government elections are held
in the spring except for freshmen who elect
their representatives in the fall of their first year,
Many kinds of involvement are possible from
program planning to writing or editing to service
opportunities. If you want to get involved,
contact the President or Vice President in their
offices in the College Center.
International Students
If you are a student from a foreign country or
would like to be part of the activities of this
group, contact the faculty member who is
appointed as adviser.
Student Rights
The College has adopted a statement of
student rights and responsibilities and has
provided for due process in matters of
disciplinary action and grade appeal. The
Judicial Council is elected by student and
faculty and serves to conduct hearings and
review matters of concern. Any student who
wishes to identify appropriate procedures for
complaint should contact the Vice President for
Student Affairs if the concern is related to
student life and the Vice President for
Academic Affairs if the concern is related to
academic matters.
The College operates in compliance with the
Family Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX.
Students have the right to inspect all official
records, files and data which pertain to them
and which are maintained in the office of the
registrar and the placement office and to
challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Exceptions are parents' financial records and
confidential letters and statements placed in the
record before January 1 , 1975, or placed under
conditions where students have signed a
waiver of right of access. Students have the
right to experience education free from
discrimination based on sex, race, ethnic, or
cultural background, creed, marital status or
age.
Persons seeking additional information on these
topics should contact the Center for Student
Development.
Admission to the College
Applying for admission to Augsburg College is
a simple procedure. Each application is
reviewed by the Admissions Office and
students are accepted on the basis of high
school performance, promise of success in
college as shown by college entrance
examination scores, other motivational factors,
and personal recommendations.
It is the policy of Augsburg College not to
discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex
or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972
Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its
admission policies, educational programs,
activities and employment practices.
A visit to the campus is highly recommended:
admissions counselors are available to help
you, answer your questions, and arrange for
you to see the campus.
The Application Process
For Freshmen
1 . From the Admissions Office secure an
official application for admission and complete
it.
2. Hand the completed application to your high
school counselor, along with the $1 0.00
application fee, and ask that these be sent with
your official high school transcript to:
Admissions Office
Augsburg College
731 21 st Ave. South
Minneapolis, Minn. 55454
3. Submit scores from the SAT or ACT or
PSAT. The College recommends that
candidates sit for the examination as early as
possible during the senior year. Your high
school counselor can tell you when these tests
are scheduled in your area.
4. Admissions to the College are made on a
"rolling" basis: soon after an application file is
complete, a decision will be made and the
student notified. A non-refundable $50.00
tuition deposit is required by April 15 after
acceptance has been made andlor financial aid
(if applied for) has been awarded.
5. After the deposit has been made, the
student must complete a medical data form,
which will be sent by the College.
6. Room assignments for those who have
requested to live on campus, and matriculation
information will be mailed to the student during
the summer.
Transfer
Students are accepted by transfer from other
colleges and universities on the basis of their
academic record. College credit is granted for
liberal arts courses satisfactorily completed at
accredited institutions. The College reserves
the right not to grant credit for courses where it
considers the work unsatisfactory, and to grant
provisional credit for work taken at
unaccredited institutions.
The grade average for graduation is based on
work taken at Augsburg only.
Transfer students with the A.A. degree are
considered as having met all general education
requirements at Augsburg except for two
courses in religious studies.
The Application Process For
Transfer Students
1. From the Admissions Office, secure and
complete, an official application for admission.
This should be sent to the Admissions Office
with a $1 0.00 application fee.
2. Request official transcripts from all colleges
or universities attended to be sent directly to:
Admissions Office
Augsburg College
731 21 st Ave. South
Minneapolis, Minn. 55454
3. Admissions to the College are made on a
"rolling" basis: soon after an application file is
complete, a decision will be made and the
student notified. A non-refundable $50.00
tuition deposit is requested within one month
after acceptance has been made and/or
financial aid (if applied for) has been awarded.
4. After a deposit has been made, the student
will be requested to complete a medical data
form, which will be sent by the College.
5. Room assignments for those who have
requested to live on campus and matriculation
information will be mailed during the summer.
The Application Process For
Returning and Special (Non-degree)
Students
1 . Obtain an application form from the Office of
the Registrar.
2. Request that official transcripts from all
colleges or universities attended be sent
directly to:
Registrar's Office
731 21 st Ave. South
Augsburg College
Minneapolis, Minn. 55454
(Returning students need to have sent only the
transcripts of colleges attended since the last
enrollment at Augsburg.)
3. Special students will submit a $1 0.00
matriculation fee with their application form.
4. Room assignments for those who have
requested to live on campus will be made in
the housing office.
Foreign Student Admission
Citizens of other countries are welcomed at
Augsburg College. A foreign student adviser is
available to help them in the transition to
college and ta the United States. Admission Is
based upon performance in secondary school
and previous college work, If any. EvIdence of
proficiency in English and satisfactory financial
sponsorship Is required, A very llmlted number
of scholarships is available.
'
Medical insurance is required of all nonimmigrant foreign students attending Augsburg.
If they have an internationally valid health
insurance policy, a copy of the policy is
required.
For application forms and further information,
write to the Office of Admissions.
Early Decision
An Early Decision Program is offered for
students who select Augsburg as their first
college choice and who will accept an offer of
admission if it is extended. An Early Decision
candidate must apply by December 10 of the
senior year and will receive the admission
decision about January 1. After notification of
admission and financial aid, if needed, the
student is encouraged to withdraw applications
made to other colleges. The admissions
decision is based upon the academic record
through the junior year, test scores, and
recommendations. A $50.00 tuition deposit
which is non-refundable is required by February
1
Early Admission
An Early Admission Program is offered for a
few high school juniors. To apply for Early
Admission, a student must have a high
academic record and test scores,
recommendation from the high school and the
maturity to cope with a college course after the
junior year in high school. Also, it is
recommended that the student complete the
requirements for a high school diploma during
the summer or during the first year of college.
A student applying for Early Admission can
take the Scholastic Aptitude Test in January or
March of the junior year.
Project Ahead
A cooperative program between Augsburg
College and the United States Army makes
provision for an individualized plan of
education. A prospective student who qualifies
for the program may choose Augsburg as a
home school and carry on a pre-planned course
of study at other colleges while in the Army. An
adviser at Augsburg assists the student in the
selection of courses which will transfer and
apply toward graduation when the student
matriculates at Augsburg. A registration fee of
$1 00 is charged. This fee will apply toward the
student's tuition, provided he or she
matriculates as a full-time student at Augsburg
College within five years from initial registration
with the college in Project Ahead.
The Army provides up to 75% of the tuition for
courses under Project Ahead. After enlistment,
when the student enrolls at Augsburg, the
Army provides 36 months of financial
assistance under the G.I. Bill.
Advanced Placement
Advanced placement is granted to students
who qualify, on the basis of work taken in high
school or elsewhere, to enroll in courses
beyond the beginning level. Placement may be
determined by tests, or by the level and length
of the study previously completed.
Advanced Standing
College credit is granted to high school
students who have successfully completed a
college level course and who have scored high
on the Advanced Placement Examinations.
Augsburg will also award credit on the basis of
scores received on the College Level
Exmination Program (CLEP) offered by the
College Entrance Examination Board. Requests
for detailed information may be addressed to
the Registrar at Augsburg.
Financial Aid
About 82% of all Augsburg students receive
financial assistance from the college through
some form of scholarships, grants, loans,
campus employment, or a combination of
these. Assistance is awarded on the basis of
financial need and academic record.
Application for aid is made by completing the
Family Financial Statement (FFS) of the
American College Testing Program. While
Augsburg College prefers the FFS, which is
required for students applying to the Minnesota
State Scholarship and Grant Program, students
may instead submit the Financial Aid Form
(FAF) of the College Scholarship Service.
Upperclass students must also complete the
Augsburg Application for Financial Aid.
For the academic year 1976-77, approximately
82% of the students at Augsburg received
scholarships, grants, or loans totaling
$2,802,788 from Augsburg and all other
sources.
Augsburg participates in the Minnesota State
Scholarship and Grant Program to which all
Minnesota residents are expected to apply, and
the following federal programs: Supplementary
Educational Opportunity Grant, Basic
Opportunity Grant, National Direct Student Loan
(formerly National Defense Student Loan),
College Work-Study, Federally Insured Student
Loan, and Minnesota State Student Loan. Both
on-campus and off-campus work opportunities
are also available.
Applications for financial aid received by April 1
will be considered first. For further information,
contact the Office of Student Financial Services
at Augsburg.
Other college-related expenses are those for
transportation to and from the campus.
Estimates should be based on nine months.
Personal maintenance costs vary, but amounts
should be budgeted for:
Clothing, cleaning
Recreation, entertainment
Personal spending, cosmetics, incidentals
Medical (doctors, dentists, eyeglasses, etc.)
After you have written down estimates of your
expenses, make a list of all possible sources of
income, such as: contributions from parents'
earnings; personal and family savings; personal
earnings during vacation periods; earnings from
part-time jobs during academic year; benefits
from Social Security and/or Veteran's
Administration; aids or loans from other
relatives or friends; aid or loans from sources
other than family, friends or Augsburg (i.e.
scholarships from state, church, civic and
school).
Students should check with their employers,
their parents' employers and any union to
which a family member belongs for possible
scholarship programs. High school guidance
counselors may have information about student
aid offered by church, civic, professional, or
fraternal organizations in a given locality.
Following you will find a summary of financial
aid programs.
Information on a deferred payment plan is
available from the Augsburg College Office of
Student Financial Services.
OTHER SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID
PREPARING A BUDGET
Writing down realistic estimates of all expenses
and of all potential financial resources is the
best way to do your financial planning. Both
your own financial ability and that of your family
are considered in evaluating your need for
financial aid. Your budget should include
amounts for tuition and fees and for books and
supplies. Tuition and fees for 1978-79 are
$31 00 per year. Books and supplies may be
estimated at $200 per year. Room and board is
$1 500 per year.
Baslc Educational Opportunity Grant (BEOG)
For students with proven financial need.
Available to full-time and part-time students.
Up to $1 400 per year depending on the
institutional costs and the student's eligibility.
Obtain application from high school guidance
office or college financial aid office.
Veteran's Adrnlnistratlon Benefits1G.I. Bill
Veterans, widows of veterans, and children
of disabled or deceased veterans may
qualify for special benefits. Amount is
dependent upon eligibility as determined by
the Veteran's Administration. To apply,
contact the Federal Veteran's Administration
Office in your area.
Loan applications are available at the
College, at some banks, and from Minnesota
State Student Loan Office.
Social Security Benefits
For unmarried full-time students if one parent
(covered by Social Security) is retired,
deceased or disabled. Amount is dependent
upon eligibility as determined by the Social
Security Administration. To apply, contact
the Federal Social Security Administration
Office in your area.
Vocational Rehabilitation
Students with certain physical or emotional
disabilities may qualify for special
assistance. Amount is dependent upon
eligibility as determined by the Vocational
Rehabilitation Office. To apply, contact your
local Vocational Rehabilitation Office.
National Scholarship and Grant Program for
Minority Students (sponsored by the
American Lutheran Church)
For members of American racial and ethnic
minorities and other eligible groups who are
either seeking admission to an American
Lutheran Church (ALC) college or are
members of an ALC congregation.
Up of $1 000 per year. Renewable. Obtain an
application from the American
Lutheran Church, Division of College and
University Services, 422 South Fifth Street,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 5541 5. Application
deadline is April 1.
Federally insured Student LoanslMinnesota
State Student Loan
For students carrying at least one-half the
normal full-time academic load.
If the adjusted family income of the student
is less than $25,000 per year or if financial
need is established for those not in this
category, the Federal Government pays the
full interest on the loan while the student is
in college. When repayment begins, the
student pays the full 7 % interest on the loan.
Maximum loan is $2500 per year or the cost
of education whichever is less and the
aggregate maximum is $7500. Freshmen are
limited to $1 500. in the Minnesota State
Student Loan.
PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE
MINNESOTA HIGHER EDUCATION
COORDINATING BOARD
Minnesota State Scholarship
Awarded to Minnesota residents on the
basis of scholastic achievement and need.
High School seniors who are Minnesota
residents are expected to apply.
Range: $1 00 to $1 100; but shall not exceed
one half of the applicant's demonstrated
financial need.
Minnesota State Grant-in-Aid
Awarded to Minnesota residents on the basis of
evident need. High school seniors and
community I junior college transfer students
who are Minnesota residents are expected to
apply.
In addition, persons who have not attended
a post-secondary institution for twelve
months prior to the deadline date may apply.
Applications for the Minnesota State
ScholarshipIGrant will be mailed to all
Minnesota high school seniors. If you do not
receive an application by December 1, contact
your high school guidance counselor or the
college financial aid office.
Return completed application and FFS to The
American College Testing Program, Financial
Aid Operations, P.O. Box 1000, lowa City, lowa
52240.
Be sure to list Augsburg College (Code 2080)
and the Minnesota State ScholarshipIGrant
Program (Code 6500) to receive the FFS
analysis.
NOTE: Unsuccessful Scholarship applications
are automatically considered for the State
Grant.
DEADLINE: March 1.
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED
THROUGH THE COLLEGE
How To Apply
Honor Scholarships
For entering freshman students ranking in
the top 15% of their high school class with
above average aptitude test scores.
Up to full tuition per year. Available for a
maximum of 4 years based on 2.5
cumulative grade-point average and
continued financial need.
Academic Grants
For entering freshman students who have
shown academic potential and have financial
need.
Up to full tuition per year. Available for a
maximum of 4 years based on 2.0
cumulative grade-point average and
continued financial need.
Federal Supplementary
Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
Range $1 00 to $1 000. Renewable for a
second year.
Educational
For students having exceptional financial
need who could not otherwise attend
college, and who carry at least one-half the
normal academic load.
Range $200 to $1 500 per year. Renewable
for 3 years. Will be matched by other
financial assistance such as loans,
scholarships, employment.
1. Apply for admission; for new students
this application is also the financial aid
application.
2. Obtain a Family Financial Statement (FFS)
from high school counselor or Augsburg
College Financial Aid Office*
3. Complete and return the FFS to:
American College Testing Program
Financial Aid Operations
P.O. Box 1000
lowa City, lowa 52240
Request that a copy be sent to Augsburg
College. Augsburg's ACT code number is
2080. Financial statements received by April
1 will be considered first.
*Although Augsburg prefers the FFS, the
College will accept the Financial Aid Form
(FAF) of the College Scholarship Service.
Augsburg's CSS code number is 601 4.
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
AVAILABLE TO UPPERCLASSMEN (Soph, Jr, Sr,
next year). Descrlptlons of awards are copied
verbatlm from statements of the donors' wlshes.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
National Direct Student Loans (NDSL)
Winners selected by Student Personnel Committee
For students with proven financial need and
who carry at least one-half the normal
academic load.
1. The Alma Jensen Dlckerson Memorlal
Scholarship
awarded annually to able and
Averages approximately $1 000 per year.
Can be reapplied for each year although
renewal is not guaranteed.
2. The Oliver M. and Alma Jensen Dlckerson
Memorlal Scholarshlp awarded annually to
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deserving juniorlsenior students as recommended
by the committee.
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two deserving juniorlsenior students.
College Work Study Program
For students with proven financial need and
who carry at least one-half the normal
academic load.
A maximum of 15 hours of on-campus
employment per week is recommended.
Augsburg Opportunity Grant
For any graduate of a Minnesota Junior
College entering Augsburg for further fulltime study and with proven financial need.
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annually to a worthy student of the College
selected by the scholarship committee.
3. The M. J. Estrem Scholarshlp
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awarded annually to an
able and deserving upperclass student as
recommended by the scholarship committee.
4. Memorial Scholarship
5. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing
Scholarships
established in 1972 to be
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distributed by the scholarship committee to needy
students
6. The Reader's Dlgest Endowed Scholarshlpsawarded to able and deserving upperclassmen.
7. The Tozer Foundatlon Scholarships-up to
$1 000 each - awarded on the basis of
scholarship, achievement, character, leadership,
industry, personality, and need. Winners must be
junior or senior students who are residents of the
State of Minnesota but not residents of Pine,
Kanabec or Washington Counties. Separate
appllcatlon requlred of semi-finalists selected by
the scholarship committee. FFS must be sent to
Tozer Foundation (code 6577)
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8. The Edward Yokle Memorlal Scholarshlp
awarded to an able and deserving junior or senior
student.
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Winners selected by Student Personnel Committee
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1. Ald Assoclatlon for Lutherans
awarded to
able and deserving upperclass students who are
policy holders with Aid Association for Lutherans
Insurance Company.
2. Mlldred Ryan Cleveland Memorlal Scholarshlp
awarded annually to able and deserving
students, who have physical disabilities and have
demonstrated financial need.
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MINORITY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Winners selected by Student Personnel Committee
1 . Ald Assoclatlon for Lutherans Mlnorlty
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awarded annually to
Scholarshlp Program
Lutheran American minority students who show
financial need.
2. Minnesota Mlnlng & Manufacturlng Mlnorlty
Student Scholarshl~ established in 1973 to be
awarded to a Black student.
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3. The Marlys Johnson Slmengaard Memorlal
Scholarshlp
Awarded periodically to an
American Negro student.
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4, Natlonal Scholarshlp & Grant Program for
Mlnorlty Students
sponsored by the American
Lutheran Church (ALC). Awarded annually to
members of racial and ethnic minorities. Separate
applications required. FFS must be sent to ALC
(Code 6591).
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RELIGION & CHRISTIAN SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS
Winners selected by Student Personnel Committee
t , The Thorvald Olsen Burntvedt Memorlal
Scholarship-awarded annually to a student(s) in
the senior class who is preparing for the ministry.
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2. The lver and Marle lverson Scholarshlp
awarded on the basis of need, character and
interest in Christian service.
3. The Reverend Olaf Rogne Memorlal Scholarshlp
awarded on the basis of need, scholarship and
interest in Christian Service.
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4. The Morrls G.C. and Hanna Vaagenes
awarded to a
Mlsslonary Scholarshlp Fund
Juniorlsenior student preparing for service as a
missionary through the World Missions
Department of the American Lutheran Church.
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5. Oneslmus Scholarshlp
awarded periodically to
students preparing for the Christian ministry.
6. The Marguerlte Hamllton Storley Memorlal
Scholarshlp
awarded annually to an able and
deserving juniorlsenior student recommended by
the scholarship committee. Semi-finalists are
interviewed and selected by donor.
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7. Gerda Mortensen Memorlal Scholarshlp
Winners are selected on the basis of scholarship,
characteristics of service and devotion to the
Christian faith.
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
ATHLETIC - winners recommended by Physical
Education faculty to the Student Personnel
Committee.
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1 . The Paul Dahlen Memorial Scholarship
awarded annually to an able and deserving male
student on basis of Christian purpose, athletic and
academic achievement.
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2. The Magnus A. Kleven Family Scholarship
awarded annually to a male student on basis of
achievement, personal character, and promise in
field of physical education.
3. The James Wlnkler Memorlal Scholarship awarded annually to a male student on basis of
personality, character, athletic ability and
academic achievement.
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4. Women's Physical Education Scholarship
awarded to able and deserving women students
showing ability in women's athletics.
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5. The Peterson Football Scholarship awarded
to a freshman football player on basis of financial
need.
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6. The Sandbo Football Scholarship awarded to
a football player on basis of financial need.
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7 Keith Hoffman Memorial Scholarship
awarded to a student because of his academic
achievement, personal character, and ability in field
of athletics.
8. David Gronner Memorlal Scholarship Fund
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awarded to two or more students participating in
athletics or music. The award is "made to
students who have demonstrated financial need"
andlor "of high Christian character". The athletic
scholarship is for male candidate only, with a
preference for basketball.
BIOLOGY - Winners selected by the Biology
Department faculty.
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Blology Scholarships
established in 1972 by the
faculty of the Biology Department to honor
outstanding students who intend to major in Biology,
Natural Science or Medical Technology.
BUSINESS - Winners recommended by the
Business Administration faculty to the Student
Personnel Committee.
t . The GambleSkogmo Foundatlon Scholarship
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interested in the field of business.
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2. The Reld Scholarshlp awarded to one or more
upperclass students who are interested in
business andlor education.
CHEMISTRY - Winners selected by the Chemistry
faculty,
Awarded to students whose academic record
indicates promise of achievement in the field of
Chemistry.
1. The Manivald Aldre Memorial Chemistry
Scholarship.
2. The Carl Fosse Memorial Chemistry
Scholarship.
3. The Frederick C. and Laura E. Mortensen
Chemistry Scholarship.
4. The Dr. W. M. Sandstrom Chemistry
Scholarship.
5, The Walter Gordon Schnell Memorial
Chemistry Scholarship.
6, The Walter E. Thwaite, Jr. Memorial Chemistry
Scholarship.
7, The Covey Hendrickson Memorial Chemistry
Scholarship.
EDUCATION - Winners selected by Education faculty
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awarded to
The Davld Mathre Scholarshlp
qualified full-time students in need of financial
assistance during the term in which they are
student teaching.
ENGLISH - Winners selected by English faculty
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1. Anne Pederson English Scholarshlp
awarded
annually to juniorlsenior students who
are majoring in English with preference given to
those who plan to teach English as a career.
2. Professor P. A. Sveeggen Memorlal Scholarshlp
-awarded to an outstanding student in the field
of English.
HISTORY - Winners selected by History faculty
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The H. N. Hendrlckson Hlstory Scholarshlp
awarded annually to students majoring in history
with preference given to those who plan a career
in the field.
LIBRARY SCIENCE - Winners selected by Library
staff.
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1. The Llbrary Sclence Scholarshlp
established
in 1971 to honor one or more outstanding
juniorlsenior student@) choosing librarianship as a
career.
MATHEMATICS - Winners recommended by
Mathematics faculty to the Student Personnel
Committee.
1. Mlnneapolls Gas Company Scholarshlp
generally awarded to able and deserving
juniorlsenior students majoring in mathematics or
the sciences on basis of need and academic
ability.
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2. Davld and Mlchelle Chrlstianson Mathematics
Scholarshlp awarded to an able and deserving
student in the field of mathematics.
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MODERN LANGUAGE - Winners selected by Modern
Language faculty.
The Miml Baez Klngsley Modern Language
Scholarshlp
awarded annually to juniorlsenior
students who are majoring in a modern language
with preference given to those who plan to teach
language as a career.
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MUSIC
- Winners
selected by Music faculty.
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1 . 0. T. Hertsgaard Scholarshlp
awarded
annually to juniorlsenior students who have
demonstrated proficiency in choral andlor
instrumental music, who show interest or potential
in conducting and who show promise of over-all
academic success.
2. The Henry P. Opseth Muslc Scholarshlp
awarded to a sophornoreljunior student of
outstanding promise in the field of music.
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3. The Marllyn Solberg Volca Scholarshlp
awarded to an Augsburg student who has music
as a majorlminor and who shows outstanding
promise for achievement in the art of singing.
acquire musical and performance skills in
instrumental music with preference given to those
candidates who have shown proficiency in keyboard instruments.
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6. David Gronner Mernorlal Scholarship Fund
awarded i o two or more students participating in
athletics or music. The award is "made to
students who have demonstrated financial need"
andlor "of high Christian character."
7. Peggy Chrlstensen Benson Mernorlal
Scholarshlp awarded annually to a student
studying choral music.
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4. The lngaborg C. Chrlstenson Scholarshlp
awarded to a student on the basis of skilled
performance or aptitude in stringed instruments.
5. The Leonard and Sylvla Kuschel Scholarshlp
awarded to upperclass students seeking to
SOCIOLOGY
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Adolph Paulson Mernorlal Prlze awarded
annually to a student in the general field of
Christian Sociology.
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Expenses
The costs expressed herein are subject to
change without notice.
TUITION
- $3,100
Film Making, $70
Life Drawing, $1 0
Stagecraft, $20
Study Abroad - See Study Abroad Adviser
This full-time rate applies to new freshmen,
transfer or returning students (not on a prior
year guarantee plan) entering the academic
year beginning September, 1978. Students are
considered full-time when they take three or
more courses during the semester terms for a
total of seven courses in the year.
Under the 4-1 -4 calendar, the student must
register for the semester periods. If the student
elects to omit an interim or to graduate in
December, a refund is not authorized.
Music lessons in addition to tuition are $1 20 a
semester (1 4 lessons), or $8.60 per lesson
during the interim.
Practice Studio rental for each semester for one
hour a day: organ, $25.00 ($1 0.00 an interim);
piano or voice, $1 0.00 ($4.00 an interim).
Band-Orchestra instrument rental: $20.00 a
semester.
OTHER COSTS
A part-time rate of $425 per course is charged
the student taking less than three courses in a
semester or registering for an interim course
only.
Transcript fee: first copy free; additional copy,
$1 .oo.
Full-time students may audit a course without
charge. For part-time students, the charge for
auditing is one half the part-time rate per
course. Part-time students who take Lifetime
Sports are charged the audit rate for that
course.
Arrangements for special examinations are
made in the Registrar's Office with charges
according to the schedule on file.
SPECIAL FEES
- NOT REFUNDABLE
An application fee of $1 0.00 is required from all
new students.
A registration fee for students studying abroad
on approved non-Augsburg programs is
$1 25.00.
Seniors enrolled in the Medical Technology
program at one of the hospitals must register at
Augsburg. The charge is $250.00.
Fee for change in registration after the first
three days of classes is $2.00 for each course
cancelled or added. Late registration fee after
classes begin is $5.00 per day.
SPECIAL COURSE FEES
REFUNDABLE
Locker rental for commuter students: $5.00
Books and supplies are available from the
Bookstore on a cash or charge account basis.
BOARD AND ROOM
Full Board and Room - $1,500
Other plans are available as defined in the
Room and Board Contract Booklet at the Office
of Auxiliary Services.
In the event of excessive increases in the cost
of operation, these board rates may be
increased at any time before or during the
contract year.
Linen service is available in residence halls on
a direct contract basis from a local linen supply
company.
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Cinema Arts, $25
Computer Science, $30 per course
Student Teaching, $35
1978-79 COST SUMMARY
Application Fee - $1 0.00
Tuition - $3,100
account for a preceding term has not been paid
in full.
Board and Room - $1,500
Breakage and Fine Deposit - $25.00
(Refunded on termination of studies at
Augsburg)
Deposits
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TUITION DEPOSIT
New students, $50.00
(not refundable). Required of students whose
application for admission has been accepted; to
be paid by April 15, 1978. (Payment is due
February 1 under Early Decision Program). The
deposit is applied to the tuition charge.
ROOM RESERVATION DEPOSIT - All
resident students: $1 00.00 advanced deposit.
Required at the time of signing a contract, to
reserve a housing assignment for the term
beginning September. Applied to the room
charge.
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BREAKAGE AND FINE DEPOSIT
All
students at registration: $25.00. Refundable
upon graduation, transfer to another institution,
or discontinuing educational program at
Augsburg.
Settlement of Account
A statement of estimated charges for the year
will be prepared and forwarded to the student
early in August. Payment of the first half-year
billing period is due August 20, and the second
half-year is due January 20. Variation from this
schedule must be arranged with the Office of
Student Financial Services prior to August 20.
No student is permitted to register if his or her
Refunds
A student cancelling part or all of hislher
registration andlor being released from hislher
housing contract will be refunded charges for
tuition and room except for the minimum
deduction of $1 00 of fees to cover
administrative costs according to the following
schedule:
through the first five days of classes.
from the sixth day through the tenth
day of classes.
from the eleventh day through the
fifteenth day of classes.
from the sixteenth day through the
twentieth day of classes.
from the twenty-first day through the
twenty-fifth day of classes.
from the twenty-sixth day to the
middle of the term.
No ref1und will be made after the middle of the
term.
Should a student be forced to cancel hislher
registration during the first one-half of the term
due to illness or accident, upon submission of a
report from the attending physician stating the
inability or inadvisability of continued
matriculation, the charges will be reduced by
one-half.
In all cases board refunds are made on a
proportionate basis.
All refunds of charges will be applied back to
the account of the student and all adjustments
for aid, loans, fines and deposits, etc, shall be
gathered in the student's account before
eligibility for a cash refund shall be determined.
Academic Administration
Students who enroll at Augsburg College are
encouraged to plan their own course of study
with the help of faculty advisers who are readily
available for consultation and guidance. A wellplanned program of liberal arts studies will
include courses in the humanities, the natural
sciences, and the social sciences.
Augsburg graduates are expected to be able to
write effectively; they are also expected to be
knowledgeable about urban concerns and have
some understanding of cultures outside the
United States.
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Chairman: Duane Johnson
Department of Business Administration,
Business Education, and Economics
Department of History
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Chairman: Einar 0.Johnson
The general recreational activities courses at
Augsburg are designed to acquaint students
with and to equip students for lifetime sports,
Courses in religion are intended to assist
students in their reflection on the meaning of
the Christian Church through the study of its
beliefs, its scripture, and its mission.
Augsburg College offers the Bachelor of Arts
degree, the degree of Bachelor of Music, and
the Bachelor of Science degree. The degree,
Bachelor of Science, is awarded to graduates
with majors in Medical Technology, Music
Therapy, Nursing and Social Work. Majors in
Music may select the program for either the
Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Music
degree. Graduates with majors in other fields
receive the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Divisional Organization
The college curriculum is organized into four
divisions in order to make interdepartmental
coordination more convenient and cooperative
aims more easily achieved. A chairman for
each division is elected for a two-year term.
Major and minor requirements are indicated in
the departmental statements in the course
listing section.
NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Chairman: Earl R. Alton
Department
Department
Department
Department
of
of
of
of
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Department of Education: Elementary
Education, Geography, Library Science,
Secondary Education
Department of Physical Education and Health
Education
Department of Music
Department of Nursing
Department of Social Work
HUMANITIES
Chairman: Eugene Skibbe
Department of Art
Department of English
Department of Foreign Languages: Chinese,
French, German, Greek, Linguistics,
Norwegian, Spanish
Department of Philosophy
Department of Religion
Department of Speech, Communication, and
Theater Arts
Minimum Graduation Requirements
Include the Following:
1. A total of 35 courses of which 11 must be
upper division (numbered in the 300's and
400's) and not more than 13 in one
department, except 17 for Bachelor of
Science in Music Therapy and Bachelor of
Music degrees and 18 for the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing. A maximum of 4 C.H.R.
courses, 2 courses by independent study or
directed study or a combination of directed
and independent study, 4 courses of
internship and 8 courses with a grade of P
(two in the major except Elementary
Education and one in the minor if approved
by the department chairman) may apply
toward the 35 total courses required.
2. Completion of a major. Requirements for
each major are listed under departmental
headings.
3. A grade point average of 2.0 in all courses
taken and in courses which apply toward the
major.
Registration
A student must be registered for a course in
order to receive credit for it.
A normal load is four courses per semester and
one course in the interim. Students registered
for three or more courses in a semester are
classified as full-time students. Students must
petition and receive permission to register for
more than 4.5 courses.
4. The last year of study at Augsburg College.
5. Three interim courses. For transfer students,
the number of interim courses is one less
than the number of years at Augsburg.
6. Satisfactory completion of distribution
requirements as follows:
A. A course in writing (English I 1 I ) or
certification of demonstrated proficiency
by the Department of English. Exemption
tests are administered during the summer
and fall orientation periods.
B. A course from each of the following eight
areas (One course may fulfill the
requirement in one area, only):
Mathematics - Physics
Chemistry - Biology
Psychology - Sociology
Economics - Political Science
History - Philosophy
English - Speech, Communications
& Theater Arts
Foreign Language
Art - Music
C. Three courses in religious studies of
which not more than one may be an
interim course. For transfer students, the
number required is one for each year of
study (or equivalent) at Augsburg.
D. A course related to urban concerns.
Courses approved to meet this
requirement are published each term.
E. Two lifetime sports or demonstrated
proficiency in two lifetime sports.
Although a student may register up to two
weeks after the semester begins, it is
advantageous to register at the regularly
scheduled time. A fee is charged for late
registration. A fee is also charged for changing
registration, i.e., cancelling or adding courses
after the first five days of the semester.
Students are urged not to abandon courses for
which they are registered. Abandoned courses
result in a failing grade. Cancellation of courses
or cancellation from College must be done in
the Registrar's Office. Cancellations from
college and resulting adjustments in accounts
are effective as of the date the completed
Cancel From College form is returned to the
Office of the Registrar.
Students who have completed at least seven
courses with a 2 . 0 average are classified as
sophomores, 16 as juniors, and 2 5 as seniors.
Probation and Dismissal
A student may be placed on scholastic
probation at the end of a term if his or her
achievement is unsatisfactory.
FRESHMAN,
SOPHOMORE,
JUNIOR,
SENIOR,
below 1.6 or 2 zero grades
having taken 6 or fewer
courses
below 1.7 or 3 zero grades
having taken 7-1 5 courses
below 1.9 having taken 16-24
courses
below 2.0 having taken 25 or
more courses
If a student has been on probation two or more
semesters consecutively, helshe is subject to
dismissal at the end of the following spring
term. A student who has a poor academic
record may be strongly advised to withdraw
before the end of spring term.
Dismissal from the College will not be
automatic. Each case will be reviewed by the
Committee on Admissions and Student
Standing.
A student who has been on probation for two
terms and withdraws from the College
voluntarily must have special permission to reenroll.
Evaluation and Grading
Student achievement in courses is measured,
primarily, by means of final examinations.
Shorter examinations or tests, written papers,
oral reports, and other types of evaluation are
also used.
Most courses are graded on a scale of 4.0 to 0
with definitions as follows:
4.0 Achieves highest standards of
excellence.
3.5
3.0 Achieves above basic course standards.
2.5
2.0 Meets basic standards for the course.
1.5
1.0 Performance below basic course
standards.
.5
0. Unacceptable performance (no credit for
the course).
Most courses are also offered on a PassINo
Credit system, with P meaning a grade of 2.0
or better and N meaning no credit and a grade
of less than 2.0. On the PIN grading system the
grade is recorded but not computed in the
grade point average.
the PIN grading system. Some education
courses are graded only on the PIN system;
some others are graded only P, 1.0, N.
Students may select the traditional grading
system in most other courses. Students are
cautioned to use the PIN grade option with care
since some graduate and professional schools
do not look favorably on a large number of Pgraded courses.
Students must indicate on their registration card
those courses which they wish to take on the
PIN grading system. Any changes in choice of
grading system must be made during the first
two weeks of the semester. A fee is charged
after the first five days of classes.
Music organizations and performance studies,
Chemistry Seminar and Lifetime Sports are
graded P1O.O.
An incomplete grade (I) may be given only in
the case of extreme emergency. To receive an
I grade, a student must file a petition with the
Committee on Admissions and Student
Standing stating the reasons for requesting it,
the plan and date for removing it, and
comments from the instructor of the course. If
permission to receive an I grade is granted, it
must be removed during the following
semester. If the incomplete is not removed
during the following semester, it becomes the
grade submitted by the teacher along with the
incomplete.
A grade of X may be given for an Independent
Study or Directed Study course that is to be
spread over more than one semester. Such a
course must be completed during the second
semester or the grade of X will remain on the
record.
A student may count a maximum of eight
courses of P toward graduation. For transfer
students the maximum is an average of two
courses per year. Two courses in the major
(except Elementary Education) and one in the
minor may be on PIN grading system if
approved by the department chairman.
A course in which a grade of 0, 1 .O, 1.5, N, I,
or X has been received may be repeated for
credit. All courses taken remain on the
academic record. Only the credits and grades
earned the second time are counted toward
graduation and in the grade point average.
Courses in which higher grades have been
earned may not be repeated for credit; they
may, however, be audited.
Sociology 383, Nursing 301, 302, 401, 402,
and several interim courses are graded only on
Students who wish to take courses without
credit or grade may do so by registering for
Audit (V). Such students should confer with the
professor within two weeks of the beginning of
the term to determine expectations, attendance
requirements, etc. If expectations have been
met, the course will be listed on the student's
transcript as having been audited. If
expectations have not been met, the course
will be listed with a grade of W (withdrawn).
Full-time students may audit a course without
charge. The charge for part-time students is
listed under Expenses.
A maximum of two courses in lndependent
Study and/or Directed Study may count toward
the 35 courses required for the degree.
In the Five College Cooperative Program,
students may cross-register for independent
studies only when the major field in which the
independent study is proposed is not available
on their home campus. Requests for exceptions
to this policy should be made directly to their
own academic dean. The student will be
charged for any special costs attached to
independent study by the host campus.
Graduation With Distinction
Graduation with distinction is determined as
follows:
Summa cum laude
Magna cum laude
Cum laude
3.8 - 4.0 grade average
3.6 - 3.79 grade average
3.3 - 3.59 grade average
In order to qualify for graduation with distinction
transfer students must have completed two
years (fourteen graded courses) of work at
Augsburg College.
lndependent Study
Veterans
Augsburg College is approved by the State
Approving Agency for Veterans Training.
Veterans should consult with the Office of the
Registrar regarding completion of the
enrollment certificate and the forwarding of
other information to the Veterans
Administration.
Students registered for three or more courses
are classified as full-time students. It is the
responsibility of each veteran to report any
change in registration andlor academic load to
the Office of the Registrar.
lndependent study programs are offered by
many departments in the College. These
programs are often available to conscientious
students who can demonstrate sufficient
background and preparation in a given field to
carry out work on an independent basis.
Students interested in registering for
independent study must first secure permission
from the faculty member who will direct the
study as well as from the department involved.
Veterans will be referred to the State Approving
Agency after any period of two consecutive
terms in which they did not earn a minimum of
three courses per term. An incomplete grade (I)
may b e given only in the case of extreme
emergency. See section on Grading.
A student who registers for independent study
should normally expect to complete it in one
semester but may extend it into the next term
by permission of the instructor. In such cases, a
grade of X is given at the end of the first term,
and the student will register again for the
course in order to receive the final grade.
A non-punitive grade which brings a veteran's
academic load for the term below three courses
will be reported to the Veterans Administration.
Veterans will need to meet the requirements of
the Veterans Administration regarding
repayment of educational assistance funds
received.
General Information
Credit by Examination
Students who are interested in earning credit by
examinations should consult with department
chairmen or with the Registrar. Credit may be
earned through the College Level Examination
Program (CLEP) or by comprehensive
examinations.
Classification
..
Sophomore . . 7 courses. . .
I 4 grade points
Junior. . . . . . . 16 courses. . . . . 32 grade points
Senior . . . . . 25 courses. . . . 50 grade points
.
.
To be considered full time for the year, a
student must register for at least three courses
each of the two semesters and one course
during the interim (for a total of seven courses).
To be considered full time for a semester, a
student must register for at least three courses.
Courses
A full course is offered for one course credit.
A few fractional courses (one-half course credit)
are offered in the Division of Professional
Studies.
A full course has the approximate value of 4
semester credits. A total of 35 courses is
required for graduation.
Most courses meet for three sixty-minute
periods of two ninety-minute periods a week in
addition to laboratories. Each semester is
approximately 1 5 weeks in length.
Unforeseen circumstances may necessitate
making changes in course offerings. Courses
with inadequate registration may be cancelled.
Students should consult the schedule of classes
to determine definitely the current course
offerings.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 are lower
division courses; those numbered 300 and
above are classified as upper division. In
general, courses numbered in the 100's are
primarily for freshmen; 200's for sophomores;
300's for juniors; and 400's for seniors. In some
departments course numbers also designate
areas within the department.
Symbol
#Consent of instructor
Course Descriptions
The description of courses listed in the
following pages are to be understood as
general characterizations of topics to be
Eonsidered For a more ~ r e c i s edescription and
clarification of content and requirements for
individual courses, please consult the
respective instructors of the courses.
Courses and terms listed are subject to change.
Consult Schedule of Classes for precise
offerings each term.
See preceding pages for information on
numbering and credit value.
The symbol # indicates "by consent of
instructor".
American Studies
Director: Grief Nicholl
MAJOR: 13 courses including 295 or 495 and
399 or 499, plus 11 courses in U.S. History,
Literature and the Fine Arts in the U.S., and
Social Sciences in the U.S. (5 courses in one of
these areas and 3 in each of the others):*
Hlstory of the United States
American Studies, 23 1, 260
History 221, 222, 331, 332, 353, 495
(American Emphasis)
Religion 353, 363
MINOR: 7 courses including 295 or 495 plus 2
courses in each of the above groupings under
MAJOR.
231 RELIGION IN AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY
An examination of selected topics related to the
black experience, e.g. African backgrounds,
religion under slavery, evangelicalism. Course
content subject to change from year to year.
Meets one religion requirement. (Fall)
232 AFRO-AMERICAN HUMANITIES
Humanities in the United States
American Studies 232, 265
Art 102, 389
English 24 1 (also Speech 24 I), 250, 351,
490 and 49 1 (American emphasis)
Philosophy 344
Focuses on a significant period of the black
experience in urban America, e.g. Harlem
Renaissance, post-World War II, with emphasis
upon the contributions of literature, art and
music of the period. Course content subject to
change from year to year. (Spring)
Social Sciences in the United States
Economics 120, 122, 123, 251
Education 4 78#
Political Science 121, 122, 170, 325, 326,
260 CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN INDIANS
370, 371, 421
Psychology 48 1 #; Sociology 1 1 1, 3 73,
381,383
Social Work 361, 463
*American area oriented courses taken during
the Interim, Summer School and at other
colleges should be approved by the director for
inclusion in the major.
TEACHING MAJOR: 16 courses. Same as
above, plus 3 courses in foreign civilization to
be approved by director.
The situation of Indians in the United States
since the Indian Reorganization Act (1934) with
an emphasis upon current issues, e.g. tribal
sovereignty, treaty rights, and education.
Examples of the persistence of religious/cultural
traditions among selected Indian tribes today.
265 WOMEN IN AMERICAN CULTURE
Through a discussion of works by women
historians and selections from women's
journals, speeches, articles, short stories,
poems, plays, and other aesthetic creations, the
class will collectively assess the position of
black and white women in American culture
from the founding of the colonies to the
present. (Fall)
area of student's choice. Consult director to
determine conditions of contract, Intended for
majors only. Others #. (Fall, Interim, Spring)
295 TOPICS IN AMERICAN STUDIES
495 TOPICS IN AMERICAN STUDIES
Focuses on a significant problem or
phenomenon in American life. Includes a study
of the approaches of several disciplines to the
topic and practice in the integration of primary
source materials. Occasional use of Twin Cities
resource persons and the co-learning model
when appropriate to topic. Open to freshmen
and sophomores. (Fall)
399 INTERNSHIP
A field project of an interdisciplinary nature in
For description, see course 295. Open to
juniors and seniors who will do a different level
of work. (Fall)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
A research project of an interdisciplinary nature
in area of student's choice. Consult with
director to determine conditions of contract.
Intended for majors only. Others #. (Fall,
Interim, Spring)
Department of Art
Chairman: Philip Thompson
STUDIO ART MAJOR: 9 studio courses
including 107, and 3 art history courses.
TEACHING MAJOR: Same as studio art major
but 250 required and 132 recommended.
STUDIO ART MINOR: 4 studio courses
including 107; two from 118, 221, 223, 225,
and 250.
118 PAINTING I
Introduction to painting media and technique in
acrylic and oil. (Fall, Spring)
132 PHOTOGRAPHY
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity
and expression with attention given to black
and white, color and photographic processes.
ART HISTORY MINOR: 5 art history courses
including 386, 387, 388.
150 JEWELRY
102 ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETICS
An introduction to the making of jewelry in
copper, brass, pewter, and silver. (Spring)
Fine arts in the urban and world setting.
Concern for the visual content of experience in
the environment leading toward appreciation
and criticism. (Spring)
221 SCULPTURE l
STUDIO ART
107 DRAWING
Drawing in pencil, charcoal, ink, and pastels.
Subjects include still-life, figures, building
interiors and exteriors, and experimental work.
(Fall, Spring)
An introduction to sculpture. Choice of media:
clay, welded steel and bronze, plaster, and
stone. (Fall, Spring)
223 PRINT MAKING I
Principles and methods of print making in a
variety of media including etching, silk-screen
and woodcut. (Fall, Spring)
225 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS I
399 INTERNSHIP
The theory and practice of visual perception
and communication using elements such as
color, line, shape, texture, and pictorial images.(Fall, Spring)
Consult chairman or internship director to
determine project.
242 FILM MAKING
Advanced work in sculpture. Choice of media:
clay, welded steel and bronze, plaster, and
stone. (Prereq.: 2 2 1. Fall, Spring)
Film making through practical laboratory
experience. Discussion and observation of the
expressive and structural elements of film.
(Summer, Interim)
250 CERAMICS l
An introduction to the making of pottery with an
emphasis on handbuilding and glazing. (Fall,
Sprin g)
478 SCULPTURE II
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Advanced study in area of the student's choice.
Intended for senior art majors. (Fall, Spring)
ART HISTORY
290 ART HISTORY SURVEY
330 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS II
A study of visual communications in
magazines, television, film, advertising symbols,
and other mass media. Practice in areas of
photography, typography, and illustration.
(Prereq.: 225. Fall, Spring)
351 CERAMICS II
Advanced work in ceramics with an emphasis
on throwing or handbuilding and a continuation
of glazing. (Prereq.: 250. Fall, Spring)
355 PAINTING II
Advanced study of painting. (Prereq.: 118.
Fall, Spring)
A survey of art from prehistoric to modern
times. Includes reading, research, viewing of
slides, visits to museums. (Offered summer,
1977)
382 SCANDINAVIAN ARTS
Survey of the visual arts in Scandinavia from
pre-history to modern times. (Spring, 1978,
Alternate years)
385 PREHISTORIC AND ANCIENT ART
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman
period to the 4th century A.D. (Offered 1 9 8 0 8 1)
386 MEDIEVAL ART
360 DRAWING AND WATER-COLOR
PAINTING
Early Christian through late Gothic and protoRenaissance painting, sculpture, and
architecture in Europe. (Offered 1979-80)
Seven weeks of descriptive and experimental
drawing followed by seven weeks of watercolor painting with emphasis on the landscape.
The functions of perception, structure, and
gesture in drawing and transparent water-color
(Prereq.: 1 0 7. Offered alternate years. Fall,
1978)
European painting, sculpture, and architecture
from the early Renaissance through the 18th
century. (Offered 1 9 78-79)
368 PRINT MAKING II
388 19th AND 20th CENTURY ART
Advanced work in various media, including silkscreen, etching, and engraving. (Prereq.: 223.
Fall, Spring)
European painting, sculpture, and architecture
from Neoclassicism through the present.
(Offered 1 9 78- 79)
387 RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE ART
389 AMERICAN ART
A study of early colonial art through
contemporary American art, with specific
emphasis on 19th and 20th century art and its
relationship to European art as well as
indigenous movements. (Offered Fall 1 9 7 7 and
alternate years.)
Department of Biology
Chairman: Ralph Sulerud
MAJOR: Option One: 7 courses, including 11 1,
112, 491 and at least one course from each of
the following three groups: 351, 353, 361
(Group I); 355, 473, 474 (Group 11); 440, 471,
476 (Group Ill); Chemistry 115, 116 (or 105,
106), 351, 352; Mathematics 124, 125 (or 121,
122); Physics 1 21 , 122 also required. Students
intending to enter graduate school should
ordinarily choose this major.
MAJOR: Option Two: 9 courses, including 111,
112, 491 and at least one course from each of
the following five groups: 351, 353 (Group I);
355, 474 (Group 11); 361, 481 (Group 111); 471,
473 (Group IV); 440, 476, (Group V); Chemistry
115, 116 (or 105, 106), 223 (or 351, 352) also
required. Students who plan to teach in
secondary schools often select this major.
Licensure for teaching after July, 1979, also
requires three courses in earth and life
sciences. Students are advised to consult with
the Education Department early in their
planning.
anthropocentric point of view. An attempt to
answer such questions as: What makes man
just another member of the biotic fold? Does
man have a niche in the ecosystem? What
iniluence does man have on the environment?
What influence does the environment,
especially the urban environment, have on
man? (3 hours lecture, 1 1/2 hours laboratory.
A student may not receive credit for both
Biology 10 1 and 103. Does not apply to the
major or minor).
103 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
A professional course in the structure and
function of the human body. Lecture and
laboratory. (Fall for nursing and certain other
paramedical students, or #; Spring for Physical
Education, Music Therapy and other interested
students. A student may not receive credit for
both Biology 1 0 1 and 103. Does not apply to
the major or minor).
108 MICROBIOLOGY
MINOR: 5 courses, including 11 1, 112 and
three upper division courses. Chemistry 115,
116 (or 105, 106) also required.
PRE-MEDICAL BIOLOGY MAJOR: The same
as Option I major. In addition, medical schools
usually require Chemistry 353 (Quantitative
Analytical Chemistry).
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.5 in biology and
3.0 overall; active participation in seminar; one
course of approved independent study with an
oral defense of the research report. Application
for the honors major should be made no later
than the first term of the senior year.
101 HUMAN BIOLOGY
Basic biological concepts from an
Basic microbial features are considered as well
as applications of microbiology to the fields of
medicine and sanitation. (3 hours lecture, 3
hours laboratory. For student nurses, health
majors, or #. Prereq.: Chemistry 103. Spring.
Does not apply to the major or minor).
109 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY
Offered periodically through Augsburg's
Conservation of Human Resources (CHR)
program. Generally conducted off campus with
community people taking the course together
with college students in a co-learning model.
Topics will vary depending upon needs and
interest. Applies towards the Natural Science
requirement.
111 , 1 1 2 GENERAL BIOLOGY
440 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
A comprehensive introduction to biological
science. For biology and other science majors.
The course includes an introduction to
molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics,
developmental biology, evolutionary
mechanisms, anatomy, physiology, ecology,
and phylogenetic relationships of organisms.
Must be taken in sequence except by
permission of instructor. (3 hours lecture; 4
hours laboratory. 1 1 1, Fall; 1 12, Spring)
A consideration of the chemical and physical
mechanisms involved in photosynthesis,
respiration, growth and development, and water
relations in vascular and nonvascular plants.
The relationships of these processes to plant
structures. (3 hours class, 4 hours laboratory.
Prereq.: 1 12. Fall, 1 9 79. Offered alternate
years).
351 INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
A study correlating cell function with
ultrastructure. Laboratory work includes microtechnique, cytological studies, cell physiology
and tissue culture. (3 hours class, 4 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 1 12, 3 6 7 or #; Physics
1 0 3 or 1 2 2 or #. Spring)
A study of the invertebrate groups stressing
classification, morphology, behavior, life history,
and evolutionary relationships. (3 hours lecture,
4 hours laboratory. Prereq.: 11 2. Fall, 1 9 7 8 .
Offered alternate years).
471 CELLULAR BIOLOGY
473 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
353 COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY
A comparative study dealing with the
classification, morphology, distribution,
evolution, behavior and population dynamics of
the vertebrates. (3 hours lecture, 4 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 11 2. Spring)
A study of animal function with emphasis on
the vertebrates. Wherever possible, functions
are explained on the basis of physical and
chemical principles. (3 hours class, 4 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 1 1 2 ; Chemistry 1 0 6 or
1 16; Physics 1 0 3 or 1 2 2 or #. Fall)
355 GENETICS
474 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
The principles of heredity with emphasis on
recent advances in human genetics. Laboratory
work stressing Drosphila and certain microorganisms. (3 hours lecture, 4 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 1 12. Spring)
A consideration of the physiological and
morphological changes which occur during the
development of organisms with emphasis on
the vertebrate animals. Experimental as well as
descriptive studies are included in the
laboratory work. In addition to embryonic
development, the topics of malignancy, aging,
and regeneration are discussed. (3 hours class,
4 hours lab. Prereq.: 112. Spring)
361 PLANT BIOLOGY
A survey of the major divisions of the plant
kingdom including the study of anatomy,
physiology, life histories, taxonomy and
ecology. (3 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory.
Prereq.: 112. Fall)
367 BIOCHEMISTRY
An introductory consideration of the chemistry
of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic
acids including intermediary metabolism. (3
hours lecture. Prereq.: 11 2; Chemistry 2 2 3 or
3 5 2 or #. Fall; this course is prereq. to 4 71
and 4 76).
476 MICROBIOLOGY
An introduction to the study of micro-organisms
with emphasis on bacteria and viruses.
Microbial taxonomy, morphology, physiology,
genetics, and pathogenicity are considered as
well as certain methods. (3 hours class, 4
hours laboratory. Prereq.: 112, 3 6 7 or #. Fall)
481 ECOLOGY
A survey of representative biological
communities; the study of reciprocal
relationships between organisms and their
environments. (3 hours class, 4 hours
laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.;
1 12, 3 6 1, or #. Spring)
491 SEMINAR
Oral presentations and written papers relating
to recent biological literature and research. (For
seniors majoring in bklogy)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual laboratory, field, or library research
under the direction of an instructor. Intended for
biology majors who are juniors or seniors.
(Prereq.: 1 12, and previous arrangement with
instructor. Fall, Interim, Spring, Summer)
Department of Business
Administration, Business
Education, and Economics
Chairman: Edward M. Sabella
comprehensive oral examination in the major
field of concentration.
Business Administration
C.P.A. CERTIFICATION: Graduates who wish
to take the Certified Public Accountants
(C.P.A.) examination prior to fulfilling the
experience requirement must have completed
the major in Business AdministrationAccounting, taken all accounting and businesslaw courses offered, fulfilled the MathematicsPhysics general college requirement by taking
mathematics, and completed at least 5 courses
but not more than 12 courses of related
business subjects (Economics, Finance and
Mathematics). Students who have completed
the above requirements are qualified under the
rules of the Minnesota State Board of
Accountancy to sit for the examination
immediately after graduation.
MAJOR WlTH ACCOUNTING
SPECIALIZATION: Business Administration
101, 102, 131, 261, 262, 263, 379, 381, and
either 483 or 484. Economics 122, 123, 251
and one additional course selected from 258 or
391 or 392 are also required. At least three
upper division courses are required. For those
planning on careers in accounting, completion
of the two remaining courses in the sequence
381, 382, 483, 484 is recommended. In
addition, courses in data processing and
computer programming are strongly
recommended.
MAJOR WlTH FINANCE SPECIALIZATION:
Business Administration 101, 102, 131, 261,
262, 373, 379, 478, and one other course from
the sequence 381, 382, 483. Economics 122,
123, 251 and one additional course selected
from 258 or 391 or 392 are also required. At
least five upper division courses are required.
(392 is strongly recommended.) In addition,
courses in data processing and computer
programming are strongly recommended.
MINOR: 6 courses, including Business
Administration 101 , 102, and one of 261 , 373,
379, 478; and one of 262, 379, 381 ; and
Economics 122 and 123.
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.50 in the major,
with average of 3.0 over-all; a senior thesis and
Students who plan to major in the department
are strongly encouraged to select a department
adviser as soon as possible, in order to plan
well their program of study.
101 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTING
Introduction to business activities, basic
concepts and fundamentals of accounting, the
accounting cycle and preparation of financial
statements. (Fall, Spring)
102 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGERIAL
ACCOUNTING
lntroduction to business activities, basic
concepts and fundamentals of managerial
accounting. Planning and controlling processes,
decision making and behavioral considerations.
(Prereq: 10 1. Fall, Spring)
131 BUSINESS LAW
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency,
negotiable instruments, property and business
organizations under the Uniform Commercial
Code, (Spring)
250 DATA PROCESSING
An introduction to COBOL and other nonscientific programming languages. Does not
apply toward a major or minor in economics.(fall, Interim, Spring; Laboratory Fee).
379 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
An introduction to quantitative reasoning,
descriptive measures, probability, sampling
distributions, inference and estimation with
emphasis on their use in applied problems in
business and economics. (Prereq.: High School
Algebra. Fall)
381 MANAGERIAL COST ACCOUNTING
Accounting tools for planning and control of
economic activities. Planning, budgeting,
standard cost systems, as well as other
quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq:
101, 102. Spring)
382 TAX ACCOUNTING
261 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCE
Theory of acquisition, allocation, and
management of funds within the firm: sources
and uses of long and short term funds, cost of
capital, capital budgeting, leverage, dividend
policy, and related topics. (Prereq.: 101, 102.
Fall)
262 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I
I
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to
financial statements, income concepts, capital
stock and surplus accounts, current and longterm assets. (Prereq.: 10 1, 102, Fall)
263 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to
investments, tangible and intangible fixed
assets, liabilities and reserves, actuarial topics.
Additional emphasis on income determination
considering price level changes. (Prereq.: 262.
Spring)
373 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: THEORY
AND CASES
Advanced financial theory: a systems approach
to financial structure and policy. Emphasis on
decision-making, presentation through literature,
readings, lectures and case material. (Prereq.:
261, Spring)
The more common and important provisions of
federal income taxes for individuals and various
forms of business enterprises. (Prereq.: 1 0 1,
102. Spring. Offered alternate years)
399 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
A student may receive course credits through
an internship program which is applicable to
graduation, but not to the major. This program
will afford the student the opportunity to spend
one full term working with some industrial
organization. In addition the student will write a
report on his or her activities. (Prereq.: #. Fall,
Interim, Spring, Summer. Cannot be taken in
Interim only).
478 INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS
Appraisal of the risklreturn relationships of
various types of securities from the viewpoint of
both individual and institutional investors.
Extensive coverage of capital markets and
portfolio management. (Prereq.: 2 6 1.
Economics 392 is strongly recommended. Fall)
483 AUDITING
Internal and external auditing procedures.
Emphasis on internal checks and controls for
accounting systems. (Prereq: 263. Fall)
484 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: Core plus 5 other
courses including Business Education 108, 121,
350 and 353.
Accounting for business combinations,
governmental accounting, partnership
accounting and fund accounting. (Prereq.: 263. Fa//) TWO-YEAR SECRETARIAL PROGRAM
Spring. Offered alternate years)
If a student desires a two-year secretarial
program, a certificate will be awarded upon
295, 495 TOPICS
completion of the following: Business Education
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members
108, 110, 221, 350, 353, 364, 460 and
of the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
Business Administration 101, 102, 131 and
methodology and readings in the areas of
Economics 120. A student in the two-year
program must select six courses from the
Accounting, Finance or General Business.
(Prereq.: #. Fall, Spring: On Demand)
general education requirements.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
The student may earn independent study
credits through individually supervised projects
designed to afford him or her the opportunity to
analyze some topic or issue in depth. (Prereq.:
#. Fall, Spring)
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.50 in the major,
with average of 3.0 over-all; a senior thesis and
comprehensive oral examination in the major
field of concentration.
101 ELEMENTARY TYPEWRITING (No Credit)
Business Education
NOTE: The major in Business Education is
being phased out, effective 1979-80. A limited
number of courses will be offered in 1978-79.
See class schedule for courses offered.
MAJOR: 1 2-1 4 Courses.
CORE PROGRAM: Business Administration
101, 102, 131 ; Business Education 110, 364,
460, 465; Economics 122, 123; high school
typewriting or equivalent required. In addition,
courses in data processing and computer
programming are recommended.
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIZATION: Core plus
Business Administration 262, 263, and
Business Education 108.
ECONOMICS SPECIALIZATION: Core plus
Economics 251, 258, 391 or 392.
SECRETARIAL SPECIALIZATION: Core plus
Business Education 221, 350, and 353.
OFFICE SPECIALIZATION: Core plus Business
Education 108, 350, and English 21 9.
MINOR: Five courses in Business Education.
The fundamental skills of typewriting. Emphasis
on personal use. Not available to students who
have had one year of high school typewriting.
108 CALCULATING MACHINES
Operation of ten-key adding machine; rotary,
printing and electronic calculators.
110 OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
Operation of transcription machines, filing and
records management, introduction to data
processing, and efficient handling of office
duties.
221 ELEMENTARY SHORTHAND
Fundamentals of Gregg Shorthand (Diamond
Jubilee) with emphasis on theory, reading, and
writing shorthand. Introduction to transcription.
Development of speed in transcribing material
dictated at minimum speed of 80 words a
minute. (Not open to students who have had
one year of shorthand in high school.)
350 ADVANCED TYPEWRITING
Development of typewriting technique in
business letter arrangement, billing, tabulating,
manuscripts, legal documents, and duplicating.
(Prereq.: High school typewriting or equivalent.)
379. In addition, courses in data processing and
computer programming are strongly
recommended.
353 ADVANCED SHORTHAND
Students of Gregg, Forkner, or other shorthand
systems may enroll for rapid dictation and
transcription of material dictated at speeds of
80-1 20 words a minute. (Prereq.: 221 or
equivalent.)
364 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
Communication in the office through use of
telephone, telegram, and writing of business
letters, memorandums, manuals and reports.
COMBINED MAJOR IN ECONOMICSBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:
Economics 122, 123, 251, and 258 and one
other course from economics offerings.
Business Administration 101, 102, 261, 373,
379 and one other course from business
administration offerings also required. In
addition, courses in data processing and
computer programming are highly
recommended.
MINOR:
399 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
A student may receive course credits through
an internship program which is applicable to
graduation but not to the major. This program
will afford the student the opportunity to spend
some time working with some organization. In
addition, the student will write a report on his or
her activities. (Prereq.: #.)
460 OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Problems relating to supervision and
management in the business office, selection
and training of employees; and human relations
within the office.
465 BUSINESS SEMINAR-MARKETING
Principles of marketing with emphasis on
distribution and the role of the consumer in the
marketing process. Materials and methods in
teaching of basic business subjects and
projects in marketing.
Economics
MAJOR IN ECONOMICS:
Economics 122, 123, 251, 258, 454 and three
other courses of economics offerings. Business
Administration 101, 102, 379, also required.
The complete calculus sequence is very
strongly recommended for those planning
graduate study in economics. Mathematics 373
may be substituted for Business Administration
Economics 122, 123, 251, 258 and one
other course from economics offerings.
HONORS MAJOR:
GPA of 3.50 in the major, with average of 3.0
over-all; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral
examination in the major field of concentration.
Economics 120, 122 and 123 will satisfy general
education requirements.
Economics 120 will satisfy the urban concerns
requirement.
Students who plan to major in the department
are strongly encouraged to select a department
adviser as soon as possible, in order to plan well
their program of study.
120 ECONOMICS OF URBAN ISSUES
Study of economic implications of many
problems facing a metro-urban environment.
Some of the topics to be discussed are:
Population "Crisis"; Draft versus an All-Volunteer
Army; Ecology and Income Distribution;
Distributing Free Bread; Mass Transit Systems,
etc, Fundamental microeconomic tools
introduced to facilitate discussion of the abovementioned topics. NOTE: Economics 120 is a
basic course designed for those students who
do not plan to major in either Economics,
Business Administration or Business Education.
Students who plan to major in the above three
areas should enroll in 122 and 123 rather than
120. 122 and 123 are also open to non-majors.
(Fall, Spring)
122 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MACRO)
An introduction to macro-economics; national
income analysis, monetary and fiscal policy,
international trade, economic growth. Application
of elementary economic theory to current
economic problems. May be taken independently
of Economics 123 or 120. Economics 122 and
123 may be taken in either order, or may be
taken in the same term in order for the student to
progress more rapidly to other courses. (Fall,
Spring)
123 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO)
An introduction to micro-economics, the theory
of the household, firm, market structures and
income distribution. Application of elementary
economic theory to market policy. May be taken
independently of Economics 122 or 120.
Economics 122 and 123 may be taken in either
order, or may be taken in the same term in order
for the student to progress more rapidly to other
courses. (Fall, Interim, Spring)
expenditures; the impact of fiscal policy on
economic activity; debt policy and its economic
implications. (Prereq.: 122, 123. Fall)
392 MONEY AND BANKING
Functioning of the monetary and banking
systems, particularly commercial banks, the
Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to
aggregate economic activity. Emphasis placed on
monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.: 122.
Spring)
399 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
A student may receive course credits through an
internship program which is applicable to
graduation but not to the major. This program
will afford the student the opportunity to spend
some time working with some organization. In
addition, the student will write a report on his or
her activities. (Prereq.: #. Fall, Interim, Spring,
Summer. Cannot be taken in Interim only)
250 DATA PROCESSING
453 ECONOMICS OF LABOR AND POVERTY
An introduction to COBOL and other nonscientific programming languages. Does not
apply toward a major or minor in economics.(Fall, Interim, Spring; Laboratory Fee).
251 INTERMEDIATE MICRO-ECONOMICS
Theory of resource allocation, analysis of
consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing
of factors of production and income distribution;
introduction to welfare economics.
(Prereq.: 123. Fall, Spring)
258 INTERMEDIATE MACRO-ECONOMICS
Determinants of national income, employment
and price level analyzed via macro-models.
Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy,
growth and the business cycle. (Prereq.: 122.
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379 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
Analysis of labor markets; determination of
wages, collective bargaining. Particular attention
paid to the economic problems of minority
groups and poverty areas. (Prereq.: 251 or #.
Spring)
454 WELFARE ECONOMICS
Basic concepts and propositions; Pareto
optimality, economic efficiency of alternative
market structures; social welfare functions;
normative concepts of economic theory.
(Prereq.: 2 5 1 or #. Spring, alternate years)
295, 495 TOPICS
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of
the staff or visiting faculty regarding research
methodology and current national and
international economic problems and policies.
(Prereq.: #. Fall, Interim, Spring. On Demand)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
See under Department of Business
Administration.
391 PUBLIC FINANCE
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public
The student may earn independent study credits
through individually supervised projects designed
to afford him or her the opportunity to analyze
some topic or issue in depth.(Prereq.:#. Fall,
Spring)
Department of Chemistry
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Chairman: Earl Alton
approved research; participation in seminar.
GRADUATION MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY: 115,
116 (or 105, 106) 351, 352, 353, 361 and one
advanced course which may include
Biochemistry; participation in seminar. Physics
121, 122, and Mathematics 124, 125 also
required. Since upper division courses have
mathematics and physics prerequisites,
students should plan to take Mathematics 124,
125 in the freshman year; and Physics 121,
122 in the sophomore year.
Credit will not be granted for both 105 and 115;
106 and 1 16; 223 and 351, 352.
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY APPROVED
MAJOR: 11 courses including 11 5, 116 (or 105,
106) and all chemistry courses above 350.
Chemistry seminar participation; Mathematics
124, 125 (which should be taken during the
freshman year); Mathematics 224; and Physics
121, 122 (which should be taken during the
sophomore year). Reading ability in German
equivalent to one semester also required.
MINOR: 5 courses which must include 11 5,
116 (or 105, 106) and 3 additional courses in
chemistry. Chemistry 223, 353, and 361 are
recommended; biochemistry may be
substituted for 361.
103 ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY
Designed for nurses at Lutheran Deaconess
Hospital. Selected elements of general, organic,
and biological chemistry around the theme: the
molecular basis of life. Does not apply toward
the major. (3 one-hour lectures, 1 two-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: high school chemistry
within last 3 years or #. Fall)
105,106 PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY
Somewhat less rigorous than 115, 1 16;
designed especially for students who will not
major in chemistry, although students may go
from 106 into 351, 353. Concepts and laws
underlying chemistry illustrated by a variety of
examples including organic and environmental
systems. (3 one-hour lectures, 3 hours of
laboratory. 105, Fall; 106, Spring)
115, 116 GENERAL AND QUALITATIVE
ANALYSIS
TEACHING MAJOR: The same as the
graduation major except that it is suggested
that Advanced Inorganic be taken as the
advanced course. Licensure after July, 1979,
also requires three courses in earth and life
sciences. Students are advised to consult with
the Education Department early in their
planning.
An intensive course for pre-medical students
and future chemists. First semester devoted to
fundamental principles; and second to inorganic
chemistry, qualitative analysis, and a brief
introduction to organic chemistry. (3 one-hour
lectures, 3 hours of laboratory. Prereq: high
school chemistry, algebra, plane geometry.
1 15, Fall; 1 16, Spring)
PRE-MEDICAL CHEMISTRY MAJOR: The same
as the graduation major. In addition, medical
schools expect at least two courses (and
usually more) in biology. Students should
consult members of the chemistry department
for assistance in planning a course program
early in their college career.
223 ELEMENTARY ORGANIC AND
BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
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average of 3.5 in chemistry, mathematics, and
physics; 3.0 over-all; one summer or course of
Designed for nurses in the degree program,
medical technologists and others in allied health
science programs whose professional goals do
not require either of two-term organic course or
the one-term biochemistry course. The organic
chemistry most relevant to a survey of
biochemistry is studied followed by the
structures and metabolic reactions of
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids,
enzymes and certain hormones. (3 one-hour
bctures, 1 three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: 105
or 1 15. Spring)
351, 352 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Important classes of organic compounds with
special emphasis on mechanisms and multistep synthesis. Descriptive material is
correlated by means of modern theories of
chemical bonds, energy-relations, and reactior
mechanism; many applications of organic
chemistry to biological, environmental and
industrial fields. (3 one-hour lectures, one 4 hour laboratory. Prereq.: 106 or 1 16. 3 5 1,
Fall; 3 5 2 , Spring)
353 QUANTITATIVE ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTRY
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and
solution equilibrium in detail and gives an
introduction to spectrophotometric techniques
of analysis. The laboratory involves quantitative
analysis of a variety of samples, and includes
trace analysis. (Prereq.: 106 or 1 16. Spring)
361, 362 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
The basic theoretical concepts of chemistry:
thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum theory, and
states of matter are studied in the first
semester. Applications of these concepts to
areas of molecular structure, equilibria and
electrochemistry in the second semester. (3
one-hour lectures, one 4 %-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: 353; Physics 12 1, 122; Mathematics
124, 125. 361, Fall; 362, Spring)
481 ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Emphasis upon advanced equilibrium theory
and principles of atomic and molecular
spectroscopy as applied to analytical methods
as well as chromatographic and electroanalytical techniques of analysis. (3 hours
lecture, one 4 %-hour laboratory. Prereq: 353,
362, or #. Fall)
482 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Correlation of inorganic reactions using the
electrostatic, valence bond, and molecular
orbital models. Coordination chemistry is
discussed in terms of ligand field theory. The
laboratory involves preparations of inorganic
compounds using a variety of techniques. (3
one-hour lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory.
Prereq: 362 or #. Spring)
483 QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
Presents quantum theory in terms of
Schrodinger's wave equation and uses the
equation to solve the problems of the harmonic
oscillator and the hydrogen atom. Approximate
solutions are introduced and used to develop
molecular orbital theory for molecules, Includes
commutators, electron spin, angular momentum
and group theory. (3 one-hour lectures. Prereq:
361 or #. Fall)
491 CHEMISTRY SEMINAR
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a
weekly meeting of chemistry majors under the
direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society.
Juniors and seniors are expected to participate,
with seniors presenting papers. Outside visitors
are occasionally invited to participate.
464 ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Organized around the problems of identifying
organic compounds in the laboratory. Lecture
topics include structure-spectra correlations for
IR, UV, NMR, and mass spectroscopy; use of
the literature (including Beilstein); and further
study of organic reactions. Infrared, nuclear
magnetic resonance, and ultraviolet spectra
routinely used. (3 hours lecture, 6 hours
laboratory. Prereq.: 352, 353, 361 or #; some
reading knowledge of German. Spring)
497 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
RESEARCH
Chemistry majors planning research careers
need research experience before graduation.
Such experience may be obtained by working
on a summer research project in the
department (not counted as a course) or by
research participation during the academic year
(which may be counted as a course). (Junior
standing)
East Asian Studies
Adviser: Khin Khin Jensen
MAJOR CONCENTRATION: A major
concentration plan is constructed for each
student with the advice and assistance of his or
her adviser. A major plan normally consists of
ten to twelve courses distributed under one of
the following general categories:
East Asian Culture
Two language courses including one year of
Chinese or Japanese; two introductory history
courses; four to six courses in cultural
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specialization andlor comparative studies; two
or more independent study andlor seminar
courses.
East Aslan Language and Culture
At least four language courses (a two-year
concentration in either Chinese or Japanese is
encouraged; however, one year of each
language is acceptable); two introductory
history courses; two to four courses in cultural
specialization andlor comparative studies; and
two or more independent study andlor seminar
courses.
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Department of Education
Chairman: Lauretta E. Pelton
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Augsburg College offers programs leading to
licensure in Education at these levels:
Elementary Education, Kindergarten, Early
Childhood, and Secondary Education.
Licensure programs for secondary education
are offered in the following areas: American
Studies, Art, Biology, Chemistry, EnglishLanguage Arts, French, German, Health,
History, Mathematics, Music, Physical
Education, Physics, Social Studies, Spanish,
Speech, and Theater Arts.
Students wishing to become licensed teachers
are advised to consult with the Education
Department for licensure requirements.
The courses, Orientation to Education, both
elementary and secondary, are open to all
students of sophomore standing or above. To
enroll in other education courses, a student
must first apply and be admitted to the teachereducation program. Students are advised to
apply for admission in the spring semester of
the sophomore year, during or after the
Orientation course. Students who are
transferring from an education program at
another college must be re-admissable to that
program.
Elementary Education
Marie McNeff, Coordinator
Requirements for the major and for licensure in
Elementary Education:
1. A minimum of 8 education courses to
include 255, 351, and two professional
semesters: 361, 362, 371, 372; and 481,
482 and electives.
2. Health Education 1 14 and 1 15.
3. Library Science 358.
4. An academic minor. An academic major is
recommended.
5. GPA of 2.0 overall and maintain a 2.5 in the
major.
6. Fulfill State Department of Education's EDU
521 Regulation in Human Relations
(successful completion of Augsburg
Education program meets requirement.)
Requirements for Kindergarten License are the
same as those for elementary education plus
Education 375 and 483.
351 TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING READING
The study and utilization of a variety of
techniques and resources in the teaching of
reading at both secondary and elementary
level. (Fall)
First Professional Semester (for juniors):
Courses 361, 362, 371, 372.
Early Childhood Education
Steve Reuter. Coordinator
Requirements for license in Early Childhood
Education are the same as those for elementary
education plus the following courses:
SOC.231
Psych. 351
Ed. 325
Ed. 425
Ed. 484
Sociology of the Family
Developmental Psychology:
Child
Contemporary Influences in
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Curriculum
Student Teaching (160 hours)
For an Early Childhood License with other than
an education major, consult with the Early
Childhood Education Coordinator.
255 ORIENTATION TO EDUCATION IN
URBAN SETTING (Elementary)
362, 362 TEACHER COMPETENCIES
Identification and mastery of competencies
necessary for teaching in the elementary
school. Laboratory experiences in classrooms
(Prereq.: 2 5 5 . Admission to elementary
education. Spring)
372, 372 ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM
Examination and preparation of materials and
resources for each of the subject areas taught
at the elementary level. Application of teacher
competencies to various subject areas of the
elementary curriculum. Laboratory experiences
in classrooms. (Prereq.: 2 5 5 , concurrent
registration in 3 6 1 , 3 6 2 . Spring)
375 DISCOVERY IN THE WORLD OF
KINDERGARTEN
Investigation of various aspects of the teaching
profession and opportunity for in-school work.
Open to all students. (Prereq: sophomore
standing or above. Fall, Spring)
A study of the kindergarten curriculum,
exploration of materials, and review of teaching
approaches. The course requires laboratory
experience. Required for Kindergarten
licensure. (Prereq.: Orientation to Ed. and
acceptance into the Dept. of Ed.)
325 CONTEMPORARY INFLUENCES IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
382 TEACHING CHILDREN WITH LEARNING
PROBLEMS
Focus is upon the young child as a person and
the importance of the early years of hislher life
in relation to the effects of present-day society
and culture upon the child. Current
developments include innovations, Head Start,
implementation of planned variations, and other
interventions and compensatory programs.
Class sessions and two hours per week of lab.
experience in a day care center andlor nursery
school. (Prereq.: 255 and/or #. Fall)
(See Secondary Education)
341 NON-PRINT MEDIA IN THE SCHOOL
(See Library Science)
425 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM
Learning about and demonstrating knowledge
and skills of teaching the young child. The
course concentrates on details essential to the
organization of a good program for children:
records, reports, physical facilities, equipment,
parental involvement, and working with children
who have uniquely different needs. Class
sessions, and two hours per week of lab
experience in a day care center and/or nursery
school. (Prereq.: Acceptance into the
Department of Education and/or #. Spring)
Requirements of the Augsburg College
Licensure Program for Secondary Education:
Second Professional Semester: Student
Teaching and Electives
1. Application for admittance and acceptance
into the Department of Education. This may
be made before, concurrently with, or after
the Orientation course. Application forms are
available in the Education Department office.
Before applying for admission students
should receive approval from the department
or division of their declared major. A student
may take education courses after the
Orientation course only if he or she has
been admitted into the program of the
Department of Education.
2. Grade point average - minimum of 2.5 in
the student's academic major and 2.0
overall.
3. Application for admittance and acceptance
into student teaching.
4. Completion of the State Department of
Education's EDU 521 Regulation in Human
Relations (successful completion of
Augsburg's Education program meets this
requirement).
5. Successful completion of the required
courses of the education program: Psych.
105; Health Educ. 1 15; Educ. 265, 359,
478; a minimum of one-half course in
special methods in the area of the student's
major, and a minimum of two courses in
Student Teaching.
481. 482 STUDENT TEACHING I
Experience in observing and directing learning
experiences in elementary schools under
supervision of college and elementary school
personnel. (Prereq.: 255, 351, 3 6 1 , 3 6 2 , 371,
372. Fall, Spring)
Electives
483 STUDENT TEACHING II
Refinement of teaching skills at elementary
level. Additional teaching experience in the
classroom. (Prereq.: 48 1, 482. Fall, Spring)
484 STUDENT TEACHING II
Refinement of teaching skills at elementary
level. Additional teaching experience in the
classroom. (Prereq.: 481, 4 8 2 and 483.
Offered on demand)
478 SCHOOL AND SOCIETY
(See Secondary Education)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study and research on a topic of
interest in the field of education, worked out in
consultation with a faculty member. (Open to
juniors and seniors. Fall, Spring)
Secondary Education
(teacher licensure program)
Einar Johnson, Coordinator
It is the responsibility of each student to meet
all specific requirements of the Education
Department. Secondary Education students are
advised to consult with Education faculty
regarding state requirements for teacher
licensure. This consultation is recommended in
addition to conferring with the student's major
field adviser.
Majors in Art, Music, and Physical Education
will take one full course in special methods and
three courses in Student Teaching.
Requirements for State of Minnesota
Licensure for teaching in Secondary Schools
(Through the Augsburg College Education
Department Program)
1. B.A. or B.S. degree
2. College major in a teaching area
3. Fulfill State Department of Education EDU
521 Regulation in Human Relations
(Successful completion of Augsburg
Education program meets requirement)
4. Drug Education requirement (Augsburg
courses H.Ed. 115.)
5. Successful completion of Augsburg
Education Department Licensure Program
courses.
General Information:
1 . For Art, Music and Physical Education
Licensure: Persons with teaching majors in
Art, Music and Physical Education receive a
special license which allows them to teach
in their area in all grades from Kindergarten
through twelve (K-12). A person preparing
for licensure in one of these areas follows
the secondary education program even
though he or she plans to teach at the
elementary school level. A person with a
major in one of these special areas will take
three courses in student teaching and do
some student teaching at both the
secondary and elementary levels. In addition
to Educ. 359, the major in art will register for
Educ. 361 ; the major in P.E. for Educ. 365;
and the major in Music for Educ. 373.
2. For social studies licensure: The program
leading to licensure in this area is being
revised to conform to new state guidelines.
See Einar Johnson for further information.
3. The professional term: Student Teaching is
taken concurrently with School and Society
in one full-time term in professional
education. Special afternoon and/or evening
seminars are held during the term as part of
the professional work. A student taking two
courses in student teaching may elect to
take one course in Independent Study. All
students are expected to be involved full
time in the activities of the professional term.
265 ORIENTATION TO EDUCATION IN
AN URBAN SETTING (Secondary)
Investigation of various aspects of the teaching
profession and opportunity for in-school work.
Human Relations Laboratory. Open to all
students. (Prereq.: sophomore standing. Fall,
Spring)
341 NON-PRINT MEDIA IN THE SCHOOL
(See Library Science)
351 TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING READING
(See Elementary Education)
359 COMPETENCIES: SECONDARY
EDUCATION (1/2 course)
Teaching procedures, materials and projects.
With this general methodology course, must be
taken one or more of the following education
courses in special methods from the
department of the major field. (Prereq.: Psych.
105, Educ. 265 and admission into the
secondary education program)
Special Methods Courses (1/2 to 1 course)
Methods and materials in teaching special areas
360 American Studies Methods
l/2 course (Spring)
361 Art Methods (Elementary
and junior high school)
1 course (Fall)
362 Art Methods (Senior high school)
% course (Fall)
363 Business Methods
% course (Spring)
364 English Methods
% course (Spring)
365 Physical Education Methods (K-12)
1 course (Fall)
366 Foreign Language Methods
(Consult with Language Department)
l/2 course
373 Music Methods (K-12)
1 course (Spring)
374 Natural Science Methods
% course (Spring)
375 Social Studies Methods
% course (Spring)
376 Speech and Theater Arts Methods
l/2 course (Spring)
377 Mathematics Methods
% course (Spring)
41 0 Health Methods (See Health Ed. 41 0,
Adm. and Superv. of School Health
Program)
1 course
382 TEACHING CHILDREN WITH LEARNING
PROBLEMS
This course will examine characteristics of
different kinds of learning problems found in
regular classroom environment. The primary
focus of the course will be on teaching
strategies, but attention also will be given to
procedures for the identification of different
kinds of learning problems, prescriptive
procedures, referral processes, and alternatives
for programming "mainstreamed" students.
(Fall)
media center and methods of evaluation. (Fall)
341 NON-PRINT MEDIA IN THE SCHOOL
% course
399 INTERNSHIP
Interested students should consult the
Department Chairman or the Internship
Director.
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of
communication through the use of instructional
technology. Selection, preparation, production
and evaluation of effective audio visual
materials for teachingllearning situations. (Fall)
478 SCHOOL AND SOCIETY
The emphasis in this course is on the school in
relation to society with particular attention to
urban education. Introduced by a study of
educational philosophy and the development of
American education, current major issues in
education will be studied. (Prereq.: senior
standing. Fall, Spring)
358 THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY:
MATERIALS SELECTION AND
GUIDANCE
Characteristics and purposes of an elementary
school library. Extensive study of evaluation
sources, book talks, storytelling, curriculum
needs. Concentration on guidance in use of
print and non-print materials. (Fall, Spring)
480, 481, 482 STUDENT TEACHING
Students will be placed in a classroom for full
days. Opportunities are provided for experience
in observing and directing learning experiences
on the secondary school level under the
supervision of college and htgh school
personnel. Seminars are held on a regular basis
dur~ngthe student teaching experience (Pmreq:
senior standing and completion of teacher aide
work and human relations elements of
Education courses 2 6 5 , 3 5 9 . Fall, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
lndependent study and research on a topic of
interest in the field of education worked out in
consultation with a faculty member. (Open to
juniors and seniors. Fall, Spring)
Library Science
Patricia Parker, Coordinator
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MINOR: Minimum of 4 courses, including 245,
358, 359, 475
245 THE MEDIA CENTER: ORGANIZATION
AND ADMINISTRATION
Organization of materials, including acquisition,
processing and circulation. Services of the
359 REFERENCE SERVICES IN THE
LIBRARY
Study of basic information sources most
frequently used by students and librarians.
Includes preparation of bibliographies and
library instruction. (Spring)
399 INTERNSHIP
Open to juniors and seniors. An opportunity to
do field work in a variety of library situations in
the metropolitan area.
475 THE HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY:
MATERIALS SELECTION AND
GUIDANCE
Survey and evaluation of library materials on
the secondary school level, with attention to
their use in relation to curricula as well as for
personal interest and needs of adolescents.
(Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
lndependent study and research on some topic
of interest in the field of school library service,
worked out in consultation with a faculty
adviser. Open to juniors and seniors, with
department approval.
Engineering
Earl Alton: Adviser
Augsburg College is cooperating with the
Washington University School of Engineering
and Applied Science (St. Louis, Missouri) and
Michigan Technological University (Houghton,
Michigan), in a Three-Two Plan of studies
which will enable a student to earn the
Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg College
and an engineering baccalaureate degree from
Washington University or Michigan
Technological University in a five-year period.
The first three years are spent at Augsburg
followed by two years at the affiliated
university. Students accepted into the program
are guaranteed admission to the engineering
school, provided they have met course
requirements, have a B average, and are
recommended by a designated representative
of Augsburg College. Students receiving
financial aid who are participants in the ThreeTwo Plan will be encouraged to apply to the
engineering school of their choice for
continuing support. Their applications will be
evaluated using need and academic
performance as criteria. Minimum course
requirements for admission to the Three-Two
Plan are: Math 124, 125, 224, 226; Physics
121, 122; Chemistry 11 5, 116; Computer
Science 245; English 11 1 ; additional courses to
meet general education requirements and a
total of 27 courses at Augsburg. Normally Math
124, 125 and Physics 121, 122 are taken in the
freshman year. Students are encouraged to
apply for admission to the program during their
sophomore year. Early consultation with the
adviser, Earl Alton, is encouraged.
Department of English
Chairmen: Catherine Nicholl, Richard Sargent
MAJOR: 9 courses (above 11 I ) , including one
course in American literature, one course in the
Western literary tradition (271 or 272) and three
courses in British literature. Of the British
literature courses, one must concentrate on
literature before 1660 (for example, 331 or 438)
and one must survey a number of writers (for
example, 336, 337, or 423). All majors must
take Advanced Writing: Expository. Majors are
encouraged to take, early in their college work,
course 245, Introduction to Literature. Majors
are strongly urged to consult their departmental
adviser regularly. A student with a double major
or special program that involves considerable
work in the English department should also
work closely with an adviser in the English
department.
MAJOR FOR SECONDARY TEACHING:
Engllsh: 1 0 courses, including those listed for
the major and 320. Courses in early American
literature, Shakespeare, and film are
recommended.
Speech: (1) a course in public speaking:
Beginning Speech, Small Group
Communication, Interpersonal Communication,
Argumentation, Persuasion. ( 2 ) Interpretative
Reading or Stage Direction
Library Science: 475, The High School Library:
Materials Selection and Guidance
In addition to field experience and student
teaching, as required by the Department of
Education, English Education majors will be
required to gain practical experience in the
teaching of writing, to be arranged through the
department chairman.
Students interested in a teaching major are
encouraged to take courses toward their major
during the freshman and sophomore years,
enroll in Orientation to Education in the fall term
of the sophomore year and apply for teacher
education not later than the fall of their junior
year. In addition to planning their courses of
study with the department chairman, students
should consult an adviser in the Department of
Education.
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.5 in the major and
3.0 over-all; submit program to department
chairman early in senior year; defend honors
thesis before faculty committee in senior year.
Honors thesis may be an independent study
program.
A student electing a concentration should work
closely with his or her adviser. Interim courses,
special courses, and courses given at the other
cooperating colleges will often fit well into a
concentration.
English 11 1 is strongly recommended but not a
prerequisite for a lower division literature
course. Prerequisite for an upper division
course is successful completion of a lower
division literature course or consent of the
instructors.
111 EFFECTIVE WRITING
MINOR: 5 courses (above 11 I ) , including one
course in British literature, and either 21 9 or
320. Teaching minors must include both 21 9
and 320.
The English Department recommends but does
not require that English majors consider
developing an area of emphasis broader than
the major as listed above. The three most likely
areas would be a British concentration, an
American concentration, and a world literature
concentration. A student arranges a
concentration by careful selection of electives
in the major, by the design of an
independent study course that applies to the
concentration, and by the selection of some
related courses outside the English department.
BRITISH LITERATURE CONCENTRATION.
Select from: History 41 2, 41 6; English 271,
331, 332, 336, 337, 367, 368, 423, 438 and
sometimes 282, 490, 491.
AMERICAN LITERATURE CONCENTRATION.
Select from: History 221, 222; American
Studies 232; English 241, 250, 351, 367, 368,
and sometimes 282, 490, 491. A student with
an American literature concentration should
take some of the courses listed under the
American Studies major which are selected
from the offerings of several departments at
Augsburg.
The study of composition with emphasis upon
expository writing. Attention to correct usage,
logical organization and the research paper.
(Fall, Spring)
21 9 ADVANCED WRITING
A course designed to develop advanced skills
in a variety of writing specializations. The focus
of each course will shift from term to term, e.g.,
Advanced Writing: Expository; Advanced
Writing: Creative; Advanced Writing:
Journalism; Advanced Writing: Business and
Technical. (Fall, Spring)
241 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA ART
An investigation of the artistic qualities and the
historical development of the film media. The
course includes the viewing and discussing of
both feature length and short films. See also
description under Speech, Communications and
Theater Arts.
245 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
An introduction to the study of fiction, drama,
and poetry. Particular attention will be devoted
to developing critical and analytical skills in
reading and writing about literature. Strongly
recommended for English majors.
250 AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1920
WORLD LITERATURE CONCENTRATION.
Select from: History 102, 360, 361 ; Philosophy
110 , 242, 343, 370; German 244; French 243;
Spanish 249; Scandinavian Studies 351, 352;
English 241, 261, 271, 272, 423, and
sometimes 282, 490, 491.
Reading and analysis of some significant works
of selected American writers from colonial
times to the emergence of literary naturalism.
Attention is also given to the writer's
contribution to the historical development of
American literature. (Fall, Spring)
261 MODERN FICTION
Significant works of selected prose writers,
chiefly European, of the twentieth century. (Fall,
Spring)
271 EUROPEAN LITERATURE:
HOMER TO DANTE
336 BRITISH LITERATURE, FROM DONNE TO
BLAKE
Reading, analysis and discussion of works of
selected writers from the metaphysical poets
through Blake, with attention to the historical,
intellectual, and social influences and the major
literary movements. (Fall)
A study of major works of Greek and Roman
literature, for example the epics of Homer and
Virgil, the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles,
and Euripides, the comedies of Aristophanes
and Ovid's Metamorphoses. Dante's Inferno
will be studied as a work in which the Christian
and the classical traditions are combined.
These works will be studied with reference to
their mythological foundations, their cultural
background, their influence on later literature,
and their enduring relevance. (Fall)
A study of major writers of the nineteenth
century, emphasizing Romantic poetry,
Victorian poetry, Victorian prose and two or
three novels of the period. Relationships among
these writers and their influence on one another
will be emphasized as well as their relationship
to their own age and their lasting contribution to
the forms of poetry and prose. (Spring)
272 EUROPEAN LITERATURE: FROM THE
RENAISSANCE TO MODERN PERIOD
351 AMERICAN LITERATURE SINCE 1920
Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly
European, from the medieval to the modern
period. (Spring)
320 DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
A study of modern English viewed from a
historical perspective, with reading in recent
linguistic studies. Designed to give the student
an introduction to structural linguistics and a
view of the development of the English
language. (Offered on demand)
331 CHAUCER AND HIS AGE
While the primary study of the course will be the
writings of Geoffrey Chaucer, considerable
attention will be given to the medieval literary
milieu out of which Chaucer wrote. Medieval
poetry, romance, and drama will be examined.
(Alternate years, 1 9 78-79)
337 BRITISH LITERATURE, THE ROMANTICS
AND THE VICTORIANS
A study of some recent and contemporary
writers and literary movements. Attention is
given to the dynamics of American society and
its intricate relationship to the literature. Special
emphasis is given to the city as setting and
symbol in modern American literature. (Fall,
Spring)
367 MODERN POETRY
Study of major modern and contemporary poets
and schools of criticism. Discussion may
include the poetry and aesthetics of the
Imagists, French Symbolists, New Critics,
Harlem Renaissance, Modern Romantics, Black
Mountain Poets, Beat Poets, Confessional
Poets, and other contemporary movements.
368 MODERN DRAMA
Significant works of American, British, and
continental dramatists of the twentieth century.
(Alternate years, 1 9 78- 7 9 )
332 MILTON AND HIS AGE
388 LITERARY CRITICISM
A study of Milton's major poems and selected
prose. In addition the Renaissance literary
tradition out of which Milton created his works
will be examined. (Alternate years, 19 79-80)
A course designed to introduce students to the
various ways in which modern literary critics
have approached the problem of analyzing and
evaluating literature. Students wil study the
works of historical, psychological, textual, and
archetypal critics, and then attempt to apply
such approaches to selected works of
literature. (Offered on demand)
399 INTERNSHIP
Interested students should consult the
Department Chairman or the Internship
Director.
423 STUDIES IN THE BRITISH NOVEL
A survey of the development of the novel in
England from its eighteenth century beginnings
up to the twentieth century. Novels studied will
be selected from the works of such authors as
Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, Austen,
Dickens, Bronte, Thackeray, Eliot, Hardy, and
Butler. Attention will be given to the conditions
contributing to the rise of the novel and its
emergence by the twentieth century .as the
dominant literary form. (Alternate years, 1 9 7 8 79)
438 SHAKESPEARE
Study of ten or twelve major plays comedies, histories, tragedies - with attention
to the development of Shakespeare's dramatic
and poetic art. Additional plays assigned for
reading analysis.
490,491 ENGLISH SEMINAR
Course 490, a theme or movement; course
491, a major writer or a major work. Enrollment
open to juniors and seniors. (Fall, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Open to junior or senior English majors with a
grade of 3.0 or consent of department
chairman. Provides directed independent study
in the area of the student's choice. (Fall,
Spring)
Department of Foreign Languages
Chairman: Gunta Rozentals
Students with previous foreign language study
should register in courses suited to their level
of preparation. Basically, placement in foreign
language courses follows the formula: 1 year of
high school foreign language equals 1 course
of college foreign language. However, final
placement is made according to the results of a
placement test which may be taken at preregistration time after consultation with the
department. Students who register below their
level may do so, but only for a grade of PIN.
Course 112 completes basic elements of the
language. Courses numbered 21 1, 21 2 meet
useable skill levels.
Course 31 1 is prerequisite to all upper division
courses.
See department faculty for career information
Language majors must consult with department
for mid-point evaluation after third postintermediate course.
Teaching majors and minors must consult with
the Department of Education for program.
Methods courses by language are joint fivecollege offerings and should be taken in the fall
of the senior year. A 3.0 average in Advanced
Conversation and Composition is a
departmental requirement for teaching majors.
MLA Competency Exam needed for licensure.
Departmental Honors: Majors seeking
departmental honors must apply no later than
early in the senior year. Requirements: 3.3
GPA in the major, 3.0 GPA overall, and honors
thesis demonstrating ability in independent
study for one course credit. Consult department
chairman for details.
Chinese
21 2 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH
Offered in conjunction with the Five College
Cooperative Program. See Schedule of Classes
for course offerings.
Several modern literary works are explored with
the goals of communicating ideas and building
sufficient reading skills to pursue general
reading in French. Completes the review of
basic structures and more complex forms.
Laboratory work. (Spring)
French
MAJOR: 8 courses above 21 2, including two in
conversation-composition, one in civilization,
and three in literature, of which one should be
course 352. Study in France strongly
recommended.
MINOR: 4 courses above 21 2, including one in
conversation-composition, one in civilization,
and one in literature. Interim or summer of
study in France strongly recommended.
243 FRENCH LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
Major representative works of French literature
read in English translation. Through
individualized background reading and class
discussion, students become acquainted with
artistic qualities and cultural-historical
significance of these works. Sophomore
standing. Does not count toward a French
major or minor.
RECOMMENDED SUPPORTING COURSES:
31 1 CONVERSATION-COMPOSITION
European History, a second language,
philosophy, linguistics, English literature, Study
Abroad. Also see Interim catalog.
111 BEGINNING FRENCH
Designed to introduce the student with no
previous background in French to the language
and to French culture. The pronunciation
system and basic sentence structures are
taught to enable understanding and expression
on a rudimentary level. Two hours laboratory
work. See above on placement. (Fall, Spring)
112 BEGINNING FRENCH
For those who have had 11 1 or equivalent.
Through conversations, sentence practice, and
readings, the study of tenses and forms is
completed to make possible basic
communication, beginning reading skills, and
acquaintance with French culture and way of
life. Two hours laboratory work. See above on
placement. (Spring)
21 1 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH
Through a core of twentieth century French
literary readings and a grammar review, this
course moves toward expressing opinions and
greater ease in reading. For those who have
studied most of the basic structures. Two hours
of laboratory work. (Fall)
Explores topics of current interest in both oral
and written form to build fluency, accuracy, and
facility of expression. Emphasis on vocabulary
enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective
organization of ideas. Laboratory assignments.
Post-intermediate level. A prerequisite to other
upper division courses. (Fall 1978)
31 2 FRENCH EXPRESSION
A two-pronged approach to coherent and
correct expression. Attention to grammatical
structures, French turns of phrase and
elementary stylistics. French phonology and
speech groups practiced to overcome
inadequacies and incorrect speech habits.
(Prereq.: 3 1 1 or #. On demand)
331 FRENCH CIVILIZATION: HISTORICAL
PERSPECTIVE
A study of the diversified development of the
French from their beginnings to the modern
period. Special attention to cultural
manifestations of their intellectual, political,
social and artistic self-awareness. Readings,
reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials
In French. (Prereq.: 3 11 or #. Spring 1979)
332 FRENCH CIVILIZATION TODAY
Topics in twentieth-century problems, ideas,
cultural manifestations that promote
understanding of French people and their
contribution to the contemporary scene.
Readings, reports, extensive use of audio-visual
materials and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.:
3 1 1 or #. Alternate years. Spring 1 9 79)
350 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Theory and practice of literary studies. A
theoretical component (in English) treats the
basic principles of literature, literary genres, and
different approaches to literary analysis. In the
practical component, students apply the
elements of theory through reading, analyzing,
and discussing selected works of French
literature. Recommended for majors and
minors. Open to all qualified students. (Prereq.:
31 1 o r # . Offered 1 9 7 6 - 7 7 a n d 1977-78)
352 CREATIVITY AND RESTRAINT
a
A survey of the major literary creators of the
Renaissance and Classical periods, and the
French intellectual, social and ethical currents
reflected in their works. Poetry and the essay,
theater, early novel, letters and other prose
forms. Classes, oral and written reports, and
laboratory work in French. Required of all
majors. (Prereq.: 31 1 or #. On demand)
41 1 ADVANCED CONVERSATIONCOMPOSITION
By means of reading, speaking and writing on
topics of intellectual, social, or political interest
the student acquires extensive training in the
four skills at an advanced level. Attention to
accuracy and effectiveness, characteristic
levels of expression, refinements in style and
organization as individual needs indicate.
Provides for self-improvement and selfevaluation. Laboratory assignments. Required
for all majors. (Prereq.: 31 1 or #. Alternate
years)
451 THE FRENCH NOVEL
A study of major authors (LaFayette, Proust,
Balzac, Gide, Flaubert, Zola, Mauriac, Malraux,
Sartre, Camus, etc.) that shows the evolution of
this genre in theme and form. Analyses,
discussion, and papers in French. (Prereq.:
3 1 1 or #. On demand)
452 FRENCH DRAMA
A study of French plays that shows the
evolution of this genre from classical forms to
Theatre of the Absurd and anti-theatre. Group
and individualized study of major works.
Analyses, discussion, and papers in French.
(Prereq. : 3 1 1 or #. Recommended 3 3 1. On
demand)
354 REALITIES: INNER AND OUTER WORLDS
495 FRENCH SEMINAR
A survey of the romantics, major novelists,
Baudelaire and his successors in poetry, and
the literature of ideas that led to new forms and
emphases with the turn of the century (Proust,
Gide, Claudel, Apollinaire, etc.) Classes, oral
and written reports, and laboratory texts in
French. (Prereq.: 31 1 or #. Offered alternate
years)
Study in depth of an author, topic or genre in
French literature (i.e., 18th Century, poetry,
medieval works, Romanticism). Student
presentations in French. For advanced
students. (See also Interim offerings. Prereq:
352, 3 5 4 or 355. Offered on demand)
355 TWENTIETH CENTURY LITERATURE
A survey of the major French literary
movements since World War I, including the
novel, the theatre, poetry, the essay, and
criticism. Classes, oral and written reports, and
laboratory texts in French. (Prereq.: 31 1 or #.
alternate years. Prereq: 3 1 1 or #.)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual pursuit of a topic, movement, or
genre at an advanced level. Designed to
complete a balanced program, enhance
research, or meet individual interests. In
literature a major paper and its defense are
included. (Consultations with French teachers
required. Junior standing. Fall, Interim, Spring.
Subject and plan to be clarified early with study
adviser)
German
MAJOR: 8 upper division courses, including
31 1 and 41 1. Interim and/or summer in
Germany strongly recommended.
MINOR: 4 upper division courses, including 31 1
and 41 1. interim and/or summer in Germany
strongly recommended.
31 1 GERMAN CONVERSATION AND
COMPOSITION
Aims at developing facility in the use of
grammatical structures, vocabulary and
idiomatic expressions most common in
colloquial German. lntenslve practice in
speaking is supplemented with exercises in
written composition, (Fall)
331 GERMAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE I
RECOMMENDED SUPPORTING COURSES:
Methods in Modern Languages for teachers;
European History, a second language,
linguistics, English literature.
111,112, BEGINNING GERMAN
Course 11 1 is for students with no previous
background; 112 is for students who have had
11 1 or equivalent or less than two years of high
school German. Aims at developing basic skills.
Classroom practice in speaking, understanding
and reading basic German. Goals: Ability to
read extended narratives in simple German,
insights into German culture and participation in
short conversations. Laboratory materials
available. (1 11, Fall; 11 2, Spring)
21 1,212 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN
For students with two terms (or two years high
school) of previous German. Aims at
developing basic skills into working knowledge
of German. Review of basic structures with
emphasis on extending range of vocabulary and
idiomatic expression through reading and
discussion of materials representing
contemporary German life and literature. (21 1,
Fall; 2 12, Spring)
244 GERMAN LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
Principal works of German literature
representing various periods and movements
are read and discussed in English. The
readings are considered not only in the
particular context of German cultural history,
but also discussed in terms of their relevance
to perennial human problems. Credit for this
course does not apply to the major or minor in
German.
The Early Background. Follows the cultural and
social development of the German-speaking
peoples from the prehistoric Indo-European
origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to the Thirty Years War
(1 643), with emphasis on the impact of Roman
civilization, the re-emergence of German
cultural self-awareness during the Middle Ages,
and the intellectual and religious upheavals of
the Reformation. In German. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 or
#. Spring 1 9 79 and alternate years)
332 GERMAN CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE II
Survey of significant currents of development
which have shaped present-day Germany,
Austria and Switzerland since the Age of
Enlightenment. The contemporary scene is
considered in view of its roots in the
intellectual, geopolitical, artistic and scientific
history of the German-speaking peoples. In
.
Spring 19 78)
German. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 or I
350 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Theory and practice of literary studies. A
theoretical component (in English) treats the
basic principles of literature, literary genres, and
different approaches to literary analysis. In the
practical component, students apply the
elements of theory through reading, analyzing,
and discussing selected works of German
literature. Recommended for majors and
minors. Open to all qualified students. (Prereq.:
311 o r # . Offered 1 9 7 6 - 7 7 a n d 1977-78)
351 GERMAN LITERATURE THROUGH 18th
CENTURY
Brief survey of heroic, courtly, Reformation,
Baroque, Aufklarung and Sturm und Drang
literature. Extensive readings and discussions in
Classic and Romantic periods. Readings in
German, supplemented by lectures on the
history of German literature in its cultural and
geopolitical context. Class discussions help to
improve students' ability to express ideas in
German. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 or #. On demand)
352 GERMAN LITERATURE: THE 19th
CENTURY
Includes later Romanticism, Jung-Deutschland,
poetic realism, Naturalism and Impressionism.
The literary reaction to the decline of idealistic
philosophy and the importance of the individual
and the rise of materialism, technology and
mass man. Readings in German. Class
discussions help to improve students' ability to
deal with concepts and express themselves in
German. (Prereq.: 31 1 or #. On demand)
353 GERMAN LITERATURE: THE 20th
CENTURY
Literary responses to the crises and upheavals
of our time. Writers of international stature are
discussed: Kafka, Hesse, Mann, Brecht.
Readings in German with class discussions are
designed to aid students' self-expression in
German. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 Or #.)
41 1 ADVANCED GERMAN COMPOSITION
AND CONVERSATION
Aims at developing and refining the student's
use of German as a vehicle for expressing his
own ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written
composition including control of style. Oral
practice through use of German as classroom
language. (Prereq.: 31 1 or #. Alternate years)
451 GERMAN PROSE
Reading and discussion of German prose
masterpieces from Goethe to the present.
Lectures treat the development of the epic
genre as a mirror of cultural and geopolitical
history. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 or I.)
452 GERMAN DRAMA
Representative dramatic works from late 18th
century to the present are discussed and read
as symptomatic of perennial human concerns.
Lectures treat the historical development of the
drama. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 or #.)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Greek
See instructor for supporting courses at
Augsburg in history, philosophy, art, literature,
linguistics, which can apply toward classics
concentration in cooperation with Macalester
College.
111,112 BEGINNING GREEK
Theoretical and practical study of Greek
grammar, with special emphasis on
morphology. Translation exercises from and
into Greek. (1 11, Fall; 112, Spring)
21 1 INTERMEDIATE GREEK
Review of basic structures of Greek, expansion
of vocabulary and development of reading skills
through selections from the New Testament
and other Hellenistic writings (early fathers,
historians, etc.). Special emphasis on parsing
and syntax of the Greek text. (Prereq.: 112 or
#. Fall)
Japanese
Offered in conjunction with the Five College
Cooperative Program. See Schedule of Classes
for course offerings.
Linguistics
289 INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS
An introduction to linguistic analysis and
general linguistic principles, with focus on
linguistic universals (organizational principles
and features common to all languages) and
psycholinguistics (inquiry into the mechanics of
language learning and the structure of the mind
as revealed in language). Theoretical questions
will be approached by studying samples of
various languages. No prerequisite.
Recommended for all language majors and
minors. (Fall)
Norwegian
MINOR: 4 upper division courses including 31 1 ,
and two of 331, 350, 353, 41 1 ; plus one course
under Scandinavian Area Studies.
For the teaching minor: 31 1, 331, 353, 41 1 plus
required education courses, including special
methods.
350 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Recommended supporting preparation: Study in
Norway, a second foreign language, linguistics,
additional courses under Scandinavian Area
Studies.
Theory and practice of literary studies. A
theoretical component (in English) treats the
basic principles of literature, literary genres, and
different approaches to literary analysis. In the
practical component, students apply the
elements of theory through reading, analyzing,
and discussing selected works of Norwegian
literature. Recommended for majors and
minors. Open to all qualified students. (Prereq.:
31 1 o r # . Offered 1 9 7 6 - 7 7 a n d 1977-78)
11 1, 112 BEGINNING NORWEGIAN
Introduction of the four basic language skills:
speaking, listening, reading .and writing. Stress
on spoken rather than literary Norwegian.
Laboratory work expected. (1 1 1, Fall; 1 12,
Spring)
21 1 INTERMEDIATE NORWEGIAN
Continued conversation and composition to
improve comprehension and facility of
expression. Selected readings in Norwegian
used as basis for class discussion and
exercises. Laboratory work and some field
experience expected. (Prereq.: 11 2 or
equivalent. Fall)
311 NORWEGIAN CONVERSATION AND
COMPOSITION
Intensive practice in spoken Norwegian with
emphasis on pronunciation and original
composition. Some attention given to regional
variations in spoken Norwegian and to
differences between the two official languages
of Norway. Some laboratory work and field
experience required. (Prereq.: 21 1 or
equivalent. Spring)
353 SURVEY OF NORWEGIAN LITERATURE
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian
literature provide a base for the study of
original works from earlier periods extending
back to Old Norse literature. All genres are
examined, and considerable attention is given
to writings in the Nynorsk language, particularly
poetry. Lectures, readings, oral and written
reports are in the Norwegian language. (Prereq.:
2 1 1 or equivalent. Spring, 1 9 79. Alternate
years)
41 1 ADVANCED NORWEGIAN CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION
Further intensive practice in spoken and written
Norwegian. Attention given to the other
Scandinavian languages and to the historical
development of the Norwegian language.
Laboratory work and field experience required.
(Prereq.: 3 11 or #. Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
331 NORWEGIAN CIVILIZATION AND
CULTURE
This study of Norwegian cultural history will
include significant aspects of the contemporary
Norwegian society. Through extensive readings
(in Norwegian as far as possible), the domestic
and foreign influences at work in the
comparatively homogenous population of
Norway will be examined. Written and oral
reports in the Norwegian language will be
required along with some field work. (Prereq.:
3 1 1 or #. Spring 1 9 78 and alternate years.)
Russian
Offered in conjunction with the Five College
Cooperative Program. See Schedule of Classes
for course offerings.
Spanish
MAJOR: 8 courses above 21 2, including 31 1,
41 1 , 456 or 457, two of 352, 353, 354. (Study
in Spain or Latin America is strongly
recommended)
MINOR: 4 courses above 21 2, including 31 1,
331 or 332, and one course in literature. (Study
in Spain or Latin America is strongly
recommended)
Recommended Supporting Courses: Linguistics,
another language, Pre-Colombian civilization,
Latin-American Area Studies. Consult
department for other supporting courses in
humanities.
11 1, 112 BEGINNING SPANISH
Aims to develop the four basic skills:
understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of
elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of
Spanish-speaking world. Laboratory work is an
integral part of the course. (1 11, Fall; 112,
Spring)
31 2 SPANISH EXPRESSION
Intended for students who have a basic
command of writing and speaking skills in
Spanish and wish to expand them. Intensive
practice to improve oral and written expression
with emphasis on conversational facility,
stressing idiomatic usage and the finer points of
grammar. Readings to stimulate discussion and
broaden cultural background from
contemporary literary texts and magazine
articles. Conducted in Spanish. (On demand)
331 SPANISH CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE
Study of the Spanish character and of Spanish
contribution to world civilization through
historical, intellectual, literary, and artistic
movements. In Spanish. (Prereq.: 3 1 1 or #.
Spring 1 9 78 and alternate years)
21 1, 21 2 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
A thorough review of grammar with emphasis
on active use of the language, supplemented
by readings in culture and literature. (Prereq.:
1 1 2 or 2 years of high school Spanish. 2 1 1,
Fall; 2 12, Spring)
332 LATIN AMERICAN CIVILIZATION
AND CULTURE
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish
American countries from the Pre-Colombian
civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.:
3 1 1 or 2 12, with #. Spring 1 9 79)
249 SELECTED WORKS OF SPANISH AND
LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE IN
TRANSLATION
350 INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE
FOR LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Major works of Spanish and Latin American
literature representing various periods and
movements are read in English translation.
Through background reading and class
discussion in English the student is acquainted
with the salient artistic qualities and culturalhistorical significance of the readings. Credit in
this course does not count toward a major or
minor in Spanish. Sophomore standing
preferred.
Theory and practice of literary studies. A
theoretical component (in English) treats the
basic principles of literature, literary genres, and
different approaches to literary analysis. In the
practical component, students apply the theory
through reading, analyzing, and discussing
selected works of literature in Spanish.
Recommended for majors and minors. Open to
all qualified students. (Prereq.: 3 11 or #.
Offered 1 9 76-77 and 1 9 77-78)
31 1 SPANISH CONVERSATION AND
COMPOSITION
352, 353 SURVEY OF SPANISH
LITERATURE I, II
Thorough oral and written practice in correct
expression with the aims of fluency and facility.
Enrichment of vocabulary. Laboratory work.
This course is a prerequisite for all upperdivision courses. (Prereq.: 2 12 or equivalent.
Fall)
A study of representative authors in Spanish
literature, supplemented by lectures on the
literary movements and development of
Spanish literature. Lectures, discussion, written
and oral reports in the language. (Prereq.: 3 11
or 1.352, Fall, 1978; 353, Fall, 1 9 79)
354 REPRESENTATIVE HISPANIC AMERICAN
AUTHORS
An introduction to Spanish-American literature.
Lectures, discussions, written and oral reports
in the language. (Prereq.: 3 11 or #. Offered
1 9 7 7 and on demand)
41 1 ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND
COMPOSITION
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness
of written and oral expression through
conversations, discussions, reports, debates,
and written compositions and grammatical
exercises. (Prereq.: 3 11 or #. Alternate years)
456 SPANISH DRAMA
Study of the masterpieces of dramatic literature
in Spain. Oral and written reports in the
language. Emphasis on the Golden Age and the
Modern Period. (Prereq.: One survey course.
On demand)
457 SPANISH NOVEL
Study of the outstanding novelists of the
nineteenth and twentieth century in Spain. Oral
and written reports in the language. (Prereq.:
One survey course. Alternate years)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Department of History
Chairman: Richard Nelson
MAJOR: 8 courses plus 1 seminar. At least four
of these courses must be upper division. A
major must have at least one course (either
survey or upper level) from each of the four
areas: Ancient and Medieval; Modern Europe;
U.S.; and non-Western.
MAJOR FOR TEACHING: In addition to the
regular history major a social science major
with history emphasis is also available. See
"Social Science" in this catalog. Students
wishing to become licensed teachers see
"Education Department" in this catalog and
consult with Education Department faculty for
requirements.
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.6 in the major and
3.0 overall; except in special instances,
application before the end of the first term of
the junior year; two years of a foreign language
at the college level (or its equivalent); an
honors thesis (equal to one course credit) to be
defended before a faculty committee.
MINOR: 5 courses, at least three of which must
be upper division.
101 THE BEGINNINGS OF THE WESTERN
CULTURE
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the
Near East, the classical world of Greece and
Rome, and the middle ages of Europe to the
1200s. (Fall, Spring)
102 THE SHAPING OF WESTERN CULTURE
A consideration of European institutions and
values from the waning of the middle ages
through the remodeling of Europe by
Napoleon. (Fall, Spring)
103 THE MODERN WORLD
A study of the main currents in western
civilization from the time of Napoleon to the
present. (Fall, Spring)
104 THE MODERN NON-WESTERN WORLD
An introduction to various centers of cultural
and political power in Asia and Africa of the
last 200 years. (Fall, Spring)
221 U.S. HISTORY TO 1877
Students are required to take at least one
survey course (numbered below 300) before
registering for an upper level course. Lower
level courses need not be taken in seauence.
A survey of Americans from Jamestown
through the efforts to reconstruct a nation torn
apart by The Civil War. (Fall)
222 U.S. HISTORY SINCE 1877
An assessment of the century which precedes
our modern day. (Spring)
299 DIRECTED STUDY
An opportunity for a student to do readings or
study on topics not covered in the scheduled
courses. The proposed study must be
approved by the directing faculty member and
the chairman of the department before
registration. A maximum of one course in
directed study may be applied to the major.
331 TOPICS IN U.S. HISTORY
Exploration in depth of selected topics in U.S.
history (excluding foreign policy; see History
332). The specific topics to be offered will be
announced prior to registration. (Fall)
332 HISTORY OF AMERICAN FOREIGN
POLICY
The relationship of foreign policy to general
American development is stressed as is the
period of the Cold War. (Fall 1 9 7 8 - 7 9 )
353 SELECT TOPICS IN MINNESOTA
HISTORY
I
A survey of topics relating to the emergence of
modern Minnesota: Indian-white relations;
immigration and ethnic adjustments; rise of the
Twin Cities; economic and political
development. Primary emphasis will be on the
late 19th and early 20th centuries. (Spring)
I
360 THE ANCIENT NEAR EAST AND
GREECE TO 338 B.C.
I
I
The development of civilization in the Near East
from earliest times through its extension and
elaboration by the Greeks. Emphasis is placed
on the development of writing, achievement in
the arts and sciences and political institutions.
(Spring 1978-79)
361 HELLENISTIC GREECE AND ROME TO
330 A.D.
A study of the development of Alexander's
Empire, the Hellenistic kingdoms and the rise of
Rome as the world's greatest power. Emphasis
is placed on personalities, the arts and sciences
and Rome's contributions in law and the
political process. (Fall, 1 9 7 9 - 8 0 )
370 THE LATE MIDDLE AGES TO 1560
A study of the scholastic tradition and the role
of the Church and state through the changes
forced on these institutions during the Italian
Renaissance and the early years of the
Reformation. (Spring, 1980-8 1)
399 INTERNSHIP IN HISTORY
A limited number of internships may be
available for qualified upper-division students
majoring in history. See department chairman
41 2 ENGLAND TO 1714
A study of English history from Roman Britain
through the Stuart period. An attempt is made
to structure the course so that it may serve the
needs of those majoring in a pre-law program,
in English literature or in history. (Fall)
416 EUROPE IN THE SEVENTEENTH
CENTURY
The study of this century as the most critical
period in the rise of the modern state.
Emphasis is also placed on the emergence of
modern science and its effect on intellectual
history. The chronological boundaries may be
listed as 1 560-1 71 4. (Fall 1 9 7 8 - 7 9 )
431 EUROPEAN URBAN HISTORY
A history of the dynamics of urban growth, the
distinctive institutions, and the culture of cities
in Europe from the Roman Empire to the 20th
century, with focus on specific historic cities as
examples. The course is designed for history
students, urban study majors, and those who
desire a background to enrich future travel.
(Spring)
440 TWENTIETH CENTURY TOPICS IN
WORLD HISTORY
This course emphasizes such topics as Hitler's
fascism, the collapse of colonial empires and
the rise of the third world. The emphasis will be
on Western Asia, Europe, and Africa in the last
fifty years. (Spring 1 9 7 8 - 7 9 )
463 MODERN SOUTHEAST ASIA
A study of the major historical events,
personalities and political developments in this
area. A comparative analysis of the nationalist
movements and the process of decolonization
will especially focus on Indonesia, the
Philippines, Burma and Vietnam. (Spring 1 9 7 9 80)
464 MODERN CHINA
A selective treatment of Chinese history since
the Opium War of 1839. The erosion of China's
isolationism and collapse of the imperial
system. The Nationalist and Communist
revolutions of the 20th century. (Fall)
465 MODERN JAPAN
An examination of the emergence of Japan as
a major world power in the 20th century.
Components of the course will include a study
of the distinctive features of the pre-Meiji era,
modernization factors since 1868, interaction
and encounter with China, urban development,
ecological problems, role of women and
Japan's trade in Asia and Africa. (Spring 1 9 7 8 79)
474 THE WORLD AND THE WEST
This course begins with Europe's discovery of
the rest of the world, considers cultural
interaction and conflict, and the building of
European empires in Asia and the Americas,
and concludes with the breakdown of these
imperial systems at the end of the 18th
Century. (Spring 1 9 79-80)
495 SEMINAR
Selected topics. Admission by permission of
the instructor. (Fall, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Majors with an average of 3.5 or above in
history courses are encouraged to apply to
individual instructors for permission to register
for directed independent study. A maximum of
one course in independent study may be
applied toward the major.
Geography
114 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
An introduction to the basic concepts and tools
of geography followed by a survey of the
distribution patterns to be found in our physical
and human environment. (Fall 1 9 7 8 and
alternate years)
Department of Mathematics
Chairman: Beverly Durkee
MAJOR: 9 courses including 124, 125, 21 5,
224, 31 4, 324. Also required: Computer
Science 245. For teacher licensure, courses
351, 373, 441 must be included. Students
wishing to become licensed teachers are
advised to consult with the Education
Department for requirements.
MINOR: 5 courses including 124, 125, 224.
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.5 in mathematics;
3.1 over-all. Comprehensive oral examination.
Program must be submitted to department
during first term of junior year, and must
include advanced study in areas of Analysis,
Algebra, Topology, and Mathematics-Education.
114 INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE
ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY
Fundamental operations, factoring, fractions,
functions and graphs, linear equations,
exponents and radicals, quadratic equations,
ratio and variation, progressions, binomial
theorem, logarithms, and trigonometric
functions. Does not apply toward a major or
minor in mathematics. Students who have
completed 124 may register for credit only with
consent of instructor. (Fall)
121 FINITE MATHEMATICS
Topics of linearity and probability with
applications to the social and behavioral
sciences. Does not apply toward a major or
minor in mathematics. (Fall)
122 CALCULUS FOR THE SOCIAL
AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Differential and integral calculus of a single
variable with applications to the social and
behavioral sciences. Does not apply toward a
major or minor in mathematics. Students who
have completed 1 2 4 may not register for
credit. (Spring)
226 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Solutions of ordinary differential equations with
applications; solutions by special integral
transforms; systems of differential equations
with matrix algebra techniques; series
solutions. (Prereq: 224. Spring)
242 BASIC CONCEPTS OF MATHEMATICS
The structure of mathematics underlying
arithmetic and geometry. Emphasis is placed on
the inductive techniques of discovery. Includes
the ideas of modern elementary school
mathematics curricula. Does not apply toward a
major or minor in mathematics. (Prereq:
Admission to Elementary Education Program)
31 4 INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ALGEBRA
A rigorous investigation of the basic structures
of algebra including groups, rings, integral
domains and fields. (Prereq: 2 15. Fall)
124, 125, 224 CALCULUS I, 11, 111
Topics of the elements of plane and solid
analytic geometry integrated with differential
and integral calculus including calculus of
several variables and series with applications
primarily from the physical sciences. Primarily
for students in the natural sciences. (1 24, Fall;
125, Spring; 2 2 4 , Fall)
131 MATHEMATICS FOR THE ARTS
324,325 ADVANCED CALCULUS I, II
A study of the fundamental concepts of
calculus for functions of several variables,
including the topology of Euclidean spaces,
transformations, sequences and series of
functions, improper integrals, differential forms
and manifolds, and vector analysis. (Prereq:
224. 3 2 4 , Spring; 325, Fall)
An introduction to the structure of mathematical
systems and mathematical models which have
had a primary historical impact on the other
liberal arts. Primarily for students not intending
further study of mathematics. Does not apply
toward a major or minor in mathematics. (Fall)
351 MODERN GEOMETRY
21 1 NUMBER THEORY
373 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
A transitional course from computational to
abstract mathematics. A study of the integers
and their properties. (Prereq: #)
An analytic study of probability and statistics,
including probability distributions and densities,
expectation, sampling distributions, central limit
theorem, estimation, correlation and tests of
hypotheses. (Prereq: 224. Fall)
21 5 ELEMENTARY LINEAR ALGEBRA
A study of systems of linear equations,
determinants, vector spaces, linear
transformations, and matrices. (Prereq: 224.
Spring)
A study of Euclidean and other geometries by
synthetic, coordinate, vector and transformation
methods. (Prereq: 122 or 125. Spring, 1980.
Offered alternate years)
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult Chairman or Internship Director to
determine project.
441 FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS
Does not apply toward a major or minor in
mathematics. (Spring. Computer fee)
Set theory, logic, axiomatic method, and
development of number systems. (Prereq: 3 14,
324, concurrent registration, or #. Spring,
19 79. Offered alternate years)
245 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
481 TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS
Study of advanced topics selected from real or
complex analysis, abstract algebra, topology,
probability, statistics, or computer science.
(Prereq: 3 14, 324, or #. Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Topics defined through consultation between
student and department.
Computer Science
145 INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
An introduction to computer methods including
flowcharts, algorithms, and data representation.
Extensive programming in a non-scientific
higher level language, such as COBOL.
Primarily for students in non-science areas.
An introduction to computer languages and
methods. Techniques studied include flowcharts, algorithms, data representation and
manipulation, hardware register operations, and
computer organization. Programming in
machine language, assembly language, and
FORTRAN. Examples and applications primarily
from science areas. Does not apply toward a
major or minor in mathematics. (Prereq: Math
125 or #. Fall. Computer fee)
355 COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
NUMERICAL METHODS
A study of methods used to solve problems on
computers. Analysis of computational problems
and development of algorithms for their
solutions, application of a procedure-oriented
programming language in numerical analysis.
Topics include the general concept of iterative
formulas, solution of equations, Newton's
method, linear systems, interpolation, numerical
differentiation and integration. Credit may be
granted toward a mathematics major or minor.
(Prereq: C.S. 2 4 5 and Math. 224 or
concurrent registration. Fall)
Medical Technology
This major involves the completion of three
years of academic work at Augsburg College
and twelve months of internship at Hennepin
County Medical Center, Metropolitan Medical
Center or Northwestern Hospital. Specific
recommended courses vary to some extent
depending on the hospital with which the
students plan to affiliate. It is important to work
closely with the Medical Technology adviser.
Augsburg College does not guarantee that all
students will be accepted by the hospitals for
the 12-month internship. Students must
negotiate directly with the hospitals involved.
Required science courses: 1) Biology: 1 11, 112
and two additional upper division (usually 367
and 476); 2) Chemistry: 105, 106 (or 115, 116),
223 (or 351, 352), 353; 3) Physics: 103 (or
121, 122); one math course.
Students transferring to Augsburg College with
an Associate of Arts degree or its equivalent
should expect to spend two years at Augsburg
before participating in the internship year. The
Medical Technology major is not designed for
persons who already have the baccalaureate
degree from another institution.
Metro-Urban Studies (Interdisciplinary)
Director: Joel S. Torstenson
MAJOR: 1 5 courses including the following
core requirements: Economics 120; Political
Science 122; Psychology 373; Sociology 11 1 ,
362, 363, 381, and 383; plus a minimum of one
course of internship or independent study.
visit agencies, talk with specialists in various
fields, and investigate current issues in the
Twin Cities area. Topics include: geography,
government, economics, historic preservation,
populations, ethnic communities, transportation,
planning and social services.
399 INTERNSHIP
The following electives are suggested for
completing the major: Art 102; Biology I01 ;
Computer Science 245; Education 478; English
351 ; History 431 ; Religion 360; Speech 342;
others, including interims, internships, and
independent studies, and urban courses at
other ACTC colleges by approval of the
director and the Urban Studies faculty.
Each student's major program must be
approved by the director.
MINOR: To be linked with appropriate majors
(such as business administration, history,
political science, psychology, religion,
sociology, speech). The following core courses
are required for the Concentration: Economics
120; Political Science 122; Sociology 11 1 ;
Sociology 381 ; an approved Social Science
Research course; an approved internship andlor
independent study.
Students are placed in a variety of public and
private agencies for work experience. A
learning contract is developed with MUST
faculty approval. Students may choose an
internship of one or two courses.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY (Optional)
Independent Study is done in conjunction with
a one-course internship. In consultation with
MUST faculty, student selects a specific topic
for library andlor field research related to
subjects of seminars andlor major academic
interests.
B. Scandinavian Urban Studies Term (SUST)
This program is located at the University of
Oslo and focuses upon Scandinavian
urbanization and city planning.
372 NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE
Other Urban Studies options available through
the Higher Educational Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA):
A. Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST)
This program focuses upon the Twin City
metropolitan area.
Students are placed in beginning, intermediate
or advanced study depending on proficiency.
Instruction emphasizes conversational
vocabulary to support student course work and
daily living in Oslo. An orientation to current
issues in Norwegian life and society is
coordinated with the language instruction.
358 READINGS SEMINAR: URBAN ISSUES
Reading materials are assigned to complement
morning field seminar topics. Included are
government and institution publications, journal
articles and books.
359 FIELD SEMINAR: TWIN CITIES
METROPOLITAN AREA
Using the community as a classroom, students
373 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF
SCANDINAVIAN CITIES
Themes on the growth, function, distribution,
and social organization of Scandinavian cities
are approached through a combination of
lectures, guest speakers, and field work.
Emphasis is placed on Norwegian urban
development with comparative analysis of other
Scandinavian countries.
396 URBAN PLANNING IN SCANDINAVIA
Theory and practice of Scandinavian
approaches to urban development are viewed
through a series of topical lectures, field trips,
and guest speakers. Course focus is on the
Norwegian planning system with comparative
analysis of other Scandinavian countries.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
In consultation with SUST faculty, student
selects a specific topic for library and field
research related to subjects of seminar and/or
major academic interests.
C. South American Urban Semester
(SAUS)
This "semester in the city" program is
located in Bogota, Colombia. It focuses upon
urbanization and development in the Third
World.
261 SPANISH LANGUAGE
Spanish instruction at intermediate or advanced
levels.
362 PROSEMINAR: URBANIZATION IN
LATIN AMERICA
Readings, discussions, and lectures in both
English and Spanish, with aid of SAUS staff and
visiting Colombian urbanists.
363 FIELD SEMINAR: WEALTH, POVERTY,
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
IN THE LATIN AMERICAN CITY
Structured field course focusing on plight and
prospects of the urban poor in Bogota, with
field trips to other Colombian and foreign cities
for comparison. Visits to various types of
barrios and to public and private agencies
dealing with urban problems.
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
In consultation with SAUS faculty, student
selects a specific topic for library and/or field
research related to subjects of seminar and/or
major academic interests.
Department of Music
Chairman: Robed Karle'n
Students wishing to major in Music at Augsburg
College must make application to the Music
Faculty for acceptance into the programs. Such
application should be made no later than the
beginning of the sophomore year. (See Music
Department handbook for further details.)
CORE CURRICULUM: All music majors must
take the Core Curriculum of 6 music courses:
101, 102, 223, 224, 260, 261, pass a piano
proficiency test, perform in a music
organization for 2 years, participate in
Performance Workshop, and pass 3 music
re~ertoiretests.
MAJOR: 1 2 courses including Core Curriculum
described above, plus 350 or 476; 354 or 355;
365 or 375; 457, 458; and 4 years of
Performance Studies.
TEACHING MAJOR: 11 courses including Core
Curriculum plus 350 or 476; 457, 458; two of
354, 355, 365, 375; 3 years of Performance
Studies; and education courses. Consult with
Department of Education for requirements in
education.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE: 1 3 courses
including Core Curriculum plus 350, two of
354, 355, 365, 375; 457, 458, 476; 499 or
other elective; and 4 years of Performance
Studies with double periods in the last two
years.
MAJOR IN MUSIC THERAPY (Bachelor of
Science Degree): Core Curriculum plus 350 or
476; 354; 355 or 365; 457 or 458; 3 years of
Performance Studies including at least one term
of voice; Music Therapy 360, 382, 383, 395,
399, 435, 495; Psych. 105, 362, and one of
264, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357; Soc. 241 and
one of 11 1, 121, 231, 232, 375; elective in
physical education (232 recommended);
elective in speech (1 16 recommended). A
maximum of 17 courses in Music and Music
Therapy may be applied toward the 35 courses
required for graduation.
Students need to apply for internship sites nine
months in advance of starting date. Since the
number of sites in Minnesota is limited,
students may need to seek out-of-state
internship placements.
This major normally requires four and one-half
years for completion Upon satisfactory
completion of the program, the student is
eligible to apply for certificationlregistration with
the National Association for Music Therapy, Inc.
MINOR: 5 courses: 101, 102, 260 or 261, 458
and elective; plus 1 year of Performance
Studies and 1 year in a music organization;
piano proficiency; and 2 music repertoire tests.
Attendance at all Performance Workshops
during the year of Performance Studies and 8
campus recitals also required.
Those wishing to minor in Music must declare
their intent not later than the end of their
sophomore year, or at the completion of
Theory 102.
I
HONORS MAJOR: Students may qualify for
graduation honors in music if they (1) provide
leadership in: the promotion of higher music
performance standards within the Department
of Music; breadth of musical interests by
attendance at concerts both on and off campus;
the performing organizations; the creation
andlor promotion of smaller performing
ensembles; (2) have earned a GPA of at least
3.0 in music courses; and (3) apply for the
Honors Program at the beginning of the second
term of the junior year.
Honors may be achieved by any one of the
following ways: (1) two solo recitals of graduate
quality; (2) a musical composition for vocal
andlor instrumental ensemble of not less than
15 minutes duration and either a senior thesis
and its defense before a faculty committee or a
solo recital of graduate quality; (3) a senior
thesis and its defense before a faculty
committee and a solo recital of graduate
quality.
Performance Workshop and Recital
Requirements: Attendance at Performance
Workshop and 1 4 campus faculty and student
recitals is required of sophomore, junior and
senior music majors. Music minors must attend
8 faculty and student recitals as well as all
Performance Workshops during the year of
their Performance Studies. All music majors
and minors must register for Performance
Workshop at no credit. A recital in their area of
Performance Studies concentration is required
of majors during either the junior or senior year,
except Music Therapy majors. A recital in their
area of Performance Studies concentration is
required of Bachelors of Music in both their
junior and senior years.
Piano Proficiency Requirement: All majors
and minors are required to pass a piano
proficiency examination by the end of the
sophomore year. Confer with department
regarding specific requirements.
During the junior and senior years, a student
who has been certified by the Department of
Music as a major for the Bachelor of Arts or
Bachelor of Music degree, is given required
lessons in the area of his concentration without
extra cost. The total of Performance Studies
credits earned under this provision may not
exceed four semesters of weekly half-hour
lessons.
TRANSFER STUDENTS IN MUSIC: A junior or
senior student transferring to Augsburg College
as a Music major must, before registration and
acceptance into the major program, ( I ) take a
placement test in music theory, and (2) sing or
play representative pieces recently studied in
his or her area of applied music concentration.
This may be done immediately before
registration or earlier when convenient. Transfer
students must pass the Piano Proficiency test
by the end of their first semester at Augsburg.
101,102, 223, 224 THEORY
Music Theory is an integrated course extending
over four terms. Taught by a team of
instructors, the various aspects of musical
theory (i.e., ear training, harmony, counterpoint, and analysis) are presented in parallel,
rather than sequentially. (10 1 , 223, Fall. 102,
224, Spring)
230 INTRODUCTION TO THE FINE ARTS
The development of music through the study of
selected works of great composers from each
period. Emphasis is placed upon relationships
between music and the other fine arts. For the
non-music major. (Fall, Spring)
260 HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF MUSIC
Music of the Baroque and Classical eras. (Fall)
261 HISTORY AND LITERATURE OF MUSlC
Music of the Romantic and Modern eras,
(Spring)
Works of 20th Century composers will be
chosen according to instrumentation and
abilities represented by the class, so that indepth analysis can prepare for performance.
An evaluation will be made of each
composition studied with regard to its
significance and relationship to the total output
of that composer. (Prereq: 224. Spring.
Alternate years)
457 CONDUCTING
Techniques of conducting, preparation of and
conducting choral scores, organization of choral
ensembles. (Fall)
350 CHORAL TECHNIQUE AND ARRANGING
458
Fundamentals of voice culture as related to
choral ensemble; methods, materials,
techniques and arranging. (Spring)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental
scores, organization of instrumental
ensembles. (Spring)
354 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE
476 ORCHESTRATION
The technique of playing and teaching brass
and percussion instruments. (Fall)
The craft of orchestrating and arranging music
for instrumental ensembles of varying sizes and
types. (Alternate years)
355 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE
The technique of playing and teaching
woodwind instruments. (Spring)
365 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE
Elementary technique in the playing and
teaching of string instruments. (Fall)
375 INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE
Advanced technique in the playing and
teaching of string instruments. (Spring)
380 MUSlC OF THE WESTERN CHURCH
482 SCANDINAVIAN MUSlC
The music of Scandinavia since 1700.
(Alternate years)
488, 489 PIANO TEACHING METHODS
Instruction in the principles, methods, and
techniaues for teachina ~ i a n oStudents
.
will
give individual lessons-to children under the
supervision of the instructor. No course credit.
(Fall, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Development and influence of the music of the
Christian church. Designed for the general
student as well as for organists, choir directors,
and pre-theological students. (Fall)
Permits advanced and specialized studies and
projects not otherwise provided for in the
departmental curriculum. Open only to
advanced students up0n
Of a member
of the faculty. (Fall, Spring)
440 ADVANCED MUSICIANSHIP
Music Therapy
Offers an opportunity to apply information and
techniques acquired in music theory and history
classes to the study of the music of our time.
110 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THERAPY
A survey of the music therapy programs in the
surrounding area, with field trips to various
institutions. This will be an introductory course
for the freshmen and sophomores who may be
considering music therapy as a major. This
course will give the students a broad
background in the many and varied ways in
which music is used as a therapy. (Interim)
with the emotionally ill, mentally retarded, and
physically handicapped. (Prereq: 3 9 5 )
495 PRACTICUM IN MUSlC THERAPY
Volunteer work in a clinical setting, two hours a
week, six terms. No credit.
Recitals, Lessons, Organizations
360 THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL MUSlC
Study of guitar and other non-symphonic
instruments; basic understanding of OrffSchulwerk; applications to clinical settings.
(Fall)
382 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF
MUSlC I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and
response, with an emphasis on the sociopsychological aspects of music. An
understanding of the research process and
development of an experimental research
project.
383 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF
MUSlC II
Implementation of group and individual
research projects, emphasis on music in a
clinical setting. Various theories of learning
music, musical talent, and performance.
(Prereq: 3 8 2 )
395 INFLUENCE OF MUSlC ON BEHAVIOR
A study of man as he relates to music, with
emphasis on psychological, cultural, and
biological aspects of musical behavior.
399 MUSICAL THERAPY CLINICAL
INTERNSHIP
Full-time placement in an internship setting
approved by the National Association for Music
Therapy for six months. This is started after
completion of the senior year and is necessary
for registration by the NAMT. Applications for
internship sites must be made nine months in
advance. Sites in Minnesota are limited.
435 MUSlC IN THERAPY
The study and application of the uses of music
PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP
Student recitals affording opportunity for public
performance. Acquaints students with a
repertoire of musical excellence. No course
credit. (Fall, Spring)
PERFORMANCE STUDIES
Vocal and instrumental instruction is available
to all students. For statement of fees, see under
Financial Information. No course credit. (Fall,
Spring)
Piano
Technique as needed, repertoire,
performance, accompanying. Only those
lessons in piano taken after the piano
proficiency examination has been passed
may be applied toward the music major or
minor.
Organ
Technique as needed, repertoire,
performance, hymn-playing, accompanying.
Voice
Correct habits of pronunciation and
articulation, breath control, flexibility, ear
training as needed, interpretation of songs.
Woodwind Instruments, Brass
Instruments, String Instruments,
Percussion Instruments
Technique as needed, repertoire,
performance.
MUSlC ORGANIZATIONS
The musical organizations exist not only for the
benefit of the music student, but for any
student of the college who wishes to participate
in groups affording opportunity for musical
expression. Membership for the full year
required of participants. No course credit. (Fall,
Spring)
Choir
Membership by audition and restricted to 65
singers.
Concert Band
Membership by audition.
Orchestra
Membership by audition.
Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, Repertoire Band,
Brass Ensemble, String Ensemble,
Woodwlnd Ensemble.
Membership by audition or consent of
director.
Natural Science
NATURAL SCIENCE MAJOR for teaching in
Secondary Schools. (Valid until July 1, 1 9 79.
Students now entering college should be alert
for changes in requirements after July 1,
19 79).
MAJOR: A total of 12 courses in science and
mathematics with at least 5 courses in each of
two of the areas of biology, chemistry or
physics.
In biology, the required courses are 11 1, 112.
The additional 3 courses are to be chosen from
the upper division offerings.
In chemistry, 105, 106, or (1 15, 11 6), and 353
are required. In order to complete the total of 5
courses, two courses may be chosen as
follows: 223 and 361 ; or 351 and 352; or 351
and 361.
In mathematics, Calculus I and Calculus II are
required; and any 3 additional courses may be
selected.
In physics, courses 121, 122, 245 are required;
two additional courses to be chosen after
consultation with a member of the Physics
Department.
Early consultation with adviser is
recommended.
NATURAL SCIENCE MAJOR for Premedical
Students.
This major is presented as an option for premedical students who wish to take a major
which provides the science courses necessary
and recommended for admission to most
medical schools (including the University of
Minnesota Medical School), and also permits a
number of electives. The student should
choose electives carefully keeping in mind the
specific requirements of the medical schools to
which he or she intends to apply. Early
consultation with a premedical adviser is
recommended.
MAJOR: 13 courses including Biology 11 1,
112, 491 or 492, and 2 upper division biology
courses; Chemistry 115, 116 or (1 05, 106),
351, 352, and Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry; Mathematics 121 and 122, or 124
and 125; and Physics 121, 122.
Department of Nursing
Chairman: Donna Peterson
Augsburg offers a second-step program in
nursing leading to a Bachelor of Science
degree with a major in nursing.
Requirements for admission to the major are:
completion of an associate degree or a diploma
program in nursing with a minimum overall
grade point average of 2.5; a current license to
practice as an R.N. in the state of Minnesota;
and completion of inorganic chemistry, anatomy
and physiology, and microbiology at accredited
institutions of higher education. These courses
may be taken at Augsburg prior to admission
into the nursing program.
Nurses who have not been actively engaged in
the practice of nursing for five years must take
a refresher course prior to acceptance into the
program.
Courses in introductory psychology,
introductory sociology, English composition,
and organic chemistry are also required for the
major. Students may take these courses at
Augsburg during their first year in the program
or they may take CLEP examinations to validate
credits.
MAJOR: 8 courses in nursing including 301,
302, 310, 31 1, 320, 325, 350, 401, 402, and
two of the following: 420, 421 ; or 425, 426.
Speech 354, Interpersonal Communication is
highly recommended. The required courses in
sociology, psychology, English, chemistry, and
biology listed above may apply toward
distribution requirements as well as toward the
major.
311 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING II
Lecture, laboratory course which is an
extension of Nursing 31 0.
320 TRENDS, ISSUES, AND LEADERSHIP
IN NURSING
A course designed to investigate the current
leadership responsibilities of the professional
nurse and the trends and issues evolving in
contemporary nursing practice.
325 NURSING ASSESSMENT
Lecturellaboratory course focusing on the
development of skills in comprehensive history
taking and physical examination which assist
the professional nurse in completing healthillness assessments of individuals and families.
350 INTRODUCTION TO NURSING
RESEARCH
Emphasis is on investigative skills and basic
research as applied to nursing. Students are
involved in designing, implementing, and
evaluating research projects.
301, 302, 401, 402 NURSING
SEMINAR I, 11, Ill, IV
420, 421 PRECEPTORSHIPS IN EPISODIC
NURSING
Discussions designed to facilitate the student's
progress throughout the nursing program and to
assist in career-goal attainment. One course
credit granted on completion of all four
seminars. PIN grading only.
Seminarllaboratory courses in which the
student explores in depth a chosen area of
study and develops expertise in the selected
area of practice. Opportunities are available
which allow the student to practice selfassessment, identify individual needs, develop
behavioral objectives, select learning
experiences, and work cooperatively and
collaboratively with preceptor, instructor,
agencies and clientslfamilies in initiating
complex nursing care. (Prereq: 3 10, 3 1 1 ,
320, and 325).
310 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I
Lecture courses which focus on the
investigation and application of the concepts
and principles of health promotion, health
maintenance, disease-illness prevention, and
rehabilitation to nurse-ciientlfamily relationships
in the community setting. Emphasis is placed
on involving the student in health teaching and
counseling activities with individuals and
families.
425, 426 PRECEPTORSHIPS IN
DISTRIBUTIVE NURSING
For course description see 420, 421.
Department of Philosophy
Chairman: Kenneth Bailey
130 LOGIC
MAJOR: 9 courses, including 130, 241, 242,
343. and 344.
Suppose someone gives you reasons, and then
says you must accept a particular conclusion.
Do you? When does a conclusion follow from
premises? Here we examine the rules which
govern valid arguments and work to develop
your ability to recognize and construct sound
arguments. (Fall, Spring)
MINOR: 5 courses, including two courses from
241, 242, 343, and 344.
HONORS MAJOR: Admission to the Philosophy
Honors program is by recommendation of the
philosophy faculty. Such recommendations will
be made at the end of the junior year. The
program will consist of an honors thesis on an
approved topic of the student's choice,
involving research above the course level, and
a defense of this thesis before the faculty of the
department.
Courses 110, 120, and 130 are recommended
for fulfilling the general education requirement.
110 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY:
IDEAS AND METHOD
Though each person has his own set of ideas
and beliefs, rarely have they been critically
analyzed or evaluated for their consistency,
adequacy or truth. The reason for this is that
individuals lack the needed skills. The major
function of the course is to enable you to
develop the critical and analytical skills required
to evaluate and construct a system of ideas and
beliefs. (Fall, Spring)
120 ETHICS
Sometimes you say that a certain action is right
or condemn it as wrong. Why do you think it is
right? Because you like it? Are there better
reasons for thinking something right or wrong?
This course takes a long, hard look at possible
grounds for making moral decisions, and at the
moral judgments about personal and social
issues resulting from them. (Fall, Spring)
241 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY I: PLAT0
AND ARISTOTLE
How, when and why did philosophy begin?
Who were Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and the
Stoics; what did they believe? Why did Plato
think that the physical world was not overly
important, and what did he value? How did
Aristotle, the scientist, respond to this? The
answers to these and other questions will be
considered so as to reveal what these great
philosophers can contribute to our
contemporary problems and ideas. (Fall)
242 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY II: MEDIEVAL
AND RENAISSANCE PHILOSOPHY
The Middle Ages are often regarded as a
period of darkness, whereas the Renaissance
was a time of rediscovery and enlightenment.
How dark were the Middle Ages; how
enlightened the Renaissance? We shall attempt
to discover the grandeur of the Medieval
philosophers, learn how the Christian tradition
was carried forward in the Age of Faith, explore
the worship of the world and the individual in
the Renaissance and the new methodology of
the 17th Century rationalists. (Spring)
343 HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY Ill:
ENLIGHTENMENT AND 19TH CENTURY
PHILOSOPHY
Where does knowledge begin? In innate ideas
or with experience? What can we really know
about the world? What impact did Romanticism
have on philosophy? This course studies the
major empiricists of the 18th century (Locke,
Berkeley, Hume), Kant's synthesis of
philosophy, 19th century idealism, and the
reaction to Idealism in men such as Marx,
Kierkegaard and Nietzsche. (Fall)
344 HI,STORY OF PHILOSOPHY IV:
CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHY
What lies behind 20th century philosophy's love
affair with language? Is truth that which works?
Can we remake philosophy as a rigorous
science? These and other issues are dealt with
in a study of the major representatives of
linguistic analysis, pragmatism, existentialism,
and phenomenology. (Spring)
constitutes scientific knowledge? Are there
certain real questions which science cannot
answer? How certain are the methods used by
the scientist to recover knowledge? In addition
to dealing with these questions, students will
work in researching and developing
philosophical problems in the special sciences.
(Fall, 1 9 78)
370 EXISTENTIALISM
Studies in the writings - both philosophical
and literary - of prominent Existentialist
authors. We will examine what it means to be a
being-in-the-world, and explore such themes as
absurdity, freedom, guilt, despair and paradox.
(Suggested: One prior course in philosophy)
350 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
380 MEDICAL ETHICS
What is the relation between faith and reason?
Does God exist, and what can be said about
him if he does? Can we reconcile the goodness
of God with human and animal suffering? Is
man really immortal? Are miracles possible?
We intend to conduct a systematic inquiry into
these questions which form the basis of
religious beliefs. (Spring, 19 79)
Application of ethical principles to problems
which arise in the areas of medical care and
delivery, abortion, human engineering, care for
the dying and euthanasia.
430 STUDIES IN INDIVIDUAL
PHILOSOPHERS
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies
which underlie Hinduism, Buddhism,
Confucianism and Taoism. (Spring, 1978)
Advanced studies in the philosophy of
particular philosophers, e.g., Plato, Descartes,
Marx, Hegel, Kierkegaard, Wittgenstein, etc.
Seminar format. (Suggested prior courses:
24 1, 242, 3 4 3 , or #.)
360 PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE
440 THEORY OF BEING
Every day we use language to buy and sell,
praise and berate, communicate with friends.
What is language? Could an ir~dividualbe fully
human without it? How does language relate to
the world - can we really learn about the
nature of things from words? Do the
mathematician and the scientist have a
language? Is it possible to have a language
which only one individual can understand? We
shall explore how philosophers have responded
to these and other important questions about
language. (Fall, 1 9 78)
Being is the most important concept which
philosophy investigates. This course studies
some of the perennial theories of metaphysics
along with some modern applications of these
theories. Students will have the opportunity to
read and discuss primary texts as well as
contemporary articles dealing with
metaphysics. (Prereq: one prior course in
philosophy)
355 ORIENTAL PHILOSOPHY
365 PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
The scientist's knowledge of the world is
purported to be profoundly different and better
than that of the non-scientist. Is this true? What
450 INTERDEPARTMENTAL STUDIES
Studies in such areas as the philosophy of art,
philosophy of literature, philosophy of history,
philosophical psychology, philosophy of culture,
political and legal philosophy, etc. Seminar
format. (Suggested prior courses: 2 4 1, 242,
343, or #.)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Individual study and research on some
philosophical topic of interest to the student,
worked out in consultation with the faculty
adviser.
Department of Physical Education and Health Education
Chairman: Ernest Anderson
Physical Education
PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJOR: H.Ed. 11 4,
115, 354, 355; P.E. 223, 231, 232, 350, 351,
471, 472, 475; Biol. 103.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHING MAJOR:
H.Ed. 114, 115, 354, 355; P.E. 223, 231, 232,
243, 350, 351, 365, 471, 472; Biol. 103.
Students wishing to become licensed teachers
are advised to consult with the Education
Department for requirements.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJOR WlTH
SPECIALIZATION IN CORRECTIVE
THERAPY: H.Ed. 114, 1 15, 354, 355; P.E. 223,
231, 232, 243, 350, 351, 471, 472, 485, 491,
495; Biol. 103; Psychology 105, 355, 362.
Approval for admission to Corrective Therapy
Major must be secured from the Coordinator of
Corrective Therapy.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJOR WlTH
SPECIALIZATION IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL
EDUCATION: H.Ed. 114, 115, 354, 355; P.E.
223, 231, 232, 243, 350, 351, 365, 471, 472,
485, 491 ; Biol. 103.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION MINOR: H.Ed. 114,
115; P.E. 223, 231, 232 or 472, and 243.
COACHING ENDORSEMENT: H.Ed. 11 4, 115;
P.E. 243, 350, 351, 475, one of 476-480, and
practicum in coaching (Practicum requires
registration for Independent Study 499).
Coaches entering their first head-coaching
assignment in Minnesota high schools are
required to have at least a coaching
endorsement in the field of physical education
and athletics.
102,103 LIFETIME SPORTS
Three hours per week. Two lifetime sports
meet the general education requirement. No
course credit. (Fall, Spring)
223 TEAM SPORTS
Theory and practice in skills, teaching, and
officiating team sports. (Spring)
231 INDIVIDUAL AND DUAL SPORTS
Theory and practice in skills, teaching, and
officiating individual and dual sports. (Fall)
232 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
AND RHYTHMS
Theory and practice in teaching recreational
activities, social recreation, quiet games, low
organized games, noon-hour activities, camp
nights, modified games, simple rhythmic
games, folk and square dancing. (Interim)
243 HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
History, principles, and philosophy of physical
education. (Spring)
Mechanics of movement with special emphasis
upon the action of the muscular system.
(Prereq: Biology 103; Fall)
351 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE
coaching football. (Fall, 1st half of term)
The major effects of exercise upon the systems
of the body and physiological principles applied
fo exercise programs and motor training.
(Prereq.: Biol. 103. Spring)
477 COACHING OF BASKETBALL
'12 course
365 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
METHODS (K-12)
Procedures, materials, and issues for teaching
physical education at the elementary and
secondary levels. (Fall)
373 MODERN DANCE
An introductory course in modern dance
technique and creative composition. Exploration
of movement, energy, form, and design. No
previous dance experience necessary.
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult department chairman
471 PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
'
Curriculum analysis and preparation.
Administrative techniques and procedures.
(Prereq: 243. Fall)
472 GYMNASTICS AND SWIMMING
Theory and techniques of teaching gymnastics,
stunts, tumbling, and special fitness activities.
Theory and practice in teaching swimming, lifesaving, and water safety. Open only to junior
and senior P.E. majors and minors. (Prereq:
Swimming competence as determined by pretest or satisfactory completion of Lifetime
Sports, Swimming. Fall)
475 PREVENTION AND CARE OF
ATHLETIC INJURIES
% course
Emphasis placed on preventing injuries.
Treatment of common athletic injuries. Practical
experience in taping and training-room
procedures. (Prereq: 350. Spring, 1st half of
term)
476 COACHING OF FOOTBALL
% course
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of
coaching basketball. (Fall, 2nd half of term)
478 COACHING OF HOCKEY
% course
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of
coaching hockey. (Fall, 2nd half of term)
479 COACHING OF TRACK AND FIELD
% course
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of
coaching track and field. (Spring, 2nd half of
term)
480 COACHING OF BASEBALLISOFTBALL
% course
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of
coaching baseball and softball. (Spring, 2nd
half of term)
485 APPLIED ADAPTED ACTIVITIES
Course includes consideration of ambulation,
self care, adapted sports and games, and
swimming for the handicapped. (Prereq: 350,
35 1; H. Ed. 355. Summer School only)
491 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
A study of the treatment of disease and injury.
Includes general principles and administration
of neuro-muscular re-education. (Prereq: 350,
351; H.Ed. 354. Summer school only)
495 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Four-hundred hours of hospital affiliation
required. Includes actual hospital experience in
the following four areas of corrective therapy:
(1) Psychiatry, (2) Orthopedics, (3) Neurology,
(4) Rehabilitation. (Prereq: 485, 491, and
approval of department)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Directed intensive study in an area of physical
education. Open only to junior or senior majors.
C
.
Health Education
320 SCHOOL HEALTH CURRICULUM
HEALTH EDUCATION MAJOR: I 10, 1 1 4 , 1 1 5 ,
320, 354, 355, 41 0; Biol. 103, 108, 11 1 ; Chem.
105; Psych. 105; Soc. 231, 241.
Techniques for developing a course of study
based upon growth and development for
grades K-12. Special work units in nutrition and
diseases. (Prereq: All courses in the major
sequence numbered in the 100 and 200
series; also #.)
HEALTH EDUCATION TEACHING MAJOR:
11 0 , 11 4, 11 5, 320, 354, 355, 41 0; Biol. 103,
108, 11 1 ; Chem. 105; Psych. 105; Soc. 231,
241 ; Educ. 265, 478, 480, 481, 482.
HEALTH EDUCATION MINOR: 11 0 , 11 4, 11 5;
Biol. 103, 11 I .
110 PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
Modern concepts and practices of health and
healthful living applied to the individual and the
community. (Fall)
354 TEACHING THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD
% course
Education of the exceptional child with special
reference to the analysis of functional and
organic abnormalities and the role of school
health and physical education programs.
(Prereq.: P. E. 350. Spring)
355 TESTS AND MEASUREMENT
% course
114 SAFETY EDUCATION
% course
Survey of basic statistical procedures and
evaluation of tests in health and physical
education. (Spring)
Principles and practices of safety education in
school and community life. Includes American
Red Cross First Aid course. (Fall, Spring)
41 0 ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION
OF THE SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM
115 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EDUCATION
% course
An analysis of chemical abuse and what can be
done for the abused. (Fall, Spring)
Historical background, legal bases, school
health services, and relationship to community
health program and resources. Methods and
materials in health education with laboratory
experience in classroom and community.
(Prereq: 320.)
Department of Physics
Chairman: Kenneth Erickson
MAJOR: 9 courses, including 121, 122, 245,
351, 362 and 395 plus three courses above
122. In planning their courses of study,
students are encouraged to work closely with
members of the physics faculty. Normally,
students should have Mathematics 124, 125,
and Physics 121, 122 the freshman year, and
Mathematics 224 and 226 the sophomore year.
MINOR: 5 courses, including 121, 122, and
three courses above 122.
HONORS MAJOR: A GPA of 3.6 in physics
and 3.0 overall. An independent investigation of
a physics topic with an oral defense of the
written research report. Application for the
honors major should be made no later than the
first term of the senior year.
TEACHING MAJOR: The same as the major.
Students are advised to refer to the Education
Department section of the catalog and consult
with the Education Department early in their
planning.
SOCIETY OF PHYSICS STUDENTS: The
Augsburg chapter of Society of Physics
Students provides students the opportunities of
membership in a national physics society and
of participating in the physics community on a
professional basis. Membership in SPS is open
to all students interested in physics.
SIGMA PI SIGMA: Membership in the
Augsburg chapter of this national physics honor
society is open to those students who have
completed the equivalent of a minor in physics
and have a GPA of 3.0 in physics and 3.0
overall.
101 ASTRONOMY
A descriptive course requiring elementary
algebra. Our solar system, stars and galaxies.
The necessary optical instruments are
explained and use is made of a 12-inch
reflecting telescope, an eight-inch Celestron, as
well as a 3-inch Questar. Occasional night
viewing. (3 one-hour lectures. Fall, Spring)
103 PHYSICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES
An introductory course in which the
applications, problems, and experiments are
selected not only to illustrate fundamental
principles, but also to demonstrate the
relevance of physics to the life sciences. The
course is designed to serve students in biology,
psychology, physical education (therapy
programs), medical technology and other health
science programs. The course is also a very
suitable elective or distribution requirement for
the liberal arts student. (3 one-hour lectures, 2 hour laboratory. Prereq: Elem. algebra. Fali)
121,122 GENERAL PHYSICS I, II
A rigorous study of the concepts of mechanics,
fluids, heat, sound, optics, electricity and
magnetism, and some aspects of modern
physics. For majors in physics and other
specified majors. Must be taken in sequence.
(4 one-hour lectures, 3-hour laboratory. Prereq:
Mathematics 124 or concurrent registration.
12 1, Fall; 122, Spring)
245 MODERN PHYSICS
An introduction to modern physics from an
historical and experimental basis. Relativity,
quantum effects, atomic and molecular physics,
nuclear and solid state physics. This course
indicates the need for, and develops the
experimental basis of quantum mechanics. (3
one-hour lectures. Prereq.: 122. Fall)
261 ELECTRONICS
The emphasis is on basic electronic principles
and instrumentation. A review of D.C, and A.C.
circuits before introducing the electron tube and
some circuit applications. The study of solid
state diodes, transistors and integrated circuits
with applications. (3 one-hour lectures, 3-hour
laboratory. Prereq: 122 or 103 plus
Mathematics 1 2 2 or 125 and consent of
instructor. Spring)
270 OPTICAL PHYSICS
The emphasis is on physical optics, using the
complex expression for a wave throughout.
Interference, diffraction, polarization, and an
introduction to the electromagnetic theory. (3
one-hour lectures, 3-hour laboratory. Prereq.:
122. Fall)
351, 352 MECHANICS I, II
A careful study of classical mechanics in terms
of Newton's laws of motion and the Lagrangian
and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include
conservation principles, single particle motion,
systems of particles, oscillatory systems,
central-force motion, dynamics of rigid bodies,
gravitation, kinematics of two-particle systems
and noninertial reference frames. (3 one-hour
lectures. Prereq.: 122; Mathematics 226.
35 1, Fall; 352, Spring)
362, 363 ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS I, II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is
developed using the vector calculus throughout.
Electrostatics, magnetostatics, solution of
Laplace's and Poisson's equations, electric and
magnetic properties of materials, and the theory
of electromagnetic radiation based on
Maxwell's equations. (3 one-hour lectures.
Prereq.: 122; Mathematics 226. 362, Fall;
363, Spring)
395 COMPREHENSIVE LABORATORY
An emphasis on independent laboratory
investigations, including participation in physics
seminars. Experiments in the areas of
mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity,
magnetism, and modern physics. (2 three-hour
laboratory and 1 seminar hour per week.
Prereq: Junior standing. Spring)
481 THERMAL PHYSICS
The study of properties of systems and
processes for which temperature is an
important variable. The subject is developed
from two independent yet complementary
viewpoints; the experimental, macroscopic
classical thermodynamics and the theoretical,
microscopic statistical mechanics. (3 one-hour
lectures. Prereq. : 3 5 1 . Spring)
486 QUANTUM MECHANICS
A development from first principles, including
de Broglie's postulates, the Schroedinger
equation, operators, wavefunctions, expectation
values, angular momentum, and approximation
methods. Specific problems studied include
potential wells and potential barriers, the
harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. (3
one-hour lectures. Prereq.: 245, 3 5 1, 352.
Fall)
488 TOPICS IN MODERN PHYSICS
The application of quantum mechanics to
specific topics chosen from the areas of solid
state physics, atomic and molecular physics,
nuclear physics, and particle physics. (3 onehour lectures, three-hour laboratory. Prereq.:
486. Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
An opportunity for students to explore
systematically a problem in experimental or
theoretical physics, worked out in consultation
with a faculty adviser. Open to juniors and
seniors with departmental approval.
Department of Political Science
Chairman: Norma Noonan
MAJOR: 9 courses, plus Statistical Analysis
(Soc. 362). Required are 121 or 122 or 170;
158; 384; and at least 5 other upper division
courses in 4 out of 5 areas.* A seminar in one
of the five areas may be counted for that area.
MINOR: 5 courses, including: 121 or 122 or
170; 158; and at least 3 upper division courses
in 3 out of 5 areas*.
HONORS MAJOR: The Honors Major in
Political Science includes the requirements
listed above, plus the following: The student's
grade-point average must be 3.5 in the major
and 3.0 over-all. The student must take an
Honors lndependent Study and a seminar, and
must submit, not later than March 1 of the
senior year, an Honors Thesis to be defended
before a faculty committee. Students may work
with any member of the Department on their
Honors Thesis. For specific requirements,
consult the Honors Adviser, Dr. Noonan.
Students should apply for the Honors Major no
later than the first term of the junior year.
* The five areas are American Government
and Politics, Comparative Politics and Analysis,
International Politics, Public Law, and Political
Theory and Analysis. (Any course listed in
more than one area may be counted in only
one area toward major or minor requirements.)
General Education
Any course may be taken to fulfill the general
education requirements but especially
appropriate are Political Science 121, 122, 158,
160 or 170.
The Urban requirement may be filled by
Political Science 122, 342 or by an Internship,
Interim, lndependent Study, or Seminar on an
urban-related topic.
Students interested in secondary education
may take a political science major in
combination with specified social science
courses, in compliance with state requirements.
For more information, see the department
chairman or the Social Studies Education
adviser.
opinion research and political public relations.
370 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I
(Offered alternate years. See Section IV for
description)
371 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II
For precise listing of terms in which courses
are offered, see the Class Schedule
(Offered alternate years. See Section IV for
description)
I. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
421 TOPICS IN AMERICAN POLITICS
121 AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND
POLITICS
The politics of American government including
the pattern of participation; the dynamics of
congressional, executive, and bureaucratic
policymaking; the contemporary structure of
federalism; and current issues in American
society.
122 METROPOLITAN COMPLEX
Selected themes, including legislative,
executive or judicial process, and policy
process in American politics; national, urban or
state focus; topic to be included in subtitle.
(Prereq: Two courses in Political Science or #.
Offered on demand.)
II. COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND ANALYSIS
158 POLITICAL PATTERNS AND
PROCESSES
I
Politics in the urban setting, including important
issues, actors, and structures influencing public
policy in the modern urban complex.
Discussion-lecture, simulation, and meetings
with political experts and activists.
An analysis of basic patterns in the political
system and decision-making process with some
comparison of major political systems and
discussion of contemporary issues.
1
325 AMERICAN POSITIVE STATE
350 COMPARATIVE DEMOCRACIES
The politics of public administration and
bureaucratic policy-making in the American
welfare-warfare state; governmental regulation.
promotion and management, emphasizing
political and economic interaction. (Prereq: 1
course in Political Science or #)
The emergence, maintenance and decline of
selected democracies, focusing on political
behavior, institutions, and processes. (Prereq:
One course in Political Science or #. Offered
alternate years).
I
I
351 COMMUNIST POLITICAL SYSTEMS
326 POLITICAL PARTIES AND BEHAVIOR
A comparative analysis of the Soviet Union and
other communist states in terms of political
behavior, institutions, processes and politics.
(Prereq: One course in Political Science or #)
The political behavior of the electorate
emphasizing public opinion and political parties
in the lectoral process. Field work with political
parties and interest groups and media in
presidential election years (optional in nonpresidential election years). (Prereq.: 121 or #.
Fall term of election years.)
(See Section V for description)
342 MASS COMMUNICATIONS IN SOCIETY
459 TOPICS IN ELITE AND MASS BEHAVIOR
Effects of mass communications on individual
behavior; the uses and control of mass media
for political and social purposes including public
Indepth study of elite andlor mass participation
in the political system. (Offered on demand.
Prereq: One course in Political Science or I.)
381 DEMOCRATIC THEORY AND PRACTICE
Ill. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
V. POLITICAL THEORY AND ANALYSIS
160 ISSUES IN WORLD POLITICS
158 POLITICAL PATTERNS AND
PROCESSES
Contemporary issues and problems in
international politics in the context of
democratic values and processes; moralism,
legalism, and realism in foreign policy.
363 COMMUNIST FOREIGN POLICIES
Analysis of the motivation, formulation, and
implementation of foreign policies of
Commurlist nations, with emphasis upon the
Soviet Union and China. (Prereq: One course in
Political Science or #.)
461 TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
Selected themes including interpretations of
international politics, foreign policy decisionmaking, simulations of international problems.
Topic to be included in subtitle. (Prereq: One
course in Political Science or #. Offered
alternate years.)
IV. PUBLIC LAW
170 LAW IN THE UNITED STATES
A survey of American law and legal process.
Theories of law; law and society; roles of
courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United
States Constitution as "supreme" law; law as
politics; historic and contemporary legal issues.
370 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I
The legal-political-philosophical role of the
judiciary in the American constitutional system,
emphasizing significant Supreme Court cases
involving the United States government and the
federal system. (Prereq: 170 or #. Offered
alternate years)
371 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II
Constitutional limitations of the Bill of Rights
and of the Fourteenth Amendment as applied
by the Supreme Court to the protection of
human rights and civil liberties of individuals.
(Prereq: 1 70 or #. Offered alternate years.)
(See Section I1 for description)
380 WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT
A study of influential political philosophers from
Plato through Rawls, emphasizing the values,
goals, and assumptions which continue to
inform and to rationalize human governance.
(Prereq: One course in Political Science or # .)
381 DEMOCRATIC THEORY AND PRACTICE
A study of democratic theory and public policy
practice with focus on the emergence of
political democracy, capitalism and the welfare
state in comparative perspective. (Prereq: One
course in Political Science or #.)
382 MARXIST VISIONS:
PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
Origins and evolution of Marxist theory and
movements emphasizing Marxism as developed
in Russia and China. Consideration of the
political, social, and economic dimensions of
the theories, with some focus on the preferred
futures envisaged in the doctrine. (Prereq: 158
or #. Offered alternate years.)
384 POLITICAL ANALYSIS
Theory and methods of empirical political
analysis, including communications theory,
simulation, systems' theory, structuralfunctionalism, power concepts, psychological
and economic approaches to political study,
and a survey of the methods common to
empirical social science. (Prereq: Social
Statistics; Political Science 158 and two upper
division courses, or #.)
VI. SEMINARS, INDEPENDENT STUDY AND
INTERNSHIPS
199 INTERNSHIP
Lower division internship. Consult Internship
Supervisor in the department to determine
project.
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295 LOWER DIVISION SEMINAR
determine project. (Prereq: #. Fall, Interim,
Spring)
Special topics. Consult department chairman
concerning terms and subject matter. (Offered
on demand)
495 SEMINAR
299 DIRECTED STUDY
Selected topics. Consult department chairman
concerning terms and subject matter. (Prereq.
#)
Independent study for lower division students.
(Prereq: #. Fall, Interim, Spring)
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult Chairman or Internship Director to
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Topics defined through consultation between
instructor and student. (Prereq: #. Fall, Interim,
Spring)
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Department of Psychology
Chairman: Norman Ferguson
MAJOR: 10 courses. Supporting courses from
other departments will also be required;
Physics 103 is one of the required courses.
The major program is planned in consultation
with an adviser in the psychology department
and approved by the department chairman.
Required courses include 105, 264, 265 and
493. Additional courses to include in
preparation for graduate study are 355, 357,
359, 481, and at least one course in Personality
or Developmental Psychology. The major
program should include 105 in the freshman
year, 264 and 265 in the freshman or
sophomore year, 493 in the junior or senior
year. Beginning the Experimental Psychology
sequence (264-265) in the freshman year is
recommended. The overall plan will be directed
toward a basic understanding of the discipline
of psychology and toward the particular
educational, vocational, and professional
interests and goals of the individual student. A
written plan for the major should be completed
and approved by the beginning of the junior
year. The plan, which may indicate one or
more electives in psychology, should be
completed early in the sequence of psychology
courses. Completion of a written plan later than
the beginning of the junior year may delay
graduation; early planning is recommended.
Not more than a total of two courses from
among 299, 399, and 499 may be counted
toward the minimum ten courses required for a
psychology major. It should be noted that this
restriction applies toward the minimum
requirement; the student may actually take
more such courses.
It is recommended that psychology majors take
additional course work from among the
following departments: Biology, Mathematics,
and Computer Science. It is recommended that
students interested in physiological psychology,
comparative psychology, psychological
measurement, or experimental psychology
include at least three of these courses in their
psychology major program.
MINOR: 5 courses including 105. Not more
than one course in total of 299, 399, 499 may
be counted toward the minor.
HONORS MAJOR: Students may qualify for
honors in psychology with a 3.5 grade point
average in the major, a 3.0 grade point average
over-all, and completion of a high quality
research project culminating the major program.
Application for honors consideration must be
made during the junior year. Please consult the
department chairman for more detailed
requirements.
105 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
355 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Methods and approaches used in psychology
for the purpose of understanding behavior, and
research procedures associated with the study
of behavior. A structure of the field of
psychology including psychological principles in
major sub-areas. (Fall, Spring)
A survey of the physiological and
neuroanatomical mechanisms responsible for
behavior in animals and humans. Lecture and
laboratory regarding the fundamentals of
neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and research
methods. Emphasis will be given to interactions
of the central nervous system with
environmental events including the effects of
drugs on behavior. (Prereq: 105 and one
course in biology; two courses in biology are
recommended. Fall)
264, 265 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I, II
A two-term sequence including experimentation
in human and animal learning, problem solving,
social psychology, and sensation-perception.
Emphasis will be placed on both statistical and
experimental design methodology. Experimental
Psychology I may be taken for credit without
continuing in Experimental Psychology II.
Majors in psychology must take both terms of
the two-term sequence; 264 must precede 265;
265 should be taken in the term immediately
following 264. (Prereq.: 105. 2 6 4 , Fall, Spring;
265, Fall, Spring)
299 DIRECTED STUDY
Limited registration by special permission.
Specific planning for the study must be
completed and approved well in advance of the
time of registration.
351 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY:
CHILD
Emphasis on normal child development and
behavior. Consideration of theoretical systems
used for viewing the developmental sequence
and process. Active inquiry into practical
implications and applications of data and theory
in respect to the development of children.
(Prereq.: 105. Fall)
356 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
A broad-based approach to the study of
behavior emphasizing the comparison of a wide
variety of species from lower animals
(invertebrates) through humans. Stress will be
placed upon studying animals in their natural
habitat and the adaptive behavior patterns
which have evolved through interacting with the
environment. Major topics will include
behavioral evolution, behavioral development,
and social behavior in both animals and
humans. (Prereq.: 105. Spring)
357 LEARNING
Analysis of behavior and behavioral change
including objectives, evaluation, and
environmental factors in the learning process.
(Prereq.: 1.05. Fall, Spring)
359 MEASUREMENT
Theory and principles of measurement.
Analysis and practicum with achievement,
interest, personality, and intelligence tests.
(Prereq.: 105. Spring)
361 PERSONALITY
352 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY:
ADOLESCENT AND ADULT
Emphasis on normal development and behavior
of the adolescent and adult. Theoretical bases
used for building understanding of and
appreciation for the developmental process.
Active consideration of the meaning that data
and theory have for the development of
persons in the adolescent and adult periods of
life (Prereq.: 35 1. Spring)
Dynamics of personality with emphasis on
behavior that customarily is included in the
normal range. Includes consideration of theories
of personality. (Prereq.: 105. Fall)
362 BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
Sociological, biological, and psychological
factors involved in behavior disorders.
Consideration of diagnostic categories,
treatment, and research. (Prereq.: 3 courses or
3 6 1 . Spring)
371 PSYCHOLOGY OF THE INDIVIDUAL:
FEMALE AND MALE
A study involving knowledge of materials
bearing on the development of sex differences
and roles, the effect of society upon values and
goals, differential legal status and feminist
movement views, and physiological data
bearing on these differences. (Prereq: 105 or
#.)
theoretical positions. Concentration on the
development of American psychology. (Prereq:
2 courses. Offered alternate years)
485 COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
Principles, methods, and attitudes involved in
the counseling process. Consideration given to
goals and ethical guidelines for a counseling
relationship. (Prereq: 5 courses and senior
standing. Spring)
490 CURRENT TOPICS IN
PSYCHOLOGY
373 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Dynamics of organizing large groups of
individuals into efficient goal-oriented teams.
Study of policies and procedures aimed at
utilizing and perpetrating individuality;
exploration of approaches to selecting and
developing the human resource. (Prereq.: 105.
Fall)
375 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
See under Department of Sociology.
399 INTERNSHIP
Interested students should consult with the
departmental internship coordinator regarding
requirements and permission to register.
481 HISTORY AND THEORY
History of psychological viewpoints and
Study of selected areas and topics within
psychology that are not treated extensively
through current course offerings. Specific topics
will be published prior to registration. (Prereq:
105 and #. Fall, Spring)
493 SEMINAR: CONTEMPORARY
ISSUES
Points of view within behavioral science on
contemporary professional and societal issues.
Consideration of the approaches and methods
of behavioral science in relation to the study of
such issues. (Prereq: 5 courses. Fall, Spring)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Limited registration by special permission for
advanced students in psychology. Student must
present a written plan prior to registration
including carefully considered rationale and
purpose for the proposed study.
Department of Religion
Religion 1 1 1 or 221 are prerequisite to all other
courses.
major. One upper division New Testament
Greek course may be applied to the major. One
course required from those numbered 361-363
and one from those numbered 471 -475.
MAJOR: 8 courses, including 1 1 1 , 221, 356,
481 and also including a seminar especially for
majors to be taken in the junior or senior year.
Only one interim course may be applied to the
HONORS MAJOR: GPA of 3.3 in the major and
3.0 over-all; research project approved by the
department and a colloquium with the
department.
Chairman: Philip A. Quanbeck
MINOR: 5 courses. Not more than one interim
course may be counted to the minor. In order
to prepare for teaching about religion in public
schools the student should work closely with
the Religion Department in designing a program
which includes: (a) a major in an academic field
which is certifiable for elementary or secondary
school teaching, and (b) a Religion major with
courses 356, 360, 363, 471, and 355. The
Minnesota State Department of Education does
not at this time grant licensure for a Religion
major or minor.
111 INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY
An introduction to the academic discipline of
theology and to the dialogue between the
church and the world which concerns Christian
doctrine. (Fall, Spring)
356 HISTORY OF RELIGIONS
An introductory survey of some of the major
living religions of the world, including Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and
Islam. Lectures plus some discussion of
primary documents from these religious
communities.
360 RELIGION AND SOCIETY
An examination of the social sources and
structure of religious beliefs and practices.
Particular emphasis is given to the study of
bureaucracy and its relation to religious
systems, and to an exploration of the changing
patterns of society and the relationship of these
changes to the institutional church.
361 CHURCH FATHERS
221 BIBLICAL STUDIES
See under Department of Philosophy.
A study of the early Christian Church in the
context of the Roman Empire, including such
topics as persecution and martyrdom, the
development of the creeds, Christianity in
conflict with Gnosticisms and mystery religions,
monasticism and mysticism, early Christian
worship; also including the theology of several
early Christian leaders and a special unit on the
life and thought of Augustine.
353 DENOMINATIONS AND SECTS
IN AMERICA
362 THEOLOGY OF THE REFORMERS
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of
the major denominations and sects. Some
contemporary cultic movements will also be
considered.
An introduction to the theological thought of the
Protestant reformers of the sixteenth century.
Special attention to the writings of Martin
Luther and other representative figures. (Fall)
354 LIFE AND WORK OF THE CHURCH
Congregational life in its varied character with
attention directed to Christian education and
curriculum, youth work and parish work.
(Offered 1 9 7 7-78)
363 RELIGION IN AMERICA
The origin, literary character, and transmission
of the biblical documents. The task of biblical
interpretation. The history of Israel and the
emergence of the church. (Fall, Spring)
350 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
355 THE STUDY OF RELIGION IN THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A study of the development of religion in
America. Special attention to the rise of
religious liberty, revivalism, denominations and
the responses of religion to the challenges of its
environing culture.
380 MUSIC OF THE WESTERN CHURCH
The history of studying religion in public
schools, the problems associated with such
efforts, the resources available to the teacher
and the actual teaching itself will be examined.
The theological, as well as the legal and
educational implications will be analyzed and
discussed. (Spring, 1 9 7 8 - 7 9 )
(See under Department of Music)
471 JESUS AND HIS INTERPRETERS
Consideration of the New Testament
Documents, particularly the Gospels, dealing
with their content, literary structure and
relationships. Attention to the variety of
interpretations given the person of Jesus,
including the "quest for the historical Jesus."
(Fall)
472 THEOLOGY OF PAUL
A study of the Apostle Paul including his
historical background, his relationship to the
early church, and some of the themes to be
found in his writings. (Spring)
473 THE MESSAGE OF THE OLD
TESTAMENT
The various types of Old Testament literature.
The distinctive ideas of Hebrew thought with
emphasis on the message of the prophets.
475 JUDAISM
A survey of the history of Judaism from the
end of the Old Testament period to modern
times, with emphasis placed upon the religious
development. A special interest in such modern
Jewish thinkers as Buber and Heschel. The
Jewish Chatauqua Society annually makes a
grant to Augsburg College in support of this
course in Judaism offered in the religion
department. (Fall)
481 CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY
An introduction to some representative trends
in Christian theological thought today, as seen
from the systematic perspective, in the light of
the continuing theological task of the Christian
Church. (Spring)
482 CONTEMPORARY ROMAN CATHOLIC
THEOLOGY
New trends of Roman Catholic theology as
expressed in the writings of some of its
representatives. Relation of new theological and
biblical insights to the dogmatic definitions of
the church. (Fall)
483 CHRISTIAN ETHICS
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in
terms of theological and sociological dynamics.
Emphasis on developing a constructive
perspective for critical reflection upon moral
action.
495 SEMINAR
Selected topics. Required of majors in the
junior or senior year. Others by permission of
instructor. (Fall)
Russian Area Studies
Coordinator: Norma C. Noonan
The major in Russian Area Studies is a
cooperative program of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). It seeks to
give the student the broadest possible exposure
to Russian and Soviet life, history, politics,
literature, tradition, and philosophy. In addition
to providing a good liberal education, the
program can enable students to prepare for
graduate study, or careers in areas such as
government, international business, or teaching.
The Major consists of 11 courses:
4 courses (2 years) of basic college Russian
(or equivalent competencies)
2 courses in Russian history
1 course in Marxist theory
1 course in Russian literature
1 course in Soviet politics
2 other courses of approved electives
Each student's major program must be
approved by the Coordinator.
Scmdinavim Area Studies
Director: Mildred Joel
331 TOPICS: THE IMMIGRANT IN
AMERICAN HISTORY
MAJOR: 8 upper division courses.
MINOR: 4 upper division courses.
All programs must contain four courses listed in
the Augsburg College catalog or transferred to
Augsburg as upper division Scandinavian
Language courses, i.e., courses taught by a
Scandinavian Language Department or
subdepartment regardless of their content
which may be linguistic, literary or cultural.
Students graduating with a major or minor must
also present the equivalent of intermediate level
study of a Scandinavian language. See
Norwegian courses listed under Department of
Foreign Languages.
255, 355 OIL AND NORWAY:
MUTUAL IMPACT
An inquiry into the early impact of the emerging
Norwegian petroleum industry upon the politics
and economy of Norway and, conversely, of
Norwegian political perspectives and institutions
upon the development and use of this recently
discovered resource. (Interim, 1 9 7 8 )
330 CONTEMPORARY SCANDINAVIA
A broad survey of Scandinavian culture with
special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the twentieth century.
Knowledge of a Scandinavian language
desirable but not required. (Offered Fall 1 9 7 7 78)
331 TOPICS: NORWEGIAN AMERICAN
EXPERIENCE
The Old World background and use of
"America Fever;" adaptation to the New Land;
aspects of Norwegian-American culture.
(Offered 1 9 7 5 - 7 6 )
How did the Old Stock American host society
receive the waves of new comers to the U.S. in
the 19th and 20th centuries? How did the
immigrants respond to the reception? Through
case studies, selected readings, class lecture,
and discussions, this course examines the
encounter of the new American culture with the
older European cultures. (Offered 1 9 7 6 - 7 7 )
345 THE UPPER MIDWEST SCANDINAVIAN
EXPERIENCE
Concentrates on the immigrant experience in
the Midwest with emphasis on Minnesota,
especially among Norwegians, Swedes, and
Finns. Some attention also given to the Danish
and Icelandic communities in Minnesota.
(Offered 1 9 7 4 - 7 5 , soliciting students from the
community on a non-credit basis, as well as
regular college students either on an audit or
credit basis.)
351 THE MODERN SCANDINAVIAN NOVEL
Lectures provide a survey of the Scandinavian
novel. Class discussion based on assigned
reading of selected novels by Jonas Lie, Sigrid
Undset, Selma Lagerlof, Par Lagerkvist, Knut
Hamsun, Halldor Laxness and others.
Knowledge of a Scandinavian language
desirable. Language majors and minors will be
required to do assigned readings and written
work in a Scandinavian language. (Offered
alternate years. Fall, 1 9 7 8 )
352 THE MODERN SCANDINAVIAN DRAMA
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen,
Bjornson, Strindberg, Lagerkvist, Munk and
other twentieth century dramatists. Lectures
provide a survey of Scandinavian drama with
emphasis on lbsen and Strindberg. Knowledge
of a Scandinavian language desirable.
Language majors and minors will be required to
do assigned readings and written work in a
Scandinavian language. (Offered alternate
years. Fall, 1979)
See description under Department of Art.
360 EDDA AND SAGA
396 URBAN PLANNING IN SCANDINAVIA
A study of the major poetic and prose eddas of
early Scandinavia, including Snorre's
Heimskringla and the Vinland sagas.
Comparative study of Beowulf, the
Niebelungenlied, and the Chanson de Roland.
Guest lectures in Old Norse, Norse mythology
and other topics. Taught in English. Counts
toward Scandinavian Area Studies major when
readings and papers are done in a
Scandinavian language. (Offered Spring, 1 9 7 5 )
Offered under Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs. See Metro-Urban Studies.
382 SCANDINAVIAN ARTS
450 NINETEENTH CENTURY
SCANDINAVIA
Offered under Department of History. (1977-78).
482 SCANDINAVIAN MUSIC
See description under Department of Music.
372 NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE
Offered under Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs. See Metro-Urban Studies.
495 SEMINAR: ETHNlCllMMlGRATlON
EXPERIENCE
Offered under Department of History. (1 974-75).
373 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
OF SCANDINAVIAN CITIES
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Offered under Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs. See Metro-Urban Studies.
In consultation with a faculty member, student
selects a specific topic for study.
Social Science
Adviser: Orloue N. Gisselquisl
MAJOR: 14 courses. Particularly designed for
those preparing for secondary school teaching
in social studies. The requirements for licensure
are in the process of being changed. For those
graduating after July I , 1979 a new
"competency based" program will be in effect.
See Department of Education for further details.
The Social Science major is also recommended
for others, such as pre-law students, who
desire a broad major in this area. This major
may be earned in any one of four distributions.
A student may not list a double major in Social
Science and one of the several component
disciplines unless the distribution selected in
the Social Science major is significantly
different from the other major.
A. History Emphasis
7 courses in history: 2 in American, 2 in
Ancient-Medieval-Modern Europe, 2 in
Non-Western, and 1 seminar; at least 4 of
these courses must be upper division.
2 courses in political science
1 course in the methodology of the social
sciences selected from the following:
Bus. Adm. (Econ.) 379 - Quantitative
Methods for Economics and Business
Psych. 264 - Experimental Psychology I
Soc. 362 - Statistical Analysis
Soc. 365 - Quantitative Analysis and
Program Evaluation
4 courses from any 4 of these disciplines:
geography, anthropology, economics,
sociology, psychology
B. Behavioral Science Emphasis
14 courses from the following disciplines:
economics, history, political science,
pyschology, sociology (including
anthropology); at least 5 courses must be
upper division.
Included in this requirement are the
following:
( I ) at least 2 courses fr.om each of 3 of
the 5 disciplines; 5 courses from a 4th
discipline excluding history.
(2) 1 course in the methodology of the
social sciences selected from the
following:
Bus. 379; Psych. 264; Soc. 362, 365
(3) 1 course in American history
C. Non-Western Studies Emphasis
Hist. 103 - The Modern World
1 course in the methodology of the social
sciences selected from the following:
Bus. 379; Psych. 264; Soc. 362, 365
12 courses in non-Western studies, selected
from the following, with at least four
disciplines represented.
Hist. 104, 440, 463, 464, 465, 474;
history seminar, independent study, or
interim course on a relevant topic.
Pol. Sci. 351, 363, 382, 461; political
science seminar, independent study, or
interim course on a relevant t o ~ i c .
Econ. 122, 258.
Pol. Sci. 158 or 160; Hist. 103 or 104;
Econ. 122
4th term of college work in a modern
foreign language.
2) Required: upper division
Pol. Sci. 363, 461 ; Hist. 332.
3) Electives: 7 courses selected from this
list. No more than five from any one
discipline.
Pol. Sci. 350, 351, 380, 381, 382;
political science seminar, independent
study, or interim course on a relevant
to~ic
Hist. 41 6, 440, 463, 464, 465, 474;
history seminar, independent study, or
interim course on a relevant topic
Econ. 251, 258, 495; economics
independent study or interim course on a
relevant topic
Sociology 241
4th term of college work in a second
modern foreign language.
Sociology 241
Religion 356
Philosophy 355
D. International Relations Emphasis
1) Required: lower division
Social Science Minor: 5 courses, one from
each of five disciplines, selected from the
following: anthropology, economics, geography,
history, political science, psychology, and
sociology. The selection of courses must be
approved by one of the faculty supervising the
social science major.
Department of Sociology
Chairman: G. Nelson
MAJOR IN SOCIOLOGY: 10 courses including
121, 362, 363, 375 and 485, Completion of
Graduate Record Examination in sociology.
(Highly recommended: a CHR course,
internship, independent study or upper division
interim course in sociology.) This
recommendation is made in the hope that the
student will take advantage of the variety of
learning models offered through the
department. Consult department chairman
concerning areas of concentration.
MINOR: 5 courses including 121 and two upper
division courses (i.e., 300 and above).
HONORS MAJOR: The student must :~ave a
minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major and 2.7
overall. Application for honors in sociology
candidacy shall consist of submission of thesis
proposal to Department Chairman before April
1 of the junior year. Candidacy is contingent
upon departmental approval of proposal by
April 30 of junior year. After acceptance as a
candidate, the student will register for
"Independent Study" (Sociology 499) through
which work on thesis will be completed. Honors
degree in sociology will be granted to a
candidate if helshe successfully defends the
thesis before March 31 of senior year and
maintains GPA through graduation.
Conservation of Human Resources (CHR)
program. Generally conducted off campus in
such places as institutions for adult felons,
physically handicapped, emotionally disturbed,
and senior citizens. Residents and staff of these
institutions take the course together with
college students in a co-learning model. Topics
will vary depending upon needs and interest.
11 1 HUMAN COMMUNITY AND THE MODERN
METROPOLIS
See under Department of Religion.
360 RELIGION AND SOCIETY
362 STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
The cultural and structural dynamics of the
modern world viewed from the perspective of
the metropolitan situation, with a focus on the
possibilities of human community in the context
of urban institutions and processes. (Fall,
Spring)
121 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY
Sociology as a mode of analysis or way of
knowing. Its applications to an understanding of
basic aspects of society; socialization, family
life, social inequalities, large-scale institutions,
etc. Sociology as an academic discipline and
profession. (Fall, Spring)
231 SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
An examination of the family as a social
institution. The process of dating, mate
selection, marital adjustment and divorce. The
relationship of the family to its institutional and
cultural context. (Fall, Spring)
241 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL
ANTHROPOLOGY
An examination of the idea of culture; the
person's relation to culture; language as a
major organizing element in the way we see
the world. An examination of the ideas of
"primitive", "civilized", and "progress"; a
comparison of alternate realities as found in
different cultures and varying social contexts.
An analysis of selected aspects of U.S. culture.
(Fall, Spring)
300, 301, 302, 303, 304 SPECIAL TOPICS
IN SOCIOLOGY
Offered periodically through Augsburg's
The first course in a two-course sequence.
Analysis of attempts to build a body of
knowledge by way of a scientific approach.
Tools and approaches used to evaluate ideas
and describe social life through the use of
quantitative information. Use of data processing
equipment and computers for statistical
analysis. Designed especially for political
science and sociology majors. Sociology
majors should take Soc. 363 the following
term. (Prereq: high school algebra. Fall)
363 RESEARCH METHODS
The second course in a two-course sequence.
Overview of commonly-used research designs
and measurement techniques. Applications for
program evaluations. Practice doing research
by way of class activities and individual
projects. To be taken immediately after Soc.
362. (Prereq: Soc. 362 or #. Spring.)
365 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
AND PROGRAM EVALUATION
Consumer overview of methods of organizing,
comparing and interpreting quantitative
information. Use of data-processing eqiriprnent
for statistical analysis. Overview of commonlyused research methods, especially
.experimental designs and applications to
program evaluations. Designed for social work
majors. (Prereq: high school algebra. Spring)
373 CRIME AND CORRECTIONS
An examination of the criminal and juvenile
justice systems and the various theoretical
components of criminology and corrections.
Major attention is focused on the causation and
prevention of crime and delinquency, and the
various modes of treatment. (Prereq: 1 2 1. Fall)
relations. Major attention is focused upon
prejudice, racism, and the role of selfunderstanding. (Fall, Spring. P/N grading only)
375 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
388 SOCIAL INEQUALITY
An examination of the idea of "group", its
relationship to individual behavior and society.
An analysis of the ideas of "self" and "identity"
and what part they play in understanding
interpersonal relations and human behavior. A
sociological view of mental health. A look at the
major assumptions and processes underlying
our everyday life - a look at the trivial, the
ordinary and the taken-for-granted. "Symbolic
Interaction", an important orientation in social
psychology, will be used as a way of dealing
with the major issues in the course. (Prereq:
121 and Psych 105. Fall, Spring)
381 THE CITY AND METRO-URBAN
PLANNING
The changing city in history and various
cultures; major theoretical perspectives in urban
sociology; the metropolis as an eco-system;
metro-urban planning and policy systems; major
issues related to shaping the future metropolis.
The Twin Cities metropolitan area is utilized as
an important learning laboratory. (Prereq: 11 1
or 1 2 1 or #. Spring)
383 RACIAL AND MINORITY GROUP
RELATIONS
The dimensions of racial and minority group
Analysis of inequality in regard to wealth, status
and power in the U.S. and other selected
countries. Causes and ramifications of the
amount and type of inequality. Detailed analysis
of current issues and policies concerning
inequality in the U.S. (Prereq: Soc. 121.
Spring)
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult the Department Chairman or Internship
Director for details. (Prereq: #. Fall, Interim,
Spring)
485 MODERN SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
An examination of the major theoretical
traditions within sociology, tracing the course of
their development in the nineteenth and
twentieth centuries. (Prereq: 2 courses in
sociology including 1 2 1 or #. Fall)
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Student must present written proposal
containing rationale, objectives and
methodology of the proposed study according
to department guidelines. (Prereq: 1 2 1 and
permission of instructor. Fall, Interim, Spring)
Department of Social Work
Chairman: Edwina Hertzberg
The core program of Social Work begins in the
junior year, but all students are advised to take
Social Work 25 7 as freshmen or sophomores
unless exempted by the faculty.
MAJOR LEADING TO BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE DEGREE: The approved program for
students preparing for social work practice is
the Bachelor of Science program. The Bachelor
of Arts degree should be chosen only if the
student is not interested in a professional social
work position. Core program consists of Psych.
105, and either Psych. 351 and 352, or Soc.
375; Soc. 121, 231, 365, and 383; and Social
Work 257 (optional and if available), 361, 363,
461, 463, 465 and 467. Recommended
courses are: one CHR; Econ. 122; Pol. Sci. 121
or 122 or 325 or 326; Psych. 362.
MAJOR LEADING TO BACHELOR OF ARTS
DEGREE: Students are not advised to choose
the BA program unless there are definite plans
not to enter social work practice after
graduation. The core program consists of the
same courses as specified for the BS except
that Sociology 231 is not required and only one
of Social Work 461 or 463 is required. Students
may take a second major, but cannot take a
Social Work Specialization.
SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM RECOMMENDED
FOR PREPARATION FOR GRADUATE STUDY
IN SOCIAL WORK:
Broad preparation in all areas of social science
with at least one course in each social science
is recommended if graduate training in social
work is considered. The following are highly
recommended: Econ. 122; Pol. Sci. (one or
more) 121, 122, 158, 325, and 326; Psych. 361
and 362; and Soc. 241, 373, and 375.
SPECIALIZATIONS: Specialization may be
taken in the BS major. Specializations in Aging,
Chemical Dependency, Crime and Corrections,
and Youth are possible. Specialization consists
of courses descriptive of dysfunctional and
programmatic aspects of the special area, plus
field work assignments in the senior year.
Completion of a specialization sequence will be
noted on the student's transcript.
257 PRACTICUM IN THE HUMAN SERVICES
With faculty approval, student selects a
placement for 30 hours per week as a
volunteer in a social agency or institution.
Opportunity to know social work professionals,
social service delivery systems, and career
aspects of the helping vocations. Independent
study with a term paper report and weekly
review conferences. Especially recommended
for freshmen or sophomores. (Interim)
361 SYSTEMS OF SOCIAL WELFARE
An examination of fundamental aspects of the
various systems of social welfare in the U.S.
and the role of social work in them. Special
emphasis on analysis of the major assumptions
and movements contributory to the rise of the
welfare state; description of the various
programs and services of the welfare system;
the profession of social work; exploration into
the future of welfare. Three class periods per
week plus special assigned work. (Prereq:
Junior, or #. Fall)
363 METHODS AND SKILLS OF SOCIAL WORK
Basic features of the helping process;
theoretical foundations, principles and
techniques of social work interventive methods,
and practical experience necessary for social
work practice with individuals and small groups;
development of the student's repertoire of
relationship building skills. Two class periods of
lecture-discussion sessions or small group
discussions per week plus 10 hours of field
experience per week. (Prereq: 3 6 1 , Junior.
Spring)
461 ADVANCED METHODS AND
SKILLS IN SOCIAL WORK
Refinement of practice skills in direct service
social work through field practice, seminar
analysis, and regular class work. Examination of
the alternatives, modes and submethods in
social work. Some emphasis upon development
of an eclectic practice style. Attention to
professionalism and futurism in social work. 1 0
hours of field experience per week. (Prereq.:
363 or #. Fall)
463 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND ORGANIZATION
Locality development and social change
through community organization, social
planning, and social action. Emphasis on: 1 )
surveyance of historical forms of social change,
2) understanding the basic issues and
strategies relevant to social protest and change,
3) examination of the structure, function and
dysfunction of various community organizations
and other corporate and political systems, and
4) knowledge of the essential principles and
techniques of organizing. (Prereq.: senior or #.
Fall)
465 SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES IN SOCIAL
WELFARE
Seminars consisting of an introduction to social
policy formulation and analysis associated with
the delivery of services in selected areas of
social work practice. Examination of the
development and impact of policy in such areas
as mental retardation, chemical dependency,
youth, aging, and public welfare and social
security. Field experience of 10 hours per
week. (Prereq: 3 6 1 , 4 6 3 , and senior or #.
Interim)
467 THE SOCIAL WORKER
AS A PROFESSIONAL
Futurism in social work; professional education;
application of ethics and all professional
principles to practice. Field assignment of 1 0
hours per week as a professional social
worker. (Prereq.: 461, Spring)
Department of Speech, Communication
and Theater Arts
Chairman: Raymond Anderson
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS: GPAof 3.25 in the
major, 3.00 over-all, two independent study
projects of honors quality, distinguished
performance in at least one of the
communication arts, comprehensive
examination in field of concentration.
Application to be made early in the senior year.
Courses 116 and 476 are strongly
recommended for all students in elementary
education.
Communication Arts
COMMUNICATION MAJOR: 1 0 courses,
including: 342, 351 or 352, 354, 399 and
English 21 9. Supporting courses required but
not counting toward the major: Speech 111 ;
Philosophy 130; Psychology 105; Sociology
11 1 or 241, 375. Typing ability required.
The communication major is a flexible
interdisciplinary program which allows for
different emphases - journalism, advertising
and public relations, radio-television-film, human
relations, and supervisory management.
Program guides for each area are available
from the Department Chairman or the Office of
Admissions.
Prospective majors should contact the
department as early as possible to work out a
plan for the major and a personal career action
plan. Freshmen should take Speech 11 1,
Psychology 105, Sociology 11 1, and
Philosophy 130.
MAJORS FOR TEACHING: Students preparing
to teach speech in secondary schools may
specialize in any of three majors: speech,
theater arts, and speech-theater arts. Any of
these must be combined with at least an
English minor, preferably a major. The
communications major or minor does not
qualify one for teaching speech.
SPEECH MAJOR FOR TEACHING: 10 courses,
including 11 1, 241 or 243, 351 or 355, 352,
354, 360, 476. Participation in forensics, and a
minor in English.
SPEECH MINOR FOR TEACHING: Course 11 1
and six of the following: 241 or 243, 351 or
355, 352, 354, 360, 476 and participation in
forensics.
111 BEGINNING SPEECH
Basic problems of effective speaking and
critical listening. (Fall, Spring)
132 PHOTOGRAPHY
See under Department of Art.
219 ADVANCED WRITING: JOURNALISM
See under Department of English.
225, 230 VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS I, II
See under Department of Art.
241 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA ART
See under Department of English
COMMUNICATION MINOR: 5 courses.
242 FILM-MAKING
SPEECH MAJOR: 1 0 courses to be approved
by department.
See under Department of Art.
243 TELEVISION PRODUCTION
480 SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION
An introduction to commercial television with
an emphasis on the director:^ role; some
emphasis on producing, programming, writing,
acting, casting, and lighting. (Laboratory fee:
$10. Fall, Spring)
Cooperative investigation of topics in speech
and communication. (Fall)
495 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
COMMUNICATION
See under Department of Political Science.
Selected topics in speech and communication,
with emphasis on the use of primary sources
and methodology of research. (Fall, Spring)
351 ARGUMENTATION
Theater Arts
342 MASS COMMUNICATIONS IN SOCIETY
Application of logic in public speaking,
discussion, and debates. (Fall)
352 PERSUASION
Theory of persuasion and propaganda, practical
work in speech and promotional projects.
(Spring)
353 ADVERTISING
An introduction to print and broadcast
advertising and promotion as important
elements in modern marketing and
communications. (Prereq: Jr., Sr.,
Communication major or #. Spring)
354 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
A study of the dynamics of human interaction
through verbal and non-verbal messages;
emphasis on factors that build relationships and
help to overcome communication barriers.
( S ~ r iinns)
355 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION
A study of group dynamics and leadership with
emphasis on factors involved in effective
functioning within small groups and
organizations. (Spring)
373 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
See under Department of Psychology
I
399 INTERNSHIP
THEATER ARTS MAJOR: 10 courses,
including: 11 1, 116, 228, 232, 360, 361, 366,
467. A course in cinema arts and 2 courses in
dramatic literature may be counted toward a
theater arts major. This major should be
supported by an English minor or at least by
several courses in literature including
Shakespeare and Modern Drama or
Scandinavian Drama.
Freshmen planning to major in theater arts
should take courses 111, 1 16, and 228.
Experience requirement for theater arts major:
Experience is required in four out of the five
following areas: acting, set construction and
painting, lighting and sound, costume, house
management. Majors should take part in
dramatic productions during all four years.
THEATER ARTS MAJOR FOR TEACHING: 10
courses, including 11 1, 116, 228, 232, 241 or
243, 360, 361, 366, 467, 476 or a voice and
diction course, the experience requirement
specified above for theater arts majors, and a
minor in English.
THEATER ARTS MINOR FOR TEACHING:
courses 11 1, 228, 232, 361, 366, one of the
following: 241, 243, 476, and participation in
dramatic productions.
THEATER ARTS MINOR: 5 courses including:
228, 232, 360, 361, 366.
Consult the Department Chairman for details.
476 SPEECH PATHOLOGY
Physical and psychological factors underlying
normal and abnormal speech. An introduction
to principles and methods of speech
correction. (Spring)
SPEECH-THEATER ARTS MAJOR FOR
TEACHING: 12 courses. 11 1, 228, 232, 241 or
243, 351 or 355, 352, 354, 360, 361, 366,
467, 476 or a voice and diction course, and
participation in two activities (forensics,
interpretation, theater broadcasting), and a
minor in English.
116 CREATIVE DRAMATICS
361 THEATER HISTORY
Techniques, observation, and practice in story
telling and creative dramatics. Recommended
for elementary and secondary school teachers
and recreation leaders. (Fall)
An introduction to history of the theater and to
theories of drama and dramatic production.
(Fall)
228 STAGECRAFT
Construction, painting, and other aspects of
scenery preparation. Open to all students.
Should be taken in freshman or sophomore
year. (Laboratory fee $20. Fall)
232 ACTING
An introduction to the art of acting. Practical
work in pantomime and improvisation;
participation in dramatic presentations. (Spring)
366 STAGE DIRECTION
Theory and practice of stage direction with
laboratory exercises in planning productions
and conducting rehearsals. Open to upperdivision students only. (Spring)
399 INTERNSHIP
Consult Department Chairman for details.
467 LIGHTING AND SCENE DESIGN
History, theory, and practice of stage lighting
and scene design. (Prereq: 228 or #. Spring)
360 INTERPRETATIVE READING
499 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN DRAMA
Basic principles of oral interpretation of
literature. Practice in reading prose, poetry, and
drama. (fall)
Individual projects in oral interpretation and
theater. (Fall, Spring)
Transdisciplinary Major
Students wishing to develop their own major by
combining appropriate portions of two majors
may consider the Transdisciplinary Major. The
Transdisciplinary Major enables students to
respond to a particular career interest. While
such an individually developed major may
satisfy the particular interests of a student,
broad majors may not be suitable for those
wishing to pursue graduate study or preprofessional programs in some academic fields.
Students wishing to develop a Transdisciplinary
Major are to observe the following:
a. The major program should include at least
two-thirds of the courses required in the
normal major programs of two major fields
offered at the college;
b. The student should design and sign a
contract for such a major prior to the end of
his or her sophomore year (contract
forms are available in the Office of the
Registrar);
c. The contract must be approved by the
student's adviser and by the Faculty
Committee on Admissions and Student
Standing.
Total Student Enrollment
Academic Year, 1976-77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,821
Summer Session, 1977. . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,314
Summary of Graduates
Graduates,1870-1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,675
Graduates, 1977 (August 31,1976-May 22,1977). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 6
Faculty
RUTH L. AASKOV, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, Ph.D. 1970, University of Wisconsin
(French)
COURTLAND AGRE, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1937, University of Minnesota
EARL R. ALTON, Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. 1961, University of Michigan, Department
Chairman
LYLA MAE ANDEREGG, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Speech, M.A. 1947, Northwestern
University
BARBARA L. ANDERSEN, Assistant Professor of English, M.A. 1954, Northwestern University
CHARLES S. ANDERSON, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Ph.D.
1962, Union Theological Seminary
ERNEST W. ANDERSON, Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.Ed. 1947, University of
Minnesota, Department Chairman
MARGARET ANDERSON, Acting Head Librarian, Assistant Professor, M.A. 1970, University of
Minnesota.
OSCAR A. ANDERSON, President of the College, B.D. 1942, Luther Theological Seminary; L.L.D.
1963, Concordia College
RAYMOND E. ANDERSON, Professor of Speech, Ph.D. 1959, University of Minnesota
(Communications), Department Chairman
*JOSEPH AVENT, Adjunct Faculty, American Studies, B.A. 1972, University of Minnesota
KENNETH C. BAILEY, Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. 1960, University of Minnesota, Department
Chairman
VALERIA BALTINA, Assistant Professor Emeritus, Magester der Philologie 1933, University of
Latvia
*RABBI STEPHAN BARACK, Visiting Professor of Religion
*MICHAEL BEERY, Adjunct lnstructor in Theater Arts, M.F.A. 1975, University of Minnesota
'ALLEN C. BENSON, Artist in Residence in Music (Percussion)
JOHN E. BENSON, Associate Professor of Religion, Ph.D. 1967, Columbia University
*ROBERT E. BEVERLEY, Artist in Residence in Music (Woodwinds), M.M. 1948, Northwestern
University
*JAMES BILLINGS, Lecturer in Economics, M.A. 1967, University of Minnesota
VERNON BLOOM, Director of the Conservation of Human Resources Program, M.S.W. 1959,
University of Minnesota
*ANNE BOLLATI, lnstructor in Foreign Language, M.A. 1976, University of Minnesota (Spanish)
*RICHARD BORSTAD, lnstructor in Health and Physical Education, M.A. 1969, University of
Minnesota
LOWELL BRANDT, College Pastor, M.Div. 1970, Luther Theological Seminary
*DANIEL G. BRICK, lnstructor in Business Administration
JAMES CARLSON, Assistant Professor of Music, Ph.D. 1972, Indiana University (Director of the
Augsburg Concert Band and the Jazz Ensemble)
CARL H. CHRISLOCK, Professor of History, Ph.D. 1955, University of Minnesota
BERNHARD M. CHRISTENSEN, President Emeritus, Ph.D. 1929, The Hartford Seminary
TONI CLARK, Assistant Professor of English and Director of Summer School, Ph.D. 1973,
University of California - Santa Barbara
ROBERT W. CLYDE, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1964, University of Iowa (Director of the Social
Science Research Center)
AILENE COLE, Professor of Speech, Ph.D. 1974, University of Minnesota (Theater Arts)
BENJAMIN G. COOPER, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. 1971, Yale University
*LIV DAHL, Adjunct lnstructor in Foreign Language, M.A. 1973, University of Minnesota (Norwegian)
K. BERNER DAHLEN, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.A. 1940, University of Minnesota
F. MARK DAVIS, Associate Dean of the College and Director of Special Programs, Ph.D. 1966,
Duke University
*DAVID DOMAAS, Teaching Assistant in Chemistry, B.S. 1977, Augsburg College
*C. WILLIAM DOUGLASS, Director of Augsburg Orchestra, M.M. 1965, Northwestern University
*JULIE H. DRIVER, Adjunct lnstructor in Speech & Theater Arts, M.F.A. 1969, University of
Minnesota
BEVERLY C. DURKEE, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. 1972, Arizona State
University, Department Chairman
GRACE B. DYRUD, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. 1963, University of Minnesota
*EDGAR EKLOF, Artist in Residence in Music (Voice), M.M. 1956, Manhattan School of Music
MARK J. ENGEBRETSON, Assistant Professor of Physics, Ph.D. 1976, University of Minnesota
*ROBERT A. ENGELSON, Director of Augsburg Chorale, B.A. 1972, Augsburg College
'KENNETH N. ERICKSON, Associate Professor of Physics, Ph.D. 1970, Colorado State University,
Department Chairman
*ROLF ERIKSEN, Soccer Coach
*DANIEL ESTREM, Artist in Residence in Music (Guitar)
SHELDON FARDIG, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D. 1966, Northwestern University
NORMAN B.L. FERGUSON, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. 1972, University of
Wisconsin, Department Chairman
HENRY G. FOLLINGSTAD, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, M.A. 1971, University of
Minnesota
BURTON P. FOSSE, Director of Planning and Facility Development, B.B.A., B.M.E. 1949, University
Minnesota
*ROBERT FRIEDERICHSEN, Lecturer in Art, M.A. 1970, Pennsylvania State University
MARK L. FUEHRER, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. 1974, University of Minnesota
STEPHEN M. GABRIELSEN, Assistant Professor of Music, M.A. 1966, University of Minnesota
(Organ)
JERRY GERASIMO, Associate Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. 1966, University of Chicago
ORLOUE GISSELQUIST, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D. 1968, University of Minnesota
*STEPHEN L. GORDON, Lecturer in Speech and Communications
*ANNE GREEN, Basketball Coach for Women
"JOHN GRYGELKO, Wrestling Coach
SATYA P. GUPTA, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph.D. 1975, Southern Illinois University
DONALD R. GUSTAFSON, Associate Professor of History and Director of Interim, Ph.D. 1969,
University of Wisconsin
ARLlN E. GYBERG, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. 1969, University of Minnesota
LElF HANSEN, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, M.A. 1950, University of Minnesota
(Norwegian)
THEODORE J. HANWICK, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1950, New York University
MlLDA K. HEDBLOM, Associate Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. 1973, University of
Minnesota
*DOUGLAS HEIDENREICH, Lecturer in Business Law, L.L.B. 1961, William Mitchell College of
Law
MELVIN HELLAND, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1930, The Hartford Seminary
*KATHERINE HENNIG, Artist in Residence in Music (Voice), M.A. 1956, University of Minnesota
ROBERT S. HERFORTH, Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D. 1968, University of Nebraska
EDWINA L. HERTZBERG, Assistant Professor of Social Work, M.S.W. 1972, University of
Minnesota, Department Chairman
GARRY W. HESSER, Associate Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. 1972, University of Notre Dame
NORMAN D. HOLEN, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A. 1962, University of Iowa (Sculpture)
*KENNETH HOLMEN, Instructor in Biology, B.A. 1974, Augsburg College
JOHN R. HOLUM, Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. 1954, University of Minnesota
*WILLIAM IACONO, Lecturer in Psychology, B.S. 1972, Carnegie-Mellon University
ERVIN INNIGER, lnstructor in Health and Physical Education and Director of Intramural Activities,
M.S. 1975, St. Cloud State University (Head Basketball Coach)
*I. KHlN KHlN JENSEN, Professor of History, Ph.D. 1956, University of Wisconsin
MILDRED V. JOEL, Professor Emeritus and Director of Scandinavian Area Studies Program, M.A.
1947, University of Minnesota
DUANE E. JOHNSON, Associate Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. 1967, University of Minnesota
ElNAR 0 . JOHNSON, Professor of Education, Ph.D. 1961, University of Washington
GLEN W. JOHNSON, Vice President for Development, B.S.E. 1952, University of Nebraska, and
B.D. 1959, Luther Theological Seminary
JAMES D. JOHNSON, Assistant Professor of Music, M.S. 1958, Juilliard School of Music (Piano)
JAMES LEE JOHNSON, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, Ph.D. 1973,
University of Minnesota
*JAMES ROBERT JOHNSON, Adjunct lnstructor in Speech and Theater Arts, B.A. 1974,
University of Minnesota
*LUCIE R. JOHNSON, Lecturer in Psychology, Ph.D. 1970, University of Minnesota
MARY E. JOHNSON, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, M.A. 1950, University of
Minnesota, M.A. 1950, Columbia University (French)
AMlN KADER, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, M.B.A. 1965, University of
Michigan
ROBERT KARLEN, Associate Professor of Music, M.A. 1959, University of Minnesota,
Department Chairman
MARY MARIE KINGSLEY, Assistant Professor of Foreign Language, M.A. 1964, Middlebury
College (Spanish)
BERNHARDT J. KLEVEN, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1941, University of Minnesota
ALVIN L. KLOPPEN, Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.A. 1970, University
of South Dakota (Head Football Coach)
*NORMA KNUTSON, Adjunct lnstructor in Religion, M.A. Columbia University
*ERIK KODNER, Artist in Residence in Music (French Horn)
BOYD N. KOEHLER, Librarian, Assistant Professor, M.A. 1967, University of Minnesota
*ANITA SUE KOLMAN, Assistant Professor of Sociology, M.A. 1974, University of Minnesota
*ROY H. LaFAYETTE, Lecturer in Business Administration, B.S.B. 1965, University of Minnesota
Minnesota
ROBERTA LAMMERS, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D. 1976, University0 f Minnesota
PAMELA S. LARSON, lnstructor in Nursing, M.S. 1973, University of Minnesota
*GREGORY LEWIS, Artist in Residence in Music (Brass), B.A. 1971, Augsburg College
LORRAINE K. LIVINGSTON, Associate Professor of English, M.A. 1932, University of Minnesota
GERTRUDE S. LUND, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.A. 1951, University of Minnesota
RICHARD MARKEN, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. 1973, University of California
- Santa Barbara
KElSHlRO MATSUMOTO, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, M.B.A. 1965,
University of Michigan
MARTHA M. MATTSON, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.A. 1932, University of Minnesota
*EDWARD McGAA, Adjunct lnstructor in American Studies
*MARIE McNEFF, Associate Professor of Education, E.D. 1967, University of Nebraska
DIANA LEE METZKER, Assistant Professor of Music, M.A. 1969, University of Minnesota (Organ,
Piano)
ROBERTA K. METZLER, Assistant Professor of Music, M.M.Ed. 1971, University of Kansas
(Music Therapy)
ERWIN D. MICKELBERG, Associate Professor of Biology, M.A. 1964, University of Minnesota
*HERMAN J. MILLIGAN, JR., Adjunct lnstructor in Sociology, B.A. 1971, University of Wisconsin
JOHN R. MITCHELL, Assistant Professor of English, M.A. 1971, University of Tennessee
*AUGUST MOLDER, Artist in Residence in Art, L.L.D. 1944, University of Tartu, Estonia (Stained
Glass)
JOEL MUGGE, lnstructor in Speech and Communications, M.A. 1976, University of Minnesota
SUSAN K. NASH, lnstructor in Nursing, M.S. 1974, University of Minnesota
*R. OWEN NELSEN, Lecturer in Psychology, Ph.D. 1973, University of Minnesota
EDOR C. NELSON, Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.Ed. 1947, University
of Minnesota (Head Baseball Coach)
GORDON L. NELSON, Associate Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. 1972, University of Chicago,
Department Chairman
RICHARD C. NELSON, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D. 1975, University of Minnesota,
Department Chairman
*CATHERINE NICHOLL, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. 1971, University of Minnesota,
Department Co-chairman
*GRIEF4 NICHOLL, Professor of English, Ph.D. 1964, Yniversity of Minnesota (American Studies)
BEVERLY NILSSON, Associate Professor of Nursing, M.S. 1973, University of Minnesota
NORMA C. NOONAN, Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. 1965, Indiana University, Department
Chairman
*CELESTE O'BRIEN, Artist in Residence in Music (Piano), B.A. Hamline University
PATRICIA O'KANE, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S. 1971, Emory University
DOUGLAS J. OLLILA, Professor of Religion, Th.D. 1963, Boston University
RICHARD D. OLMSTED, lnstructor in Chemistry, Ph.D. 1974, University of Wisconsin
ESTHER OLSON, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1956, University of Minnesota
JAMES OLSON, Librarian I, M.A. 1977, University of Minnesota
'WILLIAM OYLER, Assistant Professor of Foreign Language, M.A. 1963, University of Minnesota
(German)
RONALD G. PALOSAARI, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D. 1970, University of Minnesota
*PATRICIA PARKER, Associate Professor of Library Science, Ph.D. 1974, University of Minnesota
KERMIT E. PAULSON, Associate Professor of Physics, M.S. 1963, University of Wisconsin, On
Leave 1977-78
*PAMELA PAULSON, lnstructor in Health and Physical Education, M.A. 1974, University of Illinois
- Urbana
ANNE PEDERSON, Professor Emeritus, M.A. 1945, University of Minnesota
LAURETTA PELTON, Assistant Professor of Education, M.Ed. 1966, Marquette University,
Department Chairman
*DOUGLAS PERRY, lnstructor in Social Work, M.S.W. 1977, University of Minnesota
DANIEL W. PETERSON, lnstructor in Physics, B.A. 1973, Augsburg College
*DONNA PETERSON, Assistant Professor of Nursing, M.S.N. 1968, University of Cincinnati,
Department Chairman
LAVONNE J. PETERSON, Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.A. 1953,
Montana State University
JOYCE PFAFF, Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.Ed. 1969, University of
Minnesota
*GEORGE L. POWELL, lnstructor in Business Administration and Economics, M.B.A. 1960,
Dartmouth College
*ALICE PREVES, Artist in Residence in Music (Strings), M.S. 1964, University of Illinois - Urbana
MARTIN QUANBECK, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1952, University of Minnesota
PHILIP QUANBECK, Professor of Religion, Ph.D. 1958, Princeton Theological Seminary,
Department Chairman
R
BRUCE R. REICHENBACH, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D. 1968, Northwestern University
STEVEN REUTER, lnstructor in Education, M.Ed. 1972, University of Nebraska
*JOHN F. RILEY, Associate Professor of Religion, Ph.D. 1964, Catholic University of America
GUNTA ROZENTALS, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, Ph.D. 1968, University of
Minnesota (Spanish), Department Chairman
*PAUL RUSTEN, Adjunct lnstructor in Art (Film Making)
EDWARD M. SABELLA, Associate Professor of Business Administration and Economics, Ph.D
1971, University of Minnesota, Department Chairman
MARIANNE SANDER, Vice President for Student Affairs, M.A. 1969, University of Minnesota
RICHARD B. SARGENT, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. 1974, University of Exeter (England),
Department Co-chairman
LELAND B. SATEREN, Professor of Music, L.H.D. 1965, Gettysburg College, D.Mus. 1965
Lakeland College (Director of the Augsburg Choir)
EDWlN J. SAUGESTAD, Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education, M.A. 1964,
University of Minnesota (Head Hockey Coach)
A. M A Y 0 SAVOLD, Associate Professor Emeritus, M. Mus. Ed. 1963, Mac Phail School of Music
IRENE SCHILLING, Librarian I, M.A. 1973, University of Minnesota
MARJORIE H. SIBLEY, Head Librarian, Associate Professor, M.A. 1943, University of Illinois, M.A.
1961, University of Minnesota, On Leave 1977-78
DANIEL SILVERMAN, Adjunct lnstructor in Speech
*R. JOHN SINGH, lnstructor in Religion, Ph.D. 1972, University of Oklahoma
DENNIS SJOGREN, Teaching Assistant in Biology, B.A. 1972, Augsburg College
EUGENE SKIBBE, Professor of Religion, D.Th. 1962, University of Heidelberg (Germany)
*DANA SKOGLUND, Artist in Residence in Music (Piano), 6. M. 1975, Augsburg College
*EMMA SMALL, Artist in Residence in Music (Voice)
*GEORGE STAHL, Artist in Residence in Music (Contrabass)
*SOTERIOS STAVROU, lnstructor in Greek, B.A. 1966, Augsburg College
PAUL T. STEEN, Professor Emeritus, Ph.D. 1962, University of Minnesota (Social Work)
DONALD B. STEINMETZ, Associate Professor of Foreign Language, Ph.D. 1973, University of
Minnesota (German, Linguistics)
MYLES C. STENSHOEL, Professor of Political Science, Ph.D. 1965, University of Colorado
GRACE KEMMER SULERUD, Librarian, Assistant Professor, M.A. 1968, M.A. 1970, University of
Minnesota
RALPH L. SULERUD, Professor of Biology, Ph.D. 1968, University of Nebraska, Department
Chairman
*DEBORAH S. SWANSON, Lecturer in Speech, B.A. 1974, Augustana College
*MARY T. SWANSON, Adjunct lnstructor in Art, M.F.A. 1964, University of Minnesota
*PAUL THOMAS, Artist in Residence in Music (Cello)
PHILIP J. THOMPSON, Professor of Art, M.F.A. 1958, University of Iowa (Painting), Department
Chairman
NEAL 0. THORPE, Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D. 1965, University of Wisconsin, On
Leave 1977-78
JOHN THUT, Associate Professor Emeritus, M.Mus. 1934, American Conservatory of Music
VERA THUT, Instructor Emeritus, B.Mus., 1927, American Conservatory of Music
*MARY TIMM, Power Volleyball and Softball Coach
JOEL TORSTENSON, Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. 1959, University of Minnesota (Metro-Urban
Studies)
*GERALD VIZENOR, Instructor in American Studies, B.A. 1960, University of Minnesota
*MARY JO WAMMER, Lecturer in Business Education, B.A. 1968, Concordia College
BEVERLY A. WEGGE, Registrar, M.A. 1974, University of Minnesota
*DOROTHY WILLIAMSON, Lecturer in Art, M.A. 1963, University of Minnesota
*DEBRA A. WILSON, Women's Tennis Coach
*MARY WILSON, Artist in Residence in Music (Flute), B.A. 1938, Macalester College
DAVID C. WOOD, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D. 1969, Bowling Green State University
*Indicates part-time
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oscar A. Anderson
Director of Planning and Facility Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . , . . . . . Burton P. Fosse
College Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,. . . . . . . . . + . . . . . . Lowell Brandt
Secretary and Executive Assistant to the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Avalon Okerson
FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Acting Vice President for Finance and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wayne Pederson
Director of Plant Services and Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eugene Ecklund
Director of Food Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carl Stromer
Director of Auxiliary Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Douglas P. Wasko
. . Gores
Manager, Book Store and Vending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert
Director of Student Financial Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Herald Johnson
Director of Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Gerster
Manager, College Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mildred Nelson
Manager, Graphic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Therese Morrison
Manager, Ice Arena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Carey
Custodial Supervisor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joseph Roberts
Maintenance Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alfred Sandau
Grounds Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dennis Easley
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College . . . . . . . . . . Charles S. Anderson
Associate Dean of the Faculty and Director of Special Programs. . . . . . . . F. Mark Davis
.
Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BeverlyWegge
Head Librarian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marjorie
.
Sibley
.
Olson
Director of Audio Visual Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James
Coordinator, New Dimensions Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louise McColl
Fine Arts Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cynthia
.
Mandl
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Recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Borghild
Estness
Assistant Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pamela
.
Louisa
Executive Secretary to the Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roberta
.
Henke
DEVELOPMENT
Vice President for Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glen W. Johnson
Director of Deferred Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sigvald Hjelmeland
Director of Alumni and Parents Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeroy Carlson
Director of Annual Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Walgren
Assistant to Vice President for Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. B. Batalden
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Executive Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irene
Steenson
PUBLIC RELATIONS
C. Boatman
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Director of Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anthony
Coordinator of ParentIAlumni Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stella
. Rosenquist
Mattos
Coordinator of News Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia
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ADMISSIONS
Director of Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Benzel
Director of Transfer Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jennifer
.
Edwins
Admissions Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,.. . , . . . , . . Kathryn Lange
Admissions Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Ross
Admissions Counselor . . . . . . . . , . , . , . , . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leslie Samuelson Larson
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STUDENT AFFAIRS
Vice President for Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marianne Sander
Associate Dean of Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Thoni
Dlrector of Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Schrempp
M. Olsson
Director of Career Planning and Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Patricia
.
. . Slater
Director of Student Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joan
Coordinator of Minority Affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ralph Crowder
Head Resident, Mortensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Voelker
Director of Human Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Essman
Director of Academic Achievement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phyllis Miller
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Head Resident, Urness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janet
Grant
Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JanSollon
Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JoelMugge
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Index
Academic Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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AcademicLife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. .
.
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Admission to the College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-22
.
Advanced Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Advanced Standing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
.
American Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
.
Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
..
Art. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
.
Biology. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Board of Regents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. .
Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
.
Business Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
.
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
CampusMap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. .
Chemistry. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Chinese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
.
Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
..
.
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
.
Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Conservation of Human Resources (CHR). . . . . . . . . 15
Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
.
. 80
Corrective Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.
Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Course Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
..
Credit by Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.7
Divisional Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
..
Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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.
East Asian Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
.
Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
.
Education. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.
. . 56
English. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10)
.
Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
..
Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I02
..
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
.
Five College Cooperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Foodservice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
French
60
.
Foreign Language. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Full-Time Student Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
.
General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 13. 35
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Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
..
.
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
.
Graduates. Summary of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
.
Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Graduation With Distinction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
..
Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
..
Health Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Health Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20
History of Augsburg College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
History. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
..
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Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Independent Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Inter-Institutional Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Intercollegiate Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Internship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Journalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
..
Library Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
..
Mathematics. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Medical Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.70
Metro-Urban Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
.
Music. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Music Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Nature and Objectives of Augsburg . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Natural Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
New Dimensions Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Norwegian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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Numbering of Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Personnel of the College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 10
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Pre-Professional Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Philosophy. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
.
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Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00
Physical Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
.
Physics. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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Political Science. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Probation and Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Psychology. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
...
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Religion. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Religious Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
...
Russian Area Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
.
Scandinavian Area Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
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Social Science Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Social Work. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
.
Sociology. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
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Speech. Department of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
.
.
Student Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
.
Summer School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Symbol(#) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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Theater Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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Academic Calendar For 1978-79
(Tentative: Subject to Change)
Fall Semester 1978
Sept. 5-6
Sept. 7
Sept. 20
Oct. 23
Nov. 22
Nov. 22
NOV.23-26
Nov. 27
Dec. 13
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Dec. 20-Jan.
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Classes Begin
Last Day for Adding Classes
Mid-term Break
Last Day for Cancelling Classes
Classes Close at End of Day
Thanksgiving Holidays
Classes Resume
Classes End
Final Examinations
Christmas Holidays
Interim 1979
Jan, 3
Jan, 26
Jan. 31
lnterim Begins
Interim Ends
Confirmation of Spring Registration
Spring Semester 1979
Feb. 1
Feb. 14
Apr. 6
Apr. 7-1 5
Apr. 16
Apr. 20
May 11
May 14-17
May 20
Classes Begin
Last Day for Adding Classes
Classes Close at End of Day
Easter Holidays
Classes Resume
Last Day for Cancelling Classes
Classes End
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Introduction
Calendar
About this Catalog
Options
Visiting Students
Augsburg Courses
UMAIE Courses
Other Courses
Augsburg Lifetime Sports
Introduction to Interim
Interim is an integral part of the school year at Augsburg College. The
College follows a 4-1-4 calendar, with Fall and Spring semesters of approximately 14 weeks separated by a four-week January Interim. Interim is particularly intended to be a time for both students and faculty to employ styles of
teaching and learning and to investigate questions and topics in places and ways
not possible during the regular term.
Because one Interim course equals a full-time load, students should plan to
spend the same amount of time in class and preparing for class as they would for
a four-course load during Fall and Spring semesters. Students can register for
only one course credit during Interim. There is no tuition refund for a student
who chooses not to enroll in an Interim course.
Most Interim courses are graded traditionally on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale. Students
generally have the option to register on a Pass/No credit basis. A few Interim
courses are graded only on the P/N system; this is indicated in the course
description.
Some courses are offered with either upper or lower division standing. Such
Interim courses have two numbers listed and the student must select. Students
registering for upper division standing should anticipate additional assignments
and a more rigorous grading standard.
To graduate, an Augsburg student is required to complete 35 courses of
which at least three must be Interim courses (or one Interim less than the number
of years of full-time enrollment at Augsburg; e.g., a transfer student enrolled full
time for two years is required to complete one Interim for graduation).
For More Information
Interim Office Memorial 230)
Interim*tary,
Kay Thoat =lo25
Interim Dimtor, Dr. Don Gustafsonat 330 - 1119 Memorial 114b)
It is the policy of Augsburg College not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age,
marital status, sex or handicap as required by Title 1Xof the 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of1973, as amended, in its admissions policies, educational programs, activities and
employment practices.
Interim Calendar 1990
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Late Interim Registration
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First Day of Interim
October 29 -November 2
December 3
January 2
Class I 9:00 a.m.
Class I1 1:00 p.m.
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...................Last Day for Determining Grading System with Registrar
January 3
January 16
January 18
January 30
February 4
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Interim Ends
................................................................................ Spring Semester Begins
The time and number and length of meetings as well as the beginning time will
be arranged the first day of class. The daily schedule for Interim is divided into
two blocks of time:
Time I: 8:00 a.m. to Noon (on the first day of classes Time I classes will begin at
9:00 a.m.)
Time 11: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00p.m.
Note: Martin Luther King Day will be observed at Augsburg with a special
convocation on Monday, January 21, at 1:00p.m.
About This Catalog
The catalog lists courses by departments. Departments are listed in alphabetical order. At the end of the book are listings of other courses not offered by
Augsburg but recognized by the College for Interim credit. Further descriptions
and information about these courses are available in the Interim Office, Memorial
230. Students may also register for one of the lifetime sports listed at the end of
the Catalog.
Options
International Interim - Students are invited to be part of one of the 27
international Interims offered by the Upper Midwest Association for International Education (UMAIE). These course opportunities are listed near the end of
this catalog.
Independent or Directed Study - Studentsmay elect a progt-am of independent
study (upper division 499) or directed study (lower division 299) for Interim.
Faculty members are strongly discouraged from accepting responsibility for
more than one independent study per Interim. Students choosing to pursue
independent or directed study must:
1. Meet departmental requirements.
2. Present to the registrar for approval a copy of the proposed study plan approved by the supervising faculty member. This proposal must be submitted at
least one week before registration and no later than December 3. Appropriate
study proposal forms can be obtained in the Interim Office.
Interims at Other Schools - Augsburg students may enroll at any other 4-14 institution which offers a reciprocal Interim arrangement. Catalogs of these
Interims can be consulted in the Interim Office. The Interim Secretary will help
students in applying for registration at other schools.
Registration for Interims at the other Twin Cities colleges will be at Augsburg during the regular registration period. Note that Interim Courses at
Macalester, Hamline and St. Thomas begin on January 7 .
Most courses taught during the Interim at other 4-14 schools are accepted
for credit by Augsburg, but may not necessarily be accepted as meeting
Augsburg's distribution requirements. This qualification particularly affects
courses offered for the Religion requirement.
Visiting Students
Augsburg College welcomes students from other 4-14 schools for the
January Interim without tuition charges provided the student's home institution
agrees not to charge tuition to Augsburg students for the January term. The
waiver of tuition does not include special fees, housing or board costs. Other
students will be charged $708 for the Interim course.
Students interested in registering for an Augsburg Interim should write to
the Interim Director for application fonns or use the forms provided by the
Interim Office at their own school. There is an application processing fee of $10.
Students are welcome to stay on campus but are not required to do so.
Requests for Interim housing should be made to the Interim Office.
Courses
The Florida Keys: Marine Biology
of the Florida Keys and Writers of The Florida Keys
This interdisciplinay program will involve about two weeks of study i n southern
Florida. It will be based at the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute on Big Pine Key
during most of this period but there will also be a brief trip to the Everglades. Two
distinct course offerings are availablefor credit, taught by Ralph Sulerud and John
Mitchell. Descriptions for these courses can be found in the appropriate departmental
sections of this catalog (Biology and English.)
The interdisciplinay component will involve several days of field trips conducted by
the personnel of the institute. Unique communities such as coral reefs and mangrove
swamps will be studied. There will be plenty of opportunity for snorkeling, and scuba
diving is available for those who are certified. Students will also make several visits to
Key West, and will study some of the writings of Key West authors (see page 12). All
students will participate in these activities and i n certain classes i n addition to completing the specific requirements of the course for which credit will be given. It is intended
that relationships will become apparent between the biology of the Florida Keys and the
writing which has emerged from this interesting environment.
A fee of approximately $1,200 will be charged for transportation (including airfare),
lodging, most meals and the services (field trips, lab facilities, classes, etc.) of the
Newfound Harbor Marine Institute.
Marine Biology of The Florida Keys
BIO 140-41048; 340-41049
Instructor: Ralph Sulerud
The Florida Keys provide an excellent site for the study of marine organisms
and marine ecology. Most of approximately two weeks in Florida will be spent at
the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute located on Big Pine Key. The institute offers
laboratory facilities and field trips in addition to housing and a dining hall. Field
trips will pennit the study of diverse habitats such as those of coral reefs, shallow
bays, mangrove swamps, seagrass communities and tide pools. Organisms from
these communities and others will be investigated onsite and in the laboratory. A
marine biologist from the institute will be available to lead field trip and conduct
specialized classes. Upon termination of the program at the institute there will be a
short trip to the Everglades to experience yet another interesting environment.
Preparation for the excursion to the keys will be made during the week prior to
the trip. This will include an introduction to marine biology utilizing a variety ol
audiovisual materials. The final week will be devoted primarily to study and the
completion of course requirements.
The course will have an interdisciplinary component. Biology students will
interact with students from John Mitchell's Key West Writers course. Further
information concerning this component will be found listed under The Florida
Keys in the Interdisciplinary section of this catalog.
Evaluation will be based on overall participation in the program, a journal
based on daily experiences, and one or two exams. Upper division students will
also do a special research project which will be the basis of a paper.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. For upper division credit, Biology 111
and 112 or equivalent.
Distribution: BiologyIChemistry
Time: I
Room: Science 213
Molds, Mushrooms and Humans
BIO 141-41047
Instructor: Esther McLaughlin
The course will make familiar the "fifth kingdom1' of o'ganisms, fungi,often
neglected in undergraduate curricula. 'Ihe biology and classification of fungi,their mle ir
the ecosystem (rotting and other activities),and their medical, industrial and commedal
importance will all be covered in ledures, student pmentationsand field trips.
Evaluation will be via tests,quizzes, and graded presentations. Some classroom
demonstrationsof fungal typesand forms will be included.
Distribution: BiologylChemistry
Time: I1
Room: Science 205
Chemistry for Changing Times
CHE 100-41001
Instructor: Arlin Gyberg
'Ibis is a non-labontorychemistry course W on the popular book by JohnW. Hill
of the s m title. It is not a traditional chemistry come and does not assume a science
backgod. Basic science and math are introdud early and taught as needed for
understandmgthe various topics and implications. 'Ihemumedoes assumethe studentis
in-ted
in and concerned about the relationshipof chemistry to life and living.
Chemistryhas been intimately a part of liberal eduation for centuries. The early
scientists we= considered to be philosophersand their societies were philosophical
societies. In recent decades the human seeking of pemnal independem has led to
chemistrybecorning a part of everyday life to the point of actual dependare on chemistry. We live in a world of pesticides, fertdkm, plastics, "thepill", food additivesand
processed foods, vitamin supplements, the energy crisis, chemical dependency, biocides,
pollutants, drugs, searching for life on other planets, genetic manipulation, and it goes on
and on. Emotions and mental disorders can often be traced to chemical imbalance. The
common bgged out, grumpy feeling after an afternoon nap is a mult of a chemical
imbalance. The nature of a hangover is the result of a complex systemof alked body
chemistry. Even learning appears to be the mult of chemicalreaction to forma
"memory molecule". Most of the problems we face are molecular in nature. What then
but chemistry can better help us to understand ourselves, our society, our world, and our
universe? Come pin us as we take a molecular look at the hummamWion
This course will be offered in a lecture/discsussion format Films will supplementthe
lechm/discsussion periods. Daily quizzes willbe used for evaluation This course meets
a distributionneed but does not satisfy prerequisitesfor Chemistry 106or 116.
Prerequisite: High School Algebra
Distribution: Biology-Chemistry
Time: I1
Room Science 315
A Labaatory Intro&m
to Chemisty
<31M113.41002
Instructar: JoanKunz
Substances changed into new materials; colors change; solids v t e from
solution a m i stry is Lhe scimcc which trim to dcrstand these and many other
c h a n p wmning in the ma ttm around us. An intemting way to become introduced to
&anistry and to problem solving in the sciences is to do laboratory q x r h e n t s . 'Ihis
muse presents an introduction to chemistry using the laboratory as the chief arena for
instruction Studentswillbe introduced to measurements, reactions, synthesesand
chanical problem solving such as idcntifiation of simple m p u n d s in solution and
dekmination of amounts of matuials prrscnt in a sample Pmpr attention to techniques and safe practices in the laboratoryis scpeded. The course will meet each week
day fot thm hours. Course grades will be based on the quality of the laboratmy work,
tl-e I a h t m y reports ~summri;jngeach eqmimk),and an e m at the end of tlw
murse.
Distributiom Biology/Chemistry
Time:I
Room Science 315
COBOL
CSC 27141003
Instructo~:LanyRagland
A study of the COBOL progmning languagefor studentswith someprevious
howledge of pmgrammhg. This course will expand a student's knowledge of p r e
gramming and pmgmmkg languagesthrough pmentation of the features of COBOL
together with programming techniques for using those features. Thiscourse will include
lechms and programmingassignments in COBOL. Evaluation will be based on the
progaming assignments and examinations.
Pnsequisite: One course with a study of computer language (eg, CSC 170)
Time:I
Room: Science 112
Puinciples of Miaaeconornics
ECO 1l%4100Q
Instrudo~Satva Guvta
~n introdkon bmicroeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market
structuresand income distribution the^ willbe an applicationof elementaryeconomic
theory to market policy. Grades will be based on tests in class.
Distribution: Economics/Political Science
Time:I
Room: Library 1
C 0 n ~ o r a . EcommicRelatim
y
Betzueen East and West
ECO 319-41037
Instructo~Magda Palemy-Zapp
In this course,we'll explore motivations for ecommic cooperation between countries
with different political and economic system 'Ihis will be followed by the analysisof thc
conditionsfor East-West economic cooperation and its pattans. We'll focuson m t
developmentsin pint economic and indusbial cooperation. Students will share an
understandingof economic relations at the national level and see how nations with
diffemt economic and political systems employ the principles of politics and economics
in their own domestic and international affairs. Using compamtivemeans,institutions
and systems that drive cornmaw and g o v m c e will be explored and explained,
including recent institutionalchanges in the dm&& of foreign trade in centrallyplanned economics. Then, at the global level, the effects of GAlT, EEC, and OMEA on
East-West economic dations will be examhed. At the end of the course, we'll try to
identify trends and alternativesin the 1980s. 'Ihere will be a mid-term test, a final scam
(takehome),and a
paper.
Prerequisite: Economics 112(Macro)
Time: I
Room: Old Main 21
EcrmomicMysis ofHumanActz*~~l~
and Orgm'mtbns
ECO 31%41038
Instrudac Milo Schield
Objective: To use thetoolsof modernmicm-emnomics to analyze a wide variety of
humanactionsand hurrranoqpizati011~
Issues Understandinginvestmentsin human capital (education,marriage, familyIsocial
clubs, charities, etc.) Undastanding the n a W I growth and mnsequencesof pmperty
rights (an economic theory of law, an economic theory of Western history, an economic
theory of capitalism,etc.) Understandingthen a W , growth and consequences of public
choices (publicopnizations and economicefficiency, voting, politicians, an economic
theory of bureaucracy and an economic theory of the State).
Textbooks: Henri LePage: ' T o m m w Capitalism1', RadniRadnitzkyand Bemholz: "Emnomic
ImperMsm".
Math Level: No calculus;some geometry. Rimarily vehd reasoning.
I quizzes,paper and final.
Approach: Readhgs, lechmsI~ o n sweekly
Evaluation: Quizzes (3at 100/0),final(200/0),book wviews (20%0),paper (20'31)and attendance/parlicipation (~WO).
Prerequisites Uppewlass standing or an upper-divisioncourse in Political Science,
Sociology, Philosophy or Economics, or else the permission of the Instructor.
Time: I1
Room: Science319
For more Economics listings, see Page 36
Human Relations
EDS 38841050
Instructor: Carolyn Clemmons
This class provides valuable insight into the values, communication techniques, cultural mores and other unique characteristicsof major minority groups
in Minnesota. This class is taught from a perspective of minority group members
with interaction from class members.
How do you blend and honor the diverse cultures in a classroom setting?
How might you gain more knowledge of our global society?
Students will develop interpersonal relation skills applicable to teaching and
other professional vocations. This is a one-half credit course.
Prerequisites: Passing of PPST and admittance to Education program in process.
Time: II Tuesdays, Thursdays and alternate Fridays
Room: Old Main 10
Discovery Leaming in ihe World of I(mdergmten
EDE 37541005
Instructor: Bruce Drewlow
This class
students for the unique experiencesand rrsponsibilitiesof a
kindergarkmcla~~~~~)m~classwill:
A. Stms key adult/child relationships.
B. S~RSScurriculum developmentand instructionalsystems which are supportedby
current mearchand practices in education settings.
C. Stress key adult/child relationships.
D. Stress process - '%ow to learn".
E. Sharemearchhsed findingsabout developmentally appropriateclassmom organizational plans.
ER
mntinuities and discontinuities in development (characteristicsof the
kindergarten child).
G. Examine appropriatedevelopmental instructionpractices.
H. Examine appropriatecurriculumdesign and instructionalpmgrams meeting the
needs of the kindergarten student.
I. Explore current methodologies in the instruction of the kindergarten child.
J. Include guest speakem and field trips.
Objectives of the class: At the completionof thisclass the studentwillbe able to
iden*
1.Developmental needs of the kindergarten
2. Discuss the diffe~ntapproachesto kindergarten educationand the theories
behind these approaches.
3. Organizea classroomenvironment to meet the learning needs of students.
4. Identify and create a curriculumplan for teaching kindergarten that meets both t h
students1needs and the teaching style of the teacher.
Grades willbe based on projectsIdiscussion and examination. This is a one-half credit
COum.
Pmequlsites: Passing of PPST and admittance to Educationprogram in pmcess.
Time:I Mondays, Wednesdays and alternate Fridays
Room: Library 4
wtiw o f t h r n w q s
ENG 13641051
Instructo~JohnMitchell
This course offers a study of literatureas it relates to setting, in this case an environment that willbe studied and experienced biologically, ecologically, and culturally in
with the mading of essays, poetry, and fiction. 'Ihe study of the environment
co-(E
itself will involve an interdisciplina~~
program based at the Newfound H a h r Marine
Instituteon Big Pine Key about 30 miles from Key West. The main text will be The Key
WestRtnder: l'he Best ofthe Key West Writers,18B1990; in addition, studentswill read
one novel from a variety of choices. It is said that at any given time there are about 50
writas living in Key West. They have included Stephen c1-ane,John Dos Passos, Wallace
Stevens, Ernest Heminpay, Wbeth Bishop, Robert Frost, TennesseeWilliams,
Thomas Sanchez, Thomas McGuane, and nunemus others. Field trips during the twe
week stay will involve excursions into the culturally and racially diverseArt Deco District
of Miami Beach; snorkelingin the coral reefs; trips to the "back country"of the mangrove
islands; visits to the homes of writem like Emest Haningway and TennesseeWilliams;
and an excursion into the Evqlades. A wonderful interplayof environment, culture,
and literaturewill result and the student will be an informed y c e rather than a men?
tourist. Studentswillbe scpected to keep a journal and to write a final paper about 1G12
pages in length, based upon the use of environment as literary setting.
This interdisciplhq program will involveabout two weeks of study in southern
Florida. It willbebased at the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute, Big Pine Key during
most of this period but the^^ will also be a brief trip to the Everglades. Two distinct
course offerings m availablefor d t , taught by Ralph Sulerud and John Mitchell.
Descriptions for these c o r n can be found in the appropriate deparhental sections of
this catalog (Biology and English)
The interdisciplinarycomponent will involve several days of field trips conducted by
thepemmnel of the institute. Unique communitiessuch as coral reefs and mangrove
swamps will be studied. Them will be opportunity for snorkeling, and scuba diving for
thosewho are certified. Studentswill also make several visits to Key West, and will
study writings of Key West authors. All students will participate in theseactivities and
in catain classes in addition to completingthe specificr e y h m m t s of the course for
which d t will be given. It is intended that mlationships willbecome apparent
between thebiology of the Florida Keys and the writing which has emerged from this
interesting environment.
A feeof approximately$1,2mwillbe dmged for bansportation (includinga m ) ,
lodging, most meals and the services (field trips, lab facilities, classes, etc.)of the
Newfound Harbor Marine Institute.
Pm.requisites:Permission of instruct01
Distribution: EnglishISpeech
Time: I
Room: Old Main l2
The S h a t Stay -Elements of Fidm
1
I
mG~1007/MW10a)
Instructoc Kathryn Swanson
What is fiction? What is good fiction? What elements of fiction should be considered
,in making an evaluation? In this course, students will find answersto thesequestionsby
mding a variety of fictional works and by writing their own fiction.
Although the course will not involvea systematic analysisof the history of the form of
the short story, we willbegin with tales and fables and we will &a sufficientnumber of
classics for the student to appnxiate the historical developmentfrom Poe to Beattie. 'Ihe
c o w willinvolve practice in ways of aplitaature and will include study of the
basic critical terminollogy, so it would be an appmpriatecourse for studentswho have not
yet studied literatureat thecollegelevel.
Students are scpectedto readthe storiesand novel, participate in class discussions,
write an analysisp a p on a selected short story, write an original short story, and take
several quizzes and a finalscam
Students talang thiscourse for upper division d t will m d an additional novel and
p~epw
a substantialpapg/class presentation bsed on it.
All students will be asked to contniute$5 to enable printing and distributionof sel&
original fiction from theclass.
Prerrquisite: Effective Writing
Distriiution: EngIiWSpeech
Time: I
Room: Music 22
Speech Communi*:
W
m Mimniiiie, Social C h ,and their
VioftheEnglishLanpge
ENG ZL9-4l057
Instructm JohnSchmit
'Ihe speech that we use, as much as theclothes that we wear, marks us as members of
a p u p . We adopt the laripage of thecommunity to which we wish to belong, and,
conversely, by njeclingthe languageof a community we are seen to reject the community
itself. Speech communitiesare delineated linguistically, but are definedas culW units.
'Ihe l a n m of each must encompass those conceptsand name those things that the
c
u
m
l holds to be important. 'Ihiscourse will conduct an emmination of issuescentralto
analysis of the speech communitiesof women, minorities and socialstrata. Students willlx
asked to focustheir individual study on an issue of pasonal intevst.
'Ihe come will combine ledme and student-initiated discusion Each student will be
evaluated on thebasis of two examinationsand a short (8 page) p a p .
Distribution: Urban Studies,or Women's Studies, or Minarity Studies
Time: II
Room: Old Main 27
ReSisi0n.s: ConternpmaryDmma in English (1975-pment,l
ENG 24941009
Instructm Douglas Gram
Questions of ethnicity, class, language, gender, and sexuality pervade recent
drama in English. These issues are revitalizing both contemporary drama and
productions of classic texts. We will examine how dramatic works of the late '70s
and the '80s, written in English, have been shaped by and have addressed issues
ranging from racial tension and interaction to sexual preference. (We sometimes
survey cumnt drama on several such topics, like class, gender, and language in
1989, and sometimes concentrate solely on plays about one issue, like sexual orientation in 1990.) For comparativepurposes, we will also view a few films on related
topics and try to attend at least two productions in the Twin Cities. There will be
moderate fees for the local productions.
Students will keep a journal, write two in-class essays, and one short paper.
(Theremay also be occasional quizzes.) A series of group projects, which include a
long paper and some performance, will conclude the course.
Prerequisite: ENG 111(Effective Writing) is strongly recommended
Distribution: EnglishISpeech
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 18
Recreational Rhythms and Activities
HPE 232-41042
Instructor: Carol Enke
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American heritage and intemational folk dances. Exposure to New Games concepts and activities.The majority of
the course grade is based on participation in class activities, a teaching assignment,
and a written test. This is a one-half medit course.
Time: I1 Mondays, Wednesdays and alternate Fridays
Room: Melby 202
Administration and Supemision of the
School Health Program
HPE 410-41043
Instructor: Richard Borstad
Historical background, legal bases, school health services, and relationships to
community health program and resources. Methods and materials in health education with laboratory experiencein classroom and community.
Periodic exams covering lecture and textbook assignments; written summaries
of professional journalarticles; in-class activities, including a presentation on a
teaching method.
Pmequisik HPE 320 (School Health C m i d u m )
Time: I
Room: Murphy Place2
CoachingofBasketbaZ1
HPE 477-41090
Instruchm Brian Ammann
?heory, tdmique and administrativeaspects of mchingbas-.
Exams, on-thefloora>aching~~es,danduscoutingreportdbethemethodsofevaluation
Thisisa
&f
cradit catrse.
Time I, Tuesdaysand Thursdaysand alternateFridays
Room: Melby 111
Coachingof Volleyball
HPE 48341054
Instructo~:Marilyn Florian
This c o r n deals with the theory, technique and administrative aspects of coaclng
volleyball. A small part of the grade willbe based on completed assignments; the mapr
portion of the grade will be based on tests.This is a one-half credit course.
Time: I, T and Th and alternate Fridays
Room: Melby 111
Officiating of Basketball
HPE---- 41041
Instructor: A1 Kloppen
This course will focus on learning the rules and mechanics of the game of
basketball. There will be practical experience on the floor. Students completing
the course should be ready for certification by the Minnesota High School
Association. Grade evaluation will be based upon tests, papers prepared and
performance on the floor. While there are no prerequisites, it is highly advisable
that students have some basketball playing experience. This is a one-half credit
course.
Time: 11, Tuesdays and Thursdays and alternate Fridays
Room: Si Melby 202
The 18SOs:Ameuica'sWatershed
HIS 33841056
1nstrucl.o~JohnJenswold
lkpmion! War! b b r wiolerm! Ruml mlution! Psycholo@ccrisis! mal
dislmkion! Political comption! Racial conflict!Thc 18% was a dynamicdecade of
crisis and challmge in almost every a s p 3 of American life. This rmwrlcable landmark
d d e pmvidcs a window through which we a n examine a n u m b of nwpr t h m
and W s taking s h a p in d m American d e t y , p l i tics, economics, culture, and
fordp @icy.
We'U appmach thederade thmgh the mdqpof such contemporary writers as
JaneAddams, ATbert Bevcridge, E u p e V. Debs, Theodoxv Dr&, The People's Party,
Jacob Riis, Frederick Jackson Turner, Thontein Veblen, and Booker T. Washington.
These readings - and their historical contacts- will provide the basesof ledures and
discussionson the rcIwant topics of the dmde under study.
Evaluation will be b a s d on short papers on tlac m d i n p and on one essay exarnination, as well as on classdiscussionsof the assigned material.
Prerequisites: HIS 221 or HIS 222, (US. Survey)or consent of instructor
Time: I
Room Old Main l3
The capstone of the Augsburg First Year Experience (FYE)Program is a special
interdisciplinary Interim course with places reserved for first year students. For the 1991
Interim there will be a single course with three sections, each taught by a difierent faculty
member. The course will provide fill credit and will satisfy the Fine Arts distribution
requirement. A few students who are not freshmen will be permitted in the course.
Art and Idea: The Baroque in Europe
INS 191-41011
Instructors: Julie Bolton, Merilee Klemp, Kristin Anderson
How do we see? How do we listen? How do we respond to theater? What is
the nature of art? How m ideas conveyed in art forms? What do the visual arts,
music, and theater have in common? How do they reflect the society in which they
were created? Is art timebound or timeless? All art forms are linked to a particular
time and place. We see that the visual arts, music and theater always reflect the
spiritual and intellectual climate of its time. Using examples of music, art and
theater created in Europe in the Baroque period, the course will explore how to
appreciate and understand the various art forms, e e e the relationships among
the arts, and consider the expression of enduring themes and ideas at different
points in time.
Students will participate in the course through various readings, including
reading plays, studying scores and listening to recordings, and reading primary
source material connected to the art pieces considered. Using the resources of the
College and the city, students will also attend a special performance of the Augsburg
Faculty Artist Series, visit art collections, including the Minneapolis Institute of Arts,
and attend music performances, including the Minnesota Orchestra or the St. Paul
Chamber Orchestra. Students will be expected to attend all required performances
and museum visits, write analyses of the art works or performances, and write a
paper integrating the different arts and time periods studied. There will also be
quizzes.
Costs for tickets to performances should not be more than $15.
Distribution: Fine Arts
Time: I The class will normally meet during Time I, but students will be expected to
attend a limited number of off-campus events (someevenings andlor weekends)as a part
of the class work.
Room: Tjomhom - Nelson Theater
The Paideia Approach: Thinking and Talking
About What You Read
I N S 120-41055
Instructors: Marie McNeff, Vicki Olson
Students will participate in a series of seminars, following the Paideia
seminar format as developed by Mortimer Adler and Paideia Associates.
Students will read selected readings, which will then be discussed in Paideia
seminars. One seminar will use Charlie Chaplan's "Modern Times" for viewing
and then seminar. Open to students with an interest in learning through and
about the Paidcia Program.
Students will read selected readings and view selected films for seminar
discussions, develop and/or hone habits of mature, intellectual talk; observe
seminars conducted in Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Schools; study the
Paideia Proposal; design their own rules and norms for effective seminars;
evaluate their own behaviors during seminars; lead seminars.
Methods of evaluation will include interviews with students and observations of students participating in seminars. Reflective writing will be a part of
the evaluation methodology. The evaluation of the course will be based, in part,
on seminar participation: "The good seminar participant (1) is neither too
impulsive nor overly hesitant in responding, (2) checks periodically on the
purpose and direction of the talk, (3) allows people to be heard, (4) is an active
listener, (5)spreads out the discussion, (6) is considerate, (7)criticizes a point
thoughtfully, (8)makes room for productive silence, (9)is well prepared." (From
"%minar Strategies": portion of essay by Grant Wiggins, Coalition of Essential
Schools, Brown University.)
Time: I
Room: Science 319
Social Change: The Ultimatum of
Community Development in India
I N S 241-41053
Instructor: Vincent Peters
Life in the global community of today's world demands an understanding of
many issues from perspectives not easily achieved without intimate study from a
viewpoint far different than one's own. This course seeks to challenge many
common assumptions regarding the differences between "rich" and "poor,"
"East!' and 'West," while examining the process of social change in the context
of an emerging nation.
South India provides a rich experience of lives in transition, as reformation
sweeps through the culture on every level, bringing socio-economic develop
ment, political empowerment, and redefinition of social and gender roles.
Students immerse themselves in the culture of South India through dialogue,
homestays, and cultural events, and as a result will find their own world view
greatly challenged and enhanced.
We will spend time in Madras, the smaller city of Vellore and villages near
it, in Bangalore and finish with four days in New Delhi which will coincide with
the colorful celebration of Republic Day.
There will be some assigned readings. Evaluation will be based on participation in discussion and field activities, maintenance of a journal and two tests.
The comprehensive fee of $2,695 includes air and surface transportation,
accommodations (half in hotels and half with families), breakfast daily and two
group dinners in addition to the twelve dinners with families.
Registration for this Interim must be made before October 26 at the Office of
International Programs.
W m k LifeTransitions
INS24541010
Instructar: Diane Busico
Are YOU so~~dbyyourfeelingsandconcemedaboutlifechoicesfacing
you? Would you like to have a betterundmtanding of y o d and others?
?he course will explore the process of adultpsychologid development from age 18
on. 'Ihroughbooks and articles, students will see the life come unfold and followvarious
passages through thelife mume Questionswhich naturally arise during the bansition
periods conaming,for example, carem, marriage, and family, will be bein the
context of the life course. StudentswiUbe expeckd to develop a journal andbe involved in
teamwork Upper class students will be scpected to assume team leadershiproles.
Distribution: Women's Studies
Time: I
Room: Old Main 10
Histimj of &eRomrmce Languages
LIN 3124UlZ
Instrue. Donald Steinmek
?he Romance languageshave played and continue to play a mapr mle in history.
Most people are familiarwith the names of the mapr R o m languages: Portuguese,
Spanish,Fm&, Italian,Romanian,but~arealsootherlesshmlanguagesinthis
p u p , such as Galidan, Catalan, P r o v d , l
,
Sardinian,Rom,and others. This
coursewillbe concerned why theselanguagesare so similar and why they&.
Basidy, the similarities stem from the fad that theselanguagesall have the same
source, the poplar Latin speech (oftenmked to as Vulgar Latin) which was spokenby
ordinary people - traders and rmrchants, soldiersand sailors, ruraland &an settlers of all
kinds - within the Roman Empire at its greatest extent. They differin part because
differences in dialect traditionally tend to grow with the passage of time and, very
importantly, these languages have all experienced the influences of various other
languages - such as Arabic in the case of Spanish, Celtic and German for French,
Slavic for Romanian, etc.
'Ihe length of thecoursewill not permit going into great detail regall these
changes,but the mapr developmentswill be emmined mthlly, particularly in thetheof
SpanishandFd
By the end of the c o r n , the student will have seen samplesof almost all theabove
Romance languagesand should be familiar with the basic aspects of thepopular (or
Vulgar) Latin which result in the similarities and alsobe aquainted with m y of the
factos which account for the diffenmm.
Grading for thecourse will be based on the studenfsg e n d pqaration for all
assignments, on specific performance for two tumin assignments, and on a final
examination
Pnmquisites: at least thee terms of some Romance Language or a linguisticscourse
Time:I
Room Old Main 22
Math and Ifs Applications: SSucceed Wth Math
MAT 1324013
I n s t r u e . Suzanne Do&
Are you a math avoider? Do numbers and symbols s<rare you? Do you wonder why a
student mapring in socialscience or h d t i e s needs to know some math?Would you
like to irrgroveyour math SHS,
be mom at ease wib math, and maybe even learn to like
math (a little)? If you answered "yes" to any of the above, thiscourseis for you.
In thismuse we will wok on solving problem and puzzles to help you be comfortable when dealing with numbers and to generally impmw your quantitativem n i n g
skills. W e w i l l s e e m a n y ~ o f m ~ t i c s i n b u s ~ a n d d s c i ~ .
Evaluation willbe based on homework problems, a pmblansolvingjournal, and
several short papes. kwillbe no quizzes or tests.
Time 11
Room Science212
Ma& ofbrterest
MAT 173-41014
Instrum Ken Kaminsky
Have you ever wondenxi why women have been charged more thanmen for
annuities and &ved
lower p e n s i o n ~ tthan
s men? Or why women have paid less
than men for life irmmme?Or how life inspremiums calculated? Or how
instalhmt loan payments are figured out? Or how much money to invest in order to
accumulate a certain lump sum or annual payment at a certain date in the fuhm? Then
thisc o r n may be meant for you. Theseand other interestingand usefultopics in the
mathematics of financialkmsadions willbe c o d .
'Ihisc o r n should be usefulfor studentsin businessand ecomrnics or for any
students intemtd in cawen in finmedated fields. Evaluation willbe based on classmom participationand quizzes.
Prerequisites Group III on math placement test ar equivalent
Distnlution. Mathematicsmhysics
Time I
Room Science 212
Creative Arts Therapies: A Clinical Overview
MUS ll(F41017
Instntctor: Roberta Metzler
An introductory course for students interested in interdisciplinary approaches of the various arts therapies, emphasizing the individual contributions
of dance, drama, music, art and other arts to the therapeutic process. The class
will visit clinical treatment facilities in the area. Evaluation will be based on
three tests and field trip reports.
Special fee to cover transportation: $15.
Time: I1
Room: Music 24
Electronic Music Composition
MUS 23&41063/430-41015
Instructor: Robert Karlen
An opportunity for students to explore, experience, and create some of the
sounds found in 20th Century music. Through a "hands+nl' approach, participants
will be involved in:
1.Making multi-track recordings on half-track, quarter-track, and cassette decks
through an eight-track mixer.
2. Individually creating, modifymg and mixing sounds from traditional sound
sources as well as from analog and computercontrolled synthesizers.
The study and application of practical electronic technology used in the production of music today will be combined with aesthetic considerations necessary for the
creative aspects of the art.
Much of the work in this course will be done in small groups. Lower division
students will work with up to four channel-four track recording involving techniques of speed changing, splicing, reversing tape direction and filtering using
primarily traditional and non-traditionalsound sources. Upper division students
will also use electronicallysynthesized sound sources including computer controlled
keyboard, overdubbing and overlaying up to seven tracks.
Students must have the use of a portable cassette recorder, and provide themselves with a 7-inch reel of blank recording tape and a blank cassette tape.
Prerequisite: Music theory or permission of instructor for upper division status.
Distribution: Art-Music
Time: I1
Room: Music 5
Beginning Nonoegian I
NOR 111-41018
Instructor: Frankil Shackelford
Course 111is for students with no previous background in Norwegian. The
course aims to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and
cultural understanding. Classroom practice focuseson both presentation of vocabulary and structures and the use of the language in everyday contexts.
The finalgrade is derived from daily assignments, quizzes, and a final exam.
Distribution: Foreign Language
Time: I
Room: Old Main 25
What Do You Think Of That?
PHI 250-41019
Instructor: Kenneth C.Bailey
There are many puzzling issues in our lives and world which deserve some
clear and careful thought. What shall we think and say about such contemporary issues as "Freedom of the Will"; "Can Computers Think?"; and 'What are
the Grounds of Moral Responsibility?". In this course we will discuss these and
other concerns that confront our age, in an attempt to understand them more
clearly.
Discussions will be based upon readings from a wide selection of authors,
some traditional (such as John Locke, Rene Descartes, and William James); and
some very much in the forefront of contemporary discussion (such as Ayn Rand,
B.F. Skinner, Sidney Hook, and John Hospers). Their views are provocative, to
say the least, and they will challenge you to ask, again and again, 'Well, Now.
What Do You Think of That?".
Grades will be based upon a mid-term examination, a final examination, and
class discussions.
Distribution: History/Philosophy
Time: I1
Room: Music 22
Introduction to Weather
PHY 106-41020
Instructor: Noel Petit
A study of the science of meteorology which will provide a working knowledge of the principles of atmospheric science. Attention will be given to four
basic areas observing the weather changes and understanding the world's
climate. Related topics to be included are: hydrology (study of the earth's water
cycle), pollution, economic effects of the weather, and weathefs impact on world
events. This course is designed to be an elective or satisfy the MathematicsPhysics distribution requirement for the liberal arts student.
The course will have two weeks of class lecture and laboratory followed by a
two-week trip through the Southeast United States visiting major weather
facilities. The itinerary will include stops at Kansas City, Missouri; Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma; Vicksburg and Gulfport, Mississippi; Tampa, Miami, Cocoa
Beach, Daytona Beach and Gainesville, Florida. At each site there will be a tour
and explanatory program for the functions of that facility. Topics of the visits
will be severe storms, control of the water in the Mississippi River basin, automated weather observation at sea, television station weather facilities, hurricane
tracking, weather satellites, and agricultural weather.
During the trip the student will maintain a journal of weather and site visits.
Daily weather maps will be created using portable weather satellite reception
systems carried on the trip. This trip will not only allow visits of operational
weather facilities, but also will allow the student to experience the full range of
climates across the U.S. from north to south.
Daily quizzes and lectures will be given during the travel. Grades will be
based upon the journal, two hourly examinations and an individual project
completed during the trip. The cost will be approximately $700. Initial deposit
due by October 26.
Prerequisites: High School Algebra
Distribution: MathematicsRhysics
Time: I
Room: Science 28
Introduction to Space Science
PHY 320-41021
Instructor: Ken Erickson
This course is designed for students in science and engineering who are
interested in acquiring a basic knowledge of the major topics required for further
study in the field of space science.
The course will provide a survey of the earth's space environment including
solar, planetary, magnetospheric, ionospheric, and upper atmospheric physics.
Topics include solar flares, solar corona, the solar wind, the bow shock, rnagnetopause, radiation belts, plasma sheet, magnetic storms, and magnetosphereionosphere coupling with special emphasis on magnetospheric substorms,
current systems, particle precipitation, and aurora. Evaluation will be based on
assignments, two exams and a paper.
Prerequisites: PHY 245 or consent of instructor
Time: I
Room: Science 205
Spreadsheet Physics
PHY 15141022
Instructor: Jeff Johnson
Spreadsheets (e.g., Lotus 123)have been used extensively in business for
years. However, it is also possible to use spread sheets to solve physics problems
without using "high-powered" mathematics. Spreadsheets allow the student
who is not an expert in mathematics to experience physics on a more intuitive
level. We will use Lotus 123 to solve problems in a wide variety of physics areas
including planetary and projectile motion. Some of the problems investigated
might be in areas other than physics. Grading will be based on spreadsheet
projects, homework, and a final exam.
Prerequisites: Math level lII
Distribution: Mathematics/Physics
Time: I
Room: Science 30
Understanding the Middle East Through Literature
POL 241-41062
Instructor: Renee Taft
Literature in the Middle East can be a sensitive barometer of the manner in
which individuals have sought to cope with the challenges and crises experienced by their societies and have defined themselves within and against societies
which an? themselves in the process of change and redefinition. In this seminar,
students will examine a number of novels as well as expository prose in English
from Egypt and the Arab world, Israel and Iran. Because the theme of common
concern in our time is the Arab-Israeli conflict, emphasis will be placed on gaining a
better understanding of its ramifications. The seminar will emphasize close reading
and analysis of texts, classroom discussion and essay writing. No prerequisite
required although some basic knowledge of the Middle East is preferable. Final
examination and one paper comparing two or more authors read.
Distribution: Economics/Political Science
Time: I
Room: Music 23
Alternative Politics
PoLW1058
Instructm RandallKindley
'Ihe qanding role of alternativepolitical movements is one of themost fascinating
socialphenomena of the last quarterof thecentury. Politid plies, inhest p u p s and
~ m tmovanenk
s
that will fit our conventional view of left and right are becoming
significantpolitical playersat the national and local level in the United States and abmad.
'Ihe Gram, for example, have become parbmentary contendersin many Empean
countries. Youth and c h d mowmats have figured prominently in thepolitical changes
that swept EasternE m p e in 198P1990. Inbhremb, en-talist,
anti- nuclear,
religious and anti-tion
p u p s are gaining in memkrship and activism while
traditional competitionbetwemDemocl.at and Republicanwanes. Will the politics of the
21st Century be based on these new political cleavages?
In thiscourse, we will scarnine the phenomenon of alternative political m m t s
from a menational, national and local pmpective. Seved issues will be I-aised:What
accountsfor the pmpagation of thesenew political foms? What are the visions and goals
of these p u p s ? How are thesevisions and goals tramlabed into pragmatic political action?
How do their ideals, as w d as thepolitical systems in which thesegroups m embedded,
shaped#emms in objectivesand strategies? Finally, what does their growth mean for the
way politia will be conducted at thelocal, national and intemational level in the years to
come?
Essentially,thiscourse will be exploratoryand we hope to developa practical scheme
for comparing and analyzing theemergenceand behavior of thesealtemative political
p u p s . Reawillbe a mixtureof theoretical literature and publicationsof some of
thesepups. Thegreateremphasiswillbemthelatters~themaprityofclasstimewill
be devoted to presentations by prominent individualsin local alternativemovenwnts and
discussionsabout their political goals and strawes. Grades in the course willbe based on
class participation, a termpaper and a final exam
h q u i s i t e x 1Political Science course or permissionof instructor.
Time:I1
Room Murphy Place 3
TheLegalRights oftheAm&
Employee and
E m p l o y e r h a~llatmeandJudkialPempecttve
POL 37641099
Instruclor. Phil Fishman
This new course will scarnine the currentpolitical and legal rights and responsibilities
of theAmerican employeein the contempmy labor market Various forms of employment issues, including contra3rights, wrongful tamination, workers compmsationfor
pbrelated injuries, safety in the work place, protection against legal dkrhination on the
job, drug and alcoholtesting and rights of the employee to "whistle-blow!' Whemer
possible, the oppositeposition of theemployer willbe pmented. The role of theAmerican
labor union movement and employer's political action p u p s will be a d M where
devant. M willbe field trips to observeadual court and/or administrativelaw
pI.ocRedings. Students will alsomeet with employment la-.
Studentswill p q m e s p e d mini-termpaper and final examination.
h q u i s i t e s Junioror Senior status; 1course in Political Science or Economics.
Time: Wednesday Jan.2,6304k3and each Monday and Wednesdaythereafber.
Room Old Main 16
Psychobgy ofthe Legal System
PSY 3354024
Nancy Steblay
l l w US. legal system will be investigated from the perspectiveof psychologicaltheory
andpradice A ~ c f o c u s w i l l b e o n ~ s o c i a l p s y ~ l o g y o f m
with d d m a t i o n of such topics as jury selection, eyewitness evaluation and jury decision
Instru-
Class mdingsand discussionwill also a v e r suchW e r a m s as morality,justice,
ethics and victimization. Guest-1
will include members of the legal and psychological communities.
Evaluationn-ethods include test and w r i b work; studentswill alsobe mponsible
for contributionto classmomdiscussion.
Prerequisites: a general psychology course
Time: 11
Room: Old Main16
The Self as Revealed in Myths and Symbols
PSY 340-41023
Instntdotr Norm Ferguson
This course will explore concepts of self from psychological, cultural, and
theological perspectives. A variety of myths and symbols will be examined with the
intent of gaining knowledge about how they function as representationsof "the
self."
The objective of the course is to gain a deeper understanding of one's individual
self and of how the conceptualizationsof your self have been molded by a variety of
social, cultural, and historical influences. The content of the course will include
topics as: the impact of science on myth; the mythologies of romantic love, war, and
peace; the process of individuation; and metaphors of psychological transformation.
Class time will be devoted mainly to the discussion of the assigned readings.
Students will be expected to be prepared for class by doing the readings and to be
actively involved in the class discussions. Students will be given some of the
responsibility for leading discussions. Evaluation will be based on: (1) class partiapation, (2) a course journal, and (3)four or five short (60@-800word) papers.
Prerequisites: PSY 105(GeneralPsychology)
Time: I
Room: Murphy Place 2
Idealism and the Adolescent
PSY 3704025
Instructor: Duane E.Johnson
Inquiry into the nature and presence of idealism in the life of the adolescent person.
Theoretical bases for such idealism will be considered. Idealism W e d toward other
persons and society will be the main focus.-This course will be conducted as a seminar
with a high level of student contributionand prticiption. Attendance at each class
session is requhd.
Procedures will include class discussion, frequent short papers, and frequentoral
reports. Each student will be r e q M to seek out and interview pmons in the adolescent level of development. Typewritingor equivalent word processing will be required.
Studentsare required to read TheMoral Life of Children by Robert Colesbefore the start of
the Interim Thisbook will be available in the Augsburg Bookstore by November 1.
Content of the book will be discussed in the first few class sessionsand will provide a
base for further learning in the course.
This course is offered only on PIN basis.
Prerequisites: PSY 105, General Psychology
Time: I
Room: Old Main 23
The Bz%k, h p a g e and Intqmtation
REL 445 41006
Instructor: Philip Quanbeck
A study of theuse and funciton of language in the Bible. The importance of recognizing the varied character of language for understanding thebiblical text. Grades will be
based on class prticipation, a presentation to the class and an examination.
Prerequisites:REL 111 or REL 221
Distribution: Religion (only one Interim Religion course may be used toward graduation requirements.)
Time: I
Room: Old Main 11
The Theology of Mm'age
REL,34341026
Instructor: Cathy Paulsen
Mamiage has been described in terms of a free fall, a decision which we often make
with a portion of our brain and all of our heart. This course will take nothing from the
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heart, whether you are manied or not, but it will inaxme your sureness and the possibility for meaning/intimacy in your life with a significant other. Within the context of
Christian tea*,
many theories, with particular attention given to the work of C. G.
Jung willbe studied and applied to the marital relationship and secondarilyto the
family.
discussion, and visiting resourcepersons. Evaluationwill be
Thew willbe,-l
based on class participation, one paper, and two tests. Two books willbe required.
Prerequisites:REL 111 or REL 221 or permission of instructor.
Distribution: Religion (only one Interim Religion course may be used toward graduation requirements.)
Time: I
Room Music 24
Biblical T
&
i
Then andNow
REL4354060
Instructor:~~-en
An opportunity for students to mearch s@c Biblical texts to examine their place
in Scriand how it has been interpwtd by theologians down through the centuries,
including current interpwlations by feminist, process and liberation theologians.
Each student will mearch and pment findings to the class on one specific text.
Evaluation is based on class participation and the mearch paper. No exams.
Prerequisites REL 111 or REL 221.
Distribution: Religion (only one Interim Religioncourse may be used toward
graduationrequirements.)
Time: II
Room Old Main 23
A t m , God and Money: How SciencP,
Religion a n d E c m i c s M k
REL 43641061
Instructors: Mark Engebretson,JohnBenson, and Tom M q a n
Science, theology and economic thought are intricately intertwined and reflect
one another in the development of Western Civilization. "Atoms, God and Money
will examine three historical periods: Medieval, 18th Century and 20th Century, to
show how the three areas of thought change together and influence one another.
Course content will be drawn from texts and video series by James Burke and from
writings of Kenneth Boulding. Class time will be divided among a variety of
activities including: discussion, lecture, presentations, small group tutorials and
simulation games. Drawing from the ideas developed in the course, participants
will work as teams to construct Space Colonies.
Course evaluation will be based upon: Midterm and Final exams, group project
presentation, and a final paper on a topic in the area in which one is taking the
course for credit.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior status and one prior religion course
Distribution: Religion (only one Interim Religion course may be used toward
graduation requirements.)
Time: I1
Room: Science 123
Exploring Human Services
SWK 25741027
Instructor: Mary Lou Williams
Students will volunteer 20 hours per week under the direction of an agency
representative. In addition, students will attend a specific small group seminar 3
hours per week during which agency experiences will be shared and readings
discussed. Evaluation will be based on performance in agency, written subjective
summary, brief journal summary, exam on readings.
Time: I
Room: Murphy Place 1
Exploring Human Services and Social Work
in Great Britain (lanuay 2-26,1991)
SWK 34611028
Instructor: Rosemary Link
Experience the excitement of a changing Europe through British eyes. Explore
modern social policies in the context of ancient culture. Join British students and
faculty and meet a variety of human service professionals in health, corrections,
family and child welfare. Encounter the breadth of the nation's traditions through
visits to galleries, museums, theaters and historic sites, such as Canterbury, and
Stratford. In London we visit a wide range of agencies and explore this lively city
with the help of English social work students. We visit the West coast port of Bristol
and benefit from University faculty expertise in advocacy and child welfare. We mix
practical experience, observation and dialogue to understand how the country's
social services reflect culhual values. The fee ($2,295) includes travel and accomrnodations, breakfast daily, two lunches, six dinners and two theater tickets.
Registration for this Interim must be made before October 26 at The Office of
International Programs.
Field Work LU
S W K 466-41030 (fullcourse)
S W K 466-41029 (l/2 course)
Instrudar: Francine Chakoli
Course content w
i
l
lbe continuation of Field Work I. - educationallyfocused
field placement in a social service agency.
Students will spend 15 (or 30) hours per week in field placement, plus one hour
per week in a faculty facilitated supportive seminar held on campus. Evaluations
will be made in writing by the field instructor using previously developed contract
and social work evaluation forms.
Prerequisites: S W K 462 (Field Work II)
Time: To be arranged
Principles of Sociology
(with emphasis a the Health Care Systnn)
SOC 121-41031
Instructor: Barbara Johnson
Sociology is a unique way of understanding the world. As an academic discipline and a profession, sociology provides insights into culture, roles, groups,
interaction, inequality and social structure. It is an essential tool for discovering the
world and one's place in it.
The emphasis for illustrationsand exercises will be directed to the health care
system. Crosscultural comparisons will be drawn. The course will be useful for
future health care providers and related professionals and for consumers as well.
This course covers the same concepts and meets the same objectives as the
regular term course. Therefore students can expect daily written and/or reading
illbe given.
assignments. Three exams w
Distribution: Psychology/Sociology
Time: II
Room Library 1
Racial and Minority Group Relations
SOC 265-41032
Instructor: Jerry Gerasimo
This course considers the dimensions of racial and minority group relations.
Major attention is focused upon prejudice, racism, and the role of self- understanding.
The course format will include lectures, films,readings, and an opportunity for offcampus participant observation. Members of the class can expect evaluation to be based
on a combination of class participation, a research project, and a final examination. The
course is offered only on a P/N basis.
Distribution: Minority-Urban
Time: I
Room Old Main 18
Beginning Spmdsh
SPA 1114(B3
Instructo~Staff
Beginrung Spanish I is the first half of the beginning sequence, the goal of which is to
introduce the student to the most basic vocabulary and grammar in order to prepat him
or her either to go on to additional study of Spanish or to use it at an elementary speaking-understanding level at the end of the m n d course. The emphasisis on spoken
Spanish, but secondarygoals to develop reading and writing skills as well. After
Inkdm, students will be prepared to continuewith Spanish 112in the spring.
The approach used in class will be proficiency oriented and grammar explanations
willbe given as needed to clan@thosein the text. Evaluation will include class participation, a test on each chapterand a written and an oral final scam
Distribution: ForeignZanguage
Time: I
Room Old Main 29
Evaluating Continental Literatrwe
SPA 250-41034
~ I ' I S Gu*
~ ~ E
ROZ4?tlt&
The objective of the course is to enable studentsto discuss continentalliterature
through theuse of valid critical tools. It will involve both theory and subsequent evaluation of the reading selectionsfrom different points of view. We shall read half a dozen
short stories, severalplays, one novel and a number of poems.
Studentevaluation willbe based on thw written repork, participation in class
discussions, and a finalscam This course is designed for foreign language studentsbut
anyone with an interest in European continental literatureis welcome to m 1 1 . Students
interested in Spanish350 (Introductionto Literam for Language Students)should see
the instructor for special arrangements.Offered in English.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor
Distribution: English-Speech
Time:I
Room: Old Main27
Documentary Video
SPC 347-41035
Instructor: Deborah Bart
Documentary video is a video production course which integrates lecture
and criticism with hands-on experience dealing with non-fiction subjects.
Students will work in production teams, gaining experience in field production
and editing. The production teams will produce a 30-minute documentary piece.
Evaluation will be based upon student journals, critiques and a paper.
This course requires additional lab time for editing.
Time: I
Room: Foss A-V Seminar
Theater Crafts
SPC 495-41036
Instructor: Michael Burden
Theatei Crafts will introduce students to several methods used in producing
props and costume accessories for the stage. Class time will be project oriented.
Projects will include felt hats, masks, jewelry, mold casting, hand props and a
final project to be selected by the student. The class will also include theater
tours and attendance at a prop-oriented show.
Prerequisites: SPC 222 or 228 (Intro to Theatre or Technical Production) or
permission of instructor.
Time: I1
Room: Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
Augsburg is part of a consortium called UMAIE, Upper Midwest Association
for Intercultural Education, which offersoverseas learning experienm during the
Interim. Further information about the following courses can be obtained from
Kathleen Lutfi at the InternationalPrograms Office, 2018 Eighth Street (330.16551 or
from the Interim Office. Registration for these Interims ends October 26,1990. These
courses a~ offered on a P/N basis only and generally carry a lower division number.
Ancient and Modern Maya of the Yucatan
Archaeology in Yugoslavia
Art in France and Italy
Australia's Business Climate
The British School and Family
The Culture, Heritage and Diversity of Eastern Europe
Ecology and Natural History of The Yucatan
E m t in Transition
Europe and the Rise of Modern Science
-- Exploring Human Services and Social Work in Great Britain
Greece Art and Artifact, Myth and Drama
Guatemala: Centuries of Tradition- Century of Change
Hawaii: Mu1ti Cultural Communication in Organizational Settings
Intermediate German. 2,000 Years in Trier
Literary Landscapes of England and Ireland
Modern European Business and Worklife
Molart to Brahms: Music in Germany and Austria
Museums, Music and Monuments (Germany,Austria, Italy, Hunga y)
Peace Studies: Nonviolent Revolution in Europe
Social Change: The Ultimatum of Community Development in India
The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe in the Gorbachev Era
Southeast Sea Adventure: Tropical Ecology in Malaysia and Bali
Spain. 1492 to 1992 and Beyond
Theatre in Britain
This is New Zealand
Towards Peace an Conflict Resolution. Study in Ireland
Translating All That Business About lapan
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These courses are offered by institutions or groups not connected with Augsburg College but have been approved for credit by the college. Most cany a tuition
cost plus other expenses which are the responsibility of the student. They are
offered only on a P/N basis. Fuller descriptions and details for registering are
available in the Interim Office.
Sailing in the Virgin Islands (January8-24 1991)
HPE 455-41039
Instructor: Joyce Pfaff
Designed for the beginning and intermediate sailor interested in the art and
practice of sailboat cruising. The course will take the participant to a competent
level of sailboat handling (anchoring, mooring, helming and crewing). The
student will live aboard a 43-46 foot fixed keel sailboat with five/six other people
and will function as an active crew member. Actual on-the-water instruction will
be the major part of the course. Sailing will include cruises to the various islands
and cays in the British and American Virgin Islands. Snorkeling and
windsurfing will be available on an optional basis. No smoking is allowed.
The course cost is $2,400, which includes airfare, for Augsburg day students
and qualifying 4-14 students. Others will have to pay regular Interim tuition in
order to receive academic credit.
Prerequisite: Permission from Marilyn Florian or Carol Enke of the Health
and Physical Education department.
Total payment is due October 31,1990.
Distribution: Lifetime sport (also one course credit).
Outward Bound
HPE 21241067
Check for informationin the InterimOffice for material on dog sledding and snowshoeing
on the Minnesota-Canadianborder or for white water cImoeingand desert campingon the
Rio Grande in theDecembeT27 through January27period.
l'hereis a cost of approximately$1,275 (theOutward Bound o ~ a r b t i o has
n some
scholarshipsavailable).
LPaders o n L e a i p : The NatimlAgendu
POL39841065
Washington, D.C.: News Cap;tolof The Wmld
POL 39841066
These Interims begin December 30and continue until January19,1991. Information
on either of the above pmgrams, housing and financial assistanceis available from Dr.
Milda Hedblom in Memorial 117k
ThefOllming&hity 1s d & I e fo shdcnb during Inhim and s h r h f s may rqisbjbr this
as(orn w
l
n
r mum. This &fy dm not mwy @cia! d i t , Inrf dm ma+ fhe
lfdirnesports requiremenffmgmduntim. Sludmk mnyprticipk in fhis c b ~uithuulr&tEn'ng
fw thewutse,Imt will tx qwtd fa F/mjfmw h e h or mf ll~esludent+tmfor the colme.
class as&I
American Karate
HPE 002-41045
Instructor: Mike Teitelbaum
The form, basic techniques and practical usage of American Karate, taught
by a certified Third Degree MKA Black Belt instructor. Fee of $25.00.
Distribution: Lifetime Sports
Time: 120&1:00 MWF
Room: Melby
Racquetball
HPE 002-41044
Instructor: Brian Ammann
Distribution: Lifetime Sports
Time: I; M,W and alternate Fridays
Room: Melby
Hisotry of Economic Thought
ECO 219-41406
Instructor: Richard Herzog
A chronological study of the major economic thinkers in the context o
the political, economic and social settings of the time. Emphasis will be or
tracing long-term secular trends in economic thinking in an attempt to
provide a framework for understanding and analyzing current social
problems.
I.
Ancient Economic Thinking
11.
The Medieval Period
111.
Mercantilism
IV .
Classical
V.
Socialist/Utopian
VI.
Modern
Primarily lecture/dimssion depending on class size. If small class
(less than 101, seminar style may be more appropriate. A major research
paper (minimum of 10 pages) would be required. Final exam would be
essay on three of five topics.
Distribution: Economics/Political Science
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 11
NEW COU'RSE
A I S 290-41069
ART 290-41068
S. Chapman
TRIBAL ARTS & CULTURE
An o v e r v i w of the v i s u a l arcs of the he'rfcan Indians v i t h i n r h e United
S r a t e s v i t h some a t t e n t i o n rtl Canada, Gntral and South America. In
addition to the visual arcs of the Eastern Woodland, P l a i n s , Pacific a d
Southwest fndians, some c o n t e n t w i l l hclude drama, d a c e , p o e t t y ,
mythology, r i t u a l s and r e l i g ~ o n . Scu&zsts -1
produce art work such ar
weaving, baskecs , p o t t e r y , jewelry, sedqture or p.rinrs. This wurst
is c r o s s f k i t e d v i t h the Arr Department.
Objectives, Content. aad Procedzres a m & s e e d on page 2 bf this
Proposal.
Evaluation w i l l be done fn amjuoctien w i t h t h e A r t
Department. A complete syllabus w i l l be developed v i t h the assistance
of che A r t D e p a r a e a t . Herhods of e v a l w c i w ill be Included.
Distribution: Fine A r t s
HPE 271-41070
Time: X I
Room:
OFFICIATING FOOTBALL
I.
~ e v e i o pknowltdgt mu s k i l l s mctizary t o ~m a' reglsttted
official nith the Hinnesota State Ugh School League.
2.
Develop appreciation far the fole of t h e official i n the total
aducational prrrcess.
Cmtenr:
OM4
Will k based an the rules mb -its
set f0M
the national
Federation for Swru and rules and r~gularlomsof tne Hinnesota
State High Schcvl League.
Procedures: Lectures, dermnstrat~ons.film. simlated 9-
situations
Evaluation: Written tcst
-
T h i s i s a one-half credit course.
H I S 140-41964
EAST EUROPE
Time: 11, M,W, a l t . Fri.
UNDER THE HAPSBURGS
-
Room: S i Melby
R.D. Zehnder
the East C e n ~ d
f u r c ~ e= a h of the rabs'hqs and itr
inheritors f o e z i n g on three themes: 1) %acfrgrpu..xd, 4 e v t l ~ * n tand -=ent
~nditzon
of t \ e peoples o f East Cent-d. E u m p t
thc Balkans w i t h
eye .to
fallowin; c ~ z t n events
t
in Erst Europe ~ ' p l - Q
an ricotic but &-
He w i l l lccir a t
vacation for tilose b e a d y bared with PEZLS and O s l o 2 ) The i..ceniws instltutlons of the & k e g s t k a t d b w c d them b m e w i a
t!!e c ! a l l e r . q e of Refgration, Libera-,
Hati-,
always as t h vsi+'-q
~
t e a m in Lke s t - ~ g g l e uith Gutavus Admf;.=s,
H z w l m n , and .
&-B
3) The brZLizn+ raltrt-al ac3ievemenrs of
s
f mt&e
.. t??es%h t ~ b d e r miles
ocean at t h e hterfaca of Geman, kt3, and SLavic s ~ c ~ e ~ fe s , HEZFreud.
W t will visit Vienna ~JI 1776 L!mgb *e fib ha2eus unless t h e
ma<*=
is realp by class. By t . ? e end of te= e v e r n n e ulll be q e c t e d to aiscuss
Easr !C==?e Fntelligently mer ccffee md m i l l do an fn-depa prrrjecr paper on
an East Europe s m e r vacatien w i t % r h s t o r i c a l f02 tome aspect, of th.
Habsbur: tultural or institutional e~::=ibution thaf you f k d psf-iF21uly
iatorescL7q. mare w i l l also be some farm of an -ma#.
Distribution: Hi rtory/Philosaphy
Time: I 1
Room: OM13
J, Shackel ford
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~ - & t ef g e o c e ~ i r~ oi ~s - 1 ~ by a
SuceeasiW of u i e n t i l u from copemit o I-ton;
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d the
discovery af the ~ t ~ m l a t t oofn t h e b l e d ;
-cgenm of a*pcrirntal
e t h o d s ; tbt o r p ~ a i ~ t l nofn the scl*ntlEi~*Oterprbe. and c-n
for t h e
&act o f science on rrligiow and mr.1 P t t t r s . shy'wr+ tb* t b - t t s t c d
theerlrs a t tb meitnta W o n mat in
perid? my dld t h e nrv Ideal
i ~ these quntiuar v ~ l require
l
er
aftto r c t w l t b opp~zitirn? c o ~ i d e t a t of
c ~ f i t l d c rthe r o c i a l llrd a f e 1 l e - l
a f r r t o f Rtfor-tion AM Cauntcrold nytb about t h e
b f o t m t ? o n m o p e . In the V r o u ¶ s we rill d b p c l
proqrtsstvc ~ t u c mof sciemtific d * q e l o ~ n tand c~let o ra ~ d c r r t m d i n go f
memr of tP. macept=l changes mt form gut of om tnttllactual h*rft.qr.
~lrrtrrretioa'vill Laclde lectnres and dlrelusia.
Bud en e x a d ~ t l o m(short W * r a rml -yrl
&
r
,
Prerequisite: 3 History course
m l m t l m u11l k
plpcr.
Time: ? I
Room: OM13
MATHEMATICS OF CHANCE
Zheng
The goal of this course I5 t o discuss with students a b u t various f i n i t e
mathematics t o p i c s , including Sets, counting Thcturfques. Probbil l t y md
S t a t i s t i c s . f lass sessions Include I r c t u e s , dCscussions and small grgup
rxercises. Course evaluatjon will be based on class-particlpatlvn,
hmemrrk, a midtrm exam and f i n a l exam. (Studmts who have hhd Probability
and Statistics fraR other courses shoutd contact the instructor before
n g i s t c r i n g far this tovrsc),
Students who have taken MT 121 aay n o t take t h i s course; however, students
who take thls course may l a t ~ rregister for HAT 121.
Prerequisites: MAT 104 or Group TI1
Distribution:
I N S 401-41071
Time: I1
Room: 5212
Math/Physics
THE C I T Y AS MYTH & METAPHOR:
& THE WILDERNESS
THE GARDEN
3. G r i f f i n
This course will l o o k a t t h e c i t y a s a garden and wilderness, e x p l o r i n g these
metaphors i n the broadest sense. Not only w i l l we look a t the c i t y per re,
but we w i 11 consider how these metaphors affect perceptions o f women L minorities.
The course w i l l approach the t o p i c primarily by way o f the humanities. Thus
there w i l l be a focus on the discussion o f t e x t s , but these texts w i l l be
supplemented by the resources of the Twin C i t i e s themselves.
Prerequisite: SENIOR HONORS STUDENT
INTERNSHIPS:
Time: I
Room: FC 42
For information on January Interim internships please contact
the Internship o f f i c e i n Murphy Place, Rm. 8, by December 14.
OTHER CHANGES:
HPE 232
REC'L RHYTHMS & ACTlVITlES meets Time: I , M,U, & a l t . F
Cancelled courses:
HIS 338, THE 1890s: AMERICA'S WATERSHED
MAT 132, MATH AND ITS
APPLICATIONS
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About Thls Catalog
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Vlsltlng Students
lnterlm Courses
UMAlE Courses
Other Courses
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Contents
Interim is an integral part of the school year at Augsburg
College. The College follows a 41-4 calendar, with Fall and
Spring semesters of approximately 14 weeks separated by a
four-week January Interim. Interim is particularly intended to
be a time for both students and faculty to employ styles of
teaching and learning and to investigate questions and topics
in places and ways not possible during the regular term.
Since one Interim course equals a full-time load, students
should plan to spend the same amount of time in class and
preparing for class as they would for a four-courseload during
Fall and Spring semesters. Students can register for only one
course credit during Interim. There is no tuition refund for a
student who chooses not to enroll in an Interim course.
Most Interim courses are graded traditionally on a 4.0 to 0.0
scale.Students generally have the option to register on a Pass/
No Credit basis. A few Interim courses are graded only on the
PIN system; this is indicated in the course description.
Some courses are offered with either upper or lower division
standing. Such Interim courses have two numbers listed and
the student must select. Students registering for upper division standing should anticipate additional assignments and a
more rigorous grading standard.
To graduate, an Augsburg student is required to complete 35
courses of which at least three must be Interim courses. The
number of required Interim courses is adjusted for transfer
students. Transfer students should refer to their transfer credit
evaluation form, or consult the registrar.
It is the policy of Augsburg College not to discriminate on the
basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital
status, sex or handicap as required by Title D( of the 1972
Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973,as amended, in its admissions policies, educa tional
programs, activities and employment practices.
Interim Office (Memorial 230) - Interim Secretary, Kay
Thomsen, 330-1025; Interim Director, Dr. Diane Pike, 3301025.
October 26 - October 30 ............................Interim Registration
November 30 ...................................Late Interim Registration
t
Day of Interim
January 4 .............................................
Class 1990 a.m. (first day only)
Class I1 1:00p.m.
Last Day for CancellAdd
January 5 .
Last
Day
for
Determining
Grading System
...........
January 15
with Registrar
January 15 ..............Last Day for Withdrawing from Courses
A Ends
January 27 ....................
February 1...................
S P M Semester Begins
February 5 ..............................................
Interim Grades Due
The time and number and length of meetings as well as the
beginning time will be arranged the first day of class.The daily
schedule for Interim is divided into two blocks of time:
Time I: 8:00 a.m. to Noon (on the first day Time I classes will
begin at 9:00 a.m.)
Time 11: 1:00 p.m. to 590 p.m.
Note: Martin Luther King Day will be o b d at Augsburg with a
special convocation on Monday,January 18, at 1:OOp.m. Check with
your instructor for class scheduling on this day.
I
The catalog lists courses by departments. Departments are
listed in alphabetical order. At the end of the book are listings
of other courses not offered by Augsburg but recognized by
the College for Interim credit. Additional descriptions and
information about these courses are available in the Interim
Office,
Memorial 230. Students may also register for one of the
lifetime sports listed at the end of the catalog.
International Interim -Students are invited to be part of one
of the 24 international interims offered by the Upper Midwest
Association for InternationalEducation(UMAlE).Thesecourse
opportunitiesare listed near the end of this catalog.
Internships: Deadline: Friday, December 11.January Interim
internships must be planned in advance. Students electing an
internship must meet departmentalrequirements and present
a signed internshiplearning agreement plan to the Internship
Office (Murphy Place, Rrn. 8) no later than the last day of Fall
classes (Friday, December 11).The Learning Agreement forms
are available in the same office. Internships during Interim
must involve full-time work placements for approximately
four weeks. Assistance for planning your internship is available in the Internship and Cooperative Education Office.
Independent or Directed Study -Students may elect a program of independent study (upper division 499) or directed
study (lower division 299) for Interim. Faculty members are
strongly discouraged from accepting responsibility for more
than one independent study per Interim.Studentschoosing to
pursue independent or directed study must:
1. Meet departmental requirements.
2. Present to the registrar a copy of the proposed study plan
approved by the supervising faculty member and the
Introduction
I
direded/independent study registration form. These forms
must be submitted by November 30. Appropriate study proposal and registration forms can be obtained in the Interim
Office.
Interims at Other Schools -Augsburg students may enroll at
any other 4-1-4 institution which offers a reciprocal Interim
arrangement. Catalogs of these Interims can be consulted in
the Interim Office. The Interim Secretarywill help students in
applying for registration at other schools. Registration for
Interims at the other ACTC colleges will be at Augsburg
during the regular registration period. Most courses taught
during theInterim at other 4-1-4 schools are accepted for credit
by Augsburg, but may not necessarily be accepted as meeting
Augsburg's distribution requirements. This qualification particularly affects courses offered for the religion requirement.
Augsburg College welcomes students from other 4-1-4 schools
for the January Interim without tuition charges provided the
student's home institution agrees not to charge tuition to
Augsburg students for the January term. The waiver of tuition
does not include special fees, housing or board costs. Other
students will be charged $825 for the Interim course. Students
interested in registering for an Augsburg Interim should write
to the Interim Director for application forms or use the forms
provided by the interim office at their own school. There is an
application processing feeof $10. Students are welcome to stay
on campus but are not required to do so. Requests for Interim
housing should be made to the Interim Office.
I
Introduction
1
Alt 247-A
lnstructoc Norman Holen
A study of undraped figures for art students and non-art
students.
The figure will be depicted in various settings. The poses will
extend from 3minutes toan hour.You willbe introduced to the
2B and 4B pencils, colored pencils, and the felt tip pen.
Grades will be based upon quality and improvement.
There will be a fee of $35 to be paid on the first day of class.
Dlstrlbution:Alt/Muslc
General Educatlon Perspectlve:Aesthetics
Maxlmum Enrollment:25
77me: I
Room: Old Maln 17
610 102-A
lnst~ctocErwln Mlckelberg
A discussion of the many contributions and impacts made by
plants in almost every area of society. Historically, plants have
influenced explorationof the planet, militarycampaigns,health
care, religious beliefs, crime, and many other areas. We will
look at everything from the spice trade to the Lindbergh
kidnapping and the influence of plant life on each occurrence.
Two multiple choice examinations will be the evaluative
instruments.
Dlstrlbutlon: Blology/Chernbtry
General Educatlon Perspectlve: Natural World I or 2
Madmum Enrollment: 30
lime: 1
I
Room: Sclence 205
BIO 105-A
Instructor Esther McLaughlln
This class will develop an increased understanding of the
current environmental and health implications of such topics
as nuclear power (fission and fusion), genetic engineering,
waste disposal, biological warfare, carcinogens, agricultural
fertilizers, and pesticides. Additional topics of class interest
may also be discussed.
Three written examinations, of equal point value, will be
required. A four to six page referenced research paper on a p r e
approved topic may be substituted for one examination. The
papers will be evaluated on style and content, reflecting a
thorough understanding of the subject. Photocopy fee of $10.
Dlstrlbutlon: Blology/Chemlstry or Urban/Women/
Mlnorlty
General Educatlon Perspective: Natural World-2
Madmum Enrollment:20
lime: I
Room: Sclence 2 13
BUS 22GA
Instructor: Stuart Sfoller
Extensive use of the board game Monopoly to introduce nonbusiness students to the fundamentals of accounting and
finance. The game is somewhat modified, requiring students
to record Monopoly transactions on double entry accounting
ledgers. Financial statements must be prepared to obtain
money from the banker, and a banking committee must r e
view these financial statements to approve all loans.
The outcomes of this course will provide non-business majors
with the basics to: record business transactions, understand
and use financial statements and communicate effectively
with financial institutions.
Evaluation by quizzes, assignments to be handed in, and a
final.
Madmum Enrollment:25
Tlme:1
I
Room: Old Maln 10
BUS 30 1-A
Instructor Mllo Schleld
An analysisof ethical arguments which uphold the morality of
a market-based economy. The course has three components: a
review of critical thinking (with emphasis on ethical concepts),
an indepth review of two author's arguments, and a review of
market failures, their causes and their remedies.
Students will complete worksheets on critical thinking, prepare written analysis of each authors' arguments, take three
quizzes, prepare a final report, and take a final comprehensive
exam. Since class participation is necessary to demonstrate
verbal fluency with this subject, attendance is a factor in
grading. Students will not be judged on their individual beliefs
or ideologies. Students will be judged on how well they can
analyze, defend, and attack the arguments.
Prerequlsltes: One course In ethlcs or upper class status
or Instructor's permlsslon
General Educatlon Perspectlve: Crltlcal ThlnklngSklll
Madmum Enrollment:20
Tlme:1
I
Room: Old Maln 23
BUS 368-A
Instructor Steven LaFave
An examination of current Japanese business practices using a
cultural perspective. A multimedia approach will be em-
ployed, involving film, television documentaries, radio
speeches, and readings from current periodicals in addition to
text material. A seminar model will be used, with substantial
participation expected on the part of students.
Students will be evaluated based on a paper, two 20 minute
sessions of seminar leadership, class participation, and a midterm and final examination.This class should be of interest to
anyone majoring or minoring in International Business or any
field of Business Administration, as well as anyone with an
interest in Japan.
Prerequlsltes: BUS 242 or consent of Instructor
Madmum Enrollment:20
Time: I
Room: Muslc 22
INTRODUCTION
TO COBOL
CSC 27 1-A
Instructoc Noel Petlt
A study of the COBOL programming language for students
with some previous knowledge of programming. This course
will expand a student's knowledge of programming and
programming languages through presentation of the features
of COBOL together with programming techniques for using
those features. This course will include lectures and programming assignments in COBOL. Evaluation will be based on the
programming assignments and examinations.
Prerequlslte: One course wlth a study of computer
language (e.g., CSC 170)
Madmum Enrollment:20
rime: I
Room: Foss 42
Computer Science
ECO 112-A
lnstructoc Jeanne Boeh
An introduction to macroeconomics, national income analy-
sis, monetary and fiscal policy, international trade and economic growth. Application of elementary economic theory to
current economic problems.
Dlstrlbutlon: Economlcs/Polltlcal Science
General Education Perspectlve:
Maximum Enrollment:25
rime: I
Room: Fos 43
ECO 1 13-A
lnstructoc Ed Sabella
An introduction to microeconomics, the theory of the house-
hold, firm, market structures and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to market policy.
Dlstrlbutlon: Economlcs/Polltlcal Sclence
General Educatlon Perspectlve: Soclal Wodd
Maximum Enrollment: 25
77me: 1
I
Room: Old Maln 29
ECO 495-A
Instructoc Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp
Students will critically review the failures and successes of the
Soviet Planned Economy from 1917-1985. The main focus of
the coursewillbe Perestroika-restruduringtheSoviet economy
- and evaluating Gorbacheds economic program in terms of
economic growth, income distribution, consumer welfare,
technological performance, military power and environmental quality. The historic events of August 1991and their impact
on the future of the Soviet Union will be discussed in an
interdisciplinary manner.
Method of evaluatlon: Actlve class parflclpatlon; flnal
take-home research essay.
Prerequlslte: ECO 1 12 or consent of Instructor
Madrnum Enrollment: 15
Tlme:I
Room: Foss 43
EDE 375A
Instructor: Bruce Drewlow
This class prepares students for the unique experiences and
responsibilities of a kindergarten classroom. The course will
stress issues associated with adult/child relationships, curriculum design and development, classroom organization,
research plans, and developmental instruction practices. Fieldwork is a key component of this course. Guest speakerswill be
included to share their unique experiences and perspectives.
Grades wlll be based on projects, dlscusslon, and
examlnatlon.
Thk; Is a one-half credlt course.
Madmum Enrollment:20
nme: I
Room: Ubrary 1
EDU 353-A
lnstructoc Rlch Germundsen
This seminar style course presents an examination and comparison of selected Western and non-Western educational
systems as well as an investigation of possible careers in
international education. Special attention will be directed
toward Scandinavian and Central American models. There
will be lectures, discussions, presentations by students, and
guest speakers. Student evaluation will be based on class
presentations and investigative projects.
Madmum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Ubrary 12
EDU 388-A
lnstructoc M.I.K. (Mlke) Mueller
This course is the study of prejudice, discrimination, and
oppression as it affects persons of color, the handicapped,
limited English speakers, and females. Topics include racism,
sexism, homophobia, and economic issues.Emphasis is placed
on preparing potential (or practicing) teachers for classrooms
which will include minority students, different religious backgrounds, the less abled and students at risk. Students will be
expected to summarize readings, view appropriate films, and
complete a project. This coursesatisfies the Minnesota Human
Relations requirement for teachers and social workers. This is
a onehalf credit course. It is offered only on PIN basis.
Prerequlslte:Passlng of PPST and admlttance to
Education Dept. In process.
Madmum Enrollment:25
lime: I1
Room: Llbrary 1
ENG 2 19-A
Instructor: John Schrnlt
Language plays an important role in our socialization and
acculturation. The way we speak tells others who we are and
tells us who others are. Our speech is a reflection of our social
and economical standing and our cultural background. For
this reason we should expect women to speakdifferently from
men. And yet somehow we do not. We should expect anyone
from a different background to have differences of language.
Even more importantly, we must understand these differences
in order to make sure that we understand speakers from
different language communities.
This course will examine the dialects of various Englishspeaking communities and attempt to describe and understand their rules of speech:their grammatical rules, phonological rules, and their rules of discourse. It will include lectures,
student presentations, and student-led discussions. Besides
presenting a topic, students will write a paper on the presentation topic and take a final exam.
Dlstrlbutlon: Urban/Women/ Mlnoriiy
General Education Perspective: Intercultural
Awareness
Madmum Enrollment:25
rime: 1
I
Room: Old Maln 27
ENG 249-A
Instructor: Douglas Green
Questions of ethnicity, class, language, gender, and sexuality
pervade recent drama in English. These issues are vitalizing
both contemporary drama and productions of classic texts. We
will examine how dramatic works of the late '70s, the '80s, and
the '90s, written in English, have been shaped by and have
addressed issues ranging from racial tension to sexual preference. (We sometimes survey current drama on several such
topics, like class, gender and language in 1989, and sometimes
concentrate solely on plays about one issue, like homosexuality in 1990 and 1991.)For comparative purposes, we will also
view a few films on related topics and try to attend at least two
productions in the Twin Cities.There will be moderate fees for
the local productions.
I
Students keep a journal, write two in-class essays, and one
short paper. (There may also be occasional quizzes.)A series of
group projects, which include a long paper and some performance, conclude the course.
Prerequlslte:Engllsh I I I (Effectlve Wrltlng)Is strongly
recommended.
Dlstrlbutlon: Engllsh/Speech
General Education Perspective:Aesthetics
Madmum Enrollment:20
Tlme:1
I
Room: Old Maln I8
ENG 282-A
ENG 482-A
Instructor: John Mltchell
This course will provide an introductory survey of contempo-
rary American poetry by poets whose work has come into
prominence since World War IIor mid-century. Emphasis will
be given to the vision and sensibility of each poet and to the
themes of their poems, especially those images and statements
that concern philosophical, historical, psychological and cultural values. Through comparison and contrast, students will
be expected to formulate reasonableinterpretationsof selected
poets and poems and to express their discoveries in class
discussion and short papers. A final examination will be given,
and two interpretivepapers about three to five pages in length
will be assigned. For upper division credit, the student must
also read and give a written class report on a book that
discusses contemporary poetry; this choice must be approved
by the instructor.
Prerequlsltes: lntro to Uterature - for students enrolling
for upper dlvlslon credlt
Dlstrlbutlon: Engllsh/Speech
Madmum Enrollment: 15
Tlme: I
Room: Old Maln 21
English
I
ENG 282-8
Instructor Joan GrlftYn
An introduction to the mythology, heroic literature, and poetry of fifth to fourteenth century Ireland and Wales, this
course will also be an excursion into the Celtic culture that
produced works like the Tain and Mabinogion, stories that
influenced later Arthurian literature and modem fantasy. We
will consider how Celtic literature preserves ancient IndoEuropean traditions and how those traditions were changed
by the coming of Christianity. Finally, we will consider Celtic
contributions to medieval civilization.
Course grades will be based on participation in class discussion (and attendance), papers, and two exams.
Dlstrlbutlon: Englkh/Speech
Madmum Enrollment:25
Tlme:1
I
Room: Fos 42
THEATREINAND AROUND
LONDON
ENG 269-A
InslTuctoc Ron Palosaad
A study of live theatre in London. Students see at least ten
performances and visit museums, galleries, historical sites,
and other attractionsof London and s m u n d i n g areas including Stratford, Stonehenge, and Oxford. Evaluation will be
based on attendance at required plays, participations in discussions, three short papers, and a short final exam. Cost
includes travel, accomodations, breakfast daily, ten theatre
performances and four group dinners.
Dlstrlbutlon: Engllsh/Speech
Madmum Enrollment: 30
FRE 243-A
lnst~ctocRuth Aaskov
What is the attraction of French literature, its human and
artistic significance for the reader? With these questions in
mind we will read and analyze 8-10 shorter French literary
works available to us in English translation.
What will we be reading? A bit of Rabelais and Montaigne, of
Descartes and Pascal. We will explore the classical theater, the
social critic Voltaire, and the 19th century novel. Twentieth
century authors like Gide, Codeau, Sartre, and St. Exupery
will reveal concerns of life that supersedenational boundaries.
We will sample one piece of francophoneliterature from West
Africa, reflecting the struggle between indigenous and Westem culture. At mid-point each student will choose another
short work for personal study and presentation for the class.
Evaluation of your work will be based upon your active
participation in class, your timely reading and discussion
preparations, four quizzes, your independent study project,
and an endaf-the course discussion of the papers.
This literature course is intended to help you in further reading, critical thinking, and communication about literature.
Prerequlsltes:Sophomore standlng orpemlsslon of
lnst~ctor
Dlstrlbutlon: Uterature
Madmum Enrollment:25
77me: I
Room: Old Maln 27
GER 2 B A
lnst~ctocDon Stelnmelz
What do the works of Sholem Aleichem (which inspired
"Fiddler on the Rool"), Isaac Singer (Nobel Prize for Literature), and several other great writers have in common? They
were written in Yiddish. How did expressionslike "chuspe,"
"shnook," "klutz," "kitch," "schmaltz," and "shitik" get into
English? Again, the answer is Yiddish. Yiddish is closely
related to German and in this Interim you can learn to read
Yiddish as well as you can read German.
w77y 7'1 ~7ySl i t c 013
Grades wlll be based on performance and at least two
tests.
Prerequlsltes: One year of college German or pemlsslon of lnst~ctor
Madmum Enrollment: 15
nme: I
Room: Foss 2 1B
HPE 232-A
Instructoc Carol Enke
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American
heritage and international folk dances. Exposure to New
Games concepts and activities. The majority of the course
grade is based on participation in class activities, a teaching
assignment, and a written test.
This is a one-half credit course.
Tlme: I Mondays, Wednesdays,and alternate Fridays
Room: Melby 202
HPE 475A
Instructor:Ed Saugestad
The purpose of this class is to equip students with theskillsand
knowledge needed to assist in the prevention and caring for
trauma associated with physical activity. Content includes: the
identification and care of common injuries related to various
sports, procedures for preventing injuries, taping and wrap
ping, therapeutic measures, medical resources and legal considerations. Ledure, discussion, demonstration, and A-V r e
sources are utilized. Students will practice various training
techniques. Evaluation includes both written and practical
skill examinations. Small fee for taping materials.
This is a one-half credit course.
Prerequlslte:BIO 103
Madmum Enrollment:20
Time:I Tuesdays,Thursdays, and alternate Frldays
Room: Melby 1 1 1
HPE 477-A
lnstructoc Brian Ammann
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of coaching
basketball. Exams, on-the-floor coaching techniques, and a
scouting report will be the methods of evaluation.
This is a one-half credit course.
Time:I Tuesdays, Thursdays, and alternate Frldays
Room: Melby l l l
HPE 483-A
lnstructoc Marllyn Florian
This course deals with the theory, technique, and administrative aspects of coaching volleyball. A small part of the grade
will be based on completed assignments; the major portion of
the grade will be based on tests.
Thls Is a one-half credlt course.
Time:1
I Mondays, Wednesdays,and alternate Fridays
Room: Melby l l l
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UPâ¬48 I-A
Instructor: A1 Kloppen
This course will focus on learning the rules and mechanics of the
game of basketball.Therewillbe practicalscperienceonthe floor.
Students completing the course should be ready for certification
by the MinnesotaHigh SchoolAssociation. Gradeevaluationwill
be b a d upon tests, papers prepared and perbrmance on the
floor. While there are no prerequisites, it is highly advisable that
students have some basketball playing experience.
This is a one-half credit course.
rime: I1 Mondays, Wednesdays,and alternate Fridays
Room: Melby 202
UPâ¬47CFA
Instructor: A1 Kloppen
This course will focus on developing a philosophy toward
sports officiating. Students will acquire a knowledge of: proce
dures in umpire certification, rules of slow pitch softball
(Federation), rules of fast pitch softball (Federation), the m e
chanics of pmper position in umpiring one and two umpire
systems, and procedures in securing assignments. Students
will apply knowledge in practical game type experiences.
There will be a written evaluation and quizzes on rules and
mechanics of umpiring softball.
Thk Is a one-half credlt course.
Madmum Enrollment:20
Time: I Tuesday, Thursdays,and alternate Fridays
Room: Melby 202
UPE 487-A
lnstructoc Jeff Swenson
The Coaching of Wrestling course is designed for individuals
who aspire to become wrestling coaches at the elementary,
junior high, high school or college level. Philosophies, techniques, strategies, nutrition and weight control, weight training, mental toughness training, and complete organization of
program will be covered.
This is a one-half credit course.
Time:1
I Tuesdays, Thursdays, and alternate Frldays
Room: Melby 203
HIS 22GA
HIS 32GA
Instructoc Khln Khln Jensen
This course will focus on Asian immigration to the United
Statesin themid-19th centuryand turn of the 20th century. The
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Filipino experience will r e
ceive special attention. The course concludes with a component on the changes in the U.S.immigration laws in the postWorld War I1 period. Students will study the pattern of Asian
immigration, the areas they settled in, the contributions made
by these ethnic groups to the American economic scene, and
the mle of "new Asian immigrants" since the end of the
Vietnam war. The course will highlight the politics of the
immigration laws and the gradual opening of the United
States to some Asian immigration. Inter-active videos will be
used.
There will be a mid-term and a final project (a paper, topic to
be selected the first week of the term in consultation with the
instructor) due the last day of the term.
Upper division students will be required to complete a longer
paper than for lower division credit. They will also be expected
to complete a book review on a book related to the course theme
and provide an oral progress report of their paper to the class.
Prerequlsltes: None for lower level; more requirements
for upper level.
History
Dlstrlbuiion:Hlstory/Phllosophy
Madmum Enrollment:25
lime: I
Room: Old Maln 13
TOPICS IN U.S. HISTORY:
A HISTORY
OF
HIS 33 I-A
lnstructoc Chris Mmball
Thepoet Walt Whitmanoncecalledbaseball"Americalsgame."
In the century since Whitman uttered those words, baseball
has occupied a pmminent (and permanent) place in American
life in some ways equivalent to business, politics, religion and
race. In this course, then, we will examine the relationship
between the United States and its national pastime.
Our focus will not be on the game between the lines, the great
players and teams. Instead, we will take up several topics
which can illuminate the historical evolution of this country.
Some of these include: pmfessionalization and its impact on
amateur baseball, the mle of ethnicity and ethnic rivalry, the
color line, the emergence of the "big" leagues at the expense of
the "minor" leagues, women's baseball, labor relations and the
empowerment of the players, the impact of television, and the
ballpark as an urban place. Special attention will be paid to
baseball in the Twin Cities and students will be asked to do a
short research paper on some aspect of baseball history in this
region.
Grading will be based on the research paper, class participation and a final exam.
Prerequisites: One (I) hktory course or consent of
Instructor
Dlstrlbutlon: Hlsto~y/Phllosophy
Madmum Enrollment: 30
lime: I
Room: Old Maln 29
I
History
INS 12GA
lnstructoc Ann neener
Students will participate in a series of seminars, following the
Paideia seminar format as developed by Mortimer Adler and
Paideia Associates.Studentswill read selected readings, which
will then be discussed in Paideia seminars. Students will also
view selected films for seminar discussions; develop and/or
hone habits of mature, intellectual talk; observe seminars
conducted in Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Schools; study
the Paideia Proposal; design their own rules and norms for
effective seminars and evaluate their own behaviors during
seminars and lead seminars.
Method of evaluation will include interviews with students and
observation of students participating in seminars, reflective
writing related to seminar content, and seminar participation.
Madmum Enrollment:20
lime: 1
Room: Sclence 3 19
INS 210A
lnstructoc Wlllam D. Green
This course introduces college students to the experiences of
first year law students. We will examine the nature of American jurisprudence and legal theories that law students study in
their first year, discuss the academic and emotional pressures
that first year students typically face, and explore ways to cope
with these pressures.
Madmum Enrollment: 15
lime: I
Room: Muslc 23
Interdisciplinary
INS 225A
I n s ~ c t o rAmln
:
Kader
This course is designed by a practicing Muslim to present his
perception of Islam to non-Muslims. The course will cover the
ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and tenets,
Islamic law (Shari'ah), Islamic economicand political systems,
and Islamic patterns of life. There will also be a consideration
of the differences between the Islamic sects (Sunnis, Shi'its,
Sufis, etc.). There will also be some effort to deal with the
similaritiesand differences between Islam and both Christianity and Judaism, and a visit to one of the mosques in the Twin
Cities.
Dlstrlbutlon: Mlnorlty/Urban Studles
Madmum Enrollment: 30
Time:1
I
Room: Foa 20
INS 245-A
lnstructoc Dlane Budco
Women assume multiple roles within the work and family
domains in contemporary society; for example, the roles of
executive, wife, and mother. Each role has related expectations
for behavior, presents an opportunity for personal growth and
also exerts pressure. When the roles are considered jointly,
they may competefor time and energy and require conflicting
types of behavior.
The subject of this course is the interaction of the work and
family roles of women. To investigate this topic, students will
read several books related to women's roles in the work and
family domains. The assessment of this component of the
course is based on written responses to questions assigned for
small group discussion. A second component of the course is
a group project on the work and family roles of women. The
assessment of this project is based on the group's presentation
of their work to the class. Examples of past student projects
include an historical overview of the work and family roles of
women, an overview of the possible choices for the combination of the work and family roles over the life course, a
summary of issues related to the work-role, a summary of
issues related to the family-role, a survey of the work and
family issues most important to women in different age brackets, and an indepth case study of the lives of three women.
Dlstrlbutlon: Women/ Mlnorlty /Urban
Madmum Enrollment: 30
Time: I
Room: Old Maln 10
INS 275A
Instructor: Bruce Relchenbach
The conquering Spaniards discovered in the Americas highly
developed and intricately structured cultures. We will study
three of these ancient cultures from the viewpoint of the
anthropological archaeologist, analyzing their history, religion, government military codes, agriculturaltechniques, and
daily life.
The course will be taught with lectures, slides, and student
presentations. Evaluations will include objective tests and a
paper.
Madmum Enrollment: 30
Time: 11
Room: Music 22
Interdisciplinary
MAT 173-A
lnstructoc Ken Kamlnsky
Have you ever wondered why women have been charged
more than men for annuities and received lower pension
benefits thanmen? Or why women have paid less than men for
life insurance? Or how life insurance premiums are calculated? Or how installment loan payments are figured out? Or
how much money to invest in order to accumulate a certain
lump sum or annual payment at a certain date in the future?
Then this course may be meant for you. These and other
interesting and useful topics in the mathematics of financial
transactions will be covered.
Evaluation will be based on classroom participationand quizzes.
This course should be usehl for students in business and
economics or for any students interested in careers in financerelated fields.
Prerequlslte:Math Placement Level 111
Dlstrlbutlon: Mathematlcs/Physlcs
Madmum Enrollment:20
Vine: I1
Room: Old Maln 16
MAT 253-A
Insfructor: Bev Durkee
Our objectives are the explorationof
this new geometry of fractals, its
rules, its visuals, how it reveals the
beauty of mathematics, how to create images of such complex forms
and experience it as a form of artistic
expression via computer graphics.
Mathematics
The class will observe the pattern of self-similarity and consider the transformationsused to construct fractals such as this
fern and the existence of self-similarityregardless of the power
of magnification used in examining it. The class will also
consider the well known Mandelbrot set and Julia sets in color
and in three dimensional rendition.
Class lectures will provide introduction to the mathematics,
and computer programs will provide students with the opportunity to construct their own visuals.
Studentswill be tested on themathematicsthrough a midterm
exam. Students will create a portfolio of visuals similar to the
one above and from pieces of the Mandelbrot or Julia sets
which display the mathematical character of thosevisuals and
including a major creative project. Finally students will keep a
journal noting their reflections on the interconnections between mathematics and the artistic creations being studied or
created.
Prerequislte: Math Placement Group 111 or higher
Dlstrlbutlon: Mathematics/Physlcs
General Education Perspectives:Aesthetics
Madmum Enrollment: 15
Tlme: I
Room: Science 1 12
MUS 204-A
lnstructoc 0.
Nlcholas Raths
An introductionto the fundamentalsof music and musicology
as they occw within the context of Rock's inception (1950s)and
maturation (1960s) periods. This course will examine the
historical background, musical content and methods of selected artists and their work.
Evaluation will be based on class participation, a comprehensive term paperexam and a group performance project. For
Music
non-music majors.
Dlstrlbutlon:Art/Muslc
Mcudmum Enrollment: 30
77me: I
Room: Choral Room M-2
MUS 129
Instructors: Stephen Gabrlelsen
l'Improvisationin Music" meets everyday for three hours, and
each student will improvise daily at class meetings, using a
variety of improvisational techniques and styles.
Prerequlslte:Mlnlmal ablllty on a muslcal Instrument or
the Instructor's pemlsslon.
Madmum Enrollment:Permlsslon of Inslructor requlred
to enroll
77me: I
Room: Muslc 4
MUS 394-A
Instructor Cynthla Lohman
"How can I use my creativity when I sing?" "How can I stop
feeling tense and inhibited when I perform?" "How can I reach
my full potential as a singerlactor?" These are common questions voiced by performers.
To answer these questions it is necessary to acknowledgethat
performing is a holistic activity, involving mind, body, and
spirit. Because all people possess a creative spirit which can
directly empower their performing, this course focuses on
exploring each participant's unique ability for selfsxpression.
Through exercises, designed to acquaint them with their own
performing power, students learn and practice the basic pro-
cess of singing/ading, and apply it to the study and performance of scenes from opera and musical theatre.
Students will participate in the course through study and re
hearsal of the assigned literature, completion of reading and
listening assignments, daily inclass experience of singinglacting
exercises, and participation in a final paformance of all scenes.
Prerequlsltes:Pennlsslon of prlvate volce Instructor, or
audlllon.
Dlstrlbution: Flne Arts
Madmum Enrollment:20
Tlme: I
Room: Muslc 10 (Cholr Room)
NOR 1 I 1-A
Instructor: Frankle Shackelford
This course is for students with no previous background in
Norwegian. It aims to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing as tools for communication and for
understanding Norwegian culture. Classroom practice focuses on both presentation of vocabulary and structures and
the use of the language in everyday contexts. Evaluation will
be based on participation, daily assignments, quizzes, a midterm, and a final exam.
Dlstrlbutlon: Modern Languages
General Education Perspecthe: InterculturalAwareness
Madmum Enrollment:25
Tlme:I
Room: Old Maln 25
PHI 175A
lnstructoc Davld Apollonl
We will begin by studying some common conceptions and
misconceptions of romantic love, and look at some philosophers' definitions of it. We will try to decide what it is to be in
love with someone, and how this differs from just being
friends, liking that person, and desiring that person sexually.
In the remainder of the course, we will consider the following
ethical issues concerning sex: (a) Sex and morality -Is there
such a thing as ethics for sex? Is there such a thing as sexual
immorality? (b) Sex and marriage -Is the use of birth control
moral? Is promiscuity bad? What strengths and weaknesses
does the institution of monogamy have? Is adultery immoral?
(c)The morality of alternative sexual preferences and lifestyles
-Is sexual perversion a viable concept? Are homosexuality
and lesbianism sexual perversions? Or are they merely alternative sexual preferences?
Dlstrlbutlon: Hlstory/Phllosophy
General Educatlon Perspective: Human ldentlty
Madmum Enrollment:30
Tlme: I
Room: Old Maln 16
PHI 2 W A
Instructor Mark Fuehrer
This course aims to provide an analysisof the natureof human
sleep and dreams and relate this analysis to states of waking
consciousness. We shall read philosophical texts on these
topics by Aristotle, Freud and Malcolm.
Evaluation shall be by final examination and reports. Student
discussion will also be a factor.
Prerequlslte: 1 course In Phllosophy
Madmum Enrollment: 15
Tlme: 1
Room: Old Maln 22
mrrosopny
PHY 151-A
lnstructoc Jeff E. Johnson
Spreadsheets (e.g., Lotus 123) have been used extensively in
business for years. However, it is also possible to use spread
sheets to solve physics problems without using "high-powered" mathematics. Spreadsheetsallow the student, who is not
an expert in mathematics, to experience physics on a more
intuitive level. We will use Cotus 1-2-3 to solve problems in a
wide variety of physics areas including planetary and projettile motion. Some of the problems investigated might be in
areasother than physics. Grading willbebased on spreadsheet
projects, homework, and a final exam.
Prerequlslte: Math Level 111
Dlstrlbutlon: Mathematlcs/Physlcs
Maximum Enrollment:20
7ime: I
Room: Sclence 30
PHY 325A
Instructor Stuart Anderson
From the realm of subatomic particles to molecular clusters
and beyond, the study and manipulation of matter often
demands the nearly total absence of the atmosphere in which
we live and breathe. This is the realm of high vacuum, without
which most of what we know as modern high technology
would be impossible. This course will acquaint the student
with the tools and techniques employed to produce, control
and monitor high vacuum environments, and allow students
to use these to study the behavior of gases and surfaces under
these conditions. Experiments will exploit a variety of chambers, pumps and gauges as well as a quadruple mass spectrometer. Considerable emphasis will be placed on laboratory
experiences;only one-third of the class period will be used for
formal lectures and discussion. Grades will be determined on
the basis of weekly evaluation of laboratory notebooks, two
exams, and a formal research paper.
Prerequlsltes:PHY 121, 122,245 (or equh~~lent),
MAT
124/ 125 (or 145/ 146),224 (or 245).
Madmum Enrollment: 10
lime: 1
I
Room: Sclence 30
POL 359-A
Instructor: Maya G. Pankratova
The former Soviet Union was, among other things, a huge
experiment showing the possibilities and failuresof a totalitarian government to change at will people's traditions, values,
and customs.
Numerous peoples living in the territory of the former Soviet
Union had differing beliefs and customs which influenced
women's lives. In the early stages after the revolution, the
Bolshevik authorities sought to destroy all the institutions
supporting the old regime, including the family and religion.
Accordingly, they encouraged women's independence and
denied their family obligations. In a later stage, the policy was
reversed and family values positively stressed. But, objective
situations contradicted the policy in both cases.
Students will be expected to read several books, plus some
articles. There will be discussion and some written assignments. A final paper will be assigned.
Prerequlsltes:Sophomore status; one course deallng
wM FSU or number of Department
Dlstrlbutlon: Polltical Sclence
Madmum Enrollment:20
lime: 1
I
Room: Muslc 24
PSY IOSA
lnstructoc Grace Dyrud
An introduction to the methods and approaches used in
psychology for the purpose of understanding behavior. The
field of psychology, including its major sub-areas is emphasized. Lectm, lab, and discussion. Evaluation by tests, lab
reports, computer exercises, and class participation.
Dlstrlbution: Psychology/Soclology
Madmum Enrollment:20
nine: 1
I
Room: Murphy Place I
PSY 20 1 -A
lnsfructoc VlctortaUhYeileld
The methods of Psychology are used to study behavioral and
socialinfluencesonhealth,includingtheinteractionof though ts,
emotions, and biological systems. Consideration will be given
to life styles, health system policies, stress management, and
illness prevention and treatment.
Prerequlslte: PSY 105
MaAmum Enrollment:25
Tlme:I
Room: Old Maln 23
REL 343-A
Instructor: Cathy Paulsen
Marriage has been described in terms of a free fall, a decision
that we often make with a portion of our brain and all of our
heart. This course will take nothing from the heart, whether
you are married or not. It will, however, increase your certainty and the possibility for meaning and intimacy in your life
with a partner. In the context of Christian teachings, many
theories will be studied, with particular attention given to the
work of C.G. Jung, and will be applied to the marital relationship primarily, and to the family secondarily.
There will be lectures, discussions, and visiting resource persons. Evaluation will be based on class participation, one
paper, and two tests. Two books will be required.
Prerequlsltes:REL I I I or REL 22 1 or permlsslon of
Instructor
Dlstrlbuifon: Rellglon (only one lnterlm course may be
used to meet rellglon requlremenis)
Madmum Enrollment:25
77me: I
Room: Muslc 24
REL 345A
lnstructoc Eugene Sklbbe
The Lutheran Church is the largest Protestant church in the
world. We will not only examine the Lutheran Church as it is
at the present time, but also study its origin in the 16thcentury,
its development over about 450 years, and its cultural influence. An anthology including several monographs and the
professor's lectures, together with reserve reading, will provide an overview. Ledure and class discussion will deal with
examples of Lutheran witness to the Gospel in art, music,
philosophy, sociology, and theology. Requirements include
four exams.
Prerequlsltes REL I I 1 or REL 22 1
Dlstrlbutlon: Rellglon (only one lnterlm course may be
used to meet rellglon requlremenis)
General Education Perspecifve: Chrlstlan Falth
Maxlmum Enrollment:25
rime: I
Room: Old Maln I8
REL 366-A
lnstructoc Brad Holt
This course will focus on two regions of Africa: the West and
the South. Students will be introduced to traditional African
culture and religion, the introduction of Christianity, and the
present development of indigenous churches in West Africa.
The new "Independent African Churches" will be studied, as
well as attempts to formulate "African Christian Theology." A
major &ion of the course will focus on contemporary r e
sponses of churches in South Africa to the apartheid system of
racial segregation.
Prerequisite: REL I I I or REL 22 1
Distrlbutlon: Religion (only one lnterlm course may be
used toward graduation religion requirements)
Madmum Enrollment:25
Tlme:1
I
Room: Music 23
REL 445
lnstructoc Phil Quanbeck
A study of the use and function of language in the Bible. The
importance of recognizing the varied character of language for
understanding the biblical text. Grades will be based on class
participation, two presentations to the class and an examination.
Prerequisites: REL I 1 I or REL 22 1
Distrlbutlon: Religlon (only one Interim course may be
used toward graduation rellgion requirements)
Madmum Enrollment:25
Tlme: I
Room: Old Main I I
SWK315A
Instructor: Blanca-Rosa Egas
This course introduces students to a health system in a developing country.It helps to realize that people in Ecuador prefer
holistic health care and facilitates students to develop awareness regarding Ecuadorians' values, attitudes and belief system. The course allows students to experience environmental
and psychosocial contrasts in rural and urban settings in the
coastal and highland regions of Ecuador. Students witness
modem health delivery and folk practices and different health
conditions. The visit to Vilcabamba, the world's well-known
sanctuary of longevity, allows interaction with individuals
over 100 years old. The assessment of the historic and current
Ecuador's worth provides a creative perspective, a positive
attitude, and abetter understanding of Latinos in the USA. The
cost of $2,395 includes travel, accommodations, breakfast
daily, two lunches and two group dinners. For more information contact Blanca-Rosa Egas at 330-1713. For registration
contact Kathy Lutfi at 330-1655.
Students are evaluated on course participation, one final examination and four reflection papers.
SOC 23 1-A
Instructor: Rlta Wekbrod
The human family is examined as a social system within
alternative contexts in American society and crosscultural
variants. Students will select one crosscultural or subcultural
variant for special study and analysis. Family problems are
seen within their cultural and institutional contexts.
Prerequlslte: SOC 121 prefened
General Educatlon Perspective: Intercultural
Awareness
Madmum Enrollment:25
lime: 1
I
Room: Old Maln 13
SOC 265-A
Insiiuctoc Gordon Nelson
This course examines the nature of human groups who, for
reasons of birth, accident, appearance, or behavior, have been
"set aside" and viewed as "different" by the larger society.
Members of the class are encouraged to reflect on the extent to
which suchgroups havedevelopedmeaningful cultures which
have made or could make significant contributions to the selfunderstanding of persons who are part of the larger society. In
addition to lectures and films presented in class, the course will
include an opportunity for off-campus participant observation during which members of the class will be asked to focus
on a particular cultural group other than their own. This
observation will become the basis for a class presentation by
each member, either individually or as part of a group. Members of the class can expect evaluation to be based on a
combination of class participation, their respective class p r e
sentations, and a final examination.This course is offered on a
P/N basis only.
Dlstrlbutlon: Mlnorlty./Women/Urban
General Education Perspective: intercultural
Awareness
Madmum Enrollment:25
lime: I
Room: Fos 20
socrorogy
I
BEGINNINGSPANISHI
SPA I1 1-A
Instructoc GabfielaSweet
Beginning Spanish I introduces the student to basic vocabulary and grammar. The emphasis is on spoken Spanish, but
secondary goals are to develop reading and writing skills as
well. After Interim, students will be prepared to continue with
Spanish 112 in the spring.
The approach used in class will be proficiency oriented, and
grammar explanationswill be given as needed to clarify those
in the text. Evaluation will include class participation, a test on
each chapter, and a written and oral final exam.
Dlstrlbutlon: Modern Languages
General Educaffon Perspective: Intercultural
Awareness 11
Madmum Enrollment:25
nme: 1
I
Room: Old Maln 25
SPC 226-A
lnstiuctoc Martha Johnson
This course will explore principles and styles of movement
used in the art of acting. The goal will be to increase the
student's ability to communicate through movement, by examining the principles of discipline, spontaneity, clarity, timing, concentration, and rhythm. Movement exercises will be
based on short scenes, monologues, and poems. Some principles of Asian theatrical movement will be introduced.
Course requirements will include assigned readings, exercises, a written play review of a live, professional performance
students will attend, two graded movement pieces, and one
final reflective paper.
The class is designed for those who desire to increase their
skills as actors, and also for those preparing for any field
involving public presentation: teaching, law, ministry, etc.
Maximum Enrollment:20
lime: I
Room: ?j'ornhom-Nelson Theatre
SPC 32 1-A
lnstructoc James Hayes
This "hands-on" course will give students the opportunity to
refine their public speaking skills in a contest format.Students
will be required to enter three different forensics events at
three interscholastic tournaments held during the month of
January. In addition, the class will prepare a videotaped
program of their work as an instructional aid for future forensics contestants. Evaluation will be based on peer and instructor critiques of written and oral work, selfevaluation, and, to
some degree, competitive success.
Prerequlsltes:SPC 1 1 1 or consent of Instructor
Madmum Enrollment:25
lime: 1
I
Room: Foss 2 1a/2 1b
SPC 495-A
Instructor: Anne Holmquest
The focus of this semintir is Conflict Resolution. The purpose
is to consider conflict theories which are competing answers to
the question: what causes conflict in communication and how
should it be resolved? We will simulate small group conflicts
in an attempt to study the application of resolution methods.
e
q
wreading (onebook and
Students will be evaluated on r
articles), a paper, small group performance and occasionally
Speech, Communication & Theatre
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will be asked to give an oral report on research.
Madmum Enrollment: 20
Tlme:I/
Room: Foss 43
UMAIE
Augsburg is part of a consortium called UMAIE, Upper Midwest Association for Intercultural Education, which offers
overseas learning experiences during the Interim. Additional
information about the following courses can be obtained from
Kathleen Lutfi at the International Programs Office,620 21st
Avenue South. (330-1655) or from the Interim Office (3301025). Registration for these Interims ends October 23,1992.
These courses are offered on a P/Nbasis only and generally
carry a lower division number.
Australia's Business Climate
Brtaln: Focus on the Evolution of Ow Modern World
Vlew
The Caribbean:A Reglon of Cultural and Natural
Diversity
Communicaffon and CuRure in Japan
An Ecological Study of Coral Reefs in The Philippines
and Hawall
Ecuadoc A Study of Hoilsffc Health Attltudes and
Services
Europe and The Rise of Modern Science
Family In Focus: Policy and Servlces in Sweden and
Denmark
Field Blology In the Galapagos Islands and Mainland
Ecuador
Geography of the Baltic States
A Greek Odyssey
Hawaii: MuWCuHural Communicaffon in Organizational
Settings
The lndustrlal Revolution in England and Scotland
International Business and Culture in a European
Environment
Law In London
Uteraw Ireland
Museums, Muslc, and Monuments In the Great Cltles of
Europe
In Search of the Anclent Romans
South Afrlca: Cultural Plurallsm and Soclal Change
Speclal Programs for Speclal Chlldren In The United
Kingdom
Theatre In and Around London
Thls Is New Zealand
2000 Years In Trier:lntermedlate Geman
Vamonos:Spanlsh Language and Culture In Venezuela
These courses are offered by lnstltutlons or groups not
connected wlth Augsburg College,but have been
approved for credlt by the College. Most carry a tultlon
cost plus other expenses whlch are the responslbllliy of
the student. They are offered only on a P/N basis. Fuller
descr/ptlonsand details for registering are available In
the Intertm Offlce.
HPE 455-A
Instructor: Joyce Pfaff
Designed for the beginning and intermediate sailor interested
in the art and practice of sailboat cnrising. The course will take
the participant to a competent level of sailboat handling (anchoring, mooring, helming, and crewing). The student will
live aboard a 43-46 foot fixed keel sailboat with fivelsix other
people and will function as an active crew member. Actual on
the water instruction will be the major part of the course.
Sailing will include cruises to the various islands and cays in
the British and American Virgin Islands. Snorkeling and
windsurfing will be available on an optional basis. Some
classes will be held in December prior to leaving for the Virgin
Islands in January.
The course cost is $2,600, which includes airfare, for Augsburg
day studentsand quahfymg4-1-4 students.Others will have to
pay regular Interim tuition in order to receive academic credit.
Total payment is due October 31,1992.
Prerequlslte: Pennlsslon from Joyce Pfaff of the Health
and Physlcal Education Department (6 12) 330 1247.
Dlstrlbuiion: Ufeffme Sports: also one course credk
HPE 2 12-A
Check for information in theInterimOfficefor material on dog
sledding and snowshoeing on the Minnesota-Canadian border or for white-water canoeing and desert camping on the Rio
Grande in the December 26 through January 26 period. There
is a cost of approximately$1,275 (the Outward Bound organization has some scholarships available).
POL 398-A
POL 398-A
Information on either of the above programs, housing, and
financial assistance is available from Dr. Milda Hedblom,
Memorial 117A, 330-1197.
Other Courses
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Undergraduate Catalog
2020-2021
Official Publication of Augsburg University
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg University Undergraduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and
academic and student policies and procedures for...
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Introduction
Undergraduate Catalog
2020-2021
Official Publication of Augsburg University
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg University Undergraduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and
academic and student policies and procedures for Fall Semester 2020 - Summer Semester 2021. It is subject to change
without notice.
The catalog is intended to complement other university publications including the Student Guide and university website.
It is important for students to be familiar with all university policies and procedures. Students are strongly encouraged
to consult their advisor(s) at least once each semester to be certain they are properly completing degree requirements.
Published 2020
Phone: 612-330-1000
www.augsburg.edu
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Greeting from the President
A university catalog is full of detail and data that offer a map to our lives together as a university community. This is a
map grounded in Augsburg’s mission: To educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers,
and responsible leaders.
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg University? If you’re already enrolled at Augsburg, I trust you will
continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope you
will be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg—they will last a lifetime. I also
hope that you find in this map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that you will
continue to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for the next
several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg University and an Augsburg education, welcome. I believe
you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of
service, particularly about the way we work in partnership with our neighbors in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is
located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. As you study here, you will find a setting
that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to share your own talents
and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and service experiences that
transform theory into action and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as faithful citizens in a
global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg—or thinking of undertaking—will be based on a small campus in the
core of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your
vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg University, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await you here find the
university an exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good
living. Here you can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow, PhD
President
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About Augsburg University
At Augsburg University, we believe that the university experience should be a time of exploration, of discovery, of new
experiences, and of new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for living in the
fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not
only the mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, creatively solve problems, and
communicate effectively.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg undergraduate education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum—designed to prepare students to
become informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders—and thus achieve the
educational goals of our mission. Through “Search for Meaning” courses, students explore their own unique gifts and
interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society – their vocation.
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime: writing, speaking, critical
thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime locations in the heart of thriving metropolitan areas, many courses are able to offer rich and
varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer
community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense, the resources of the Twin Cities and Rochester, Minnesota are
extended campuses for Augsburg students.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They stand as
testaments to the university motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
Augsburg University educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and
responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to
intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and
professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global
settings.
Campus Location
Augsburg University is located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The campus is
bordered by Riverside Avenue and Interstate 94, near the University of Minnesota West Bank campus and the University
of Minnesota Medical Center.
Downtown Minneapolis is just minutes away, providing access to internships and careers with some of the country’s
leading companies, as well as entertainment, arts, sports venues, shopping, dining, and transportation. The campus is
blocks from Metro Transit Green and Blue light rail lines, which provide easy access to destinations in Minneapolis and
St. Paul, as well as Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport.
History
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith
presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin,
and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians were enrolled in 1874, and the first graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Established a Direction
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August Weenaas was Augsburg’s first president (1869-76). Professor Weenaas recruited two teachers from Norway:
Sven Oftedal and Georg Sverdrup. These three men clearly articulated the direction of Augsburg: to educate Norwegian
Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological
study.
In 1874, they proposed a three-part plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessperson. The statement stressed that a good education is also
practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This commitment to
church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for more than 150 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president (1876-1907), required
students to gain pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student involvement in the community gave early
expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called the Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and personal Christianity. This change
made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was
still important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
Traditional attitudes began to change after World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup Jr. became president. He worked to
develop college departments with an appeal to a broader range of students than just those intending to be ministers.
Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The college’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (193862). His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and improve academic offerings. Now the college
had become a larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college program based on general
education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the college was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the college’s mission as serving the good of society first and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963, when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the American Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran Church
merged with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form today’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (1963-80), Augsburg became a vital and integral part of the city of
Minneapolis. The College began to reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity
for all students. Also in these years, Augsburg added Charles S. Anderson Music Hall, Mortensen Residence Hall, Urness
Tower, Christensen Center, Ice Arena, and Murphy Place.
Charles S. Anderson led the college next (1980-97). He guided Augsburg’s commitment to liberal arts education, spiritual
growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the city as
extensions of campus and classroom. Some of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two graduate
degree programs, hosting national and international figures at college-sponsored forums and events, increasing
accessibility, and the addition of the Foss Lobeck Miles Center, the Oscar Anderson Residence Hall, and the James G.
Lindell Library.
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William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his leadership, the college sharpened its
identity as a college of the city, providing an education grounded in vocational calling that provides students both the
theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world. Augsburg’s Rochester learning
site was added in 2002, further expanding Augsburg’s presence in key cities in the state of Minnesota.
Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006. Under his leadership, Augsburg aims to educate students of all ages—
in the midst of a great city—to be faithful citizens of the world. Augsburg became Augsburg University on September 1,
2017.
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Augsburg Today
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church.
Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send out productive, creative,
and successful citizens.
The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning laboratory for Augsburg
students.
The vision of the university’s work today is lived out in the phrase, “We believe we are called to serve our neighbor.”
Through common commitments to living faith, active citizenship, meaningful work, and global perspective, Augsburg
prepares its students to become effective, ethical citizens in a complex global society.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers numerous master’s
degree programs as well as doctoral programs in nursing practice and clinical psychology. For information about
graduate programs, visit augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate and graduate education is offered in a variety of formats. In addition to its Minneapolis campus,
Augsburg has a learning site in Rochester, Minnesota, and international locations around the world.
Centers of Commitment
The four centers of commitment articulate core values that inform the institutional mission of Augsburg University both
internally and externally. These centers are:
Center for Global Education and Experience
Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship
Christensen Center for Vocation
Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
Each center provides a bridge between curriculum and community; each works to realize the university’s strategic
intention to "educate for lives of meaning and purpose," as well as to ensure the university is "at the table" with
community partners in relationships of mutual benefit that enhance the university’s distinctive identity and deepen the
educational experiences of our students. Their themes are reflected in Augsburg's mission: informed citizens, thoughtful
stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.
Minneapolis-Based Day Program
Augsburg’s Minneapolis-based day program offers more than 50 majors—or students can create their own major, either
on campus or through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities. The day program provides an educational opportunity
for students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree through courses that meet during the day. Students in the day
program pay comprehensive tuition that allows them to register for 12 to 19 semester credits per term. ACTC is a fivecollege consortium that allows day program students to take courses on other campuses without additional charge
while a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC consortium includes Augsburg University, St. Catherine University,
Hamline University, Macalester College, and the University of St. Thomas. (See Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
section).
Adult Undergraduate Program
Augsburg’s adult undergraduate program provides an educational opportunity for adults who want to earn a bachelor’s
degree with a flexible schedule and with a learning environment that acknowledges the real life experience adult
students bring to the classroom. It is a means by which students can gain skills for professional advancement, prepare
for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal arts and professional studies.
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Minneapolis – Adult Undergraduate Program
Augsburg’s adult undergraduate program is designed to help students finish a bachelor’s degree quickly and efficiently,
in as little as two years. Delivered in a hybrid-learning format, it combines the benefits of face-to-face classroom
instruction with the convenience of online learning.
Augsburg also offers courses from several day program majors during the evening in a traditional classroom setting. Not
all of the required courses for the day program majors are offered in the evening. For a complete list of degree
completion programs offered in the adult undergraduate program, visit augsburg.edu/pro/majors.
Rochester – Adult Undergraduate Program
Augsburg’s instructional site in Rochester, Minnesota, was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the institution’s
mission and its expertise in teaching working adults. A variety of undergraduate majors are offered.
Rochester is a city that enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources. The Rochester site classrooms
and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), a few blocks south of the
heart of the city, which is home to more than 100,000 residents. Bethel Lutheran Church is located at 810 3rd Ave SE,
Rochester, MN, 55904.
In Rochester, students complete the same degree requirements as students in the Minneapolis undergraduate program.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a semester schedule with classes taking place on weekday evenings, making
them accessible to working adults. As with the adult undergraduate program in Minneapolis, Rochester classes are
delivered in a hybrid-learning format, combining the benefits of face-to-face classroom instruction with the convenience
of online learning. There are eight majors offered in Rochester, some of which must be completed by taking courses at
the Minneapolis campus. In addition to the degree programs that can be completed entirely in this location, students
may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester- and Minneapolis-based evening courses.
Students at the Rochester site are Augsburg University students. They are supported through an array of e-learning
resources ranging from Lindell Library databases to the use of online course management software. Information about
the Rochester site is available at augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office at 507-288-2886.
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Minneapolis Campus Facilities
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg’s main campus are conveniently located near each other. A
tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus the
Music Hall, Lindell Library, Oren Gateway Center, Hagfors Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama, and Communication.
Admission Office—The Office of Admission is located on the lower level of Christensen Center.
Anderson Residence Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, President of Augsburg from 1963 to 1980, and
this residence hall is located at 2016 8th Street. Anderson Hall contains four types of living units and houses 192
students, as well as the Center for Wellness and Counseling, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and the
Office of Marketing and Communication.
Center for Wellness and Counseling—The Center for Wellness and Counseling, located in Anderson Hall, offers
programs and services that enhance student learning by promoting personal development and well-being.
Christensen Center (1966)—The university center includes the Admission Office, a student lounge, the Strommen
Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, the copy center
and mailroom, Events and Conference Planning, the Center for Global Education and Experience, International Student
and Scholar Services, Latinx Student Services, American Indian Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Student Services, Pan-Asian
Student Services, Campus Life, LGBTQIA+ Student Services, and the Auggie’s Nest, a meeting place for student
organizations.
Edor Nelson Field—The athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue, is the playing and practice field of many of the
Augsburg teams. An air-supported dome covers the field during winter months, allowing year-round use.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication (1988)—The Foss Center is named in recognition
of the Julian and June Foss family. The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium are also
housed in this complex, which provides space for Campus Ministry, the departments of Theater and Communication
Studies, Film, and New Media, classrooms, and administrative offices (Facilities Management and the Enterprise
Information Systems and Systems and Networking teams in IT).
Hagfors Center (2017) - The Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion houses eight
academic departments (Biology, Business, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Religion, and Mathematics, Statistics, and
Computer Science), the office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunities, the McNair Scholars Program,
and the office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences. The Hagfors Center is the largest academic building on the Augsburg
campus and contains 139,000 square feet of collaborative learning space, including 24 labs and 6,000 square feet of
student-faculty research facilities.
Ice Arena (1974)—Two skating areas provide practice space for hockey and figure skating, and recreational skating for
Augsburg and the metropolitan community.
Kennedy Center (2007)—Completed in 2007 as a three-story addition to Melby Hall and named for Dean (’75) and Terry
Kennedy, it features a state-of-the-art wrestling training center, fitness center, classrooms for health and physical
education, and hospitality facilities.
The James G. Lindell Family Library (1997)—This library and information technology center houses all library functions
and is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street. It houses the TechDesk and User Support team in IT and the
Gage Center for Student Success: the Deidre Middleton Office of Academic Advising, the Center for Learning and
Adaptive Student Services (CLASS), and TRIO/Student Support Services.
Luther Residence Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story apartment complex
along 20th Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to twobedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity Department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education program, intercollegiate and
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intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center
Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Residence Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923 to 1964), it has
104 one- and two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, the Department of Public Safety and a
lounge area.
Charles S. Anderson Music Hall (1978)—Contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom facilities, two
rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice studios, and offices for the Music department faculty.
Old Main (1900)—Home for the Department of Art and the Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, with
classrooms used by other departments. Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main combines energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center (2007)—Named for lead donors and alumni Don and Beverly Oren, it is home for the StepUP
program, Institutional Advancement offices, the Alumni and Parent and Family Relations Offices, the Master of Business
Administration Program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program,
and substance-free student housing. It also houses the Barnes & Noble Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo Café, Gage Family Art
Gallery, and the Johnson Conference Center.
Science Hall (1949)—Houses the department of Nursing and Administrative Accounting.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the Enrollment Center (Registrar’s
Office and Student Financial Services), the Women’s Resource Center, classrooms and computer labs, and the
departments of Education and Computer Science.
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall (1938)—Built as a residence hall and named in honor of Augsburg’s second and third
presidents, it contains the President’s Office, Human Resources, Norway Hub, the Academic Affairs Office, Student
Affairs Offices, the Christensen Center for Vocation (CCV), and faculty offices for Political Science, History, Philosophy,
American Indian Studies, English, and Sociology.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides living quarters for 324 firstyear students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents, housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study,
and utility areas.
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Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships
Augsburg University is accredited by:
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate level degrees)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (Bachelor, Master level degrees)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Augsburg’s programs are approved by:
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
Minnesota Board of Teaching
Augsburg University is an institutional member of:
American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
American Association of Higher Education (AAHE)
American Music Therapy Association, Inc. (AMTA)
Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)
Campus Compact
Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Diversity Abroad Network
The Forum on Education Abroad
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA)
National Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)
Physician Assistant Education Association
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Minnesota Private College Council MPCC)
Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA)
Augsburg University is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to
136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all
other institutions. Minnesota Office of Higher Education, 1450 Energy Park Dr., Suite 350, St. Paul, MN 55108,
www.ohe.state.mn.us; 651-642-0533.
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Policies
Non-Discrimination Policy
Augsburg University, as affirmed in its mission, prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious belief,
national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial
status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, or citizenship in its educational policies, admission
policies, employment, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs, except in those
instances where there is a bona fide occupational qualification or to comply with state or federal law. Augsburg
University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students with disabilities.
(Approved by Board of Regents on October, 2014)
For further information, please contact the university’s Title IX Coordinator:
Katie Bishop| Chief Student Success Officer
Memorial Hall, Room 118A| 612-330-1117| bishopc@augsburg.edu
Additionally, the university has four Deputy Officers:
Deputy Officer for Students:
Sarah Griesse| Dean of Students
Memorial Hall, Room 118F| 612-330-1489| griesse@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Employees:
Dawn Miller| Director, Human Resources
Memorial Hall, Room 19| 612-330-1216| millerd1@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Athletics:
Kelly Anderson Diercks| Associate Athletic Director
Si Melby Hall, Room 205F| 612-330-1245| diercks@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer:
Leif Anderson| Chief Strategy Officer
Memorial Hall, Room 124| 612-330-1497| andersol@augsburg.edu
The Deputies work with the Title IX Coordinator to identify any patterns or systemic problems that arise and may assist
as investigators of complaints.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg University is required to give notice of the various rights accorded
to students pursuant to FERPA. In accordance with FERPA, you are notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education records
You have the right to review and inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg
University. The student must request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The university will
respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
Right to request amendment of education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate,
misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records according to your request.
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Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize
disclosure without your permission. One such exception which permits disclosure without consent is for disclosure to
school officials who have legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the university in an
administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel
and health staff); person or company with whom the university has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or
collection agent); a person serving on the board of regents, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has
a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her
professional responsibility.
Right to withhold disclosure of “directory information”
FERPA uses the term “Directory Information” to refer to those categories of personally identifiable information that may
be released for any purpose at the discretion of Augsburg University without notification of the request or disclosure to
the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg University not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from persons or
organizations outside of Augsburg University will be refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
The student’s name
The student’s address
The student’s telephone number
The student’s e-mail address
The student’s date and place of birth
The student’s major and minor field of study
The student’s academic class level
The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT)
The student’s participation in officially-recognized activities and sports
The student’s degrees and awards received (including dates)
The weight and height of members of athletic teams
The student’s dates of attendance
Previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student
The student’s photograph
Augsburg University will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to
contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The Registrar’s Office must be notified in writing of your intent to withhold your Directory
Information.
Right to complain to FERPA Office
You have the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office, US Department of Education, 400
Maryland Ave. SW, Washington, DC, 20202, concerning Augsburg’s failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter.
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Annual Security Report
The Annual Security Report (ASR) for Augsburg University contains statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg
property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The Department of Public
Safety prepares this annual Crime Report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Crime Statistics Act. The report is available online at http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/crime-alerts-and-logs/. For a
printed copy, contact Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
Student Rights
The university has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has procedures for disciplinary action,
grievances, and grade appeals, as outlined in the Augsburg Student Guide at
inside.augsburg.edu/studentaffairs/studentguide.
Official Notices
A university-provided e-mail account is the official means of communication with students, faculty, and staff of Augsburg
University. Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for all information sent to them via the university-provided e-mail
account. Students should regularly check their e-mail account. If a student, faculty or staff member chooses to forward
their Augsburg e-mail, they are responsible for all information and attachments sent to the forwarded e-mail account.
Students will also receive official notices via the A-Mail online publication and should routinely review the A-Mail.
Resident day program students will be assigned a campus mailbox; commuter day program students may request a
campus mail box. Students should check their campus mailbox regularly.
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Admission
Augsburg University strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large
number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures. Selection of students for Augsburg University is
based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests,
participation in activities and employment, and potential for development as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg
University.
Augsburg University asks all applicants for admission and readmission whether they have been convicted of a felony. A
felony conviction does not automatically preclude an applicant from being accepted to Augsburg University. The full
process and policy can be found in the Augsburg Student Guide.
Visit Campus
Firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable. First-year and transfer applicants are
encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admission counselor. Arrangements can be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes when school is in session. Augsburg’s undergraduate admission staff is
ready to help students and families with planning. Visit our website or call any weekday between 8:30 am and 5:30
pm—612-330-1001 or toll-free 1-800-788-5678—and we’ll assist with your questions and arrange a tour for you.
Admission visits and tours are available Monday through Friday and selected Saturdays. The Office of Admission is
located on the lower level of the Christensen Center and serves traditional undergraduates, post-traditional
undergraduates, and graduate students.
Application Procedures
First-year Day Program Students
Application for Admission
Students must submit a completed application for admission and may apply online at augsburg.edu/firstyear or
commonapp.org without any fee.
Transcripts
An official transcript from the high school is required of first-year applicants. First-year applicants who are still high
school students at the time of application should have their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final and
official transcript upon graduation. If the student has taken college courses, including while in high school, an official
transcript from each institution should also be sent prior to registration and orientation. General Education
Development (GED) scores may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores
Beginning fall 2019, submission of ACT or SAT test scores for admission is optional for incoming undergraduate (firstyear and transfer) student applications, except in specific circumstances like GED students, homeschooled students,
and students with narrative transcripts. For more information please refer to Augsburg’s Admission Application
Requirements.
Recommendations
One letter of academic recommendation (optional). A letter may be submitted by a teacher and/or counselor.
Essay
First-year applicants are required to provide written responses to the essay question(s) listed on the application.
Additional Information
If there is additional information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be
included within the application and discussed individually with an admission counselor. On occasion, the Admission
Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until additional information has been received. For
example, new test scores, results of the present semester’s coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or
writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Office of
Undergraduate Admission will inform the candidate.
Notification of an Admission Decision
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Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applicants are notified of the admission decision usually within
three weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admission Committee. Notification
of admission status for completed applications begins in October.
Confirmation of Admission
Accepted students are asked to make a $150 enrollment deposit* to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Students who wish to live in university housing must submit a housing contract to the Residence Life Office.
*Nonrefundable after May 1.
Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the university—is sometimes required. Check
with the Office of Admission and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Undergraduate Day Transfers
Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Application for Admission
Students should complete the application for admission, including the essay question(s), and submit them to the
Admission Office. Students may apply online for with no application fee at augsburg.edu/transfer or
commonapp.org.
Transcripts
Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions at which you registered must be sent directly to the
Admission Office. An official high school transcript and/or official GED test scores may be required upon request.
Official transcripts are marked with institutional security features, date, and appropriate signature. Augsburg
University accepts official transcripts directly from another institution’s Office of the Registrar or a secure
authenticated designated party. The transcript must arrive at Augsburg University in an envelope sealed by the
issuing institution or via an encrypted electronic method (adapted from AACRAO, 2018). If any transcripts show inprogress coursework, an updated official transcript will need to be received by Augsburg in order to verify that the
in-progress coursework was later dropped, withdrawn from, or graded. Upon receipt, new official college transcripts
will be evaluated for possible transfer credit. Failure to submit the replacement official transcript in a timely manner
will result in a registration hold.
Recommendations
One letter of recommendation is optional for all transfer applicants. Letters may be submitted by a supervisor,
counselor, professor, or spiritual leader.
Additional Information
If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be
included with the application and discussed individually with an admission counselor. Academic recommendations
may be required by the Admission Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the Admission
Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Admission Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admission Decision
Augsburg University uses a rolling admission policy. Students are notified of the admission decision usually within
two weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admission Committee.
Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the university—is sometimes required. Check with
the Admission Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Adult Undergraduate Students
Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
The Adult Undergraduate (AU) program is a degree completion program for post-traditional students. Applicants are
required to meet the following requirements for admission consideration for any Adult Undergraduate program:
Have a minimum of 12 transferable credits and
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Are applying to one of the 11 eligible Adult Undergraduate majors and
Students must meet one of the following requirements:
o Majoring in English as a Second Language, B.A.; Special Education: ABS B.A., or RN to BSN, B.S. with 60 or more
transferable credits
o Have 3+ years full-time work experience since high school graduation
o Have 3+ years of significant family care commitment since high school graduation
o Have 3+ years of a mix of non-full time college enrollment, work, family etc. since high school graduation
o Have military service since high school graduation
o 24 years or older at the date of matriculation
AU students may not be eligible for day undergraduate co-curricular activities, intercollegiate athletics, and residence
life (on campus housing) without permission from the Dean of Students and/or Dean of Professional Studies. Students
enrolled in either the Auggie Plan or College Transfer Pathways are encouraged to consult with their Augsburg University
advisor when considering the Adult Undergraduate program.
Application for Admission
Students should complete the application for admission and submit it to the Admission Office. Students may apply
online with no application fee at augsburg.edu/transfer or commonapp.org.
Transcripts
Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions at which you registered must be sent directly to the
Admission Office. An official high school transcript and/or official GED test scores may be required upon request.
Official transcripts are marked with institutional security features, date, and appropriate signature. Augsburg
University accepts official transcripts directly from another institution’s Office of the Registrar or a secure
authenticated designated party. The transcript must arrive at Augsburg University in an envelope sealed by the
issuing institution or via an encrypted electronic method (adapted from AACRAO, 2018). If any transcripts show inprogress coursework, an updated official transcript will need to be received by Augsburg in order to verify that the
in-progress coursework was later dropped, withdrawn from, or graded. Upon receipt, new official college transcripts
will be evaluated for possible transfer credit. Failure to submit the replacement official transcript in a timely manner
will result in a registration hold.
Notification of Admission Decision
Augsburg University uses a rolling admission policy. Students are notified of the admission decision usually within
two weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admission Committee.
Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the university—is sometimes required. Check with
the Admission Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Readmission
Day students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg University for one semester or more, and AU/Rochester
students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg University for two or more semesters, must apply for
readmission through the Registrar’s Office to resume attendance. Students who have attended other institutions during
their absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the Registrar’s Office.
Returning students do not pay the application fee.
To apply for readmission after withdrawing from the university, students must submit an Application for Readmission.
The last day to be approved for readmission is the Friday prior to the start of the term. Please note that processing
may take up to 10 business days.
If the student has attended other institutions since leaving Augsburg, official transcripts must be submitted to the
Registrar’s Office. If any transcripts show in-progress coursework, an updated official transcript will need to be
received by Augsburg in order to verify that the in-progress coursework was later dropped, withdrawn from, or
graded. Upon receipt, new official college transcripts will be evaluated for possible transfer credit. Failure to submit
the replacement official transcript in a timely manner will result in a registration hold.
All financial holds must be cleared before a student can be approved for readmission.
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If the student was academically suspended, withdrew while on academic warning or probation, or has a GPA below
2.0, they will need to submit a personal statement explaining their circumstances for review by the Student Standing
Committee.
If the student withdrew for medical reasons, a doctor’s note indicating the student is well enough to resume studies
must be submitted with the application.
Non-Degree Students
Individuals may take coursework at Augsburg University as non-degree seeking students, enrolling on a space-available
basis. Registration dates are included in the university’s Academic Calendar. To apply for admission as a non-degree
seeking student, submit the completed application, academic intent, and all necessary unofficial transcripts to the
Admission Office. Individuals who intend to become degree-seeking in the future must submit official transcripts.
Contact the Admission Office regarding which unofficial/official transcripts you may need for your application file.
Non-degree seeking students who wish to pursue a degree must reapply for admission by submitting the completed
application, academic intent, and all official transcripts to the Admission Office.
Second Degree Students
Students with an existing baccalaureate degree from Augsburg or another institution may enroll to complete an
additional major(s) or minor(s). Students will not be awarded a second degree unless it is different from the original
degree awarded (BA, BM, BS). Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same major, though it is possible to earn
multiple degrees from the same academic department if the majors are distinct.
Second degree requirements include a minimum of 32 semester credits earned at Augsburg, completion of a major, and
completion of any liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Depending on the student’s previous
degree, completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Students
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. We welcome students from all over the world
wishing to start or complete their degrees at Augsburg. Any student requiring a student (F-1) visa to study in the United
States will be considered an international applicant.
For admission and/or financial aid questions, please contact us by emailing beintl@augsburg.edu or calling 612-3301359.
Foreign Credential Evaluation
Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States are required to submit international
transcript(s) accompanied by a professional credit evaluation.
This evaluation should include the following:
Course-by-course evaluation to show a complete course listing with credit values and grades received for each
course
Calculation of grade point average to demonstrate the cumulative grade point average using the standard US
grading system, i.e., A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0
Translation to English (if applicable)
Analysis of credentials (if applicable)
The evaluation report must be sent directly to Augsburg’s Office of Admission. Preferred evaluation services are World
Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators (www.ece.org), though Augsburg will accept
evaluations from any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluators (www.naces.org).
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Financing Your Education
The Board of Regents approves the costs for the academic year. The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as
required. Augsburg reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Full-Time vs. Half-Time
Students will need to be enrolled in 6 credits to be considered half-time and 12-19 credits to be considered full-time.
This is an important distinction for charges and for accessing financial aid.
Day Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/tuition/undergraduate-day.
Fees (full-time enrollment)
The standard program fees are the Student Activity Fee, Technology Fee, Newspaper Readership Fee, and the Campus
Greening Fee. Specific courses or programs may have additional fees associated with them, such as lab or supply fees.
Full-Time Cost – Fall and Spring 2020-2021
Semester
Year
$19,647.50
$355.00
$1,228 per credit
$39,295.00
$710.00
$4,912 per 4 credits
$1,228 per credit
$190.00 per term
$4,912 per 4 credits
Tuition – Full-Time (12-19 credits per term)
Fees – (12-19 credits per term)
Overload Fee – (over 19 credits)
Part-Time Cost – Fall and Spring 2020-2021
Tuition –Part-Time (less than 12 credits)
Fees – (less than 12 credits)
Other Costs
Audit Fee (taking a class for no credit)
Music Lesson Fees
½ Hour Lesson
1 Hour Lesson
$1,000.00 per course
$400.00
$800.00
Room and Board Costs
Detailed housing rates are available through Residence Life Office at www.augsburg.edu/reslife/rates.
Detailed meal plan rates and flex point options can be found at www.augsburg.edu/reslife/rates/meal-plans.
Adult Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/tuition/weekendevening-undergraduate.
Tuition
Students are charged per credit. Students are charged based on their program regardless if they take a course through a
different program. All associated costs must be paid by the beginning of each semester to avoid accruing finance
charges, unless you have enrolled in an official payment plan through Student Financial Services.
Fees
Specific courses or programs may have additional fees associated with them, such as lab or supply fees.
Adult Undergraduate - Minneapolis
Adult Undergraduate - Rochester
$426.00 per credit
$426.00 per credit
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$1,704.00 per 4.0 credits
$1,704.00 per 4.0 credits
Payments
Semester Charges
Prior to the start of each semester, a statement of estimated charges showing charges and financial aid credits
designated by the Student Financial Services Office is sent to the student via e-mail. All statements are available online
through AugNet’s Records and Registration site. Payments can be made online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/header-make-paymentaccount-activity/payments. Augsburg may charge late fees
and interest on delinquent accounts. Review the full policy regarding past due balances online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/disclosure.
Payment Options
Augsburg University offers payment plan options for all students. Information about payment plans is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/payment-plans-and-discounts.
Payment Policy
Students at Augsburg University are obligated to pay Term Fees and additional charges when they register for each
academic term. “Term Fees” include tuition, room and board charges and other fees initiated during your time as a
student. Students are responsible to pay for all of these charges regardless of whether financial aid is received or
employers or other third parties pay as agreed. “Term Fees” are subject to refund only to the extent allowed under the
Augsburg University Tuition Refund Policy.
Augsburg accepts the following forms of payment:
Cash
Students and guest payers may make cash payments in-person at the Enrollment Center. Cash should never be
mailed. Students will receive a receipt of their cash payment.
Check
Students and guest payers may pay their term fees via check either in-person at the Enrollment Center, through mail, or
online using e-check/ACH. A $30 NSF Fee will be added for any payment returned by the bank for Non-Sufficient
Funds. A receipt will automatically be sent electronically for any online payments. Students who pay in-person or
through mail may request a receipt of the check payment.
Credit Card/Debit Card
Students and guest payers may make student account payments online with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American
Express credit card. As of June 10th, 2016, Augsburg will no longer accept credit card or debit card payments in-person,
over the phone, or through the mail. Credit cards will only be accepted online via Cashnet, a vendor contracted by
Augsburg.
Because Cashnet charges Augsburg for their services, a credit card service fee of 2.75 percent will be associated with any
credit card payment made to the university. This is to offset the approximately $250,000 in costs that Augsburg accrues
annually for providing credit card payment options to our students. Augsburg will not receive any part of the service fee
and will not be profiting from it.
Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must reapply each year. In addition to reapplying for aid,
students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the attainment of their degree or certificate as stipulated in
the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) section of this catalog.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work
opportunities. The university cooperates with federal, state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid
programs.
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The primary responsibility for financing a university education rests upon the student and family. Financial aid
supplements student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine the amount of assistance for which a student is
eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial factors as current income, assets, number of dependent
family members, other educational expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations.
Types of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a specific scholarship or grant
(except as noted).
Augsburg may offer both merit-based and need-based financial aid to undergraduate students at the time of admission.
First year students can find specific information at www.augsburg.edu/firstyear/scholarships. Transfer students can find
information at www.augsburg.edu/transfer/financial-aid-and-scholarships.
Augsburg will also determine students’ eligibility to receive financial aid grants from both federal and state entities.
These grants include Minnesota State Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Pell
Grant, Federal TEACH Grant, and Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship. Contact Student Financial
Services if you need additional information about any of these programs.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg University, students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships
and grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile to check with churches, the company or
business employing parents or spouses, high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid
available to students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid
through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, and Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children,
and other sources.
Loan Assistance
Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credits) to be eligible for any federal loans.
Federal Direct Student Loan
o Subsidized Direct Loans are need-based loans that the federal government subsidizes by paying the interest
while the student is in school and during the grace period.
o For the Unsubsidized Direct Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower is
responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school or may defer
payments and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan).
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)
o PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet university costs of their dependent children. Parents may
borrow up to the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60
days of final disbursement.
Further information about all student and parent loan programs can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/loans.
Student Employment
Students are able to apply for work study positions through Augsburg’s Human Resources Office. Part-time work
provided by the university is considered financial aid, just like scholarships, loans, and grants. Students are limited to a
maximum of 20 hours of on-campus employment per week. The number of hours a student can work is dependent on
the position and the needs of the department. However, work is not guaranteed.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made bi-weekly by check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work Study Program
o Under these programs, the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with the
university to provide part-time work opportunities.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Federal regulations require that all higher education institutions establish and implement a policy to measure whether
students receiving financial aid are making satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of a degree. The
purpose of this policy is to make sure that students who receive financial aid are using this money wisely. It is meant to
curtail the use of financial aid by students who fail to successfully complete their course work. Failure to meet the
following standards makes a student ineligible for all institutional, federal, and state financial aid.
Augsburg’s Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy follows the Satisfactory Academic Policy.
Student Account Financial Disclosure
Students at Augsburg University are obligated to pay Term Fees and additional charges when they register for each
academic term. “Term Fees” include tuition, room and board charges and other fees initiated during their time as a
student. Students are responsible to pay for all of these charges regardless of whether financial aid is received or
employers or other third parties pay as agreed. “Term Fees” are subject to refund only to the extent allowed under the
Augsburg University Tuition Refund Policy. Statements and account history are available online through AugNet Records
and Registration.
Augsburg University may require someone to co-sign on the student’s obligations in special cases, such as when a
student has a history of late or missed payments. When a co-signer’s signature is required, both students and co-signers
are responsible for payment of all costs incurred (including collection costs and fees of any collection agency and/or
attorney, if applicable) and all other conditions outlined on the Student Account Financial Disclosure.
Results of Balances Not Paid in Full
Augsburg may charge late fees and interest on delinquent accounts. Missed or late payments will be subject to a late
payment charge and/or a finance charge on the overdue balance from the date the balance was due until payment in
full is received. If your account is not paid in full on the first day of the term, finance charges at the rate of 8% per year
(.67% per month) will be added onto your student account balance. For example, this means that for every $1,000
owed you will receive $6.70 a month in finance charges. A $30 NSF Fee will be added for any payment returned by the
bank for Non-Sufficient Funds.
Past Due Accounts
If the student does not set up a formal payment plan with Augsburg’s Student Financial Services department, Augsburg
reserves the right to demand payment of the entire balance owed by that student and to take steps to collect it.
Augsburg may cancel the student’s registration, prevent the student from registering for future terms, withhold
transcripts or diplomas, remove the student from on-campus housing, turn the student’s account over to a collection
agency, or take legal action to collect any past due balance. Each student authorizes Augsburg to release financial
information about her or his account and other pertinent information such as address and phone number to third
parties who are dealing with the collection of the account balance. By providing us with a telephone number for a
cellular phone or other wireless device, you are expressly consenting to receive communications – including but not
limited to prerecorded or artificial voice message calls, text messages, and calls made by an automatic telephone dialing
system – from us and our affiliates and agents at that number. This express consent applies to each such telephone
number that you provide to us now or in the future and permits such calls regardless of their purpose. Calls and
messages may incur access fees from your cellular provider. Each student also agrees to reimburse Augsburg University,
or its agents, the fees of any collection agency, which may be based on a percentage at a maximum of 40% of the debt,
and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, we incur in such collection efforts. Please note that,
due to the Bankruptcy Reform Act, educational benefits are generally exempt from discharge under bankruptcy. The
terms of this agreement remain in effect until all Term Fees and other charges are paid in full.
Tuition Refund
Students are eligible for a 100% tuition refund for any courses they drop without notation through the date labeled “Last
day to drop without a ‘W’ grade & 100% refund – Full Semester class” on the Academic Calendar. After this date,
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students are no longer eligible for any refund of tuition unless they withdraw from all of their courses. This policy is
effective whether or not a student has attended classes.
Students withdrawing from all of a term’s courses may receive a 50% tuition refund when they withdraw by the date
labeled “Last day to withdraw with 50% refund – Full Semester class” on the Academic Calendar.
Students are responsible for cancelling courses through the Registrar’s Office (or online) 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.
Medical Refund
If a student is forced to withdraw from one or more courses in a term due to illness or an accident, a request for a
medical refund should be made through the Academic/Financial Petition. Petition forms are available through the
Registrar’s Office website. An extra medical refund may be granted by the Committee upon submission of
documentation from the attending doctor, on letterhead, verifying the medical circumstances.
Unofficial Withdrawal
Federal regulations require that records of financial aid recipients who earn failing grades in all their classes be
reviewed. If courses are not completed (e.g., unofficial withdrawal, stopped attending), the university is required to
refund financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last
recorded date of attendance. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the term, including the portion previously
covered by financial aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete
withdrawal from the university. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of tuition refunded
can be made. Petition forms are available online through the Registrar’s Office website.
Financial Aid Policy
Financial aid such as federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships are awarded based upon the total number
of registered credits on the “Last day to add with faculty signature – Full Semester class” as noted on the Academic
Calendar. Students must register for internships, Time 2 classes, and ACTC classes before the “Last day to add with
faculty signature-Full Semester class.” Financial aid will not be adjusted for classes added after this date.
Students must earn the financial aid they are awarded each semester by actively attending and participating in classes
throughout the semester. Financial aid is recalculated when students do any of the following: drop classes without a
“W” grade, fail to begin classes, cease to attend classes, fail all classes, or fully withdraw from all classes.
Financial Aid – Return of Title IV Funds Policy
Students must earn the financial aid they are awarded each semester. A student can earn their aid by attending classes.
Augsburg must always return any unearned Title IV funds it is responsible for returning within 45 days of the date the
school determined the student withdrew.
The withdrawal date used in the return to title IV calculation of a student’s federal financial aid is the actual date
indicated on the official withdraw record. If a student stops attending classes without notifying the university, the
withdrawal date will be the last date of academic activity determined by the university.
Federal/State Aid Adjustments
Augsburg is required to return unearned federal/state aid for students who fully withdraw from their courses. The
Return to Title IV calculation is based on the total number of days in the semester compared to the total number of days
that a student attended classes before the last date of attendance. If the student receives more aid than they ‘earned’,
then the ‘unearned portion’ of the student’s aid must be returned to the U.S. Department of Education. After 60% of the
term has passed, students are eligible to keep all of their federal/state aid. If you are planning to completely withdraw
from your courses, please see a Student Financial Services counselor to determine what aid may need to be returned.
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Financial aid will be returned to the aid program from which it came. If returned to a loan program, your outstanding
balance will be reduced by the amount of the return. Aid will be returned in the following order:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Unsubsidized Direct Loan
Subsidized Direct Loan
Federal Perkins Loan
Direct PLUS Loans
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
TEACH Grant
Institutional Aid Adjustments
Augsburg will return institutional aid for students who partially withdraw or fully withdraw from courses. If students
withdraw from their courses, they will receive a 50% tuition refund and 50% of their institutional aid will be removed. If
a student withdraws after the last day to receive a tuition refund, there will be no adjustment to their institutional aid.
Post-Withdrawal Disbursement
If a student earned more aid than was disbursed to him/her, the student may be eligible for a post-withdrawal
disbursement. Augsburg’s financial aid office will notify the student in writing if he/she is eligible for a post-withdrawal
disbursement of Title IV loan funds.
A student or parent borrower must first confirm in writing whether he/she accepts/declines all or some of the loan
funds offered as a post-withdrawal disbursement. A post-withdrawal disbursement of Federal grant funds does not
require student acceptance or approval. The university will seek the student’s authorization to use a post-withdrawal
disbursement for all other educationally related charges in addition to tuition and fees.
Credit Refund
Augsburg students may be eligible to receive a credit refund if their financial aid exceeds tuition and fee charges for a
term. Credit refunds are issued within two weeks after the last day to drop courses without recorded notation. Financial
aid needs to be finalized and applied to a student’s account before the credit refund can be issued. (You can verify your
financial aid status online through Track Your Financial Aid. You can check your transaction history online to verify that
all of your financial aid has been applied to your account and nothing is left pending.)
Changes in enrollment status, housing status, and program status may affect financial aid eligibility and credit refunds.
Students who are enrolled less than half-time (less than 6.0 credits for undergraduates; less than 3.0 credits for
graduates) may not be eligible for financial aid; however, students may apply for private alternative loans. Registration
changes made from the first week of the term through midterm may require a return of financial aid funds. Students
who drop courses may receive a tuition refund, but some forms of financial aid may have to be adjusted before a refund
will be available. Financial aid return of funds may take up to 45 days to be processed.
Bookstore
Students who are registered for the upcoming term will be allowed to charge up to $750 to their student account.
Students do not need to request a bookstore account.
Please plan ahead and purchase books and supplies before the scheduled cut-off dates. Plan ahead for courses that start
midterm as you will be unable to charge anything to your student account after the cut-off date.
Students’ accounts will be billed for only what was spent on their bookstore accounts before credit refunds were issued.
If your bookstore charges create a balance on your account, you need to make payments in accordance with your
statement. Bookstore purchases charged to a student account are intended for students who have excess financial aid
funds to cover their tuition, fees, AND their books or supplies. Please contact Student Financial Services before you
purchase books if you need to discuss payment options.
Due to the financial aid cycle, you can only charge expenses to your bookstore account during specific times.
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Third Party
If you are expecting a third party to cover the cost of your books, you will need to turn in an itemized receipt of your
purchases to the Student Financial Services Office, along with your invoice request.
Additional Funds
If the cost of your textbooks and supplies are above $750 in one term, you have enough financial aid to cover the
additional costs, and you would like to charge the additional amount to your student account, please send the following
information to Student Financial Services (studentfinances@augsburg.edu). All requests need to be in writing.
Subject: Request for Additional Funds
Full Name:
Student ID number:
Additional request:
Students will receive an e-mail when the additional request has been processed. Accounts are opened as quickly as
possible, but it could take up to two business days for activation.
Consumer Information
Loss of Financial Aid Eligibility Due to a Drug Offense
A student convicted of a state or federal offense involving the possession or sale of an illegal drug that occurred while
the student was enrolled in school and receiving Title IV aid is not eligible for Title IV funds. [An illegal drug is a
controlled substance as defined by the Controlled Substance Act and does not include alcohol and tobacco.]
A borrower’s eligibility is based on the student’s self-certification on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). Convictions that are reversed, set aside or removed from the student’s record, or a determination arising from
a juvenile court proceeding do not affect eligibility and do not need to be reported by the student.
A student who is convicted of a drug-related offense that occurred while the student was enrolled in school and
receiving Title IV aid loses Title IV eligibility as follows:
For the possession of illegal drugs
First offense: one year from the date of conviction
Second offense: two years from the date of the second conviction
Third offense: indefinitely from the date of the third conviction
For the sale of illegal drugs
First offense: two years from the date of conviction
Second offense: indefinitely from the date of the second conviction
A school must provide a student who loses Title IV eligibility due to a drug-related conviction with a timely, separate,
clear, and conspicuous written notice. The notice must advise the student of his or her loss of Title IV eligibility and the
ways in which the student may regain that eligibility.
Regaining Eligibility after a Drug Conviction
A student may regain eligibility at any time by completing an approved drug rehabilitation program and by informing the
school that he or she has done so. A student regains Title IV eligibility on the date he or she successfully completes the
program. A drug rehabilitation program is considered approved for these purposes if it includes at least two
unannounced drug tests and meets one of the following criteria:
The program received or is qualified to receive funds directly or indirectly under a federal, state, or local government
program.
The program is administered or recognized by a federal, state, or local government agency or court.
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The program received or is qualified to receive payment directly or indirectly from a federally or state licensed
insurance company.
The program administered or recognized by a federally or state-licensed hospital, health clinic, or medical doctor.
Policies may change throughout an academic year if necessary to comply with federal, state, or institutional changes or
regulations.
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Residence Life
Students who choose to make Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23-acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan
area. They make many new friends among roommates and classmates. They are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice arena, fitness center, and Christensen Center. With just over 1,000 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of the residential experience during the college years. Studies show that students
who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be involved on campus, and tend to have a higher grade
point average. Residence Life staff are professional and student team members available to support students in their
academic and co-curricular experiences. Through their efforts residential community members become acquainted with
life at Augsburg through educational and social opportunities.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, leadership, and fun. Numerous events are planned to welcome
students to the community, including dances, movie nights, open mic nights, and weeks devoted to special themes or
issues.
Resident students have access to a 24-hour computer lounge, wireless internet, study lounges, 24-hour security, laundry
facilities, and vending. All rooms and apartments are equipped with cable and internet access. A skyway connecting the
lobby of Urness Hall and Mortensen Hall to Christensen Center and Oren Gateway Center to the Lindell Library keeps
students out of the weather on the way to class.
To secure housing on campus, students need to submit the following items:
Residence Life and Dining contract: http://www.augsburg.edu/reslife/housing/
During spring semester, current Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing for
the next academic year.
Facilities
Urness Hall—One home to new Auggies and upper-class resident advisors, this nine-story high-rise houses 313 students.
Each floor is considered a house-unit providing 36 students (two to a room) with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Meal plans are required.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a 13-story high-rise apartment building. It contains 104 one-bedroom and twobedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is carpeted and contains kitchenette
units. It is furnished with beds and dressers. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types of living units: two-bedroom apartments, two-room suites, floor houses, and
townhouses. This residence houses 192 upper-class students, and the Neighborhood program. All rooms are furnished
with beds, dressers, desks, and chairs. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall Neighborhoods—This is available to students who are interested in creating a living/learning
environment by designing their own house system. All members meet to determine their program focus, educational
goals, and community agreement guidelines.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this apartment residence includes studios and two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs are provided. Underground parking is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional.
Oren Gateway Center—Oren Gateway Center offers substance-free living connected to a dining area, underground
parking, and classrooms. Opened in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses the StepUP first-year and upperclass students
committed to an alcohol- and drug-free environment. Flats, apartments, and studios are furnished with beds, desks, and
dressers.
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Food Service
Commons—Situated on the top floor of Christensen Center, this is the main food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This spacious room features small-table units for easy conversation overlooking the university quadrangle and
Murphy Square. Students on board plans who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons. We offer a mealto-go program for those on a tight schedule. Students have the option of using one meal exchange each week at
Einsteins or Nabo to supplement the Commons.
Einstein Bros. Bagels—On the main level of Christensen Center, Einstein Bros. Bagels sells coffee, smoothies, hot and
cold sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and snacks.
Nabo—This eatery is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Pronounced “náh-bu,” with the accent on the first syllable,
featured food options include pasta, cold and hot sandwiches, a pasta bar, pastries, and beverages.
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Student Activities and Organizations
Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the classroom are an important
part of college life, yet learning and development also occur in formal and informal activities of the university and the
surrounding area. Whether students take classes in the day or evening, the climate for learning and living at Augsburg
will add dimension to their education. There are over 50 student organizations that students can join, and students may
also create their own with three additional peers. For more information, visit Augsburg.edu/campuslife.
Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball,
ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, indoor and outdoor track and field, and golf. Women annually compete in lacrosse,
volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball, swimming, indoor and outdoor track and field, and golf.
Facilities
At Augsburg, the facilities are for all students, faculty and staff. Check schedules for times when there is open use of the
gymnasium and ice arena. On-campus facilities include a double-rink ice arena, a 3-court gymnasium, a multi-purpose
athletic field, fitness center with workout machines, a weight room, a racquetball court, and an air-supported dome over
the athletic field for winter fitness, rentals, and spring sport practices.
Intramurals
Every student is urged to participate in activities for recreation and relaxation. An intramural program provides
competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual performance activities. Check schedules on the Athletics
website for times when there is open use of the athletic field/dome, gymnasium, and ice arena.
Campus Life
About Campus Life
Mission Statement
Campus Life aims to create an environment where students can connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg
community.
Philosophy
Campus Life recognizes the benefits associated with student engagement outside of the classroom. We work to enhance
and supplement the liberal arts instruction at Augsburg University through quality transitional programs for new
students as well as through leadership and developmental education.
Program Areas
Campus Involvement
Augsburg Day Student Government is the official governing body of the Day Student population at Augsburg University.
It advocates for ideas, concerns, needs, and activities of the Day Student Body.
Augsburg Student Activities Council (ASAC) seeks to build community and provide opportunities for students to grow
holistically through intentional and diverse programming. ASAC plans and orchestrates some of the largest student
programming on campus, including Homecoming, concerts, comedy shows, late night programming activities, movies,
and much more.
Student recognition includes honoring student leaders and student organizations at the Augsburg Leadership Awards,
including Act Six Scholar graduates, Augsburg Senior Leadership Society inductees, and other award recipients.
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Student organizations provide students the opportunity to become involved in various interests, passions, and activities
at Augsburg University. Participation allows students to meet fellow classmates, have fun, and lead and develop an
organization around a common purpose while making an impact on both the Augsburg and greater community.
Commuter Student Life
The Student Lounge, located on the Main Level of the Christensen Center, is a community space available for students to
gather, study, watch television, play games, and just relax.
Lockers are available for free for commuter students to reserve for the academic year on the ground floor of Anderson
Residence Hall and the ground floor of Science Hall.
Leadership Development
Act Six Scholars is a scholarship program that provides full tuition and room/board at Augsburg University for up to
seven incoming undergraduate students each year. It aims to provide extensive leadership development and mentorship
opportunities in order for this select group of students to engage and to invest fully in the Augsburg and greater
communities.
Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is an initiative designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg University by
empowering first-year students to cultivate and apply their inherent leadership skills through a semester-long skillbuilding training program.
Orientation Leader Training is designed to grow the existing awareness, knowledge, and skills of student leaders so that
they may successfully create welcoming and inclusive environments for incoming first-year and transfer students by
learning to work across social identities and backgrounds while implementing orientation programming.
Student Leadership Institute focuses on developing students’ knowledge, awareness, and skills on various topics of
leadership.
Orientation Programs
SOAR is a required two-day, overnight orientation experience for incoming first-year students designed to help with the
transition to Augsburg University. Students will meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff; learn about University
resources and services; and get a taste of life on campus.
Transfer SOAR / Spring SOAR is a required day-long orientation experience for transfer students designed to help with
the transition to Augsburg University. Students will learn about University resources and services, hear about academic
programs, and discover why being a part of the Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days is a required week-long orientation experience for incoming first-year students designed to complement
SOAR, provide opportunities to enhance academic and personal success, and offer a helpful advantage in starting at
Augsburg University.
Campus Ministry
At Augsburg University, we are “guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church.” Because of this tradition, we
seek to support individuals who are exploring, questioning, and deepening their faith. Augsburg advocates for and
develops an environment where people are encouraged to discover and share their gifts for the sake of the world. As a
university of the church, we emphasize the development of this through attending to the sacred, living into radical
hospitality, and shaping community. The University Pastors, Muslim Student Program Associate, and campus ministry
staff have offices in Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication and are available for spiritual
guidance, counseling, support, vocational discernment or information.
Our concern for spiritual care is evident in the opportunities we encourage and provide for students to explore their
own faith. Daily weekday worship, Wednesday Night Holy Communion, Bible studies, community outreach, retreats,
peace and justice events, concerts and gatherings, Friday Jummah Prayer, and interfaith initiatives are examples of the
wide variety of activities on campus.
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Community Engagement
The Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, rooted in Augsburg’s mission to educate students to be informed
citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders, aims to:
Create a culture of civic agency and engagement among students, faculty, staff, and our broader community so that
graduates are architects of change and pioneers in work of public significance.
Foster connections with local community based organizations and position Augsburg as an anchor institution in the
Twin Cities.
Revitalize the democratic and public purposes of higher education in a time when strengthening colleges’ visible
contributions to the common good, not simply to private benefit.
LEAD Fellows
In Fall of 2008 Augsburg University launched its first year of the Bonner Leaders Program, which is now called LEAD
Fellows (Leaders for Equity, Action, and Democracy). Through the LEAD program, students develop deep community
relationships and engage in long-term policy advocacy throughout their time at Augsburg. Those selected to be LEAD
Fellows are students with diverse ethnic and geographical backgrounds and experience in community and public work.
Through placements with partner nonprofit organizations and community programs, students work an average of 220
hours each academic year supporting ELL classrooms, running an employment education computer lab, coordinating a
low-income housing program, community health outreach, tutoring in afterschool programs, and more. Beyond their
work-study placements, students participate in civic engagement efforts on and off campus.
Through their participation with the Bonner Leaders Program, students engage in monthly guided reflections and
leadership development workshops. The Augsburg Bonner Leaders Program is a successful model that builds on the
university’s culture of community and civic engagement.
Campus Kitchen
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger neighborhood by using food as a tool to
nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students through service learning. To accomplish these goals, four
programs focus on this engagement:
Food to Share
o Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining Service is donated, reheated, and served by student volunteers to
neighborhood partners, including homeless shelters, youth and senior programs, and others. Augsburg
students in need can also find free food at our food shelf on campus, the Campus Cupboard.
Food to Grow
o On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff and students manage a community garden composed of nearly 100
garden plots where community and campus members can grow their own food. The garden staff also hosts
classes on healthy living in which neighborhood youth learn to grow and cook healthy food.
Food to Buy
o Find fresh produce grown by local farmers at the weekly farmer’s markets Tuesdays through the summer:
11-1 pm at Foss Chapel on campus, and 2-5 pm at the Brian Coyle Center down the street. The market
doubles any purchase made with food stamps. Augsburg is also the host of an organic CSA farm that people
can become members of and get a large box of produce each week.
Food to Know
o Understanding our food system and community health through programs that educate on issues of hunger
and poverty, and cooking and gardening classes in the community and weekly on campus.
Public Achievement
The Public Achievement organizing model recognizes that people of every age have skills, talents and ideas, and that by
learning to work strategically with others they can solve problems and build sustainable democratic societies. In a school
setting, young people form teams to take action on a public problem that is important to them (for example, driving out
gang activity or improving classroom space). The team works with a coach—typically a teacher or college student—to
develop an action plan. Through practice and reflection, the team members develop public skills and confidence.
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Service-Learning and Community Engagement/Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Service-Learning Program provides students with opportunities to understand and respond to
needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement activities. A key component of
community service-learning is reflection on and analysis of community issues in order to promote personal and
educational growth and civic responsibility. By connecting classroom content with service-learning experiences in the
city, Augsburg students deepen their understanding of abstract course concepts while learning about pertinent and
related community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational approach employs reciprocal learning between
students and their community. Service-learning components are embedded in most academic disciplines. Examples of
community service-learning sites include homeless shelters, cultural and environmental organizations, tutoring
programs, and literacy centers.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the city,
the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra may perform on regional, national, and international tours. Many
other ensembles are available to cover the entire range of musical styles and previous musical experience. Students
stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the Theater Program and have the opportunity to attend
a series of on-campus workshops with visiting arts professionals.
Student Center
Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. Traditionally
considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union provides a central gathering place for the diverse
populations of residential, commuter, Adult Undergraduate, and graduate students at Augsburg through the merging of
curricular and co-curricular programs and activities. Christensen Center also houses several student services, such as the
Admission Office, Campus Life, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Multicultural Student Services, LGBTQIA+
Student Services, University Events, Center for Global Education and Experience, International Student and Scholar
Services, the Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, A’viands Food Services, and Mail Services.
The Auggie’s Nest, located on the ground floor of Christensen Center, serves as the student organization office area and
houses offices of the Augsburg Echo (campus newspaper) and KAUG (campus radio). Lockers are also available in this
area for student organization use.
Day Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government supports and advocates for student concerns, needs, and activities. Day Student
Government serves as the primary voice and liaison between Day students and the administration, faculty, and staff of
Augsburg University.
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Student Resources/Academic and Support Services
Lindell Library Resources
The James G. Lindell Family Library is home to a collection of almost 400,000 books, more than half of which are ebooks
that can be read online or downloaded at your convenience. Students also have access to millions of journal articles,
over 60,000 streaming videos, nearly 200 databases, and a wide assortment of movies on DVD or VHS. Lindell also
houses significant collections of juvenile literature and K-12 curriculum materials, as well as the university’s archives and
special collections. Our digital collections include full runs of campus publications such as The Augsburgian, The Echo,
and Murphy Square as well as numerous audio and video recordings documenting the university’s history.
If that still isn’t enough, Lindell Library offers an interlibrary loan (ILL) service free of charge. Augsburg students can
borrow any type of research material - books, journal articles, videos, music scores, and more - from almost any library
in the world and these materials will be delivered directly to Lindell Library at no cost to you.
Research Support
Research help is always available, either online or in person, at Lindell Library’s Learning Commons. Our research guides,
available on the library’s website, provide access to key research materials on topics as wide-ranging as health and
physical education, film studies, computer science, or music therapy. Students can set up individual research
consultations with a librarian at Lindell’s Learning Commons desk, by phone at 612-330-1604, by email at
refdesk@augsburg.edu, or chat with an expert 24/7 through our Ask-A-Librarian service at library.augsburg.edu.
Other Cool Stuff
Libraries are more than just books and databases, they are places to gather for collaborative research or quiet study and
reflection. At Lindell Library, you can do both. Ten group study rooms are available on the top floor of Lindell Library,
and can be reserved up to two weeks in advance. The lower level is a designated quiet study space for those who prefer
to work alone. Whether working on individual research or a large group project, Augsburg students can check out all
sorts of equipment from the Library’s Circulation Desk, including laptops, cameras, microphones, and other AV
equipment.
If your research takes you off campus or you just want to explore the Twin Cities, you can check out a bike or a
MetroTransit Go-To Card for use on buses and the light rail. Both are available at no cost.
The staff at Lindell Library are eager to help you with all your research needs. Stop by anytime that the library is open
(hours are always posted on the library’s website), or contact us at:
library.augsburg.edu
refdesk@augsburg.edu
612-330-1604
Information Technology Resources
Augsburg University has built a reputation as a leader in its commitment to provide students with relevant and timely
access to information technology and training. Visit the Student Technology website, inside.augsburg.edu/techdesk, for
more on Information Technology at Augsburg.
Computer Labs
Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers. Both PC and Macintosh desktop computers are available
in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab, and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The university has
four computer classrooms, 40+ technology-enhanced classrooms and four video conferencing-enabled classrooms. The
circulation desk in Lindell Library has 40 laptops available for use in the library.
Several computer clusters are available for more specific student use within academic departments. A high-speed fiber
optic campus network provides access to AugNet online services, printing, and to the internet. Network-ready student
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machines can connect to the campus network from residence hall rooms or any building on campus using WiFi. All of the
AugNet online services are available securely on- and off-campus.
Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
Career & Internship Services
The Career and Internship Services office is an integral component of the Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for
Meaningful Work. Our staff is committed to helping students develop lifelong career management skills that honor each
student’s unique gifts and aspirations, aligned with active citizenship in the world. The Career and Internship Services
office plays an essential role in students’ overall education and includes a comprehensive resource center that
emphasizes the importance and value for all students to engage in internships, career development, and the exploration
of vocation throughout their university years.
We help students and alumni:
Assess their values, interests, personality, strengths, and skills
Explore meaningful work options and majors that align with these elements
Link academic majors with career paths
Consider the role that vocation plays in their lives
Clarify their personal definition of meaningful work
Build experience through volunteer and internship learning opportunities
Prepare for the job search and/or graduate school
Build lifelong career management skills to successfully navigate the changing job market
Make a difference in our communities by contributing their unique gifts to the world
Augsburg offers several opportunities for students to gain on-the-job and internship experience. Our faculty and staff
have developed partnerships with community organizations and employers that provide learning opportunities to
students, many of which fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement for graduation.
Internships
Internships for Academic Credit
o An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work- or service-based learning experience where a student
focuses on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the major to the experience. An academic
internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the internship credit. Interdisciplinary (INS) internships are also available. A learning
agreement plan, negotiated with the faculty supervisor and work supervisor, outlines the academic
objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving credit. Students complete internships in
nonprofits, small and large businesses, government agencies, museums, arts organizations, schools and
churches.
o Internships for credit are available in all majors and can be taken during any semester. Students must be
registered for their internship during the term in which they are completing the majority of their experience.
Credit will not be awarded for past experiences. Internships can be registered for 2 or 4 semester credits. A
two credit internship involves a minimum time commitment of, on average, 6 hours per week or 80 total
hours for the semester. Internships for four credits require a minimum time commitment of, on average, 12
hours per week or 160 total hours for the semester. A maximum of 16 semester credits of internship may
count toward the total credits required for the degree. Upper division internships completed off-campus for
credit will automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Non-credit internships
o Internships related to a student’s major or career interests can be registered for a zero-credit internship
(AUG EX3) to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement. The goal is for students to apply
theory to practice in a real world setting and reflect on the experience. Internship opportunities are typically
part-time during the academic year and/or full-time during the summer, but may have flexible start dates
and schedules. Students choosing to complete this option will register the internship during the term in
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which they will be completing the experience, set learning goals, complete a minimum of 80 hours, and
reflect on their experience. Staff of Career and Internship Services supervise non-credit internships and
evaluate the reflection process.
Work Connections (Available to AU students only)
o Work Connections is a non-credit option available to AU students who are currently working full or parttime. The Work Connections option allows AU students to utilize their rich and often extensive work history
to meet the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement in lieu of a traditional internship. AU students
choosing to complete this option will register for the Work Connections course (AUG EX4) during the term in
which they intend to complete their project and reflection work. This option requires students to write
learning outcome goals that integrate their on-the-job experience with classroom learning and complete
reflection assignments describing an academic and work connection. Staff of Career and Internship Services
supervises and evaluates the Work Connections reflection process.
Gage Center for Student Success
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic goals here at the university and
beyond. The Gage Center is located on the Link Level of Lindell Library. The center consists of four collaborating units:
Academic Advising
The professional academic advisors in the Deidre Middleton Office of Academic Advising work directly with students in
identifying academic interests and satisfying the curricular requirements. The office advises all new Day and Adult
Undergraduate (AU) students with course selection and registration, and provides orientation to academic policies,
procedures, and resources. In addition, Academic Advising administers placement tests, interprets graduation
requirements, provides degree planning resources, assists students in filing their graduation paperwork, answers
academic progress questions, and provides comprehensive academic support (e.g., training in time management, notetaking, reading, testing, motivation/procrastination, problem solving, troubleshooting).
Academic advisors work with all new first-year students for the first year at Augsburg. At the end of the first year,
students declare their major and are assigned to a faculty advisor in their major department, developing the facultystudent mentoring relationship.
While all students are required to meet with their faculty advisor(s) each term prior to registration, students are
encouraged to meet with their advisor(s) as often as necessary to support their academic progress. Students must
declare their major(s) by the end of their sophomore year. Majors and minors are declared online in Augnet Records and
Registration. Students confirm their majors and minors on an annual basis until the Intent to Graduate form is
submitted.
Auggie Achievers Program
Each year, students are admitted to Augsburg as part of our Auggie Achievers Program. Auggie Achievers participate in
one of several courses designed to develop and enhance important study habits and life skills needed to aid in academic
success. In addition, the program helps students transition to college through one-on-one meetings with their academic
advisor.
Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction Services
Academic Advising coordinates free tutoring (individual and group drop-in) for most classes and supplemental
instruction in specific courses. Visit our website at augsburg.edu/advising for a list of available courses and/or to
complete the Tutor Request Form. Response time varies based on tutor availability. You will receive an e-mail as soon as
a tutor is available.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Probation
Students who do not meet the university’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards, will be placed on Probation
or Suspension. Students on Probation are required to meet with their academic advisor and complete all necessary
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requirements as outlined on the Academic Advising website at augsburg.edu/advising. A registration hold is placed on
the student’s record, which will prevent registration until the necessary Probation requirements have been completed.
Students who do not complete the requirements as needed, may be suspended. For more information see the
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) section of this catalog.
Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented learning, attention, psychiatric, sensory, and physical disabilities, as well as those
with temporary disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain equal access
to Augsburg’s programs and services. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and
challenging, yet supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences.
Each term, Disability Specialists work directly with students to develop a plan for ensuring they have equal access to
Augsburg courses, programs, activities, and facilities. Students have the option to meet regularly with their specialist,
and discussions may include:
Accommodations for testing and coursework (e.g., extended time, note-taking)
Referrals to other campus resources (e.g., tutoring, student technology assistance, academic advising, counseling,
financial aid)
Training and use of assistive technology through the Groves Accommodations Laboratory
Coaching on academic, organizational, and time management skills
Campus living accommodations
The Disability Specialists may also consult with instructors, academic advisors, and other members of the faculty, staff,
or administration as they work to facilitate equal access for each student. Taking advantage of these accommodations
and services, however, remains the student’s responsibility.
Any Augsburg student who wants to establish eligibility for accommodations and services should schedule a meeting
with a Specialist to discuss their needs, as well as provide appropriate documentation of their disability. CLASS also
provides informal screenings for students who suspect they may have a learning-related disability. These screenings are
meant only to help students determine whether they should seek a thorough evaluation by a qualified professional.
Academic accommodations are intended to ensure access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities and
may not fundamentally alter the basic nature or essential components of an institution’s courses or programs.
The services and technology provided by CLASS are enhanced by the generous support of the Gage, Groves, and Klas
families. For further information, call 612-330-1053 or email class@augsburg.edu.
TRIO Programs
TRIO programs are funded by the US Department of Education, and hosted with additional funding by Augsburg
University. TRIO Programs seek to help students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher
education. They help students prepare for college, adjust to college life, persist in college, and maintain good academic
standing to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, as well as assist with preparation for graduate school.
TRIO/Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program designed to help students persist in college, maintain good academic
standing, and graduate within six years. The program serves students who are low-income, first-generation college
students (neither parent has a four-year degree) and/or students with disabilities to develop the skills and motivation
necessary to successfully pursue a bachelor’s degree. Participants in TRIO/SSS must also be US citizens or permanent
residents or refugees, must demonstrate academic need for program services, and must be committed to succeed in
college.
Augsburg TRIO/SSS serves 160 students from the point of admission through graduation, including transfer students.
TRIO/SSS typically admits 40 new students to the program each year. Students meet regularly with their TRIO/SSS staff
advisor to address academic success issues through:
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Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment strategies and self-advocacy skillbuilding
Academic degree planning, including registration planning each term, major and career decision-making, and longterm course planning
Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the semester
Financial aid counseling and financial literacy education
Information on and assistance with FAFSA renewal and supplemental scholarship applications
Academic progress monitoring, with interventions when needed
Weekly adjustment-to-university meetings for participants in their first semester with TRIO/SSS
Weekly progress meetings for students on SAP Probation
Career, academic and personal skills development, with referrals to appropriate resources
Information, preparation, and referral to on- and off-campus leadership, internship, job and service opportunities
Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
Equipment lending program for short-term use of laptops, graphing calculators, Smart Pens
Five-week residential Summer Bridge program for 25 incoming first-year students, including free summer-term
university coursework, academic seminars, adjustment-to-college workshops, and advising
Need-based college completion scholarships for junior and senior students actively participating in TRIO/SSS
Admission to TRIO/SSS is not automatic. Students may apply for TRIO/SSS any time after admission to Augsburg
University; however, preference is given to students who apply for TRIO/SSS within their first term of enrollment at
Augsburg. For more information or an application, go to www.augsburg.edu/triosss or contact program staff directly at
612-330-1311 or triosss@augsburg.edu.
TRIO-McNair Scholars Program
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement (McNair Scholars) Program, a federal TRIO program funded by
the US Department of Education, is designed to prepare participants for graduate school through involvement in
research and other scholarly activities. The goal is to increase the number of students in doctoral degree programs who
are low-income, first-generation and/or underrepresented in graduate education.
The Augsburg McNair program serves 26 students per year who are admitted during their sophomore or junior year.
Admission is competitive as students must demonstrate strong academic potential and have an interest in pursuing
doctoral studies. To be eligible for the program the student must be: (1) enrolled full-time at Augsburg University; (2) a
permanent resident or U.S. citizen; (3) qualify as BOTH low-income AND first generation; AND/OR a member of a group
underrepresented in graduate study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hispanic/Latino. A major
component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars Program is a summer research experience in collaboration with a faculty
mentor. Scholars receive a $4,000 research stipend, plus a room and board stipend, and funding for research supplies.
Stipends are also available for attending and presenting research at a professional conference.
McNair Scholars participate in:
A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community;
Graduate school preparation and application assistance;
Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), the test required for admittance into most
graduate programs;
Social and cultural activities to enrich participants’ academic lives and perspectives;
Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ research;
Financial aid exploration and financial incentives such as fee waivers for graduate school applications and the fee
reduction waivers for GRE, as well as McNair-designated national fellowships;
Academic workshops and the 2 credit course McNair 301: Research in the Disciplines;
Workshops to sharpen writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills.
The McNair Scholars program is rigorous and highly respected among graduate institutions nationwide.
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Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for Augsburg students seeking research,
scholarship, and graduate and professional school opportunities. URGO also supports faculty and staff in their work to
engage students in these areas. Services include:
Undergraduate Research
Summer Research Program
URGO Summer Research is an 11-week, on-campus program where students join a faculty member’s ongoing
research/creative line or carry out an individually designed project. Students receive $4,000, a supply budget and a
housing stipend.
Academic year research
$1,000 to pursue scholarship with a faculty mentor
Off-campus Summer Research Opportunities
URGO maintains a comprehensive website, listing off-campus research opportunities. URGO staff work with
students to craft and submit high-quality applications for research experiences across the U.S. and some outside the
U.S.
Nationally-Competitive Fellowships
Provide application assistance and interview preparation for awards such as the:
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Goldwater ($7,500 science scholarship)
Rhodes (two years at Oxford)
Truman (graduate fellowship for public service)
Mitchell (one-year study at Irish institution)
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Marshall (two-year study at UK institution)
Udall ($7,000 for undergrad interested in environmental or tribal policy)
UK Summer Fulbright (first and second years study abroad at UK institution)
NSF (graduate fellowship)
Gates/Cambridge (two years at Cambridge)
Graduate School and Pre-Health Sciences Advising
Individualized advising and application assistance for:
Graduate school
Pre-health sciences (medical school, physician assistant program, pharmacy school, veterinary medicine, physical
therapy, occupational therapy, public health. etc.)
GRE Exam preparation course offered each summer at low cost
Other Initiatives
Zyzzogeton is our annual on-campus festival showcasing undergraduate research and creative activity.
Fund student travel to national academic conferences to present research findings.
Mayo Innovation Scholars Program is a collaborative research experience among select Minnesota private colleges,
Augsburg undergraduates, Augsburg’s MBA program, and the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual Property.
Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation
Augsburg University has a deep and long-standing commitment to the concept of vocation--the idea that all people are
called by God to use their individual gifts to serve the neighbor. The Christensen Center for Vocation works with
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students, faculty, and staff to explore how each person’s contributions can be uniquely valuable and how we might best
live in freedom and responsibility for the sake of the world. The commitment to keep this understanding of vocation
central to Augsburg’s mission is carried out by embedding the exploration of vocation in the curriculum as well as
through the Christensen Scholars program, internship and service opportunities, short term projects and public lectures.
The Christensen Center for Vocation also works to deepen and extend Augsburg’s commitment to interfaith
engagement. That commitment includes an Interfaith Scholars program, creating a campus culture in which people of
diverse religious traditions have welcoming sacred spaces, convening conversations that respect and explore our
differences while also engaging together in acts of service, peacemaking and working for justice. The Christensen Center
for Vocation is committed to working with churches, diverse religious communities, nonprofit organizations and other
schools of higher education as we live out Augsburg’s commitment to educate students to be informed citizens,
thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers and responsible leaders.
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg University strives to help students champion lives of recovery, achieve academic
success, and thrive in a residential community of accountability and support. The culture of StepUP is shaped by its core
elements: abstinence-based recovery models, mutual support groups, peer-to-peer recovery support, and other proven
pathways to healthy recovery - along with the residential component of the program. Our holistic approach to recovery
focuses around students developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits, and emotions.
Students live in on-campus recovery housing, have individual support meetings with licensed alcohol and drug
counseling staff as well as mental health staff, and participate in community-building activities. Students have access to
campus support services in order to ensure their educational success. Participation in StepUP offers students leadership
opportunities within the program, on campus, and in the greater Twin Cities community. Our students give back through
leadership and service and thrive in an alcohol- and drug-free environment. In StepUP, students join together to form a
community in which recovery is celebrated as a normal part of personal growth. Many of the friendships and bonds that
students form while participating in the program last a lifetime.
In order to qualify for the program, students must be committed to a 12-step or other proven, abstinence-based
recovery program, have a minimum of six months of continuous sobriety, agree to abide by the StepUP student
agreement, and live in StepUP housing.
Multicultural Student Services
American Indian Student Services
The American Indian Student Services program has been assisting American Indian students to further their academic
careers at Augsburg University since 1978. The program’s mission is to recruit, retain, and graduate Native students by
providing academic, financial, emotional, and cultural support and advocacy in a comfortable and friendly environment.
Some of the services provided include:
Assisting students with the admission process and financial aid application
Nurturing students’ identification as an American Indian and providing opportunities for students to learn about
their heritage
Providing opportunities for the campus community to learn about the variety of American Indian people and
cultures
Providing academic advising and course plans
Providing opportunities to network with other American Indian students, faculty, staff, and alumni
Providing a number of different scholarships, including the Bonnie Wallace Leadership Award, Minnesota Indian
Teacher Training Partnership Grant, and additional assistance in seeking and applying for other outside/tribal
scholarships
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Offering community and professional referrals, networking opportunities within the Native community and
information about jobs and internships
Latinx Student Services
Mission
The mission of Latinx Student Services (LSS) is to provide services, programs and resources that empower Latinx
students to persist and graduate, develop and strengthen their self-advocacy and leadership skills, and contribute to the
advancement of their communities. LSS also holds and manages the HOLA scholarship, a retention scholarship for Latinx
students at Augsburg.
Most importantly, LSS seeks to be a safe inclusive place where students feel a sense of belonging and community and
find pride in their self-identified identities, affinities, and culture.
History
Originally established in 1994 to support a majority of international and 2nd generation hispano/latino students, the
office of Hispano/Latino Student Services was re-branded in 2017 under the Latinx Student Services (LSS) name in
recognition of the changing demographics and needs of current Latinx students at Augsburg University.
During the 2017-18 academic year, LSS has served 244 self-identified Latinx students who represent intersecting
identities, cultural and national backgrounds, individual and community experiences, sexual orientation, religious
affiliation, class, and immigration statuses.
Pan-Asian Student Services
The Pan-Asian Student Services program was created in 1992 to recruit and retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg University. The program seeks to create opportunities
where Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the admission and financial aid application process, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development, academic and non-academic pursuits, and employment and placement
referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student Association and Hmong Women Together are affiliated with the program. The associations
organize various activities during the academic year to increase the network of friendship and support for Asians, other
students at Augsburg, and the surrounding community.
Pan-Afrikan Center
Pan-Afrikan Center at Augsburg University promotes programs that support the personal, social and academic success of
students of African descent. Our programs focus on exploring Black identity, education, advocacy, and community
building. We strive to develop leaders that will contribute to social progress, democracy, and create sustainable changes
in our communities.
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces its roots to the 1968 event, “One Day in May” when Augsburg students compelled
faculty and staff to respond to Civil Rights era challenges pro-actively through sit-ins and teach-ins held on and off
campus. As a result, Black Student Affairs was born. It has evolved over the years into the PAC. Today, the PAC is
primarily a resource center, providing culturally-conscious personal, academic, financial, pre-professional, and
transitional support for students of African descent. This serves to enhance the recruitment, retention, and graduation
of our students and facilitates a more meaningful learning experience. The PAC brings the knowledge and experience of
Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming as well through advising the PanAfrikan Student Union. The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU) is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to
enable students of African descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the Augsburg
community. PASU sponsors a variety of social, intellectual, and cultural activities.
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Scholastic Connections
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for achievement-oriented, undergraduate students of
color. The goal of the program is to form a mentoring community that provides a network of belonging that recognizes,
supports, challenges, and inspires scholars to ensure their success at Augsburg and beyond.
Each year five new scholars are selected as program participants via an application process. Scholars receive a $5,000
scholarship for the academic year and are paired with a mentor who is an alumnus/alumna of color and is successful
within their chosen profession. Working with the Ethnic Services directors, scholar/mentor pairings are formed that,
ideally, match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible scholars have:
A GPA of 2.5 or higher
Demonstrated financial need
Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
Demonstrated community involvement both on and off campus
Program objectives are to:
Support scholars as they continue at Augsburg
Frame the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What are my gifts? How can I best serve the world?
Assist in discerning vocation
Prepare for life after Augsburg: career planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete program requirements are eligible to continue with the program each successive
year until graduation.
LGBTQIA+ Student Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Student Services works to improve the
campus climate for all students, staff, faculty and visitors at Augsburg University by developing and supporting inclusive
understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as fostering a community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all
identities.
LGBTQIA+ Students Services provides student advocacy and educational opportunities for the entire campus through a
variety of programs and ongoing initiatives. Queer Pride Alliance; Queer Indigenous People of Color; Brave Space
Trainings; the LGBTQIA+ Student Leadership Retreat, Queering Career series; and the LGBTQIA+ Newsletter offer
learning and networking opportunities for the entire campus on issues around gender and sexuality. In addition, the
department honors LGBTQIA+ and allied students, staff, and faculty each year during Lavender Celebration, where the
recipients of the LGBTQIA+ Student Leadership Awards, the Augsburg Pride Award, Karen Neitge Scholarship, and
LGBTQIA+ scholarship recipients are honored.
For more information, visit www.augsburg.edu/lgbtqia. You can also find us on Facebook & Instagram at
@augsburglgbtqia.
Women’s Resource Center
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg University is located in Sverdrup Hall 207, offering a variety
of programming for Augsburg students of all gender identities and a meeting place for students, faculty, and staff alike.
It houses a Women’s Studies library, a seminar room for films and discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing,
and just hanging out.
The Women’s Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities on topics such as sexuality education and
sexual assault advocacy, as well as broader topics such as The Vagina Monologues, monthly film showings, and monthly
brown-bag lunch discussions. The WRC’s largest event is the annual Koryne Horbal Convocation Lecture, which features
women and men who speak about the many issues important to women’s, as well as everyone’s, lives. The center also
regularly co-sponsors annual events for the Muslim Student Association’s Women in Islam Day and for Queer and
Straight in Unity. The WRC is also the home of the Student Feminist Collective.
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We would love to support you as an intern or volunteer, or simply to co-sponsor your event! Contact us or friend us on
Facebook to find out about upcoming events and other opportunities for participation. Student staff positions at the
WRC are posted online with Human Resources as they become available.
Health and Fitness
Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC)
CWC provides short-term personal counseling for students to discuss personal life challenges with professional mental
health counselors in a confidential and supportive setting. Through counseling, students can name personal strengths
and challenges, identify self-care and support resources, learn new relationship and coping skills, and increase
awareness of values and choices. Counseling services to students include individual counseling, group counseling,
assessment and referral to campus and mental health resources, educational workshops, and consultations in the case
of concern for another student.
Students bring many concerns to counseling, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship concerns,
grief and loss, roommate issues, intimacy and sexuality, alcohol and other drug concerns, family issues, eating concerns,
coming out and other sexual identity concerns, cultural identity, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and other concerns.
Professional counseling can help increase student academic success both by increasing the opportunity for increased
self-understanding and personal growth, and by directly addressing potential barriers to academic success.
CWC also offers health promotion activities and events to increase student awareness of health issues and support
students in developing new behaviors for a healthier lifestyle, such as mindfulness events, stress management, and an
annual Health Fair. Health promotion also includes an active group of peer health educators, Engaging Peers on Issues
and Choices (EP!C) who are available to present an interactive alcohol education program to groups requesting the
program. Health promotion also works with various campus organizations and student groups to foster positive change
within the campus environment.
Health Insurance
Augsburg University does not require that students have health insurance, with the exception of international students
and student athletes. If a student is not covered by a health insurance plan, they may contact the Center for Wellness
and Counseling for more information on student health insurance plans.
Health Clinic Services
The university offers basic health care services to students through a contract with University Fairview Physicians –
Smiley’s Clinic. These services are limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at the time of the visit. Emergency services of any kind are not covered through
the contract between Augsburg and Smiley’s Clinic. Students with health insurance can also access Smiley’s Clinic for a
variety of clinic or other health services. A student’s health insurance provider will be billed for medical services and the
student will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance, or health clinic services, call 612-3301707 or visit www.augsburg.edu/cwc.
Fitness Centers
Located on the lower level of Kennedy Center and Melby Hall the fitness centers are equipped with stationary bicycles,
stair steppers, treadmills, and other aerobic workout machines. They include a weight room with universal and free
weight systems. All staff, students, and faculty may use the centers; some hours are reserved for classes.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS is responsible for advising exchange students and degree-seeking international students. Members of the ISSS team
serve as Designated School Officials (DSO) for the university’s F-1 student visa program and as Responsible Officer (RO)
for the university’s J-1 student/scholar exchange program. A DSO ensures institutional and individual compliance with
the law and government policies pertaining to F-1 students. The RO ensures institutional and individual compliance with
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the law and government policies pertaining to J-1 exchange students and scholars. ISSS advises students regarding the F
and J regulations so that students maintain their immigration status while completing their academic programs.
Examples of ISSS responsibilities include:
Advising students in all areas related to F and J immigration regulations
Managing the recruitment, application, orientation, registration and advising for exchange students from our
international partner schools
Advocating on policy matters affecting international students
Advising the International Student Organization
Coordinating the International Student Mentor Program
Providing intercultural competence training and mentoring for students, faculty and staff
Implementing a mandatory international student orientation program each semester
Making referrals and providing guidance on issues related to health insurance, taxes, banking, and acquiring a
driver’s license, MN State ID or social security card
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Special Academic Programs
Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE)
Study abroad and away (in the USA) at Augsburg aims to provide students the skills needed to be successful in today’s
highly interconnected world. The university’s mission states, “An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the
liberal arts and professional studies guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and
global settings.” This strong commitment to a global perspective provides the foundation to include study abroad or
away in every student’s degree program.
Using an experiential education model that focuses learning on social justice issues, Augsburg’s own CGEE programs
challenge students academically and personally to become “informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and
responsible leaders.”
In addition to the following programs, students have over 200 programs in over 60 countries, including the United
States, from which to choose in order to meet their curricular and personal needs. CGEE is the front door for students
and faculty interested in study abroad and away, and provides advising on program options, finances, and academics.
Services provided through CGEE:
Study abroad and away program selection advising
Financial and academic advising
Pre-departure and re-entry support, including career integration
Program coordination for semester and short-term programs
Faculty resources to globalize courses at home and abroad
In addition to the services and programs listed above, CGEE works with the entire campus to increase the breadth and
depth of global and experiential education within the curriculum, in our campus life and to engage the community
surrounding the campuses in the Twin Cities and Rochester, across the United States, and the world.
Students can study a variety of disciplines in a wide variety of countries. For example, students have the opportunity to
examine Environmental Sustainability in the USA, study social work and education in Mexico, study social change in
Central America, carry out business simulations in Norway and Germany, intern with community organizations in
Northern Ireland, do an internship in Namibia, do ecological field study in the Galapagos Islands, take organic chemistry
in England, or gain fluency in a foreign language in many countries around the world.
Programs vary in length from one week to a year abroad. In addition to the Augsburg CGEE programs (Augsburg shortterm faculty-led, Augsburg in Central America, Mexico, and Southern Africa, and Exchange programs), students can
choose from Augsburg Affiliate Programs.
Attend a virtual information session to learn how you can study abroad or study away in the USA.:
studyabroad.augsburg.edu.
Augsburg in Central America, Mexico and Southern Africa
The purpose of Augsburg’s CGEE programs in Central America, Mexico and Southern Africa is to provide transformative
international and intercultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of local and global issues so
that personal and systemic change takes place leading to a more just and sustainable world. Students on Augsburg’s
signature programs experience three distinct types of living situations: living with other students in a community house,
spending several days in a rural setting, and living several weeks with host families in urban settings. In the Southern
Africa programs, students travel together on two-week seminars—Namibia to South Africa. Scholarships are available.
Augsburg in Central America
Social Change in Central America: Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement (Guatemala, Cuba, and Costa Rica) – Fall
or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study and regional travel designed to introduce students to the key issues facing Central
Americans. Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles of the people of Central America in this provocative
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and inspiring experience that develops Spanish language skills while immersing participants in the lives of host families,
urban and rural communities, and grassroots organizations dedicated to work on issues related to conflict, US foreign
policy, gender, and economic and social justice. Students spend the first eight weeks of the program in Guatemala,
travel to Havana, Cuba for a two-week seminar, and spend the final six weeks in Costa Rica. See a full program
description on the CGEE website.
Augsburg in Mexico
Language and Culture in Mexico—Summer
CGEE offers four, 3 1/2 week sessions (blocks) focusing on Spanish language and Mexican culture in which students can
take one course per session, and take up to five courses throughout the summer. Students can complete their full
Modern Language requirement in just 7 weeks. Students can also take ART/SPA231 (Fine Arts), Spanish (beginning to
advanced, including Spanish for Healthcare Professionals, Heritage speakers, and Ministry). Seven-week Internships are
available in a number of disciplines (e.g., business, communications, religion, and more).
This community-based program includes homestays, a trip to Mexico City, the pyramids of Teotihuacan, optional
weekend excursions, and numerous guest speakers designed to help students learn about history, culture, and
contemporary struggles for peace, justice, and human rights. See a full program description on the CGEE website.
Medical Spanish and Clinical Observership in Mexico – Summer
With a growing Spanish-speaking population in the United States, there is a critical need for our future medical
professionals to understand the language in order to better serve their patients. With CGEE’s summer Medical Spanish
and Clinical Observership program, students will focus on Spanish language and Mexican culture in a medical context.
Students take a specialized language course, Spanish for Healthcare Professionals, taught by a bi-lingual Mexican
Physician. In addition, we are able to place students in a Clinical Observership, for practical real-world experiences. See a
full program description on the CGEE website.
Liberal Arts, Language, and Social Change – Fall and Spring
In this experiential, community-based program, students will cross borders constructed by language, nationality, race
and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic class, religion, politics, and economics. Students are immersed in various
Mexican realities by meeting directly with people of diverse backgrounds, gaining essential skills for future academic and
professional pursuits. This is an excellent program for those who also need to meet General Education Requirements.
Students can satisfy general education requirements in Natural Sciences (with a lab), Fine Arts, Social Science,
Humanities, Recreational Wellness, and Language. There are also internships and independent study options available.
See courses listed in the other Augsburg CGEE in Mexico fall and spring programs for specific enrollment options. See a
full program description on the CGEE website.
Communication and Media Studies: Migration & Social Change in Mexico — Fall
The mission of this program is to develop socially-conscious media professionals equipped for the challenges of modernday media, including responsible journalism on critical issues such as (im)migration and the environment. Through
hearing stories from those traditionally marginalized by society such as migrants, deportees, immigrant returnees from
the U.S. and Canada, indigenous people, women, LGBTQ people, and low-income people, participants will engage deeply
with critical issues facing the U.S. and Mexico and will learn to look through the intersectional lenses of people from
diverse cultural backgrounds. Courses available in Communication Studies, New Media Studies, and Film. Practica and
internships are also available, as well as courses fulfilling general education requirements. See a full program description
on the CGEE website.
Student Teaching for ESL and Special Education —Spring
Based at Augsburg's study center in Cuernavaca, Mexico, this program provides the opportunity for undergraduate and
MAE students to complete part of their ESL student teaching hours in Mexican schools. See a full program description on
the CGEE website.
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Social Work in a Latin American Context—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curricular requirements for the Bachelor in Social Work degree program. Its goal
is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a
semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice. It includes Spanish language
study and social work courses. Social work field experience is also available for qualified students. Students live with
Mexican host families for six weeks.
All students are expected to take SWK 294 as a core course. Other course offerings include SWK 295, SWK 316, a field
placement in social work, and the choice of one Spanish course from 16 different options (including SPA/ART 231, which
meet the LAF in Fine Arts). A Recreational Wellness course (Latin Dance) is also available.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Social Work Department and one college-level Spanish course or the equivalent highly
recommended. Students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of January prior to the start of the
semester. See a full program description on the CGEE website.
Augsburg in Southern Africa
Nation-Building and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia and South Africa)—Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation-building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind, from the
perspectives of the new democracies in southern Africa. Namibia won its independence in 1990 after decades of
apartheid under South African colonization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations
struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges
posed by today’s world—rapid globalization as well as under- and unequal development. Decolonizing the mind is a
long-term project. The program includes seminars in Johannesburg, Eastern Cape, and Cape Town, South Africa.
Available courses are: HIS 327, POL 353, RLN376, ENV 100 and INS 312/POL 354. Internships are also available in eight
different departments, and a Recreational Wellness course (Yoga) is also available. See a full program description on the
CGEE website.
Exchange Programs
The Center for Global Education & Experience partners with universities around the world to provide semester and
academic year exchange opportunities to students. Currently, Augsburg has active exchanges in the United Kingdom,
China, Greece, Hong Kong, Japan, Lebanon, Norway, and South Korea. Diverse disciplines are available and all
coursework is in English, with the opportunity to study the host country language. Travel grants are available for these
programs. For further information on these programs and scholarships visit the CGEE website.
Short-term Faculty-led Programs
Faculty-led programs in winter break, spring break, and summer offer opportunities to take a course abroad or
elsewhere in the US with an Augsburg professor and other Augsburg students. Program travel length ranges from eight
days to five weeks and offerings change annually. Scholarships are available for some programs.
Augsburg Affiliate Programs
The Center for Global Education & Experience maintains a robust portfolio of affiliate programs to enhance the offcampus offerings available to Augsburg students. These programs allow Augsburg students to study in disciplines and
locations that lie beyond CGEE’s signature, exchange and short-term faculty-led programs. A limited number of spaces
are available on these programs. Therefore, we ask students to also choose an alternate program from the Augsburg
CGEE and Exchange program portfolio.
Application Process
In order to Study Abroad or Away, students should follow these steps:
Attend an information session (in person or online).
Research programs .
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Discuss with others. Talk to faculty and staff advisors about how courses fit into your major or general requirements.
Talk with Student Financial Services staff about payment options. Talk with family members and other staff on
campus you work with (such as CLASS or TRiO advisors)
Apply by the deadline.
Application Deadlines
October 1 - Spring semester and winter-break faculty-led programs
November 1 - Spring-break faculty-led programs
February 1 - Summer Session faculty-led programs
March 1 - Fall semester and other summer programs
Students applying to Affiliate programs must meet the Augsburg application deadlines above, but also complete the
affiliate application. Affiliate program deadlines and eligibility requirements vary; students must meet all deadlines and
eligibility requirements set by their programs.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement when they participate in approved study abroad and
study away programs. Courses taken off-campus can also fulfill graduation requirements including major, minor,
language, Liberal Arts Foundation, Recreational Wellness, Honors, and internship requirements. The application process
includes a required Course Equivalency Form, where students list the courses they want to take on their program and
obtain approvals by faculty advisor(s), a Registrar’s Office representative, department chairs or other assigned faculty to
meet the course equivalencies.
Credits, Grades and Residency
Students studying off-campus for a semester/year must take a full load of credits.
Students must take courses with traditional A-F grading (P/LP/N is not permitted).
Grades received on affiliate and most exchange programs are reported as transfer credit on the transcript, and thus
are not factored into the GPA.
A grade of “C-” equivalent or higher must be received for the credit to transfer to Augsburg.
Courses taken on off-campus programs during the senior year meet the Augsburg residency requirement since
students remain enrolled at Augsburg while on their programs.
Eligibility
Following are Augsburg University’s requirements for Study Abroad and Away:
Students must have a minimum 2.00 GPA at the time of application. Some programs/courses may require a higher
GPA.
Students must be at sophomore, junior, or senior standing when they participate in the program. Short-term,
faculty-led programs may allow participation as a first-year if the student receives approval from the faculty-leader
and if space allows.
Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg before studying off campus.
Students must be in good academic and social standing. Students placed on academic or disciplinary probation after
admittance to an off-campus study program may be withdrawn from the program. In that case, the student is
responsible for all non-recoverable program costs incurred.
Students must resolve any outstanding balances on student accounts before studying off campus.
Note: Students applying to short-term faculty-led programs who meet the above criteria are accepted to these programs
on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited, so early application is recommended.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of semester off-campus study experiences vary from program to program. Augsburg University pays program
fees on the student’s behalf and then bills the Augsburg student account. This allows students to apply their regular
financial aid to their off-campus study program costs.
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Program fees generally include tuition at Augsburg’s rate, housing, international health insurance, some meals,
excursions, and off campus study fees. Expenses such as airfare, personal travel or souvenirs, books, and other expenses
are not included in the price of semester programs. To assist students with good financial planning, the Study Abroad
and Away team partners with Student Financial Services to create a cost estimate for each student considering a
semester, academic year, or long summer program. Cost estimates include both program fees billed to a student
account as well as out-of-pocket expenses. They also include an estimate of students' financial aid that can apply toward
the program costs. Students should talk to the Study Abroad and Away team about additional scholarships that are
available for semester and academic year programs.
Students who receive financial aid, loans, scholarships, and/or grants to study at Augsburg can use that entire package
to pay their off-campus study program costs. Institutionally-funded aid (e.g., President’s, Regents’, Legacy, Promise, and
other Augsburg gift aid/scholarships, and tuition benefit) may be used to study off campus multiple times on Augsburg
programs but only once for an Affiliate program. Be aware that certain restrictions apply.
The program fee for short-term faculty-led programs typically includes tuition, meals, airfare, ground transportation,
and interpretation/translation services. However, students on winter and spring-break programs pay no additional
tuition beyond comprehensive spring semester tuition. These costs are on top of any semester/year tuition charges.
Some scholarships are available, but are limited for short-term programs. Students may use loans to fund the additional
cost of these programs.
Students are required to attend the information session and read the advising handbook for any updates to scholarships
and financial aid policies.
Students are required to notify CGEE immediately if they choose to withdraw from their off-campus study experience
after being accepted. When we receive notification, non-recoverable costs and a cancellation fee will be assessed and
charged to the student account. Depending on when the notification of withdrawal is received, students may owe only
the cancellation fee; or they may owe the off-campus study fee, the deposit, or a percentage or all of the program fee.
Students are also subject to the cancellation and refund policies of their affiliate program provider, if applicable.
Scholarships
The Center for Global Education & Experience offers a range of scholarships and financial aid to students with
demonstrated financial need and whose participation in a semester or summer academic program contributes to a
community of co-learners that values a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
CGEE Travel Grant. Augsburg students automatically receive a $1,500 CGEE Travel Grant on our Semester programs
at our sites in Central America, Mexico and Namibia/Southern Africa, or a $1,000 CGEE Travel Grant on our
exchange semester programs.
The CGEE Inclusion & Access Scholarships are for students who have not traditionally been represented in study
abroad, specifically students of color, students with disabilities, LGBTQIA students, veterans, first generation
students, and those with financial need. Awards up to $2,000.
Summer Discount: Students who participate in one or more sessions in Mexico will receive a $400 discount per
course/session.
Global Affiliate Scholarships are also available. These scholarships generally ranging from $500-$5000 are provided
directly through our affiliate partner programs.
Accessibility
CGEE and the Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) work closely with students with disabilities to
assist them in ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made while studying off-campus. Nevertheless, students
are responsible for requesting accommodations as far ahead of departure as possible, ideally as early as program
selection. Some accommodations cannot be effectively arranged if requested on short notice.
In addition, students should be prepared for the fact that disability is culturally defined differently around the world.
Attitudes toward disability and levels of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country. The Americans with
Disabilities Act mandates equal access to university-sponsored programs and services to students with disabilities.
However, providing access by US standards can present unique challenges in international settings. The expectation on
the part of US students and US institutions is that reasonable accommodations will be made. Depending on the country
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and culture, there may be different ways to define accessibility and different expectations in terms of accommodations
that can or should be made. To start exploring accommodations for off-campus study, Schedule an Appointment with
CLASS.
Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg University continuing education program is to provide working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually in their homes,
workplaces, and communities. The program strives to meet the needs of the community by offering credit and noncredit
programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg University.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative departments of the university
and community organizations. These collaborations have included the Departments of Business, Biology, Education,
Nursing, Religion, Social Work, the Center for Leadership Studies, Institutional Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional Office
of the College Board. Augsburg University is a Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Honors Program
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their
best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives students the resources
and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit
and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate Scholarship, belong to an Honors House, and learn through small
reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a challenging “signature experience”
such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending music, theater, and art performances. Honors courses
bring in professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their
specialties.
For information, contact Maheen Zaman, Honors Program Director, at zamanm@augsburg.edu.
Also see the Honors Program in the departmental pages of this catalog.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities area on several programs.
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)
Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college’s library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct access to more
than 2.5 million volumes and media resources of the 14 libraries.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Full-time Day students at Augsburg University, Hamline University, Macalester College, St. Catherine University, and the
University of St. Thomas may elect to take one course each semester (fall and spring) at one of the other campuses. No
additional fee is required for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music or approved independent studies.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses, and thus courses taken through ACTC are considered Augsburg University
courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent record of courses for which an Augsburg student
has cross-registered is kept in the Registrar’s Office at Augsburg University, not at the host ACTC institution. Students
may elect to participate in the cooperative program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted with the other
schools, or to undertake a specific course or major not offered on the home campus.
AU/Rochester programs are not part of the ACTC consortium, and students in those programs may not register for ACTC
courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
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Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in cooperation with 17 other colleges and universities, offers off-campus study semesters in Ecuador, New
Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs in the International Programs and Urban
Studies sections of the departmental pages of this catalog.)
Air Force ROTC
AFROTC is a nationwide program that allows students to pursue commissions (become officers) in the United States Air
Force (USAF) while simultaneously attending college. AFROTC classes are held on college campuses throughout the
United States and Puerto Rico; students can register through normal course registration processes. AFROTC consists of
four years of Aerospace Studies classes (Foundations of the USAF, Evolution of USAF and Space Power, Air Force
Leadership Studies, and National Security Affairs/Preparation for Active Duty), and a corresponding Leadership
Laboratory for each year (where students apply leadership skills, demonstrate command and effective communication,
develop physical fitness, and practice military customs and courtesies). College students enrolled in the
AFROTC program (known as “cadets”) who successfully complete both AFROTC training and college degree
requirements will graduate and simultaneously commission as Second Lieutenants in the Active Duty Air Force.
The AFROTC program is currently offered at University of St. Thomas, which has a crosstown agreement that allows
Augsburg students to enroll in AFROTC and become full-fledged cadet participants. For more information on
the AFROTC program, please review the St Thomas Air Force ROTC website or contact the Department of Aerospace
Studies at the University of St. Thomas at (651) 962-6320.
Army ROTC
Augsburg Day students may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under an agreement
between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota, and the program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more
information, visit the University of Minnesota Army ROTC website.
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Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
Students must be officially registered for all courses for which they are participating. All registered courses will be
reflected on a student’s AugNet Records and Registration page. Web registration through AugNet is the primary method
of registration, although registration can be processed through the Registrar’s Office with a Registration Form in
instances where online registration is not possible. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their
registrations.
Students are required to meet with their faculty advisor prior to registration for the fall, spring, and summer terms. As
some courses are offered only in alternate years, students should also consult with departmental advisors when
planning their academic program.
Students with registration holds will be ineligible to register until the hold is cleared. The registration hold will appear as
an alert on the student’s Records & Registration Welcome page. It will also be listed in an email that the student will
receive several weeks before registration opens. Registration holds can be placed for a variety of reasons by a number of
offices. Some examples of reasons are unsatisfied academic requirements, unpaid student balances, missing
immunization forms, unmet financial aid requirements, and overdue library books.
Another possible reason for a registration hold is an overdue missing official transcript from another institution.
Typically, the "Transcript Not Received" hold is a result of an official transcript on file showing in-progress coursework.
Such transcripts need to be replaced with an official, final transcript in order to verify that the in-progress courses were
dropped, withdrawn from, and/or graded. Upon receipt, the updated, official transcript will be evaluated for possible
credit.
Specific registration dates and deadlines for each semester are listed in the Academic Calendar.
Students who are missing prerequisites for a course may be eligible for a prerequisite waiver if, after discussion with the
course instructor, the instructor determines that the prerequisite learning objectives have been met. Students who
believe they have already completed the prerequisite in question should contact the Registrar’s Office at 612-330-1036
or registrar@augsburg.edu.
The following registrations cannot be completed online and must be processed with a Registration Form:
THP courses (Theater practicum courses)
100-level MUP courses (Variable-credit music lessons)
Independent Study and Directed Study (Independent Study form available on the Registrar’s Office webpage)
Internships (Internship Registration form available on the Registrar’s Office webpage)
ACTC courses (Course listings are available online through each ACTC institution and should be checked to verify the
correct meeting times and room assignment.)
Credit Loads
Full-time day students normally register for 16 credits each semester. Students in the AU/Rochester programs typically
register for 4-8 credits each semester. Students registered for 12 or more credits in a semester are classified as full-time
students. Students registered for at least 6 credits are classified as half-time students.
To register for more than 19 semester credits, students must petition the Student Standing Committee unless the
following apply: Students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 or greater may take a total of 20 semester credits
without petitioning; students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of 22 semester
credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be done through a Registration Form. (Note: For students in
the Day program there is an additional tuition charge for course loads over 19 semester credits. This includes combining
the credit load from both the DAY and AU programs. Auditing classes over the 19 semester credit limit will also incur a
tuition charge.)
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Non-Attendance/Non-Participation Policy
Attendance/participation in class is important for academic success and financial aid. Therefore, students are dropped
for non-attendance/non-participation after the 10th business day of the term if reported by the instructor and billed a
Failure to Withdraw Fee of up to $300. Students are ultimately responsible for dropping classes if they no longer plan to
attend/participate. Students who have been dropped and wish to re-enroll must submit an Academic/Financial Petition.
Internship Registration
A complete step-by-step guide is available on the Strommen Center website under the Internships & Augsburg
Experience section. International students completing an internship will follow steps outlined on the Strommen Center
website under the International Student Internship Registration section.
Registration of internships for credit consists of the following steps:
Students must register the internship for the academic term that coincides with the internship experience.
Students fill out the online Site Agreement Form on the Strommen Center website under the Internships &
Augsburg Experience section.
Obtain the Internship Registration form (paper form) from the Strommen Center website under the Internships
& Augsburg Experience section and obtain the required signatures.
o Faculty Signature: Requires finding a faculty member willing to supervise and approve the internship
based on major discipline requirements.
o Department Chair Signature: Requires approval that the proposed internship experience meets the
major discipline requirements.
o Strommen Center Signature: Requires staff to review important university-wide internship information
and ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Once the completed internship registration form is submitted to the Enrollment Center, additional requirements to
receive credit for an internship include:
Watch a short video about successful internships on the Strommen Center website under the Internship
Registration Guide section.
Complete the Learning Goals Form on the Strommen Center website under the Internships & Augsburg
Experience Requirements section. Copies of the completed form are emailed to the student, their faculty
supervisor, and the Strommen Center.
Academic assignments (journals, reflection papers, projects, etc.) as determined by the faculty supervisor and/or
department guidelines.
Final evaluations are sent at the end of the semester. The student and the site supervisor will each complete an
evaluation of the student’s internship experience. Results are emailed to the student and the faculty supervisor.
Dropping or Withdrawing
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through AugNet Records and Registration or with a Registration Form. For
drop and withdrawal deadlines see the Academic Calendar.
Crossover Registration
Undergraduate students are enrolled in a home program (DAY, AU, ROCH) and may register online for fall and spring
semester courses outside of their home program based on course availability and subject to the restrictions listed
below. Students have registration priority in their home program. Students are charged the tuition rate of their home
program for crossover courses.
DAY Program Students
- Juniors and Seniors (based on earned credits) are permitted to crossover into AU courses without special permission.
- Pay the overload fee for any credits over 19 in their combined DAY/AU load each semester.
AU Program Students
- Are permitted to crossover into DAY courses.
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ROCH Program Students
- Are permitted to register for AU courses as soon as their registration windows open and do not have to wait until
Crossover Registration begins.
Graduate Courses
Students must have completed an undergraduate degree and be admitted to a graduate program before taking
graduate level courses from that program. Exceptions are made for approved courses in the Department of Nursing, the
joint BA Accounting/MAL program, the Master of Business Administration, and the Master of Fine Arts in Creative
Writing. Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay their standard undergraduate rate for those
courses. Any student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate level program wishing to take an undergraduate course will pay
their program's graduate rate for those courses.
Evaluation and Grading
Evaluation of academic performance is based on letter grades using an A ‐ F scale.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests, written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on an A - F scale or the Pass/Low Pass/No Pass
grading system.
Explanation of grades:
Grade
A
AB+
Grade Points
4.00
3.67
3.33
B
3.00
BC+
2.67
2.33
C
2.00
Description
Excellent
Undergraduate: Good
Graduate: Satisfactory
Undergraduate: Satisfactory
Graduate: Unsatisfactory
C1.67
D+
1.33
D
1.00
Poor
D0.67
F
0.00
Failure
P
0.00
Pass*
LP
0.00
Low Pass**
N
0.00
No Pass
*The letter grade equivalent of a P grade is a C- / 1.67 or higher for undergraduate courses and a B / 3.0 or higher for
graduate courses.
**The letter grade equivalent of an LP grade is a D-, D, or D+ for undergraduate courses. It is not used for graduate
courses.
Pass/Low Pass/No Pass Grades
Students who choose the P/LP/N option are cautioned:
In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of C-. An LP grade requires achievement of
at least a D-.
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Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of P-graded courses, or rank each
as a C.
The maximum number of semester credits with P or LP grades that may be applied to graduation is 24 semester
credits.
Students may apply no more than eight semester credits with P or LP grades toward a major and no more than four
semester credits with a P or LP grade toward a minor unless otherwise specified by an academic department.
Departments with major or minor programs that allow a different number of P-graded credits have defined those
limitations along with their major and minor requirements in the catalog.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one grading system only (e.g., lifetime wellness courses are graded
only P/LP/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate
they wish to use the P/LP/N grading option. Students may submit a request to change a grade to P, LP, or N by the
deadline published in the Academic Calendar. Course instructors will not be notified of the request. The Registrar's
Office will manually change the earned letter grade to P, LP or N after final grades are posted.
Incomplete (I) Grades
Incomplete grades (I) are to be given only in the case of extreme emergency (e.g. illness, family emergency, death in the
family, military commitment).
Faculty must submit the grade that the student has earned at the end of the semester, even if the student has requested
an incomplete. Once an Application for Incomplete Grade has been received and approved by the Registrar’s Office, the
grade will automatically be replaced with an I grade. At the end of the time allotted for the incomplete, which is
determined by the faculty member in consultation with the student but must not exceed the time period described
below, faculty must send an email to registrar@augsburg.edu to indicate the grade the student earned. If no grade is
sent by the incomplete deadline, the I grade will be converted to the previously entered grade.
To receive an incomplete, a student must be making satisfactory progress in the course and have completed 60% (or
more) of the course requirements at the time the petition is filed. Incompletes are granted at the instructor's discretion.
If granted, the deadline for completion of the work is no more than eight weeks after the last day of classes in the
session in which the course is offered. The instructor may extend the due date beyond the eight weeks if the student
requests an extension and special circumstances warrant the extension.
The application for an incomplete must be signed by the student, the faculty member, and department chair. (Email
approvals are considered the equivalent of a signature.) In rare or extraordinary circumstances, the dean may approve a
longer extension.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one semester. When this is the
case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of the semester of
registration. A grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that
students given X extensions will continue to communicate with their instructor and demonstrate that satisfactory
progress is being maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the semester in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an extension where satisfactory
progress is not demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a grade of F will be assigned.
Withdrawal (W) Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a W grade
and before the last day to withdraw. Withdrawals negatively impact credit completion rate but do not negatively impact
the grade point average.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of F, FN, D-, D, D+, C-, or N has been received may be repeated for credit. Courses in which
higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a grade, but may be audited (exceptions are made
for academic programs with minimum grade requirements of a C+ or higher or other catalog policies that require a
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course to be retaken). All courses taken each semester and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded on the
academic record.
A course may only be repeated at Augsburg University one time. A student who wishes to repeat a course more than
one time must petition the Student Standing Committee. If approved to take a course more than twice, a student will
not receive financial aid for a course that has been previously passed twice.
If a course is retaken, the highest grade earned for the course will be counted in the grade point average and for
graduation purposes. All attempts will, however, remain on the student’s transcript.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V) on a space-available
basis. Full-time Day students will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 19 credits. The charge to audit a
course is $1,000 for part-time DAY/AU/ROCH students. The signature of the instructor is required to register an audit.
Students who audit a course should confer with the instructor within two weeks of the beginning of the term to
determine expectations, attendance, and any other requirements. If expectations have been met, the course will be
listed on the transcript with a V grade. If expectations have not been met, the course will be listed with a grade of W.
Audited courses do not count toward graduation and do not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not include credit and grade
points for work transferred from other institutions.
The formula for calculating the GPA is as follows:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted with A to F grades assigned.
The following grading symbols are not included in the GPA calculation:
Symbol Explanation
Fall 2017 to Present: Pass, C- or higher undergraduate or B or higher graduate work;
P
Prior to Fall 2017: Pass, 2.0 or higher undergraduate or 3.0 or higher graduate work
LP
Low Pass, D-, D, or D+ achievement (undergraduate courses only)
S
Satisfactory
N
No pass, no credit
V
Audit, no credit
W
Withdrawn
I
Incomplete
X
Extension, incomplete
IP
In progress
R
Repeat
GRT
Credit granted
Required lab component (a credit-bearing grade was earned in the corresponding
L
lecture course)
NG
Not graded, no credit
Assessment of Student Learning
The faculty at Augsburg University is actively engaged in research about student learning and the efficacy of the
curriculum. To support such assessment of student learning activities, faculty may collect student work for evaluation
beyond grading. Any information or student work collected will be treated confidentially; the student's identity will not
be public information. Students who do not want their work collected for assessment purposes can opt out by
contacting Office of Academic Affairs.
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Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of each semester. Classification is based on the number of
semester credits completed/earned.
Classification
First Year
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Completed Semester Credits
0 – 27.99
28 – 59.99
60 – 91.99
92 or more
Academic Status Changes
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” by completing a Change of Program form. Applications are
reviewed by a committee. If approved, the change will take effect for the following semester. Changes are limited to
once each academic year. A Change of Program form must be submitted before the semester begins.
Withdrawal from University
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered because this will result in failing grades on
their official academic record. If necessary, students should instead submit a Withdrawal from University form. The
deadline to file a Withdrawal from University is the last Friday prior to finals week. Withdrawal from University and any
consequential adjustments in accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from University form is submitted to
the Registrar’s Office. Students must be submit an Application for Readmission to re-enroll.
Students are responsible for keeping the Registrar’s Office informed of their current mailing address while away.
Leave of Absence (DAY Program Students)
Students in the Day Program may apply for a Leave of Absence for one semester. The Leave of Absence allows continued
access to Augsburg email and AugNet Services. If a student on a Leave of Absence does not register for the subsequent
semester, the student’s file will be deactivated and the student must submit an Application for Readmission to re-enroll.
The deadline to file a Leave of Absence form is the end of the drop/add period at the start of each semester.
Term Off (AU/ROCH Program Students)
Students in the AU/ROCH Programs may take up to two semesters off and have continued access to Augsburg email and
AugNet Services. If a student is not registered after the 10th business day of the third semester, the student’s file will be
deactivated and the student must submit an Application for Readmission to re-enroll.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg University will allow students to withdraw from courses without penalty if they are called to active duty. This
shall include a 100 percent refund of tuition and fees for dropped/withdrawn courses upon verification of call to active
duty. Students must submit an Academic/Financial Petition and provide a copy of their orders to the Registrar’s Office.
If the student is called to active duty after the deadline to drop a course, the Registrar’s Office will place a W for the
course(s) along with a notation on the transcript that the student was called to active duty. This is to assist the student
with any financial aid complications that may arise and also indicate that the withdrawal was outside of the student’s
control.
Alternatively, the university supports faculty in enabling students who are called to active duty and have substantially
completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework completed, or to work out an incomplete agreement.
Students who are able to complete some of their courses would have their refunds adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the Registrar’s Office so the university can notify all parties
and aid in this process.
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Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee is a standing committee of the university that reviews requests for exceptions to
academic and financial policy. Representatives from the faculty, Academic Advising, Registrar’s Office, Student Financial
Services, and Student Affairs serve on the committee.
Academic / Financial Petitions
Students who wish to request exceptions to academic and financial policies should carefully review and complete the
Academic/Financial Petition. Petitions must be submitted within 6 months from the end of the semester of the deadline
being petitioned. The Committee typically meets to review petitions and Applications for Readmission every other week
during fall and spring semesters and once each month during the summer semester.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Suspension Appeals
Students who have been academically suspended have the right to appeal their suspension to the Student Standing
Committee.
Applications for Readmission
Students seeking to re-apply to the university after being placed on academic probation or academic suspension must
submit an Application for Readmission for review by the Student Standing Committee.
Catalog Applicability
Active Students (Registered, Leave of Absence, Term Off)
May elect to satisfy the general education and departmental requirements outlined in the catalog in effect during
their first semester of enrollment or any of the subsequent catalogs in effect while an active student.
Inactive Students (Withdrawn)
Three or Fewer Years Away
o Inactive students who are readmitted after three or fewer years away (nine semesters, including summers)
may elect to satisfy the general education and departmental requirements outlined in the catalog in effect
during their first semester of initial enrollment or any of the subsequent catalogs in effect while an active
student.
More than Three Years Away
o Inactive students who are readmitted after more than three years away (10 or more semesters, including
summers) must complete the general education and departmental requirements of the catalog in effect at
the time of re-enrollment or any of the subsequent catalogs in effect while an active student.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students with an existing baccalaureate degree from Augsburg or another institution may enroll to complete an
additional major(s) or minor(s). Students will not be awarded a second degree unless it is different from the original
degree awarded (BA, BM, BS). Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same major, though it is possible to earn
multiple degrees from the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For example, a student cannot earn
both a BA in Computer Science and a BS in Computer Science, but may earn a BS in Computer Science and a BA in
Computational Philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Registrar’s Office and is based on a student’s official transcript(s).
Credit is granted for college-level coursework completed at regionally accredited institutions with a grade of C- or
better. Credit from non-regionally accredited institutions may be approved if there is a transfer agreement in place or by
petition.
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Courses that may be developmental, professional, or occupational in nature are evaluated on a course-by-course basis in
collaboration with faculty from corresponding or similar departments. Augsburg does not grant transfer credit for
continuing education units (CEUs). Competency credits and exam credits issued by another institution will be evaluated
on an individual basis.
The Registrar’s Office evaluates coursework for credit and for applicability toward Augsburg's Core Curriculum
requirements. Academic departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability of coursework toward a student’s
major or minor. The university requires that certain courses and a minimum number of credits be taken at Augsburg.
(Refer to the Graduation section of the catalog.)
Transferred coursework with the Augsburg equivalents and evaluator comments are captured on the Transfer Credit
Evaluation found in Records and Registration. Credits accepted in transfer are reported on the student’s transcript.
Grades and grade points from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the student’s
cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their academic and faculty advisors and the Registrar’s Office before taking courses at
other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and residency requirements. Additional resources
about transferring credit are available on the Registrar’s Office website.
Definition of Official Transcript
Official transcripts are marked with institutional security features, date, and appropriate signature. Augsburg University
accepts official transcripts directly from another institution’s Office of the Registrar or a secure authenticated
designated party. The transcript must arrive at Augsburg University in an envelope sealed by the issuing institution or via
an encrypted electronic method (adapted from AACRAO, 2018).
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements
and will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course (RLN 100).
Associate of Arts Degree / Bachelor’s Degree
Completion of an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree or a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution will
satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements, reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course
(RLN 100), and will waive one of two Health and Wellness requirements.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA degree or bachelor’s degree may be required in some
Augsburg majors. Students are advised to consult an academic advisor in the major department to discuss major
requirements.
Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 52 or more semester credits accepted in transfer are considered Advanced Transfer
Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for advanced transfer students as outlined below:
Waiver of Search for Meaning II
Waiver of Augsburg Seminar / Engaging Minneapolis
Waiver of both Health and Wellness requirements
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain unchanged for Advanced Transfer Students.
Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the time of initial entry into Augsburg and will not be granted for
courses completed after initial enrollment.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Registrar’s Office for transfer credit evaluation. A
military transcript will contain credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) for training and
courses completed in the US Armed Services. Augsburg will review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit
recommendations contained within it meet transfer credit guidelines.
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Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy records are maintained on a Joint Services Transcript (JST).
Air Force records: Air University and Community College of the Air Force are regionally accredited institutions. Students
should submit official transcripts from these schools during the admission process.
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program
Augsburg University recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life situations. Some of this learning may
be appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that comprise the academic program of a liberal arts college.
The Assessment of Previous Learning program (APL) at Augsburg provides a means by which a student’s previous
learning, other than that which is transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for examination for
possible credit toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to coursework in a field of study within the Augsburg liberal arts
curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by which students may have previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief description of each of these means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Courses earned from the International Baccalaureate program will be considered by the university for appropriate
credit. IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available on the
Registrar’s Office webpage.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)
Augsburg allows students to earn credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected Advanced Placement tests. For some exams, a
minimum score of 4 is required. AP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting
guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
This is a series of standardized tests developed by the College Board that are offered to students for a small fee at
regional testing centers. Students who score at or above the American Council on Education’s recommended score on
an approved examination may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg University. CLEP exams may fulfill
general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office
webpage.
DSST Exams
DSST Exams are a series of standardized tests in college subjects that are comparable to the final examinations in
undergraduate courses. Exams are offered at testing centers worldwide for a small fee. Students who score at or above
the American Council on Education’s recommended score on an approved examination may receive academic credit for
that subject at Augsburg University. Credit granting guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Minnesota Bilingual and Multilingual Seals and World Languages Proficiency Certificates
Augsburg will award college credit to students with the Minnesota bilingual and multilingual language proficiency
certificates. These certificates are awarded to graduating Minnesota high school students who demonstrate the
required level of language proficiency on a language other than English. Steps to submit the seal to Augsburg are
outlined on the Registrar’s website.
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
These tests assess written and/or spoken proficiency in world languages. For a small fee, students can assess their level
of knowledge in world languages to earn college credit and/or waive the modern language requirement. More
information about eligibility and qualifying languages is available from Academic Advising.
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Departmental Comprehensive Exams
These are available for students to use in obtaining credit for previous learning if the following conditions are met:
There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
There is a faculty member designated by the department to administer the exam.
The Registrar approves the student’s request to take the exam.
Credit for departmental exams is not computed in the GPA, and there is a charge per exam of $100 per semester
credit.
Portfolio Assessment Program
This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio
submitted by the student. The faculty team is composed of two faculty members from fields of study directly related to
the student’s previous learning. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit assessment
should consult the Registrar’s Office. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous learning, the faculty team
applies the following criteria:
There is documentable evidence of a cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved
prescribed or systematic study of content material found within liberal arts coursework.
The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
The learning and skills involved are current and could be used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after completing at least one term of academic work at Augsburg
University with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly recommended that the process not be used
when four or fewer courses remain for graduation. There is a non-refundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the
credit assessment process for each course presented in a portfolio. An additional $200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit granted by portfolio review is not computed in the GPA.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent Augsburg course numbers as determined by faculty reviewers.
Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning
While Augsburg University recognizes the validity of learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom, this
learning must be placed in the context of formal study in campus-based liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg allows
a maximum of 32 credits (one-fourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained through previous experiential learning. In
compiling the 32 credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use any combination of the assessment
processes available in the APL Program: AP, CLEP, IB, DSST, ACTFL, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit
granted through portfolio assessment.
Graduation
Requirements
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework, and residence.
1. Completion of 128 semester credits—No more than these maximums may be applied toward the 128 total semester
credits required:
o Eight semester credits by independent/directed study
o 16 semester credits of internship
o 24 semester credits with a grade of Pass (P)
o Students may apply no more than eight semester credits with P grades toward a major and no more than four
semester credits with a P grade toward a minor unless otherwise specified by an academic department.
Departments with major or minor programs that allow a different number of P-graded credits have defined
those limitations along with their major and minor requirements in the catalog.
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2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are listed under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum—Requirements for the Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed under the
Augsburg Curriculum section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00. Additionally, all
majors and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in coursework for the major or minor. Some academic
programs require a higher grade point average or a specific minimum grade in each course. See the departmental
section for details about the grade and grade point average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence Requirement — A minimum of 32 semester credits must be completed at Augsburg or within the ACTC
exchange program or study abroad/away through the Augsburg Center for Global Education and Experience.
Senior Residence Requirement
No fewer than 24 of the last 32 semester credits must be completed at Augsburg or within an approved
exchange program.
Transfer courses count against the senior residence requirement. Therefore, students are encouraged to
complete transfer work prior to the final 32 credits for the degree.
Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) credits -- including AP, CLEP, IB, DSST, ACTFL, departmental
comprehensive exams, and credit granted through portfolio assessment -- are not counted against the
senior residence requirement.
Some departments have a minimum number of credits that are required in residence within the major or minor.
Consult the departmental pages of this catalog for further information.
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements are satisfied rests with the student. Each student is required
to file an Intent to Graduate application within the last 12 months of their program to confirm remaining graduation
requirements. Application forms are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage. Faculty advisors, the Academic
Advising staff, department chairs, and the Registrar’s Office are available for counsel and assistance in program
planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact the Registrar’s Office about
specific requirements for a second bachelor’s degree or for the equivalent of a major.
All degree and course requirements must be completed and verified in the Registrar’s Office in order for the degree to
be conferred. There may be no incompletes or open courses on the academic record.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin
honors upon completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Students may also receive honors recognition for departmental honors and for participation in the Honors Program. (See
individual department and program descriptions for details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude
3.90-4.00 GPA
3.80-3.89 GPA
3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 56 traditionally-graded credits at Augsburg.
Visit the Registrar’s Office webpage for additional information.
Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry different meanings.
Graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students graduate when all requirements for the
degree have been fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during the academic year provided that all
requirements are complete.
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Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for students, family, friends, and the Augsburg University community
to celebrate academic achievement. Participation in commencement, however, does not mean that a student has
graduated. A student will not graduate and a degree will not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of
participation in commencement.
Augsburg University holds one commencement ceremony in the spring for all students – undergraduate and graduate.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in commencement if: (1) no
more than three requirements will remain in their program at the conclusion of spring semester; and (2) the remaining
requirements will be completed in the summer or fall semesters immediately following commencement.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Federal regulations require that all higher education institutions establish and implement a policy to measure whether
students are making satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of a degree. Failure to meet the following
standards could result in suspension from the university.
Requirements
At the end of each fall, spring, and summer semester, the university will review the academic progress of all
undergraduate students registered for that semester.
In order to remain in good academic and financial aid standing, you are (1) required to maintain an overall Augsburg
GPA of 2.00 and complete at least 66.67% of the credits you have attempted (i.e. registered for) or (2) required to
complete and follow a SAP plan (if you are on probation). SAP assistance, plan requirements, and deadlines can be found
here: https://www.augsburg.edu/advising/majors/probation-advising/.
GPA Calculation
Refer to the Evaluation and Grading section of this catalog.
Minimum Credits Completed
Students must earn a cumulative 66.67% of the credits attempted based on the entire academic record. A completed
credit is any credit with a grade of A - D-, LP, or P. Credits earned and completed will include accepted transfer credits as
defined by the Registrar’s Office.
Grades of “W (Withdrawn)”, “I (Incomplete)”, “X (Extension)”, “F”, “FN (Failed for Non-Attendance)”, and “N (Not
Passing)” are counted towards the cumulative attempted credits. The credits associated with grades that have not been
submitted when SAP is run will count against completion rate.
Repeat Courses and remedial courses are not counted towards the cumulative attempted credits.
Credit Completion Rate Calculation
Attempted credits: Includes transferred credits and unsatisfactory grades (W, X, I, F, FN, N, IP).
o Remedial and repeated courses do not count as attempted credits, so should be subtracted from the total
number of attempted credits.
Earned credits: Transferred credits and satisfactory Augsburg grades (A - D-, LP, P).
Divide earned credits by attempted credits (do not round numbers up or down)
o Example: 19 earned credits / 27 attempted credits = .7037 or 70.37%
o Example: 17 earned credits / 27 attempted credits = .6296 or 62.96%
Monitoring and Evaluating Progress
In order to ensure SAP standards are being met, the Registrar’s Office will evaluate and monitor students' academic
achievement at the end of each term. If a student’s record is evaluated and determined to be unsatisfactory, the student
will be placed on Probation or Suspension. Students will be notified through their Augsburg email if they fail to meet SAP
standards and appropriate notation will be placed on the permanent transcript.
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Probation
Students who do not meet cumulative standards (cumulative GPA or cumulative credit completion rate) will be placed
on Academic Probation/Financial Aid Warning. Notation of “Academic Probation” for the semester will be placed on the
permanent transcript. Students are required to complete and follow a SAP plan (augsburg.edu/advising).
Students on Probation will have their registration limited to 16 credits. Students may appeal this restriction through a
petition to the Student Standing Committee.
At the end of the next semester attempted, students meeting cumulative standards (both cumulative GPA and
cumulative completion rate) will be removed from Academic Probation/Financial Aid Warning.
If cumulative standards are not met, the student’s semester term GPA and semester term completion rate will be
evaluated. Students earning a minimum of a 2.00 term GPA and 66.67% term completion rate and completing all other
Probation requirements (augsburg.edu/advising/majors/probation-advising/) will continue on Academic
Probation/Financial Aid Warning. Notation of “Academic Probation” for the semester will be placed on the permanent
transcript. Students are required to complete and follow a SAP plan of assistance
(augsburg.edu/advising/majors/probation-advising/). Students’ eligibility for financial aid may be impacted if they do not
follow through with SAP requirements.
Students on Probation who voluntarily withdraw from Augsburg may apply for readmission. At that time, the Student
Standing Committee will review their application for readmission.
If cumulative and term standards are not met, students will be Suspended.
For more information about Probation requirements, visit augsburg.edu/advising/majors/probation-advising/.
Suspension
Students on Probation who do not meet cumulative and term standards will be suspended from the university. Notation
of “Academic Suspension” will be placed on the permanent transcript. Students may appeal their Suspension to the
Student Standing Committee or designee. The Committee’s decision is final. Instructions for appeal are included in the
Letter of Suspension. Students who have been suspended may apply for readmission after one full academic year
(including fall, spring, and summer semesters). At that time, the Student Standing Committee will review the application
for readmission. Recommendations on how to be successful in the readmission process may be outlined in the
suspension letter.
Augsburg University reserves the right to intervene with students who earn less than a 2.00 term GPA and/or less than
66.67% term completion rate in a semester but are otherwise meeting cumulative standards. Students who earn less
than a 1.00 GPA during their first term at Augsburg will be suspended.
Professional Program Dismissal
Students may also be dismissed from professional programs, such as social work, education, and nursing. A student
dismissed from a program may appeal the decision through the Program Dismissal Appeal Process. The process is
available at inside.augsburg.edu/studentaffairs/studentguide.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, recognizes undergraduate students for outstanding achievement during
the term. Students can qualify for the Dean’s List in two ways:
Earning a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher based on 12 or more traditionally-graded credits
Earning a semester GPA of 3.75 or higher based on 6-11 traditionally-graded credits
Incomplete courses and other classes without final grades at the time the Dean’s List is compiled will not be considered.
The Dean’s List is published on Inside Augsburg and students can choose to submit announcements to their hometown
newspapers.
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Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg University has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student
enrollment and degree status. Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
2300 Dulles Station Blvd, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.studentclearinghouse.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Veterans Education Benefits
Augsburg University proudly supports military veterans, those who actively serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, and their
families. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping veterans and active military succeed in their academic and
professional endeavors.
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for VA education benefits. Veterans and eligible spouses and
dependents should consult with the VA School Certifying Officials in the Registrar’s Office and Student Financial Services
about completion of enrollment verification and the forwarding of other information to the Department of Veterans
Affairs.
An individual who qualifies for VA education benefits will be asked to provide a Certificate of Eligibility, Statement of
Benefits, or documentation from a vocational rehabilitation counselor to confirm eligibility for their benefit.
For students who qualify for and are currently utilizing Chapter 31 or Chapter 33 VA education benefits, Augsburg will
not impose financial penalties or restrict access to registration or other campus services based solely on delayed
payments from the VA. Please note that students are responsible for expenses beyond those covered by their VA
education benefit; fees or other penalties may be assessed for failure to pay charges not covered by the VA. Students
should contact the VA School Certifying Official in the Registrar’s Office if they have questions about what expenses are
covered by their benefit.
Additional information about veterans’ education benefits can be found at va.gov.
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Augsburg Core Curriculum
Augsburg University is dedicated to educating students intellectually, physically, and spiritually. To live fully and act
effectively, humans must have a broad grasp of the world from which they have come, as well as the world in which they
live. Through providing courses in the humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, and social sciences, the core curriculum
introduces students to the breadth and complexity of human knowledge and our world.
“Search for Meaning” courses invite students to explore vocation, diversity, and pluralism through the study of Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam, and encourages students to consider their own religious, philosophical, and ethical commitments
in dialogue with other perspective. The Language courses introduce students to the skills and sensibilities necessary to
cross cultures and work across difference. Wellness courses offer students opportunities to develop skills and habits of
healthful living.
Students choose from more than 50 major areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for
a career or further study. Thus, through a balance of curricular activities supported by full programs in student life and
religious life, an Augsburg University education strives to educate its students in a real world for the real world.
Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes
The university’s mission statement offers a series of educational values:
Augsburg University educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its
life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the
faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.
As part of this mission, Augsburg’s faculty have identified a set of outcomes for student learning
These areas reflect our shared commitment to offering a vibrant liberal arts education in tandem with career
preparation and vocational discovery. We expect students to achieve these outcomes cumulatively, through the
completion of the core curriculum, majors / minors, electives and co-curricular experiences.
As Informed Citizens, students are learning to …
engage their communities and demonstrate a sense of agency to create change in ethical and informed ways
explain diverse positions and collaborate effectively across social, cultural and geographic differences in local and
global contexts
As Thoughtful Stewards, students are learning to …
critically engage their own beliefs and articulate their gifts and goals for meaningful life and work in a pluralistic
context
identify the broad foundations for sustainable living and apply them in demonstrable ways
As Critical Thinkers, students are learning to …
use appropriate methods to gather and analyze evidence, identify underlying assumptions, and evaluate competing
claims
construct coherent, polished and persuasive arguments, narratives and explications in written, oral and other
formats
As Responsible Leaders, students are learning to …
employ the fundamental principles of quantitative literacy to arrive at thoughtful judgments
articulate and solve problems in creative, analytical, and integrative ways
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Overview of the Curriculum
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: core curriculum (or general education requirements),
major requirements, and electives. Some students may need to complete entry-level skill courses before enrolling in
college-level classes. The general education requirements include a liberal arts foundation, signature courses and
experiences, skills development, and a keystone.
Entry Level Placement Tests
Math, Writing, English (if applicable), and language placement for Language courses.
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg First Year
Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
Many Voices Project
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning I and II
Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Electives
Majors
Skills
The Augsburg Curriculum is designed to help students develop the skills necessary for successful careers and fulfilling
lives, including:
Writing
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy
Religious Literacy
Problem Solving
Intercultural Competence
Civic Agency and Engagement
Health and Wellness
Entry Level Placement Tests
Prior to their first registration, students will complete placement tests in:
Mathematics
Writing
Language Placement
and, if applicable, English Language Learning
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First-year students entering Augsburg in the fall of 2013 or later must complete developmental and writing courses by
the end of their fourth term. Transfer students entering Augsburg in the fall of 2013 or later must complete all required
developmental and writing courses by the end of their third term. The developmental courses subject to this policy are:
ENL 101
ENL 111 / ENL 112
ENL 217 / 218
MAT 103 / 105
Mathematics
For a strong start at Augsburg, students will take an entry-level exam to determine their math placement group (MPG.)
In some cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at another college may have their MPG
determined by the Registrar’s Office. All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Test, administered by
Academic Advising. Students are required to take the Math Placement Test before registering for the first term. Practice
questions and other information are available on the Academic Advising website -- students are encouraged to study for
the exam. Students may retake the Math Placement Test once during their first term of enrollment.
Based on the math placement test result, students will be enrolled in the appropriate courses or advised on preparation
for retaking the Math Placement Test. Students in Math Placement Group (MPG) 1 must take MAT 103: Prealgebra to
advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT 105 or MAT 106 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 must
take MAT 114: Precalculus to advance to MPG 4, if planning to take calculus. No other MAT course changes a student’s
MPG. A grade of Pass or C- or higher is required to advance to the next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon as possible. Students must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as a prerequisite.
Writing
A writing sample is required of students to determine placement in an appropriate writing class. Students who transfer
an equivalent English composition course from another institution or Advanced Placement English Language and
Composition will be waived from the placement test. If we have official access to an ACT writing sample, we can use that
sample in place of the writing placement test. All other students must take the Writing Placement Test, administered by
Academic Advising.
Based on the writing sample, students are placed into the appropriate writing course. Students placed at Effective take
Effective Writing II (or Advanced Effective Writing or Honors Effective Writing). Students placed at Developmental take
Effective Writing I (ENL 101) before taking Effective Writing II. These students must pass Effective Writing I (ENL 101)
with a grade of P, C-, or higher before enrolling in Effective Writing II (ENL 111/112/HON 111).
Modern Language Placement Test
Students with proficiency or experience in French, German, or Spanish complete a placement test. Students begin their
exploration of modern language at the level identified by the placement test. This online placement is administered by
Academic Advising. Placement for American Sign Language and Ojibwe is administered by faculty representing those
specific languages. Students speaking other languages can take a test through Language Testing International and
receive credit for the test by ordering a transcript of a score to be sent to Augsburg.
English Language Learners Assessment
Students whose primary language is other than English will complete a placement to determine preparedness for classes
taught in English and may need to complete an English Language Learning course(s). This placement is administered by
Academic Advising.
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Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
Students must pass ENL 111 - Effective Writing II, ENL 112 - Advanced Effective Writing, or HON 111 - Honors Effective
Writing with a grade of C-, P, or higher, or transfer in an equivalent course. Attendance at the first day of class is
required.
Language
For students who have not previously studied a second language, completion of a two-course sequence in the same
language with a minimum grade of C- or P in both courses is required. For a language previously studied, placement into
the 211 level or successful completion (minimum grade of C- or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement.
Placement into French, German, and Spanish courses is based on assessment results from an online Brigham Young
University evaluation tool. Students proficient in other languages may seek a placement evaluation through faculty
fluent in the specified language at Augsburg or other ACTC schools. Details are available from Academic Advising.
Availability of assessment in all languages is not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not result in credit. Students may audit, but will not receive credit for
any course taken below their placement level. The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies may review and
sometimes override assessment results as deemed appropriate.
Language courses accepted in transfer may be applicable to this skills area for partial or full completion of the
requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled the Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose score is below the minimum on the English Language Learners
(ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The requirement is satisfied by successfully completing the ELL
course(s) and achieving a score above the minimum on the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL
requirement will receive credit for the Language Core Skill requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the English
Department for additional information.
Health and Wellness
Two health and wellness courses are required for students admitted into the Day Program. WEL100 - Foundations of
Wellness is required of all Day students. The second course may be chosen from a variety of different Recreational
Wellness courses. Both courses must be completed with a P or LP. Students may test out of the Recreational Wellness
course by demonstrating proficiency from a selected Recreational Wellness activity. Proficiency exams are offered
through the Health and Physical Education Department each semester. There is a fee to take the Recreational Wellness
Activity Proficiency Test. Intercollegiate athletes and Health and Physical Education majors may not test out of this
requirement.
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed to prepare students to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens
through their engagement in a curriculum that:
Provides a liberal arts foundation and promotes the acquisition of intellectual and professional skills
Calls for common inquiry into questions of faith and the search for meaning
Cultivates the transformative discovery of, and appreciation for, the student’s place of leadership and service in a
diverse world
The curriculum has three major components:
Liberal Arts Foundation
Signature Curriculum
Skills Development
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The Augsburg First Year
To smooth the transition to higher education and their new community, first-year weekday program students are
required to take courses containing the following components:
Augsburg Seminar and Engaging Minneapolis
The Engaging Minneapolis requirement builds on Augsburg’s national leadership in experiential education as well as its
commitment to its urban location. Embedded in the first-year Augsburg Seminar experience, Engaging Minneapolis
introduces students to the city as a resource for intentional learning, typically through civic engagement, cultural
engagement, and/or service-learning.
Many Voices Project
Embedded in ENL 111, 112, and HON 111 (see Core Skills requirements), the Many Voices Project engages first-year
students in discussion of a common text addressing themes of cultural diversity and global awareness. Emphasizing ways
in which written communication can promote understanding and productive engagement among different cultures and
points of view, the Many Voices Project is intended to teach skills and methods that promote successful communication
among diverse writers and readers.
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning
Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, the Search for Meaning courses encourage inquiry, welcome
diversity, wrestle with life’s complexities, and engage the world. Two required courses (RLN 100 plus a Search for
Meaning II course) highlight Augsburg’s commitment to developing religious literacy and nurturing students to think
critically about the concept of vocation.
Students from all faith traditions will find a generous spirit of hospitality in these courses. Whether you are Jewish or
atheist, Buddhist or seeker, Catholic or Muslim, Baptist, Lutheran, uncertain, disinterested, or someone who is “spiritual
but not religious,” these courses promote respect and understanding across faith traditions. All religion courses engage
with the concept of vocation and an understanding that we are called to live and serve as neighbors. RLN 100 explores
the idea that vocation is a model and lens for viewing the connections between our basic beliefs and the commitments
and actions we make in life.
The Liberal Arts Foundation
The Liberal Arts Foundation courses introduce students to knowledge and modes of inquiry across a wide range of
disciplines and subjects. The course offerings in the liberal arts provide the opportunity for students to acquire a broad
and solid foundation for their specialized study and professional preparation.
Students choose two approved LAF courses from two different departments in each domain: Natural Sciences and
Mathematics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts.
The official list of approved LAF courses is found on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Two approved courses from two different departments: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics,
Physics. One must be a lab science course.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Two approved courses from two different departments: Anthropology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Political
Science, Psychology, Sociology.
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Humanities
Two approved courses from two different departments/programs: American Indian Studies, Communication Studies,
English, History, Philosophy, Religion, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies (literature and culture courses), and Gender,
Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.
Note: The signature Search for Meaning (RLN 100 and 200) courses do not count as humanities Liberal Arts Foundation
requirements. If a student opts to take another approved RLN course to fulfill the Search for Meaning II requirement,
that course may not count toward a Humanities LAF.
Fine Arts
Two approved courses or approved activities from two different departments: Art, Film, Music, Theater.
One fine arts LAF requirement can be met by participating in one of the following:
Four semesters in any combination of the major choral ensembles listed (MUE 111, 112, 114, 115)
Four semesters of orchestra (MUE 121)
Four semesters of concert band (MUE 141)
Senior Keystone
The Senior Keystone course provides a final opportunity for exploring the central themes of an Augsburg education—
vocation and the search for meaning in a diverse and challenging world. In this course, students reflect on the meaning
of their educational experiences and consider issues of transition as they prepare for their lives after Augsburg. Many
Keystone courses also meet major requirements.
The Senior Keystone course in each department connects the broad liberal arts foundation with the professional skills
and in-depth study of the major. It asks graduating students to think critically, reflectively, and ethically about their place
in the world as leaders and servants.
Electives
A student must complete a minimum of 128 semester credits in order to graduate. If the Core Curriculum and Major
requirements do not reach 128 semester credits, the student may take electives for credit in any subject area to reach
the minimum credit requirement.
Majors
For major requirements, see the appropriate departmental page(s) of this catalog or consult the department chair.
Graduation Skills
An Augsburg education aims to develop certain key skills during the years in college. Critical thinking, quantitative
reasoning, speaking, writing and information literacy are deliberate components of certain courses. Graduation skill
requirements typically are embedded in required courses in the major. Some departments, however, designate courses
outside the major or elective courses in the major that fulfill these requirements.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) skill incorporates both foundational mathematical skills and the application of those
skills. MPG 3 (Math Placement Group 3) is a prerequisite for all quantitative reasoning courses. See the appropriate
departmental page(s) in this catalog or consult the department chair for more information.
Core Curriculum Modifications
Some majors that result in a Bachelor of Science degree give students the ability to modify their Core Curriculum
requirements. For majors that allow both options, please note that students must choose either the Liberal Arts
Foundation waiver or the Language waiver. The two waiver options cannot be combined for a student.
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Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver
Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver must complete at least six of the eight LAF requirements,
provided at least one course is taken in each of the four domains. (e.g., two Natural Science and Mathematics courses,
two Social and Behavioral Science courses, one Fine Arts course, and one Humanities course) The following majors are
approved for the Bachelor of Science/LAF Waiver:
Actuarial Science (St. Thomas)
Biochemistry
Biology
Biopsychology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Elementary Education
Exercise Science
Health Education (teaching licensure only)
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Music Therapy
Nursing
Physical Education (teaching licensure only)
Physics
Bachelor of Science/Language Waiver
Students who elect the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language Waiver are not required to complete modern language
courses as part of their degree. The following majors are approved for the Bachelor of Science/Modern Language
Waiver:
Actuarial Science (St. Thomas)
Biochemistry
Biology
Biopsychology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Music Therapy
Nursing
Physics
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Majors and Minors
Majors, or concentrations of study, may be within one department, within one division, or may cross academic
disciplines.
Students are required to declare a major upon completion of 48 semester credits, and earlier in some disciplines. Details
of majors and minors are in the departmental pages of this catalog. Unless otherwise indicated, majors are part of the
Bachelor of Arts degree. Students are not required to complete a minor for graduation. Minors completed after a
bachelor’s degree is awarded are noted on the transcript.
Below is a complete list of majors, minors, and emphases. Listings that are in bold type are offered through both the Day
Program and the Adult Undergraduate (AU) program. Students are encouraged to discuss scheduling rotation of major
courses with their faculty advisors.
Majors and Areas of Emphasis
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art and Design
Art History
Studio Art
Graphic Design
Biochemistry (BS)
Biology (BS)
Biopsychology (BS)
Business Administration
Economics/Business Administration
Music Business
Chemistry (BA or BS)
Communication Studies
Computer Science (BA or BS)
Computational Philosophy (BA)
Economics
Applied Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Economics/Political Science (teacher licensure
major)
Mathematical Economics (BS)
Education
Education Studies (non-licensure)
Elementary Education Studies (non-licensure)
Kindergarten-Elementary (BA or BS- licensure)
K-12 English as a Second Language
Special Education: Academic Behavioral
Strategist
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
English
Communication Arts/Literature (teacher
licensure major)
Creative Writing
Literature, Language, and Theory
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science (BA or BS)
Film
Finance
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
Global Women’s and Gender Studies
Sexuality Studies
Health Education (BA or BS)
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Business
International Relations
International Business Concentration
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
Cross-Cultural Studies
Spanish
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics (BA or BS)
Music
Music (BA)
Music Business (BA)
Music Education (BM)
Music Education (Community-Based) (BM)
Music Performance (BM)
Music Therapy (BS)
New Media
Promotional Communication
Game Design
Web Design
Nursing (BS - offered through AU only)
Philosophy
Computational Philosophy
Physical Education (BA or BS)
Physics (BA or BS)
Biophysics (BS)
Space Physics (BS)
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Political Science
Political Science/Economics (teacher licensure)
Pre-Law
Public Policy and Political Change
Psychology
Psychology and Law
Clinical Psychology
Social Psychology
Religion
Theology and Public Leadership
Social Work (BS)
Sociology
Student-Designed Major
Theater
Design/Technical
Directing/Dramaturgy/Playwriting
Performance
Urban Studies
Minors
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Architecture
Art History
Graphic Design
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Business Minor for Science Majors
Entrepreneurial Studies
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Culture and Social Justice
Economics
English
Literature, Language, and Theory
Writing
Creative Writing
Environmental Studies
Exercise Science
Film
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
Global Women’s and Gender Studies
Sexuality Studies
Health Education
History
International Business
International Relations
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
French
German
Spanish
Leadership Studies
Management Information Systems
Business Analytics
Marketing
Mathematics
Statistics
Medieval Studies
Music
Music Business
New Media
Peace and Global Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Law
Public Policy and Political Change
Psychology
Religion
Social Welfare
Sociology
Special Education
Theater
Musical Theater
Urban Studies
Youth Studies
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Student-Designed Major
Students may design their own major with the assistance and approval of three advisors from relevant fields and
subsequent final approval by the Augsburg University Academic Affairs Committee (AAC). A student-designed major
allows flexibility in selecting major courses. Any student wishing to design a major must complete a proposal, submit it
with approval and supporting letters from three faculty advisors, and obtain AAC approval of the program. Students
should seek AAC approval as early as possible so that any changes suggested by AAC may be incorporated into the
design without affecting the student’s proposed completion date. The deadline for initial submission of the program
design to AAC is the first term in which the student has achieved junior status; the final version must be approved the
term before the student achieves senior status.
Students wishing to design majors must:
1. Develop the student-designed major in concert with three faculty advisors from relevant fields, who together
constitute the Review Team. All advisors must sign the proposal cover sheet and submit supporting letters of
approval to AAC. Supporting letters should assess both the student’s ability to complete the proposed major and the
validity and value of the proposed major, including (in at least one of the letters) the proposed capstone course. The
advisors’ signatures and supporting letters represent their approval of the program, including the capstone course,
and their commitment to oversee the student’s progress.
2. Develop a student-designed major program proposal that includes:
A statement of learning goals and objectives
A list of proposed courses (minimum of 36 semester credits, no more than one of which is a lower-level
language course, and at least five of which are upper division) and a discussion of how the courses are related to
the program goals. Indicate how the proposed courses collectively support a specialized and cohesive plan
usually associated with an academic major. Proposals must include research describing comparable programs of
study at a minimum of three other academic institutions. In addition, students should consult with the Clair &
Gladys Strommen Center for Meaningful Work for additional information regarding career objectives. The
proposal should provide information showing how the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements (including
graduation skills) are to be fulfilled.
A description of the student-designed major capstone to be taken some time during the senior year. The student
should devise the capstone in consultation with advisors. It should require an integrative project/paper that
draws together the coursework up to that point and/or prepares one for further study. In addition, at least one
of the advisors must specifically address the rationale for the proposed capstone in his or her supporting letter,
though approval of the student-designed major program by all advisors presumes their approval of the capstone
course.
Submit the completed proposal and supporting documentation to the Office of Academic Affairs.
If AAC approves the proposed major program, the student will be expected to complete the program designed and still
meet all of the other Augsburg degree requirements as stated in the university catalog.
Students who design their own majors will meet with their advisors regularly throughout the design and subsequent
evaluation of their program. Changes in the approved student-designed major may be made through the normal
petition process to the Student Standing Committee with advisor approval.
ACTC Majors
Full-time Day students may complete other majors through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). Students
who wish to complete a major or minor offered at one of the other ACTC colleges must submit a completed ACTC Major
or Minor Declaration Form to the Registrar’s Office. This form must list all ACTC courses required and be signed by the
ACTC school advisor. Some majors may not be available or may have a competitive application process with acceptance
determined by the major department.
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Students choosing an ACTC major will need to work with an advisor at the other campus to plan course schedules so
that the student is making progress towards the degree. Students should know that registration for ACTC courses can
be limited and are advised to submit registration materials at the earliest possible time.
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields of law, medicine, dentistry, ministry, veterinary science, or pharmacy can profit
from a liberal arts education at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements for admission to graduate schools or seminaries be reviewed and the course of
study at Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty advisor is available in each field to assist students in their planning. In
addition, the Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunities (URGO) office includes a Health Science Advisor who
works directly with students pursuing health care fields. Students who want to plan a pre-professional program should
contact Academic Advising prior to or early in their first year to arrange for faculty advising.
List of Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Health Science
o See Biology Departmental page
Pre-Law
o Students considering a career in law should examine the handbook published by the Association of
American Law Schools. Pre-law students major in disciplines of their own choosing; most law school
entrance requirements will be satisfied with a record of solid achievement coupled with an acceptable Law
School Admission Test (LSAT) score.
Pre-Pharmacy
o Augsburg has a program designed to fulfill minimum requirements of the College of Pharmacy at the
University of Minnesota: BIO 151, 353, 476; CHM 115, 116, 351, 352; COM 111 or 115; ECO 112 or 113; ENL
111, 220; MAT 145; PHY 121, 122; and two courses in behavioral sciences such as PSY 105 and SOC 121.
Requirements at other universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary
o A student may enter a theological seminary with any of several different majors, such as history, philosophy,
English, psychology, sociology, or religion. Recommended preparation includes RLN 100, 200; at least two
semesters of history (Western civilization); one or more courses in the history of philosophy; and Greek in
the junior and/or senior year. The Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation provides resources and
support, including scholarship opportunities, for students considering seminary.
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Academic Organization and Departments
As a liberal arts institution, Augsburg University believes that knowledge and truth are interrelated and are integrated
into a whole. The tradition of the academic world, however, divides this unified truth into more manageable parts: the
academic disciplines. The knowledge of individual disciplines is subdivided into courses that make it more accessible to
students. These courses can be arranged in various ways to construct majors, to create the substance of a broad general
education, and to give students the opportunity to study areas of particular individual interest.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg offers the following undergraduate degrees:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty. Augsburg University is particularly proud of the excellence and
commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field, and all consider
teaching to be the focus of their activity. Faculty are also involved in a variety of professional and research activities that
support their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that introduces them to
current thought in many fields, but especially in teaching techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s size and small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty
act as academic advisors and participate regularly in campus activities. Every incoming student is assigned both a faculty
and staff academic advisor. In this close interaction, faculty act as mentors for students, and the staff advisor primarily
guides course planning.
Course Descriptions
Course descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject matter to aid students in planning a program. Course
descriptions can be found at our Course Description Search. A syllabus containing a more detailed explanation of
content, approach, requirements, and evaluations for a particular course can be obtained from the instructor.
Internships and Independent Studies
Every department offers opportunities for internships and independent study. The course description and process for
registering for credit is normally the same for each department. Some departments have additional requirements that
are noted in the course description. Interdisciplinary internships are also available.
Internships
198 – Internship/On-campus
199 - Internship/Off-campus (4 credits)
A work or service-based learning experience typically at the sophomore level in which a student, faculty member, and
site supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities
inherent in the placement. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the
departmental internship coordinator or a faculty member and the Strommen Center regarding requirements and
permission to register.
396 - Internship/On-campus (4 credits)
397 - Internship/Off-campus (2 credits)
398 - Internship/On-campus (2 credits)
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399 - Internship/Off-campus (4 credits)
A work or service-based learning experience at the junior/senior level in which a student, faculty member, and site
supervisor design a learning agreement that links the ideas and methods of the discipline with the opportunities
inherent in the placement. For some majors, participation in a concurrent seminar may be expected. Prior to the
beginning of the term/registration, interested students must consult with the departmental internship coordinator or a
faculty member and the Strommen Center regarding requirements and permission to register. (Off-campus 397/399
internships are one option for the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.)
Directed and Independent Studies
299 - Directed Study
An opportunity to study topics not covered in the scheduled offerings under the direction of an instructor. Approval
must be secured in writing from the instructor and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is
undertaken.
499 - Independent Study/Research
An opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects. Approval must be secured in writing from the instructor
and the department chairperson before the term in which the study is undertaken.
Academic Year
All Augsburg programs follow the semester calendar with fall, spring, and summer semester lengths ranging from 14-16
weeks.
In Augsburg’s Day Program full-time students normally take 16 credits per semester. Day Program students are able to
take courses from the other four Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities during fall or spring semester.
Adult Undergraduate (AU) classes typically meet on the same night of the week, Monday through Thursday for threeand-a-half hours, on an alternating bi-weekly schedule. The alternating weeks of the semester are labeled “Maroon,”
and “Silver.” Online and out-of-class work occurs during the non-class meeting week. Students may take up to 19 credits
per semester.
Rochester (ROCH) campus classes are held on weekday evenings and meet alternate weeks. There are seven to eight
class sessions supplemented by online instruction each semester with each class meeting for 3.5 to 4 hours. Students
may take up to 19 credits per semester.
Courses and majors offered through AU/ROCH are equivalent to their Day Program counterparts. However, the
curriculum is limited to selected liberal arts courses and majors.
Course Offerings
In general, most courses are offered at least once per year unless otherwise indicated. Since some courses are offered
alternate years, it is important that the student review major requirements and course offerings with an advisor to
ensure that all requirements can be met.
Note: Not all courses are offered in all programs. Refer to AugNet Records and Registration for information on when
specific courses are offered.
Credit Hour Definition
Augsburg’s credit hour policy follows the federal guidelines in defining a semester credit hour as one fifty-minute period
of instruction and 100 minutes of out-of-class work per week for fifteen weeks, or the equivalent amount of student
work completed over a different time frame or via a different delivery method.
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Numbering
Courses numbered 100 -299 are classified as lower division. Courses numbered 300 and above are classified as upper
division. In general, courses in the 100s are primarily for first-years, 200s for sophomores, 300s for juniors, and 400s for
seniors.
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before enrolling in a higher level course are listed in the online Course Description Search as
prerequisites. While it is not recommended, a student may enroll in a course when a prerequisite has not been fulfilled if
there is prior approval by the professor teaching the course. Effective Writing II (ENL111) and math placement
prerequisites cannot be waived by the instructor. Students may be dropped from a course they have registered for if
they do not earn a satisfactory grade in the prerequisite for that course in the preceding semester.
Divisions and Departments
The university curriculum is offered by 26 departments that are grouped into three divisions for administrative and
instructional purposes:
Fine Arts and Humanities
American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies, Film, and New Media, English, History, Languages and CrossCultural Studies, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Theater, Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, university librarians.
Natural and Social Sciences
Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, Physics, Political Science, Psychology,
Sociology.
Professional Studies
Business Administration, Education, Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science, Nursing, Social Work.
Full explanation of departments and academic programs including major/minor requirements, graduation skills, and
other academic information is provided in the following pages, alphabetically by department.
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American Indian Studies
American Indian Studies is a major that gives students the opportunity to learn about the original, indigenous cultures of
North America. Students will be provided with a multidisciplinary understanding of the history and present situation of
American Indians. The program emphasizes the interrelations among history, culture, language, literature, the arts,
philosophy, religion, political and social forces, and the legal status and sovereignty of American Indians. This course of
study exposes students to the richness and beauty of North American Indian cultures.
Faculty
Eric Buffalohead (Chair), Elise Marubbio, Joaquin Munoz, Vinodh Kutty, Jennifer Simon
Degree and Major Requirements
American Indian Studies Major
Nine courses, including:
AIS 105 - Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205 - Contemporary American Indians
One of ENL 255 or AIS 264
o ENL 255 - American Indian Literature
o AIS 264 - American Indians in the Cinema
HIS 236 - American Indian History
RLN 370 - American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Four elective courses, of which at least three must be upper division, chosen from the following:
o AIS 208 - Native American Women and Film
o AIS 233 - Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
o AIS 264 - American Indian in the Cinema
o AIS 299 - Directed Study
o AIS 304 - Engaging Native Communities
o AIS 305 - Indigenous Issues of the Americas
o AIS 320 - American Indian Women
o AIS 332 - Native American Storytelling
o AIS 364 - Indigenous Filmmakers
o AIS 396 - Internship
o AIS 399 - Internship
o AIS 405 - Indigenous Activism and Resistance in the Americas
o AIS 408 - Native American Women and Film
o AIS 490 - Indigenous Issues of the Americas
o AIS 495 - Topics
o AIS 498 - Independent Study/Research
o AIS 499 - Independent Study
o ART 290 - Native American Art
o DAK 111 - Beginning Dakota I
o DAK 112 - Beginning Dakota II
o ENL 255 - American Indian Literature
o ENL 355 - Themes in American Indian Literature
o OJB 111 - Beginning Ojibwe I
o OJB 112 - Beginning Ojibwe II
*AIS Majors may complete the Keystone requirement by taking AIS 490 (travel seminar), AIS 405, KEY 490 or another
approved keystone course.
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Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by GST 200, MAT 163,
MAT 164, or PHI 230. Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
American Indian Studies Minor
Five courses including AIS 105. At least two courses must be upper division.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Art and Design
Art is essential. It teaches us to see, claim beauty, make sense of pain, explore the world, and express ourselves.
At Augsburg University, inspiration and creativity flourish with diversity. A solid foundation of drawing, design, and
history is balanced with the development of technical skills, critical thinking, and creative exploration in a range of
media, including graphic design, drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, photography, hand papermaking,
book arts, art history, architecture, and digital media. Through experiential learning and critical engagement, we foster
understanding of and respect for the crucial contributions of art to society. We are a small campus in the heart of a
major metropolitan area with an innovative faculty. Our classrooms extend into the city creating opportunities for
community engagement and real-life experiences.
On-campus galleries showcase student and professional artwork. Nearby museums, galleries, studio visits, and guest
artists provide art in real time. Service learning, internships, and study abroad are integral to our program.
We reach nearly 1,000 students a year from all disciplines, and graduate 15-20 majors annually with Bachelor of Arts
degrees in art history, graphic design, studio art, and art education. Minors in studio art, art history, graphic design, and
architecture provide additional opportunities for specialization.
For more than half a century, students have been earning degrees in art and art history at Augsburg University. We’re
excited to be here in the center of the city. You will be, too.
Art and Design Faculty and Staff
Kristin M. Anderson, Dahn Gim, Christopher Houltberg, Daniel Ibarra, Robert K. Tom, Lyz Wendland
Jenny Wheatley: Gallery Coordinator
Jenny Moeller: Administrative Assistant
Degree and Major Requirements
Note: All studio courses require 3-6 work hours per week outside of class sessions. Most studio courses have student
supply kit fees.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Writing (W) and Speaking (S) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the majors.
Quantitative Reasoning (QR) requirement is met by completing one of the following courses:
GST 200, MAT 111, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, PHI 230, or PHY 119.
Studio Art Major
Majors should begin their programs with the required studio arts foundations and Art 240 Art History Survey:
ART 102 - Design
ART 107 – Drawing
ART 240 - Art History Survey
One course in two-dimensional art chosen from the following
o ART 118 - Painting I
o ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
o ART 223 - Print Making I
o ART 257 - Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art chosen from the following
o ART 221 - Sculpture I
o ART 250 - Ceramics I
o ART 280 - Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
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Five additional studio arts courses
Two additional upper division art history courses
o ART 349 - The Designed Environment
o ART 352 - Women and Art
o ART 382 - Scandinavian Arts
o ART 385 - Prehistoric and Ancient Art
o ART 386 - Medieval Art
o ART 387 - Renaissance and Baroque Art
o ART 388 - Modern Art
o ART 389 - American Art
o ART 390 - Native American Art
ART 305 - Mid-Program Portfolio Review (only offered in Spring semester)
ART 405 - Senior Exhibition/Project and Review (only offered in Fall semester)
Studio majors must participate in a group exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by a solo or two-person
show with a faculty review in their senior year, and the annual senior group exhibition.
Art Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Majors should begin their programs with the required studio arts foundations and Art 240 Art History Survey:
ART 102 - Design
ART 107 – Drawing
ART 240 - Art History Survey
One course in painting from:
o ART 118 - Painting I
o ART 257 - Watercolor Painting I
One course in three-dimensional art from:
o ART 221 - Sculpture I
o ART 250 - Ceramics I
One course in graphic arts from:
o ART 132 - Photography I
o ART 223 - Print Making I
One course in fibers: ART 280 - Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
One course in computer design from:
o ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
o ART 202 – Typography
Two second-level courses in two different disciplines
Two additional upper division art history courses from:
o ART 349 - The Designed Environment
o ART 352 - Women and Art
o ART 382 - Scandinavian Arts
o ART 385 - Prehistoric and Ancient Art
o ART 386 - Medieval Art
o ART 387 - Renaissance and Baroque Art
o ART 388 - Modern Art
o ART 389 - American Art
o ART 390 - Native American Art
ART 305 - Mid-Program Portfolio Review (only offered in Spring semester)
ART 405 - Senior Exhibition/Project and Review (only offered in Fall semester)
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Studio majors must participate in a group exhibition and portfolio review in their junior year, followed by public
presentation of their senior project with a faculty review in their senior year, and the annual senior group exhibition in
the spring semester.
Graphic Design Major
All of the following skill and workshop courses:
o ART 124 - Graphic Design Production: InDesign
o ART 125 - Graphic Design Production: Illustrator
o ART 126 - Graphic Design Production: Photoshop
o ART 127 - Graphic Design Production: HTML/CSS
o ART 226 - Artist Workshop
All of the following core courses:
o ART 133 - Introduction to Digital Photography
o ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
o ART 202 - Typography
o ART 240 - Art History Survey
o ART 315 - Graphic Systems
o ART 324 - Design Studio I
o ART 326 - Design Studio II
o ART 424 - Advanced Design Studio III
o ART 425 - Advanced Design Studio IV
One of the following courses in drawing:
o ART 107 - Drawing
o ART 122 - Plein Air Sketching I
One of the following courses in three-dimensional art form:
o ART 105 - Introduction to Architectural Drawing
o ART 221 - Sculpture I
o ART 250 - Ceramics I
o ART 280 - Hand Papermaking and Book Arts I
One of the following courses in art history:
o ART 349 - The Designed Environment
o ART 352 - Women and Art
o ART 382 - Scandinavian Arts
o ART 385 - Prehistoric and Ancient Art
o ART 386 - Medieval Art
o ART 387 - Renaissance and Baroque Art
o ART 388 - Modern Art
o ART 389 - American Art
o ART 390 - Native American Art
One elective ART course (4 credits):
o Any other ART course not listed above
ART 305 - Mid-Program Portfolio Review (only offered in Spring semester)
ART 405 - Senior Exhibition/Project and Review (only offered in Fall semester)
Art History Major
Eight art history or architectural history courses including:
o ART 240 - Art History Survey
o ART 388 - Modern Art
o Six other art history or architectural history courses
Two studio courses:
o ART 102 - Design or ART 107 - Drawing
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o ART 118 - Painting I or ART 221 - Sculpture I
ART 305 - Mid-Program Portfolio Review (only offered in Spring semester)
ART 405 - Senior Exhibition/Project and Review (only offered in Fall semester)
Art History majors must participate in a group exhibition and review in their junior year, followed by creating and
curating a research-based exhibition with faculty review in their senior year.
Double Major
Students planning a double major in studio art and art history or a major/minor combination should meet with a
department advisor to plan appropriately.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and overall, portfolio of artwork (studio majors) or research (art history majors) reflecting the
highest quality work, and Department of Art & Design-approved special projects and/or research. Application should be
made to the department chair before the last term of the senior year.
Architecture Minor
Five courses including:
ART 105 - Introduction to Architectural Drawing
ART 210 - Drawing for Design in Architecture
ART 243 - History of Architecture to 1750
ART 244 - History of Architecture after 1750
ART 249/349 - The Designed Environment
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including ART 240 - Art History Survey.
Graphic Design Minor
The following skill courses:
ART 124 - Graphic Design Production: InDesign
ART 125 - Graphic Design Production: Illustrator
ART 126 - Graphic Design Production: Photoshop
ART 127 - Graphic Design Production: HTML/CSS
The following core courses:
ART 107 - Drawing or ART 122 - Plein Air Sketching I
ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
ART 202 - Typography
ART 315 - Graphic Systems
ART 324 - Design Studio I
Studio Art Minor
Five courses including:
ART 107 – Drawing
ART 240 – Art History Survey
Three additional studio courses.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes within and relating to living systems. This includes information flow
through biochemical signaling, and energy flow through metabolism. Biochemical processes give rise to the rich
complexity and variety of life.
Biochemistry serves as a vital bridge between macroscopic and molecular worlds, encompassing the broad study of
chemical processes within and relating to living systems. The mechanisms that sustain life are rich and complex, and
biochemists are trained to appreciate those mechanisms on a uniquely fundamental level.
Augsburg’s core curriculum in biochemistry encourages students to build their understanding of key fields within the
biological sciences—including anatomy, physiology, cell biology, genetics, and medicinal chemistry—using the
underlying molecular interactions as a solid foundation for their mastery. The breadth and depth of this approach serves
as a robust platform for a vast array of careers for aspiring health professionals, researchers, and industry technicians.
The Biochemistry major is a joint major between the Biology and Chemistry Departments. As such, students have the
support of a large pool of faculty mentors while completing their studies, as well as dedicated members of both
departments who focus specifically on biochemistry for their academic vocation.
Biochemistry Faculty
Matthew Beckman, Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, William Capman, David Crowe (Chair), Teresa Krause, Dale Pederson,
Emily Schilling, Jason Tan, Leon Van Eck, Joan Kunz (Chair), Benjamin Binder, Amanda Case, Vivian Feng, Michael
Wentzel.
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Students majoring in Biochemistry may not simultaneously major in Chemistry, due to the significant overlap in courses.
BIO 151 and 151L - Introductory Biology
BIO 253 and 253L - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO/CHM 369 and 369L – Biochemistry
BIO/CHM 370 - Biochemistry II
CHM 115 and 115L - General Chemistry I and Lab
CHM 116 and 116L - General Chemistry II and Lab
CHM 251 and 251L - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 252 and 252L - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 280 and 280L - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
PHY 121 and 121L - General Physics I
PHY 122 and 122L - General Physics II
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
One of MAT 146 or MAT 245
o MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
o MAT 245 - Calculus III
Two semesters of CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar
Minimum 8 additional credits from:
o BIO 255 and 255L - Genetics
o BIO 361 and 361L - Plant Biology
o BIO 471 and 471L - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
o BIO 473 and 473L - Physiology of Humans and Other Animals
o BIO 474 and 474L - Developmental Biology
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o BIO 475 and 475L - Neurobiology
o BIO 476 and 476L - Microbiology
o BIO 486 and 486L - Immunology
o CHM 368 - Physical Chemistry: Microscopic Theory
o CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
o CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
o CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
o PHY 317 - Biophysics
o BIO 488 / CHM 488 (2 credits) - Special Topics in Biochemistry (maximum of 4 credits toward the major)
o BIO 489 / CHM 489 (4 credits) - Special Topics in Biochemistry
o BIO 499 / CHM 499 - Independent Study (maximum 4 credits)
Four credits from:
o CHM 430 - Advanced Thermodynamic and Separation Lab
o CHM 440 - Advanced Synthesis Lab
o CHM 450 - Advanced Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry Lab
One Keystone course chosen from:
o BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
o SCI 490 - Integrated Science
o HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
o Another keystone with departmental approval
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing COM 115
(preferred) or COM 111 or HON 130.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
General Education Accommodation
BS biochemistry majors may reduce their general education program by one or two courses. See Bachelor of
Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Transfer Course Policy for Majors and Minors
Chemistry and Biology have articulation agreements with many of the local CCs as well as ACTC schools. Any transfer
courses not part of existing articulation agreements must be approved in writing by the departments, subject to review
by the chairs. Only those biology and chemistry courses successfully completed (C- or above) within the last 10 years will
be considered. Both biochemistry courses and four credits of upper division (300 level and higher) electives must be
completed in residence (at Augsburg University).
Departmental Honors in Biochemistry
The awarding of Departmental Honors recognizes a student’s outstanding achievement(s) in the Biochemistry Major.
Only students who have a major GPA of 3.5 or higher may earn Departmental Honors by successfully completing the
following:
Continuation of a summer or academic year biology, chemistry, or biophysics research or internship via successful
completion of BIO 297, BIO/CHM 399, CHM 498, BIO/CHM 499 or HON 499 (minimum of 400 hours total research).
Before registering for one of these options, students must submit a formal letter of intent to an Honors Committee of
three biology or chemistry or physics faculty (to be determined by the mentor and student). This formal letter of intent
will be composed of no more than one page of text providing the following: (1) Title of project; (2) abstract describing
the project with special focus given to the questions that will be addressed, the methods to be used and the expected
outcomes; (3) name and signature (with date) of your faculty advisor; and (4) list of the three Biology, Chemistry and/or
Physics Department faculty who have agreed to serve as your Honors Committee. A decision whether or not to approve
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registration will be made by the Honors Committee within one week of submission. Successful completion of the Honors
process requires a public presentation of your research and a oral discussion of your project with the Honors Faculty
committee, typically no later than March 15, so that successful recipients of departmental honors can be recognized
during graduation ceremonies.
The formal letter of intent for Honors in Biochemistry is typically submitted early in the fall semester of the senior year.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the biology and chemistry
faculty. Biochemistry majors must have an advisor in either the biology or chemistry departments. In order to complete
all major requirements in four years, BIO 151 and CHM 115 and 116 should be taken in the first year; and BIO 253 and
CHM 251 and 252 and 280 are recommended in the second year. Students should complete their math requirements
early in their academic careers. Students must earn a minimum grade of grade of C- in all courses that are prerequisite
for higher level courses. Supporting course requirements in mathematics, physics, and communication must be satisfied
with a grade of C- or higher to satisfy major requirements. A C- or higher average must be maintained in all upper
division biology and chemistry courses applied toward meeting the requirements of a major. All biology and chemistry
courses applied toward the major must be traditionally graded.
Students completing majors in biochemistry will be required to take the ETS Major Field Test in either biology or
chemistry during their final year of the program. The exam will appear on the graduation checklist.
Biochemistry for Health Sciences
Prerequisite requirements for health sciences vary with the program and the institution. Care should be taken to study
the requirements for every program well in advance of making application. In general, the pre-medical curriculum
includes a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus and physics. Courses in biochemistry,
statistics, advanced biology, and social and behavioral sciences are also important preparation for the MR5 Medical
College Admissions Exam. Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, and such
typically have a more extensive list of prerequisites. Students considering a post-baccalaureate program in these areas
should consult early and often with health science advisors Catherina Kipper, Dale Pederson, and Kelsey RichardsonBlackwell.
Graduate Training in Biochemistry
Graduate programs in biochemistry typically require two semesters of general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus,
and physics. A course in statistics is highly recommended. Also required is extensive involvement in faculty-student
research through URGO, McNair and other research opportunities which satisfy the Augsburg Experience.
Students also participate in research off campus through internships and summer research experiences. Careful
consultation with a biology or chemistry faculty advisor is recommended to select among coursework and research
options.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Biology
From transgenic crops to emerging diseases to being a member of the human species, biology affects – literally – every
part of your life. Because biology is such a broad field, the biology program at Augsburg emphasizes integration across
many sub-disciplines, including molecular, cellular, organismal, evolutionary, and ecological biology. Additionally, the
biology program at Augsburg coordinates with the mathematics, chemistry, and physics programs to ensure that our
students acquire the necessary knowledge to fully understand biological phenomena.
Augsburg’s Biology program is designed to provide students with the opportunities to (1) understand the fundamental
knowledge of the discipline, (2) know how scientific knowledge is generated and disseminated, (3) effectively
communicate scientific information in written and oral forms, (4) be proficient in common biological lab techniques, and
(5) demonstrate professionalism in the sciences. Additionally, Augsburg has a strong commitment to undergraduate
research, both on and off campus. There are a variety of opportunities to work on research projects with Biology faculty
and subsequently present your research at regional, national, and international meetings.
Graduates of our Biology program follow many different paths. Most of our graduates use their undergraduate major in
Biology as a springboard for further study. Augsburg graduates have gone on to graduate studies leading to careers in
post-secondary teaching, basic and applied research, and public health or have entered professional programs in
medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry. In addition, many of our students go directly into the workforce as
laboratory technologists and teachers.
Biology Faculty
Matthew Beckman, Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright, William Capman, David Crowe (Chair), Teresa Krause, Dale Pederson,
Emily Schilling, Jason Tan, Leon Van Eck
Degree and Major Requirements
Students majoring in Biology will earn a Bachelor of Science degree. BS biology majors may reduce their general
education program by one or two courses. See Bachelor of Science/Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver in the
Academic Information section of the catalog.
The total number of required courses in the department is nine courses. There are additional required supporting
courses that must be taken in other disciplines.
All of the following courses are required for the major:
BIO 151 and 151L - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 and 152L - Evolution, Ecology and Diversity
BIO 253 and 253L - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 255 and 255L - Genetics
CHM 115 and 115L- General Chemistry I
CHM 116 and 116L - General Chemistry II
CHM 251 and 251L - Organic Chemistry I
One of PHY 107, PHY 116, or PHY 121
o PHY 107 and 107L - College Physics I
o PHY 116 and 116L - Introduction to Physics
o PHY 121 and 121L - General Physics I
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or achievement of MPG 4)
One of MAT 145, MAT 163, MAT 164, or PSY 215
o MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
o MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
o MAT 164 - Introductory Statistics for STEM
o PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
One Keystone course chosen from:
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o BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
o SCI 490 - Integrated Science
o HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
o Another keystone with departmental approval
Five upper division electives, at least one of which must be BIO 351, BIO 361, BIO 420, BIO 440, BIO 481, or ENV 320.
Four of the five upper division electives must have an accompanying 1-credit lab. Students may take two different
BIO485 courses in place of one upper division elective:
o BIO 351 and 351L - Invertebrate Zoology
o BIO 353 and 353L - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
o BIO 361 and 361L - Plant Biology
o BIO 369 and 369L - Biochemistry
o BIO 420 - Conservation Biology
o BIO 425 and 425L – Freshwater Ecology
o BIO 440 and 440L - Plant Physiology
o BIO 471 and 471L - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
o BIO 473 and 473L - Physiology of Humans and Other Animals
o BIO 474 and 474L - Developmental Biology
o BIO 475 and 475L - Neurobiology
o BIO 476 and 476L - Microbiology
o BIO 481 and 481L - Ecology
o BIO 485 - Advanced Topics in Biology (completed twice)
o BIO 486 and 486L - Immunology
o BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology
o ENV 320 and 320L - Environmental Science
o PHY 317 and 317L - Biophysics
General Education Accommodation
BS biology majors may reduce their general education program by one or two courses. See Bachelor of Science/Liberal
Arts Foundation (LAF) Waiver in the Academic Information section of the catalog.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing COM 115
(preferred) or COM 111 or HON 130.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Transfer course policy for majors and minors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department, subject to review by the
chair. Only those biology courses successfully completed (C- or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. At
least four upper division electives must be completed in residence (at Augsburg University). Some students take a 2
semester sequence of human anatomy and physiology either out of interest or to meet a prerequisite for Physician
Assistant or other programs. The Biology Department accepts the 2 semester sequence of Human Anatomy and
Physiology from several colleges as a replacement for 1 of the upper division electives, without written approval. Consult
with a Biology Department advisor to learn which anatomy and physiology courses at other colleges are accepted.
Custom Biology Programs
Students who have completed BIO 151, 152, 253, 255 and at least one upper division elective may, in consultation with
their advisor, seek approval from the department to complete major requirements with as many as four upper division
courses from other institutions.
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Departmental Honors
The awarding of Departmental Honors recognizes a student’s outstanding achievement(s) in the Biology Major. Only
students who have a major GPA of 3.5 or higher and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher may earn Departmental Honors by
successfully completing one of the following:
1. Continuation of a summer or academic year biology research internship via successful completion of BIO 297, BIO 399,
BIO 497, BIO 499 or HON 499. Before registering for one of these options, students must submit a formal letter of intent
to an Honors Committee of three biology faculty (to be determined by the mentor and student) at least 2 weeks prior to
the registration deadline. This formal letter of intent will be composed of no more than one page of text providing the
following: (1) Title of project; (2) abstract describing the project with special focus given to the questions that will be
addressed, the methods to be used and the expected outcomes; (3) name and signature (with date) of your faculty
advisor; and (4) list of the three Biology Department faculty who have agreed to serve as your Honors Committee. A
decision whether or not to approve registration will be made by the Honors Committee within one week of submission.
Successful completion of the Honors process requires a public presentation of your research and a written report in the
style of a typical peer-reviewed biological discipline journal article. The written report will be accepted or rejected by the
Honors Committee within 2 weeks of submission. Although there is no formal deadline for the submission of the final
paper it is advised that the student and committee establish a date for submission, typically no later than March 1, at
the time of the proposal submission so that successful recipients of departmental honors can be recognized during
graduation ceremonies.
2. Selection for, participation in, and completion of the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program (including the final
presentation).
3. Scoring above the national 90th percentile on the ETS Major Field Test in Biology.
Minor
A course sequence in general chemistry and five biology courses including BIO 151, 152, and three additional BIO
courses (200 level or above). The majority of courses in biology must be taken at Augsburg University.
Other Requirements
In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the biology faculty. Biology
majors must have an advisor in the biology department. In order to complete all major requirements in four years, BIO
151 and 152 and General Chemistry should be taken in the first year, and BIO 253, BIO 255 and Organic Chemistry in the
second year. Students should complete their math requirements early in their academic careers.
Students must earn a minimum grade of D and an average grade of C- in BIO 151 and 152. Supporting course
requirements in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and communication must be satisfied with a grade of C- or higher to
satisfy either major or prerequisite requirements. A grade of C- or higher is required in BIO 253 and BIO 255 in order to
fulfill major requirements and to fulfill the prerequisite requirements of several upper division biology electives. For
courses with a separately graded lab, students must earn an average of C- for both the lecture and lab with no less than
a D- grade in lab. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in all upper division biology courses applied toward meeting
the requirements of a major. All biology courses applied toward the major must be traditionally graded.
Students completing a biology major will be required to take the ETS Major Field Test in Biology during their final year of
the program. The exam will appear on the graduation checklist.
Biology for Health Sciences
Prerequisite requirements for health sciences vary with the program and the institution. Care should be taken to study
the requirements for every program well in advance of making application. In general, the pre-medical curriculum
includes a year each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus and physics. Courses in biochemistry,
statistics, advanced biology, and social and behavioral sciences are also important preparation for the MR5 Medical
College Admissions Exam. Programs in physician assistant training, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, and such
typically have a more extensive list of prerequisites. Students considering a post-baccalaureate program in these areas
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should consult early and often with health science advisors Catherina Kipper, Dixie Shafer, Dale Pederson, Matt
Beckman, and Kelsey Richardson-Blackwell.
Graduate Training in Biology
Graduate programs in biological fields typically require two semesters of general chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus,
and physics. Also required is extensive involvement in faculty-student research through URGO, McNair and other
research opportunities which satisfy the Augsburg Experience. Student also participate in research off campus through
internships and summer research experiences. Careful consultation with a biology advisor is recommended to select
among coursework and research options.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for Life Science teachers, the science portions of which are
satisfied by the Biology major only if BIO 476 Microbiology and BIO 481 Ecology are selected as upper division electives.
Additionally, students interested in Earth Science licensure should also take two of the following: PHY 101, SCI 106, or an
introductory geology course. All upper division biology requirements for secondary licensure must be completed before
beginning student teaching. The state requirements may be subject to change after the publication of this catalog.
Students should therefore consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Licensure
Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree elsewhere and seek life science teaching licensure at Augsburg are
required to complete a minimum of two upper division biology courses at Augsburg with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Required or elective courses are determined by the department following review of transcripts and prior to
matriculation.
Beta Beta Beta
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national biology honor society is open to students who have completed at
least three semester courses in Biology, including at least one 200-level or higher biology course at Augsburg University.
Students must have a GPA of 3.0 in biology.
Cooperative Education and Service-Learning
The department works with the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work in identifying and defining cooperative
education experiences in laboratories and other settings in the Twin Cities.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Biopsychology
The biopsychology major is designed to offer students an integrative perspective on the biological basis of behavior.
Towards this end, students will take courses in both psychology and biology to gain exposure to a broad range of
theories and research covering a variety of topics such as cognition, motor control, sensation/perception, emotion, and
psychopathology. These topics will be studied at multiple levels of analysis including genetic, neural, and environmental.
The biopsychology major will provide students with a strong foundation of courses in neuroscience, statistics, and
chemistry. This broad training can help prepare students for careers in research, medicine, public health, education, and
pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
Biopsychology Faculty
Matthew Beckman (Biology), Ralph Butkowski (Biology), David Crowe (Biology), Ben Denkinger (Psychology), Stacy
Freiheit (Psychology), David Matz (Psychology), Dale Pederson (Biology), Bridget Robinson-Riegler (Psychology), Henry
Yoon (Psychology).
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Thirteen courses, including at least five courses numbered 300 or above:
BIO 151 and 151L - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 and 152L - Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
BIO 253 and 253L - Introductory Cellular Biology
BIO 475 and 475L - Neurobiology
CHM 115 and CHM 115L- General Chemistry I
CHM 116 and CHM 116L - General Chemistry II
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
PSY 355 – Biopsychology
Two Psychology electives from the following:
o PSY 253 - Aging and Adulthood
o PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology
o Either PSY 299 or two semesters of PSY 360
PSY 299 - Directed Study (Research in Biopsychology)
PSY 360 - Psychology Laboratory (two semesters)
o PSY 325 - Social Behavior
o PSY 354 - Cognitive Psychology
o PSY 391 - Individual Differences
o PSY 410 - Clinical Neuropsychology
o PSY 491 - Advanced Research Seminar
o PSYC 322 - Sensation and Perception (St. Thomas)
o PSYC 407 - Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience (St. Thomas)
o PSYC 378 - Psychology of Language (Macalester)
o PSYC 486 - Seminar in Neuropharmacology (Macalester)
Two Biology electives from the following:
o BIO 255 and 255L - Genetics
o BIO 369 and 369L - Biochemistry
o BIO 471 and 471L - Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
o BIO 473 and 473L- Physiology of Humans and Other Animals
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o BIO 474 and 474L - Developmental Biology
o BIO 495 - Special Topics in Biology: Animal Behavior (this topic only)
o BIOL 356 - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (Macalester)
o PHY 317 and 317L – Biophysics
One Keystone course chosen from:
o BIO 490 - Biology Keystone
o PSY 400 - Keystone Internship
o SCI 490 - Integrated Science
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in speaking (S) is met by completing COM 111
or 115. Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill
these skills.
Other Requirements
An average grade of C-, with no grade below a D is required for BIO 151 and 152. A grade of C- or above is required for
all courses (200 level and above) applied to the major. At least two of the electives applied towards the major must be
upper division (300- or 400-level). A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg.
Transfer Course Policy for Majors
All transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the department chair(s). Only those biology
and psychology courses successfully completed (C- or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general,
courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to introductory or elective credit for the major.
Biopsychology Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major, and 3.3 overall. Students must complete a high-quality research project, approved and
evaluated by three members of the Biopsychology faculty. Formal application must be made no later than the junior
year.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Department of Business Administration
Our mission is to prepare students for professional careers in business or for graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum that stresses analysis and communication, emphasizes both theory and practice, and is shaped by the
needs of the business community. The department fosters close ties with the corporate community that provide a
wealth of practical expertise, a variety of internship opportunities, and future job prospects. The faculty believe they can
best serve both the student and the community by providing an education that is technically competent, ethically based,
and socially aware.
Faculty
Jeanne Boeh (Chair), George F. Dierberger, Jacob Enger, Cory Erickson, Kellie Groon, Marc D. Isaacson, Soebin Jang,
Phyllis Kapetanakis, Ibrahim Keita, Won Yong Kim, Jayoung Koo, Lori L. Lohman, Marc C. McIntosh, Milo A. Schield
General Requirements
Majors
The Department of Business Administration offers seven majors: Business Administration (Music Business
Specialization), Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, and
Marketing. There is also a combined Business and Economics major, which incorporates courses from both the
Departments of Business Administration and Economics.
Minors
Minors provide students the opportunity to study and obtain a professional credential in an area of study that is in
addition to their major. The Department of Business Administration offers eight minors: Business Administration (for
non-business majors only), Business Analytics, Business Minor for Science Majors, Entrepreneurial Studies, International
Business, Music Business, Accounting, Management Information Systems, and Marketing.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at least four of the upper division courses required in the major at Augsburg, or at
least three courses in the minor, or obtain an exemption from the department. Transfer courses must be approved by
the department. Transfer courses taken more than 10 years ago will not be accepted. Business courses (ACC, BUS, FIN,
MIS, MKT) taken at Augsburg more than 10 years ago will not be applied toward a major unless approved by a faculty
member in the student's designated major area or the chair.
Advising
Students who plan to pursue any of our business majors are strongly encouraged to select a departmental advisor who
teaches in their major. This should be done by the end of sophomore year at the latest. In addition to advising,
departmental faculty can counsel students on their careers, assist in obtaining internships or jobs, and provide letters of
recommendation for prospective employers or graduate programs. The Business Administrator is also available for
advising questions relating to degree progress, course selection, and international courses abroad.
Departmental Honors
To complete departmental honors in the Department of Business Administration, students need to consult with the
Department Chair. Students need to apply to the department by the beginning of the term of graduation. It is
recommended students start the process during their junior year. More information is available on the Departmental
Moodle site for Majors and Minors. Please contact the Department Chair(s) for more specific information.
Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to work with the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work and department faculty to
obtain an internship during their junior or senior year. Internships can provide students with experience that may be
valuable in competing for jobs after graduation. Faculty advisors should be consulted about internships. The department
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offers an internship course which can be taken for 2.0 or 4.0 credits (BUS 397/399). This course aids students in finding
an internship placement within an organization which supports their major and provides direction and support.
Study Abroad
The Department of Business Administration faculty actively support international study. For additional details, see the
section on Special Academic Programs: Study Abroad and Study Away in this catalog, or consult the Department Chair
for international business courses or other overseas opportunities.
Master of Business Administration Classes
Undergraduate Business Administration students of Augsburg University are eligible to register for up to two graduate
courses in the MBA program in lieu of comparable undergraduate courses required for the major, and to count those
courses towards their undergraduate degree. Students must meet the following criteria:
Undergraduate business students in good academic standing with an overall GPA of 3.50 or better
Undergraduate students who have taken all of the prerequisite courses
Advisor approval required
Permission of the MBA Director required
Undergraduate senior business students may take up to a maximum of two graduate courses.
If MBA courses are taken after a student has completed all 128 hours required for the baccalaureate degree, the MBA
courses may satisfy graduate requirements for the MBA at Augsburg if the student earns a B or better for the course.
Undergraduate students considering whether to enroll in graduate coursework should be aware of the following
policies: No undergraduate degree can be completed with fewer than 128 credits. The master’s degree includes a
minimum of 42 additional credits beyond the 128 required for the baccalaureate degree. Students in undergraduate
programs should seek advice from their program advisor and from the graduate program to which they plan to apply, to
ensure that the courses selected will count toward the appropriate programs (at Augsburg or elsewhere).
P/LP/N Grades
Students may apply no more than 8 semester credits with P or LP grades toward a major and no more than 4 semester
credits with a P or LP grade toward a minor. Please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog for specific details
regarding P/LP/N grades.
Business Core Requirements*
*The exceptions are the Business/Economics major and the Music Business major.
Thirteen courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
BUS 301 - Business Law
BUS 362 - International Business
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
One of MIS 264 or MIS379 (MIS 379 is required for Accounting and Finance majors)
o MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
o MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
One of the following mathematics courses:
o MAT 110 - Finite Mathematics
o MAT 111 - Mathematics in Society
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MAT 114 – Precalculus
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing (MAT 171 is required for Management Information Systems
majors)
o MAT 173 - Mathematics of Finance
o MAT 273 - Statistical Modeling
One of the following communications courses:
o COM 111 - Public Speaking
o COM 112 - Contest Public Speaking
o COM 115 - Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
o ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
o ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
o ENL 241 - Introduction to Cinema Art
o ENL 250 - American Voices
o ENL 251 - Introduction to African American Literature
o ENL 255 - American Indian Literature
o ENL 260 – Authors
o ENL 270 – Themes
o ENL 280 – Genres
o ENL 290 - Explorations in Language and Theory
o HIS 102 - Science, Religion, and Enlightenment: The Invention of Modernity, 1350-1815
o HIS 103 - A Global History of Europe Since 1750
o HIS 282 - Women and Gender in U.S. History since 1848
Further explanation of the above:
The mathematics requirement is fulfilled by any MAT course numbered 110 and above with LAF status (excluding
MAT 137, MAT 138, MAT 163, MAT 164, and MAT 287).
The communication requirement is fulfilled by courses identified for writing and speaking with Humanities LAF
status.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Business Administration
The major in Business Administration prepares students for professional careers in business administration or for
graduate studies. Within this area, there is one specialization available to Day students called Music Business and
another option available to both Day and AU students called the Combined Business and Economics major. These two
areas provide students with a broad foundation so they can readily adapt to internal changes in interests and goals and
to external changes in circumstances and opportunities. These majors involve substantial courses from outside the
Department. The major requirements for these majors are shown below.
Degree and Major Requirements
Business Administration Major with a Specialization in Music Business
Eight business and economics courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management (Music Business majors may substitute ENT 254 in place of BUS 242)
FIN 331 - Financial Management
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
Two allied requirements in economics:
o ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
o ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Music Courses:
MUS 105 - Careers in Music Business
MUS 205 - Legal Issues in Music, Entertainment, and the Arts
MUS 336 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS/BUS 399 – Internship
MUS 162 – Entrepreneurship for Creative Businesses**
MUS 408 – Current and Future Issues in the Music Industry**
**Students may substitute 4 credits of business elective (chosen in consultation with the faculty adviser) in place of
MUS162 and MUS408
12 elective credits in MUS or 8 semester credits in MUS credits and 4 semester credits in MUE (8 credits must be in
residence at Augsburg), selected from:
MUS 113 - Music Theory and Aural Skills I
MUS 114 - Music Theory and Aural Skills II
MUS 130 - Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
MUS 220 - Worlds of Music
MUS 241 - History of Jazz
(other MUS courses as approved by advisor)
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met by completing two courses: MIS 260 (QF) and either MIS 264 or
MIS 379 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
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Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Combined Major in Business Administration and Economics
Eleven courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
One of MIS 379 or FIN 331
o MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
o FIN 331 - Financial Management
One other upper division BUS, ACC, FIN, MIS, or MKT course
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One other upper division ECO course (ECO399 may not be applied to this requirement)
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the combined major in Business Administration and Economics. The Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill is met by completing: ECO 112 or 113 (QF) and either MIS 379, ECO 318, or ECO490 (QA).
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Minor in Business Administration
*This minor is not available to students majoring in Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management,
Marketing, MIS, Music Business, or the combined major in Business Administration and Economics. Augsburg cannot
grant two academic credentials for the same set of courses.
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
One of MIS 379, MIS 264, or FIN 331
o MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
o MIS 264 - Statistical Literacy for Managers
o FIN 331 - Financial Management
One of ECO 112 or ECO 113
o ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
o ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
Other configurations may be permitted with approval of the Department Chair.
Business Minor for Science Majors (open only to students majoring in Biology, Biopsychology, Chemistry, Computer
Science, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology)
Six courses including:
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ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
One of BUS 242 or ENT 254
o BUS 242 - Principles of Management
o ENT 254 - Entrepreneurship
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
PHI 120 - Ethics
One of BUS 399 or BUS 397
o BUS 399 - Internship
o BUS 397 - Internship
Minor in Entrepreneurial Studies
The Entrepreneurial Studies minor is open to all students. The minor is designed to provide opportunities for students
to learn about innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, unique value propositions, develop business plans and work
with local entrepreneurs. Those students interested in social entrepreneurship will also find this minor to be useful. The
five required courses are intended to be completed during the last three years of school with the capstone class taken
during their senior year.
One of ACC 221 or ACC 250
o ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
o ACC 250 - Accounting for Entrepreneurs
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ENT 254 - Entrepreneurship
ENT 354 - Managing Innovation and Design Thinking
One of BUS/ECO 399 or the ENT Senior Incubation Project
o BUS/ECO 399 – Internship
o ENT 400-level Senior Incubation Project (course currently in development)
Minor in Music Business
The Music Business minor is a course of study designed both for the music major desiring additional preparation in
business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. With the Music Business
minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll in coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that
address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program
between the music and business departments. See the Music Department for requirements.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Accounting
Accountants perform an important function in society by providing high-quality financial information. Augsburg
Accounting majors learn the requisite skills to do this through the study of theories and practices associated with the
areas of financial accounting, managerial accounting, tax accounting, and auditing. In addition, Accounting majors take
courses in other business areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding of how accounting serves the needs
of business managers and others who rely on accounting information.
Students completing the Accounting major will be prepared for entry-level positions as auditors and public accountants,
management accountants, tax accountants, and internal auditors. Their education will give them knowledge and skills to
work as accountants in business, government, and nonprofit organizations and to work in other positions requiring
engagement with financial information.
The Augsburg Accounting major also provides students with the accounting and business coursework required to take
the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Students can sit for the CPA exam after they have completed their
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Students should note, however, that in order to be licensed as a CPA they must have
completed a total of 150 credit hours in either undergraduate or graduate coursework and have one year of relevant
work experience in auditing or taxation. Students will also have met the coursework requirements to take the Certified
Management Accountant (CMA) exam.
Accounting majors are encouraged to consider taking one of the professional accounting examinations upon graduation.
Students interested in learning more can find information at the following websites:
CPA exam general information: https://www.aicpa.org/becomeacpa/cpaexam.html
State of Minnesota CPA exam requirements: www.revisor.mn.gov/rules
CMA exam: www.imanet.org/cma_certification
Degree and Major Requirements
Accounting Major
Business Core Requirements
Must take MIS 379 rather than MIS 264
Required Accounting Courses:
Six courses including:
ACC 322 - Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 323 - Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 324 - Managerial Cost Accounting
ACC 326 - Individual Tax Accounting
ACC 423 - Auditing
ACC 425 - Advanced Accounting
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
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Joint Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership (MAL) can be earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a Master’s degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion
of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership and will have fulfilled the
150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. Refer to the Graduate Studies Catalog for a complete list of
courses.
It is recommended that students meet with an Accounting advisor to create an effective plan for successful completion
of the five-year program.
Accounting students planning to pursue the five-year degree must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of
their junior year. The application process includes submission of:
Completed application form
Two letters of recommendation (one from an Augsburg professor and one from an employer)
Personal statement
Example of their writing in an academic paper
GPA of at least 3.30
Interview with the Director of the MAL program
Students must also have faculty endorsement from the Accounting program. Students must complete at least one year
of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by the time they graduate from the MAL program.
Program Coordinator: Marc McIntosh
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
ACC 322 - Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 323 - Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 324 - Managerial Cost Accounting
One of the following:
o ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
o ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
o FIN 331 - Financial Management
o MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
o MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Finance
The Finance major prepares students for professional careers in corporate finance and the financial services industry.
Augsburg Finance majors learn requisite skills through courses focused on financial theory and practice, investment and
portfolio theory, intermediate accounting theory, money and banking, and international finance. In addition, Finance
majors take courses in other business areas necessary so that they have a broad understanding of how finance serves
the needs of business managers and others who rely on financial information. Besides careers in the finance/accounting
area in all businesses large and small, this major leads to careers in banking, asset management, insurance, and
investment banking. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to work as financial analysts and financial managers in
business, government, and nonprofit organizations, and to work in other positions requiring engagement with financial
information.
Students are encouraged to complete an internship prior to graduation. Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets such as
Excel is expected. Coursework provides a foundation for graduate school and professional career examinations such as
the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), conducted by the CFA Institute, and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Degree and Major Requirements
Finance Major
Business Core Requirements
Must take MIS 379 rather than MIS 264
Required Finance Courses
Five courses including:
ACC 322 – Intermediate Accounting I
ECO 315 - Money and Banking
FIN 433 - Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
FIN 438 - Investment Theory
FIN 460 - International Finance
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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International Business
The objective of the international business major is to prepare students for the increasingly competitive and
interdependent international business world with which they must cope. It is absolutely necessary for American
graduates to be fully informed about how to compete and do successful business outside the US as well as in the US
market where much of their competition is from foreign firms.
Students will learn about business transactions between and within countries, exchange rates, the laws and logistics of
international trade, and investments made in foreign markets. Knowledge of other cultures is crucial to being a
successful international business person. Besides your studies in business, finance, banking, and the like, you will also
learn about different cultures and societies. A major in international business will lead you to exciting careers in a global
context.
Degree and Major Requirements
International Business Major
Business Core Requirements
Required International Business Courses:
Four courses including:
BUS 465 - International Management
MKT 466 - International Marketing
One of ECO 360, ECO 370, or FIN 460
o ECO 360 - International Economics
o ECO 370 - International Economic Development
FIN 460 - International Finance
Complete three semesters of a foreign language
o FRE 211 - Intermediate French I
o GER 211 - Intermediate German I
o SPA 211 - Intermediate Spanish I
o Another language in transfer
Further explanation of the above:
Students must complete three semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). This does not include American Sign
Language. The language requirement may be waived for international students. Contact the International Business
Coordinator for details on language equivalents or other configurations, including transfer equivalencies.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the international business major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
Minor in International Business
Six courses including:
One of ACC 221 or ACC 250
o ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
o ACC250 - Accounting for Entrepreneurs
One of BUS 242 or MKT 252
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o BUS 242 - Principles of Management
o MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
One of ECO 112 or ECO 113
o ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
o ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
Three courses in International Business (one may be in international economics). Options include:
o BUS 362 - International Business
o BUS 465 - International Management
o ECO 360 - International Economics
o ECO 370 - International Economic Development
o FIN 460 - International Finance
o MKT 466 - International Marketing
Students should consult the area coordinator concerning acceptable alternatives in international economics.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Management
The major in management prepares the student for a wide variety of careers in supervision and senior management.
Peter Drucker once commented that effective management is probably the main resource of developed countries and
the most needed resource in developing ones.
The role of a manager is to guide the organization and its employees toward the accomplishment of goals. The skills
developed in the study of this major are applicable in businesses of any size and in both the for-profit and nonprofit
sectors.
In addition to the general business core courses, students take courses in human resources, strategy, international
management, project management and/or quantitative methods of management.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Major
Business Core Requirements
Required Management Courses:
Four courses including:
BUS 340 - Human Resource Management
BUS 440 - Strategic Management
BUS 465 - International Management
One of MIS 376 or ECO 318
o MIS 376 - Project Management
o ECO 318 - Management Science
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the Management major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 - Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Management Information Systems
The major in Management Information Systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems such
as application developer, business systems analyst, IT consultant, or project manager. MIS studies information systems
as both a resource and a tool for decision-making. Students learn to analyze and evaluate existing systems and to design
and develop new systems. MIS is an extensive major and includes courses from Computer Science, Economics, Business,
Accounting, Finance, and Marketing as well as from MIS.
Degree and Major Requirements
Management Information Systems Major
Business Core Requirements
Must take MAT 171 as math course
Required MIS Courses:
Seven courses including:
MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
MIS 375 - E-Commerce
MIS 376 - Project Management
MIS 475 - Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476 - Information Systems Projects
One of CSC 160 or CSC 165
o CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
o CSC 165 - Introduction to Computer Programming (Python)
One of CSC 170 or CSC 240
o CSC 170 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
o CSC 240 - Information Security and Assurance
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone Requirement.
Minor in Business Analytics
Seven courses including:
CSC 170 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
CSC 310 - Introduction to Data Science
MIS 375 - E-Commerce
MIS 479 - Business Analytics
One of MAT 163, MAT 164, or MIS 379
o MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
o MAT 164 - Introductory Statistics for STEM
o MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
One of MAT 171, MAT 145, or MAT 122
o MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing
o MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
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o MAT 122 - Calculus for Social and Behavioral Sciences
One of MIS 270 or CSC 352
o MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
o CSC 352 - Database Management and Design
Minor in MIS
Six courses including:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
One of BUS 242 or MKT 252
o BUS 242 - Principles of Management
o MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
Two courses selected from the following (no more than one of MIS376 or ECO318 may be applied to the minor):
o MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
o MIS 375 - E-Commerce
o MIS 376 - Project Management
o ECO 318 - Management Science
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Marketing
The Marketing major prepares students for professional careers in a wide variety of marketing functions within both
businesses and nonprofit organizations. Career avenues include marketing research, product management, marketing
communications (such as advertising, public relations and sales promotion), and sales. Marketing courses focus on
integrating both theory and practical applications, with an emphasis on hands-on projects. Augsburg’s metropolitan
location makes it easy for marketing students to complete marketing plans, research studies, and other projects for
leading Twin Cities companies and nonprofit organizations, and provides opportunities for working in the marketing field
after graduation.
Degree and Major Requirements
Marketing Major
Business Core Requirements
Required Marketing Courses:
Five courses including:
MKT 352 - Marketing Research and Analysis
MKT 450 - Marketing Management
MKT 466 - International Marketing
One of MKT 350 or MKT 354
o MKT 350 - Consumer Behavior
o MKT 354 - Sales Management
One of MKT 355 or MKT 357
o MKT 355 - Marketing Communications
o MKT 357 - Advertising
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Note: All business majors are encouraged to take KEY 490 Vocation and the Meaning of Success to fulfill the Augsburg
Core Curriculum Senior Keystone requirement.
Minor in Marketing
Five courses including:
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
MKT 352 - Marketing Research and Analysis
One of MKT 355 or MKT 357
o MKT 355 - Marketing Communications
o MKT 357 – Advertising
Two additional marketing courses
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Chemistry
Chemistry is the science that examines and works toward understanding matter and changes in matter. Chemistry has
been described as the central science because matter includes the entire physical world, such as the things we use, the
food we eat, and even ourselves. Correlating the insights of chemistry with physics, mathematics, and molecular biology
opens vistas that excite and offer opportunities to benefit the entire world.
Chemists as scientists must be knowledgeable in fact and theory for solving scientific problems and also capable of
providing a public understanding of their work, including potential problems as well as benefits.
Chemists as people must be broadly educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts as
offered in the general education curriculum are imperative if a chemist is to be both truly human and truly scientific.
Augsburg’s Chemistry department is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and offers a Chemistry major
that meets the chemistry background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideals, the Chemistry Department has established the following objectives to help its students
develop into mature scientists:
To provide a course of study of sufficient rigor and depth to enable our graduates who complete our ACS Chemistry
major to compete successfully with their peers of similar ability in graduate school or research positions, as well as
professional goals other than traditional positions as chemists.
To provide an atmosphere of learning so that students will want to remain lifelong learners, thereby remaining
competent in their field, however that may change after graduation, and be able to move into new areas as
opportunities arise.
To encourage students to take a broad view of their education and to integrate outside study areas with the
sciences.
To present the excitement of chemistry to non-science majors as an example of the methodology of the natural
sciences in examining the world around us. The presentation of major concepts underlying the changes in matter,
the opportunity to examine change in the physical world, and the reflection of the implications and limitations of
science in our society will enhance the ability of non-science persons to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemistry Faculty
Joan C. Kunz (Chair), Jessica Allen, Amanda Case, Vivian Feng, Arlin E. Gyberg (Emeritus), David R. Hanson, Michael
Wentzel
Degree and Major Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
CHM 115 and 115L- General Chemistry I
CHM 116 and 116L - General Chemistry II
CHM 251 and 251L - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 252 and 252L - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 280 and 280L - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 369 and 369L - Biochemistry
One of CHM 362 or CHM 368
o CHM 362 - Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
o CHM 368 - Physical Chemistry: Microscopic Theory
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
SCI 490 - Integrated Science or other approved Keystone
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
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PHY 121 and 121L - General Physics I
PHY 122 and 122L - General Physics II
4 additional credits from:
o CHM 362 - Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
o CHM 368 - Physical Chemistry: Microscopic Theory
o CHM 370 - Biochemistry II
o CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
o CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
o CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
o CHM 494 - Topics in Chemistry (2 cr.)
o CHM 495 - Topics in Chemistry
o CHM 498 - Independent Study/Research (can be repeated once)
o PHY 317 and 317L – Biophysics
2 credits from:
o CHM 430 - Advanced Thermodynamic and Separation Lab
o CHM 440 - Advanced Synthesis Lab
o CHM 450 - Advanced Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry Lab
Because upper division courses have Mathematics and Physics prerequisites, students should plan to take MAT 145, 146
in the first year and PHY 121, 122 in the sophomore year.
BA Chemistry majors are required to take either the ETS or DUCK standard exam in College Chemistry prior to
graduation.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
CHM 115 and CHM 115L- General Chemistry I
CHM 116 and CHM 116L - General Chemistry II
CHM 251 and CHM 251L - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 252 and CHM 252L - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 280 and CHM 280L - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
CHM 369 and CHM 369L - Biochemistry
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
CHM 499 - Introduction to Chemical Research
SCI 490 - Integrated Science or other approved Keystone
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
PHY 121 and 121L - General Physics I
PHY 122 and 122L - General Physics II
COM 115 or COM 111 - a public speaking course
One course from:
o CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
o CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
2 credits from:
o CHM 430 - Advanced Thermodynamic and Separation Lab
o CHM 440 - Advanced Synthesis Lab
o CHM 450 - Advanced Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry Lab
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Chemistry for Pre-Professional Students
Pre-medical students should plan to take at least three courses (and usually more) in Biology. Other pre-health and preprofessional students (physician assistant, pharmacy, etc.—see pre-professional program listings in the Academic
Information section) should consult the Chemistry Department for assistance in course planning early in their academic
careers.
Bachelor of Science (non-ACS-Approved)
CHM 115 and 115L- General Chemistry I
CHM 116 and 116L - General Chemistry II
CHM 251 and 251L - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 252 and 252L - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 280 and 280L - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
One of CHM 362 or CHM 368
o CHM 362 - Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
o CHM 368 - Physical Chemistry: Microscopic Theory
CHM 369 and 369L - Biochemistry
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
PHY 121 and 121L - General Physics I
PHY 122 and 122L - General Physics II
SCI 490 - Integrated Science or other approved Keystone
12-credits from:
o CHM 362 - Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
o CHM 368 - Physical Chemistry: Microscopic Theory
o CHM 370 - Biochemistry II
o CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
o CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
o CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
o CHM 494 - Topics in Chemistry (2 cr.)
o CHM 495 - Topics in Chemistry
o CHM 498 - Independent Study/Research (can be repeated once)
o PHY 317 and 317L – Biophysics
4 credits from:
o CHM 430 - Advanced Thermodynamic and Separation Lab
o CHM 440 - Advanced Synthesis Lab
o CHM 450 - Advanced Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry Lab
Bachelor of Science (American Chemical Society Approved Major)
CHM 115 and 115L- General Chemistry I
CHM 116 and 116L - General Chemistry II
CHM 251 and 251L - Organic Chemistry I
CHM 252 and 252L - Organic Chemistry II
CHM 280 and 280L - Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
CHM 362 - Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
CHM 368 - Physical Chemistry: Microscopic Theory
CHM 369 and 369L - Biochemistry
CHM 430 - Advanced Thermodynamic and Separation Lab
CHM 440 - Advanced Synthesis Lab
CHM 450 - Advanced Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry Lab
CHM 464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
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CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar (four semesters)
SCI 490 - Keystone or other approved Keystone
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
PHY 121 and 121L - General Physics I
PHY 122 and 122L - General Physics II
4-credits from:
o CHM 370 - Biochemistry II
o CHM 494 - Topics in Chemistry (2 cr.)
o CHM 495 - Topics in Chemistry
o CHM 498 - Independent Study/Research (can be repeated once)
o PHY 317 and 317L - Biophysics
BS and BS-ACS Chemistry majors are required to take either the ETS or DUCK standard exam in College Chemistry prior
to graduation.
Recommended: PHY 245 - Modern Physics, additional mathematics, research experience, and computer proficiency.
General Education Accommodation
BS Chemistry majors are allowed a two-course reduction in the general education program. See the Core Curriculum
Modifications section of this catalog for details.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
chemistry major for both BA and BS degrees. ENL 111 should be taken in the first year. The Speaking (S) skill is met
through COM 115 (or COM 111 or HON 130 or other approved speaking course) and further developed in upper division
chemistry courses.
Departmental Honors
BS ACS major; GPA of 3.50 in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics; 4 credits or summer of approved research;
participation in seminar.
Minor in Chemistry
Five courses that must include: CHM 115 (and 115L), 116 (and 116L), CHM 280 (and 280L), and any two other Chemistry
courses above 200. At least one of the elective courses numbered above 200 must be taken at Augsburg.
Transfer Course Policy for Majors and Minors
Chemistry has articulation agreements with many of the local community colleges as well as ACTC schools. Any transfer
courses not part of existing articulation agreements must be approved in writing by the department, subject to review
by the chair. Only those chemistry courses successfully completed (C- or above) will be considered.
Other Requirements
At least three CHM courses numbered above 200 must be taken at Augsburg for the BA, BS or BS-ACS majors. At least
two CHM courses numbered above 200 must be taken at Augsburg for the chemistry minor.
Students must earn a minimum average GPA of 2.0 or better in the courses that apply toward the major or minor in
chemistry. A course must be completed with a grade of C- or higher to count as a prerequisite for any chemistry course.
A minimum average GPA of 2.0 in chemistry courses is required for any chemistry major.
Note: Other restrictions and prerequisites are in the course descriptions.
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Transfer students must consult with a Chemistry Department Advisor about potential adjustments to their course
requirements for the major.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Communication Studies, Film, and New Media
Our discipline is grounded in rhetorical and scientific principles and is guided by the need to make communicative
choices that are artful, ethical, and effective. The department offers majors and minors in Communication Studies, Film,
and New Media.
Prospective majors should meet with a program advisor as early as possible to design an approved major program,
preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Faculty
Communication Studies
Kristen Chamberlain (co-chair), Robert Groven (co-chair), Wesley Ellenwood, Jenny Hanson, Rebecca John, David
Lapakko, Michelle Mcateer, Mackenzie Krzmarzick, Jenna McNallie
Film Studies
Jenny Hanson (Program Director), Michael Burden, Robert Cowgill, Wesley Ellenwood, Darcey Engen, Doug Green,
Rebecca John, Elise Marubbio, Jila Nikpay
New Media
Jenny Hanson (Program Director), Kristen Chamberlain, Larry Crockett, John Dean, Milda Hedblom, Christopher
Houltberg, Rebecca John, Emily Lyman, Julie Longo
Degree and Major Requirements
Communication Studies Major, Bachelor of Arts
For transfer students, at least six of these courses must be taken at Augsburg.
Required of all Communication Studies majors:
One of COM 111, COM 112, or COM 115
o COM 111 - Public Speaking
o COM 112 - Contest Public Speaking
o COM 115 - Scientific and Technical Public Speaking
COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
One of COM 254 or COM 355
o COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
o COM 355 - Small Group Communication
COM 280 - Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 281 - Research Methods
COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
COM 351 – Argumentation
COM 352 – Persuasion
COM 490 - Keystone: Critical Conversations about Vocation
A total of 3 electives must be taken from following categories (one course must be from COM):
1 to 3 electives from the following (may not count the same course twice):
o COM 243 - Studio Production
o COM 247 - Documentary History and Theory
o COM 260 - Environmental Communication
o COM 299 - Directed Study
o COM 321 - Business and Professional Speaking
o COM 345 - Organizational Communication
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o COM 399 - Internship
o COM 405 - Nonverbal Communication
o COM 415 - Advanced Critical Media Studies
o COM 480 - Public Relations/Promotional Communication
o COM 495 - Communication Topics
o COM 499 - Independent Study
0 to 2 approved outside electives from another major, for example:
o ART 132 - Photography I
o ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
o ART 215 - Introduction to Web Design
o BUS 242 - Principles of Management
o ENL 227 – Journalism
o ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
o FLM 399 – Internship
o MKT 252 – Marketing
o Another course approved by Communication Studies department
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
This major, which includes secondary education coursework and student teaching requirements in the Education
Department, offers students the preparation necessary to become teachers of communication arts and literature in
public schools and allows them to become licensed to teach at the middle school through the secondary level.
Recommendation for teacher licensure is granted only to students who complete the requirements for this program
with a minimum grade of C- in major courses and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the major. All requirements
in the major must be completed prior to student teaching. The course requirements for this program are listed in the
English Department section of the catalog.
Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors is designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific
project of special interest to the student. Departmental Honors students must maintain a 3.50 GPA in the major and a
3.00 GPA overall, and, as part of their major program, complete a substantial independent project of honors quality
(COM 499 registration). Honors candidates should meet with their faculty advisor prior to their senior year to develop a
proposal for the honors project.
Communication Studies Minor
For transfer students, at least three of these six courses must be courses completed at Augsburg.
Six courses including:
COM 111 - Public Speaking
COM 280 - Introduction to Communication Studies
COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
COM 351 - Argumentation
Two elective courses chosen from the following 4-credit courses:
o COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
o COM 243 - Studio Production
o COM 247 - Documentary History and Theory
o COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
o COM 260 - Environmental Communication
o COM 281 - Research Methods
o COM 299 - Directed Study
o COM 321 - Business and Professional Speaking
o COM 345 - Organizational Communication
o COM 352 - Persuasion
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COM 355 - Small Group Communication
COM 399 - Internship
COM 405 - Nonverbal Communication
COM 415 - Advanced Critical Media Studies
COM 480 - Public Relations/Promotional Communication
COM 490 - Keystone: Critical Conversations about Vocation
COM 495 - Communication Topics
COM 499 - Independent Study
Film Major
The Augsburg Film major reflects our belief that students are transformed through a well-rounded curriculum that
encourages creativity, critical analysis and inquiry, ethical considerations, and an understanding of the synergy between
theory and practice. The major explores the tension between art and commerce through dialogues with film industry
members, internship and mentorship opportunities, film symposia, and Study Abroad. Students will gain experience in
scripting, directing, editing, acting, and producing for both 16mm film and digital. Students will be introduced to the
study of film theory, criticism, and culture. Students are encouraged to double major or to seek minors in related fields
such as Art, English, Theater, Communication Studies, American Indian Studies, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s
Studies, to name a few.
Required of all Film Majors:
Nine Core Courses:
FLM 180 - Film Sight and Sound
FLM 216 - Film Production I
FLM 260 - Documentary Production I
FLM 420 - Issues in Contemporary Cinema
FLM 490 - Film Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations about Film and Vocation
COM 247 - Documentary History and Theory
ENL 241 - Intro to Cinema Arts
ENL 371 - History of Cinema
One of THR 232 or THR 233 (Production track majors may substitute FLM 372: Producing for Film and Television)
o THR 232 – Acting
o THR 233 - Acting for Camera
Three electives must be chosen from the two defined tracks below in consultation with your advisor, who is
designated by the program director. Note that not all elective courses are offered every year, so alternatives within
the track may need to be chosen.
Track 1: Production
Students interested in producing films or videos choose from:
ART 132 - Photography
ART 215 - Introduction to Web Design
ART 315 - Graphic Systems
ART 340 - Digital Imaging
COM 243 - Studio Production
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 229 - Screenwriting
FLM 124 - Monster Movies
FLM 240 - Animation
FLM 312 - Film Production II
FLM 348 - Intermediate Video Production
FLM 399 - Internship
FLM 495- Topics
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FLM 499 - Independent Study
MUS 130 - Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
PHY 119 - Physics for the Fine Arts
THR 328 - Theatrical Design
Track 2: Theory and Culture
Students interested in analysis of film, film genres, and cultural context choose from:
AIS 264 - American Indian in the Cinema
AIS 364 - Indigenous Filmmakers
AIS 208/408 - Native American Women and Film
ART 240 - Art History Survey
ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 229 - Screenwriting
ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 430 - Advanced Studies in Theory and Method
FLM 124 - Monster Movies
FLM 399 - Internship
FLM 495- Topics
FLM 499 - Independent Study
PHI 120 - Ethics
PHY 119 - Physics for the Fine Arts
RLN 319 - Religion at the Movies
SPA 248 - Spanish and Latin American Culture Through Film
Film Minor
COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
COM 247 - Documentary History and Theory
ENL 241 - Introduction to Cinema Arts
ENL 371 - History of Cinema
FLM 180 - Film Sight and Sound
FLM 420 - Issues in Contemporary Cinema
New Media Major, Bachelor of Arts
The transdisciplinary New Media major is a course of study designed to engage students from all fields in an exploration
of new and emergent media, preparing them for achievement and scholarship in multifarious new media environments.
The program fosters learning to manage change in media, creating effective expressions (communications, creative
works, applications) in digital environments, and exploring the interrelationship of new media with other fields of study
to understand the relationships between technology and culture. The major involves options for courses in art, business,
communication, computer science, education, English, music, political science, and more. Students are encouraged to
double major and select a concentration in Game Design, Promotional Communication, or Web Design or design a path
of study as approved by the program advisor.
Required of all New Media Majors:
NMS 220 - Foundations of New Media
NMS 242/ENL 242 - Electronic Literature
COM 415 - Advanced Critical Media Studies
POL 371 - Internet Law
One of the following:
o NMS 399 - Internship
o NMS 375 Practicum
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o Internship, Practicum, or Workshop in Concentration
NMS 490 - Vocation and New Media (or Keystone in Concentration)
Four courses (or at least 16 credits) from the new media electives list:
o ART 102 - Design
o ART 124 - Graphic Design Production: InDesign (1cr)
o ART 125 - Graphic Design Production: Illustrator (1cr)
o ART 126 - Graphic Design Production: Photoshop (1cr)
o ART 133 - Introduction to Digital Photography
o ART 180 - Intro to Community-based Photography
o ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
o ART 202 - Typography
o ART 215 - Introduction to Web Design
o ART 226 - Artist Workshop (1cr)
o ART 315 - Graphic Systems
o ART 340 - Digital Imaging
o COM 243 - Studio Production
o CSC 250 - Game Programming on the Web
o CSC 431 - Intro to AI Robotics
o CSC 495 - Topics: Mobile Applications
o EDC 220 - Educational Technology
o ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing about the Arts
o ENL 226 - Introduction to Creative Writing
o ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
o ENL 229 - Screenwriting
o ENL 241 - Introduction to Cinema Art
o ENL 290 - Explorations in Language and Theory
o ENL 324 - Creative Non-Fiction
o ENL 371 - History of Cinema
o ENL 427 - Advanced Studies in Media, Ethics, and Theory
o FLM 180 - Film, Sight, and Sound
o FLM 240 - Animation
o FLM 260 - Documentary Production I
o FLM 372 - Producing for Film and Television
o INS 330 - Art Praxis: Social Justice Theory and Practice in the Field
o INS 331 - Art and Culture in Political, Social and Historical Context
o MUS 221 - Intro to Music Technology
o MUS 272 - Human Identity through the Creative Arts
o MUS 336 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
o NMS 230 - Social Media
o NMS 260 - New Media Production
o NMS 295 - Topics in New Media
o NMS 320 - Contemporary New Media Practices
o NMS 495 - Topics in New Media
o NMS 499 - Independent Study
o PHI 260 - Philosophy and the Arts
o PHY 261 - Electronics
o POL 342 - Mass Communication and Society
o POL 495 - Impact of the Internet
o RLN 216 - Religion and Science in Popular Culture
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New Media Concentration in Promotional Communication
This concentration emphasizes the importance of understanding message, purpose, goals, and audience to make
effective use of new media technologies.
Students are required to take the New Media core and four of the following courses:
COM 120 - Mass Media and Popular Culture
COM 480 - Public Relations/Promotional Communication
ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
ENL 427 - Advanced Studies in Media, Ethics, and Theory
NMS 230 - Social Media
NMS 260 - New Media Production
NMS 320 - Contemporary New Media Practices
New Media Concentration in Game Design
This concentration emphasizes the social significance of computational problem solving within the game narrative and
game-based environments.
Students are required to take the New Media core and the following courses:
CSC 240 - Information Security and Assurance
CSC 250 - Game Programming on the Web
Two from the following:
CSC 373 - Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
CSC 495 - Mobile Applications
CSC 431 - Intro to AI Robotics
New Media Concentration in Web Design
This concentration emphasizes visual design, interactivity, and web development. Students will obtain a foundation in
design, learn coding, and obtain valuable skills in understanding the impact of such on society.
Students are required to take the New Media core and the following courses:
ART 124 - Graphic Design Production: InDesign
ART 127 - Graphic Design Production: HTML/CSS
ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
ART 202 - Typography
ART 215 - Introduction to Web Design
ART 315 - Graphic Systems
POL 495 - Impact of the Internet
New Media Minor
Four core courses and 8 elective credits:
NMS 220 - Foundations of New Media
NMS 242/ENL 242 - Electronic Literature
COM 415 - Advanced Critical Media Studies
POL 371 - Topics: Internet Law
Two courses or 8 credits from the new media elective list.
Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors is designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific
project of special interest to the student. Departmental Honors students must maintain a 3.25 GPA in the major and a
3.00 GPA overall, and, as part of their major program, complete a substantial independent project of honors quality
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(COM 499/FLM 499/NMS 499 registration). Honors candidates should meet with their faculty advisor prior to their
senior year to develop a proposal for the honors project.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the
following courses: COM 281 (QF) and COM 352 (QFA) for Communication Studies majors and one of MAT 163, MAT 164
or PHY 119 for Film and New Media majors.
Note: For transfer students, at least three of these six courses must be courses offered at Augsburg.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Culture and Social Justice Minor
The Culture and Social Justice minor is an interdisciplinary program committed to engaging students with the histories,
struggles, knowledge, and agency of marginalized groups throughout our global society. Drawing on the diversity of
current and past voices from the Augsburg neighborhood, the minor connects local and national efforts to larger global
struggles for justice. The program explores the interplay of experiences that form and reform the current landscapes of
globalization, including Indigenous origins, diaspora, immigration, the impact of colonialism, postcolonialism, and
neocolonialism, cross-cultural and multicultural integration, and cultural thrivance. The interdisciplinary character of this
minor helps students develop professional skills for working across cultures and disciplinary audiences, enhances writing
and speaking skills for multicultural audiences, and provides preparation for the increasingly diverse and globalized
marketplace.
Coordinators
Andrew Aoki and Elise Marubbio
Minor Requirements
A total of six courses – one introductory course, four cluster courses, and one capstone course – are required. No more
than two classes from the same department can count toward the minor. At least 2 courses must be upper division. No
class can fulfill a requirement in more than one area. Courses noted with an asterisk have prerequisites.
One introductory course:
AIS 105 - Introduction to American Indian Studies
ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
CCS 100 - Introduction to Cultural Studies
Four courses are required from the four clusters:
Theory cluster: Courses from this cluster will help students develop the ability to use a variety of theoretical approaches
to understanding globalization and marginalization. One course is required.
AIS 208 - Native American Women and Film
AIS 364 - Indigenous Filmmakers
COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
PSY 261 - Personality and Cultural Context
SOC 240 - Protest and Social Change: Sociology of Social Movements
SOC 265 - Race, Class, and Gender
SOC 290 - Cultures of Violence
THR 245 - Introduction to Pan-Asian Theater
WST 305* - Introduction to Queer Studies
WST 315 - Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
WST 324* - Undocumented, Ecofeminist, & Queer: Contemporary Latin American Liberation Theologies
Local community cluster: Students will be able to describe the histories, politics, and cultures of the communities in
which Augsburg resides, and be able to explain how those communities have been shaped by and responded to
marginalization. One course is required.
AIS 105 - Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205 - Contemporary American Indians
AIS 304 - Engaging Native Communities
AIS 332 - Native American Storytelling
ENL 355* - Themes in American Indian Literature
POL 122 - Social Justice in Urban America
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National cluster: Courses in this cluster will help students be able to explain the ways that the United States has been
constructed from a variety of cultures, and the economic, political, and social consequences of that. One course is
required.
AIS 105 - Introduction to American Indian Studies
AIS 205 - Contemporary American Indians
AIS 264 - American Indian in the Cinema
AIS 320 - American Indian Women
AIS 332 - Native American Storytelling
ART 290/390 - Native American Art
ENL 250* - American Voices
ENL 251* - Introduction to African American Literature
ENL 255* - American Indian Literature
ENL 350* - Readings in African American Literature
ENL 365* - Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
HIS 236 - American Indian History
HIS 241, 242, 243 - African American History
POL 282 - Asian American Politics
THR 270 - Introduction to Black Theater
Global cluster: Courses in this cluster will help students be able to describe issues and questions that cross national
boundaries, and the ways that people around the world are adapting to changing environments. One course is required.
AIS 305/490† - Indigenous Issues of the Americas [Travel seminar]*
ART 100† - special topic on pottery & spirituality; taught in Guatemala*
ART 231 - Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and Contemporary Mexican Art
HIS 150/350 - Revolutions, Republics, and Resilience in Latin America
HIS 155/355 - Cultural Conflict and Change in Latin America
HIS 162/362 - Modern South Asia
HIS 327† - Racism and Resistance in Southern Africa and the United States*
HIS 357†* - Mexican History, Culture, and Cosmovision
POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
POL 359* - Topics
POL 459* - Topics in Comparative Politics
SPA 332* - Latin American Civilizations and Culture
WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
WST 335†* - Contemporary Latin American Women
WST 341†* - Globalization, Social Struggles, and the Environment
CGE programs in Mexico, Namibia, and Guatemala can count toward 1 class requirement.
Note: Courses marked with a dagger (†) are not offered in the United States. Some are offered through the Center for
Global Education at one of their international locations, while others may be done through a study abroad seminar.
Courses marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisites.
One capstone course:
In this capstone to the minor, students will review the connections between local, national, and global dynamics, and be
able to describe the ways that people around the world adapt to the forces of globalization, and the role that those
forces play in creating or reinforcing pressures of marginalization.
AIS 405: Indigenous Activism and Resistance in the Americas
INS 495: Topics
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Economics
The Department of Economics offers a program that stresses a strong theoretical background, quantitative analysis, and
an emphasis on national and international issues. Students who graduate with an economics major are well prepared to
continue their education in a variety of fields or to work successfully in business and government because of the strong
liberal arts emphasis within the major.
The department offers six majors: Economics, Applied Economics, Mathematical Economics, Business and Economics,
and Economics and Political Science (Education majors only).
The Economics major and the Applied Economics majors lead to careers in the business world or government. The
Mathematical Economics major is designed for students who intend to attend graduate school in economics or another
quantitative field such as finance or operations research. It is also designed to serve students to work in quantitative
fields immediately upon graduation, e.g., research analysts or actuaries. The combined Economics/Business
Administration major allows students great flexibility in order to explore both fields. Finally, the teaching major in
Political Science/Economics allows secondary education licensure students to obtain a solid background for teaching
economics.
The study of economics provides a firm foundation for confronting change because it presents a disciplined way to
analyze and make choices. An Economics major prepares students for community leadership and leads to a great
diversity of career opportunities including law, teaching, journalism, and private and public international service. Pre-law
and potential Master of Business Administration students are especially encouraged to consider Economics as a major or
a minor.
Students are able to combine an Economics major with other disciplines such as Business Administration, International
Relations, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, Political Science, History, and area study programs.
Students who are interested in any type of quantitatively-oriented graduate program in economics or in business are
encouraged to either major or minor in Mathematics. These students should also take courses in Computer Science.
Consult an advisor for specific course suggestions.
For the Economics and Applied Economics majors, the capstone experience is ECO 490 - Research Methods in
Econometrics. Students in other majors should consult their advisor for alternatives. Internships are recommended.
Students must consult with the department chair and the Strommen Center before registering for an internship for
academic credit.
Note: Transfer students must complete at least three upper division economics courses for a major and two for a minor.
Transfer classes must have been completed in the last 10 years with at least a C- grade.
Economics Faculty
Stella Hofrenning (Chair), Jeanne Boeh, Keith Gilsdorf, Liaila Tajibaeva
Degree and Major Requirements
Major in Economics, BA
ECO 112- Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
Three four-credit upper division economics electives (ECO399 may not be applied to this requirement)
One of MIS 379, MAT 163, or MAT 164
o MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
o MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
o MAT 164 – Introductory Statistics for STEM
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One of MAT 114, MAT 145, or MAT 146
o MAT 114 – Precalculus
o MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
o MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer students must consult an advisor about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Major in Applied Economics, BA
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
One of ECO 312 or ECO 315
o ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
o ECO 315 - Money and Banking
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 318 - Management Science
ECO 350 - Labor Economics
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
ENL 223 - Writing for Business and the Professions
One of ECO 399 or ECO 499
o ECO 399 - Internship Program
o ECO 499 - Independent Study
One of MIS 379, MAT 163, or MAT 164
o MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
o MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
o MAT 164 - Introductory Statistics for STEM
One of PHI 120 or PHI 125
o PHI 120 - Ethics
o PHI 125 - Ethics and Human Identity
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Combined Major in Economics and Business Administration, BA
Five Economics courses and supporting courses in other departments:
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACC 222 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS 242 - Principles of Management
MKT 252 - Principles of Marketing
One of FIN 331 or MIS 379
o FIN 331 - Financial Management
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o MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
One four-credit upper division Economics course elective (ECO399 may not be applied to this requirement)
One four-credit upper division Business elective
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing two
courses: (1) ECO 112 or 113 (QF) and (2) MIS 379 or ECO 318 or ECO 490 (QA). Consult your department chair or
academic advisor if you wish to choose an alternative approach to meeting the QR graduation skill.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Major in Mathematical Economics, BS (joint offering with the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer
Science)
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 416 - Mathematical Economics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 373 - Probability Theory
MAT 374 - Statistical Theory and Applications
One of MAT 324, MAT 369, or MAT 377
o MAT 324 - Analysis
o MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Natural Sciences
o MAT 377 - Operations Research
Two four-credit upper division Economics courses
To meet the prerequisite for ECO 490, students must also complete an introduction to statistics - one of:
MAT 163 - Introduction to Statistics
MAT 164 - Introduction to Statistics for STEM
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Recommended Courses:
CSC 165 - Introduction to Computer Programming (Python)
Students must earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies as a prerequisite for a MAT course.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer students must consult an advisor about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Teacher Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students, therefore, should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
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Teaching Major in Political Science and Economics
See Political Science.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major and 3.00 overall; a senior thesis and comprehensive oral examination in the major field of
concentration.
Minor in Economics
This minor is not available to students majoring in the combined major of Business Administration and Economics.
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
One additional four-credit upper division economics course
Other configurations may be permitted by consulting with the department chair.
Note: Students who plan to major in the department are strongly encouraged to select a faculty advisor as soon as
possible in order to carefully plan their program of study.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Education
The Department of Education maintains liberal arts-based teacher education programs that are approved by the
Minnesota Board of Teaching. These programs lead to recommendation for licensure to the State of Minnesota for:
Elementary (grades K-6)
Secondary—grades 5-12 in communication arts/literature, health, mathematics, and social studies; grades 9-12 in
life science, chemistry, and physics
K-12 licenses in visual arts, physical education, music, English as a Second Language (ESL) and the special education:
Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS) license. (Note the ESL and ABS programs are available in weekday evening
program only*)
General Science (5-8) initial license
Optional endorsements for a K-6 elementary license include, mathematics (grades 5-8), general science (grades 5-8),
social studies (grades 5-8), or communication arts/literature (grades 5-8).
Program Availability
Degree and/or licensure programs are available in both the Day and AU (weekday evening*) programs. Augsburg
Undergraduate (AU) degree and licensure programs are limited to elementary, secondary communication arts/literature
and social studies, and K-12 visual arts, ESL and ABS. Additional licensure programs are available through the Day
program and open to AU students who can take courses on a weekday schedule. All prerequisite courses, elementary
core courses, and professional education courses are available on a weekday evening schedule*. P-12 field service
requirements associated with courses and student teaching must be completed during regular P-12 school hours. All
students must have some time available each term for field service in P-12 educational settings.
Licensure only
Students who have completed a BA/BS degree may complete a licensure only program within the day or AU*
undergraduate program. Contact the Education Department or the Office of Admission for information.
Program Overview
Students in all degree and/or licensure programs must apply for acceptance into the licensure program prior to
beginning most 300-400 level courses. (EDC 310 may be taken prior to admission). It is highly recommended that
candidates apply for acceptance to the licensure program before they are enrolled in EDC 310 in order to be ready to
register for most other 300-400 level courses in a timely manner. Additional criteria for acceptance into the Education
Department are available through the department website. Students complete a semester of full-time student teaching
at the conclusion of their degree and/or licensure. Students must complete the EdTPA during their student teaching
semester. State law requires passing appropriate exams (pedagogy and content exams) prior to recommendation for
licensure. Students who entered Augsburg University under earlier catalogs must comply with the requirements of the
new licensure programs.
The Education Department offers non-licensure majors in Elementary Education and Education Studies. Contact the
department for details. The department also offers a Special Education minor which is described at the end of this
section.
Students are assigned an Education Department program advisor upon request or at the outset of EDC coursework. All
students are expected to become knowledgeable about programs and follow through with department policies.
Handbooks outlining programs and policies are available through the Education Department and website.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected Education Department students may participate in an international student teaching program. Those interested
in further information should contact the Education Department at least one year prior to student teaching. Students
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who teach abroad will do part of their student teaching in the Twin Cities area under direct Augsburg faculty
supervision. In addition to gaining Education Department approval for student teaching abroad, students must apply
through the Study Abroad and Study Away Office in the Center for Global Education and Experience.
Education Faculty
Joseph Erickson (Chair), Jennifer Diaz, Sally Durand, Suzanne Gikas, Terrance Kwame-Ross, Audrey Lensmire, Rachel
Lloyd, Jason Lukasik, Joaquin Munoz, Barbara West
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Elementary Education
Major and Licensure Requirements
Elementary Education majors are required to complete the following non-major and major courses. To be licensed they
must also complete a student teaching experience. Degree-seeking students follow the Bachelor of Science Liberal Arts
Foundation requirements.
Non-departmental Core Courses
These requirements should be taken during the first year or sophomore year; many of these courses will also fulfill
liberal arts requirements:
ENL 111 - Effective Writing II
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
Math sequence for students
(Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 math endorsement.) MPG 3 prerequisite.
MAT 137 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (fall)
MAT 138 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (spring)
Science sequence for students
(Do NOT take if seeking 5-8 general science endorsement.)
Option A is for Day students who do not have college-level science courses in their background.
BIO 102 - The Biological World
and
PHY 203 - Physics and Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
Option B is for weekday, AU*, and/or transfer students with at least one college-level science course accepted in
transfer, or for weekday students who have already started this sequence.
PHY 203 - Physics and Earth Science for Elementary Education Teachers
or
EED 203 - Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (summer session, Time 1 only) and EED 200 - Elementary Education
Earth Science (summer session, Time 2)
and
BIO 102 - The Biological World
Option C (Rochester only).
SCI 110 - Natural Science I (Physical Science)
SCI 111 - Natural Science II (Biological and Earth Science)
Major Courses
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
Complete either EDC 206 or both EDC 210 and EDC 211
o EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
o EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (or EDC 110) and EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EED 225 - Foundations of Literacy
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Foundations Block II
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
Methods Block I (Courses from this point on require admission to the department)
EED 311 - K-6 Methods: Health
EED 312 - K-6 Methods: Physical Education
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience**
EED 386 - K-6 Methods: Children’ Literature
Methods Block II
EED 336 - Advanced Literacy Methods**
EED 341 - K-6 Methods: Art
EED 342 - K-6 Methods: Music
EED 350 - K-6 Methods: Mathematics**
EED 360 - K-6 Methods: Science**
EED 370 - K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematics
EED 380 - Kindergarten Methods**
Capstone Block
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDC 490 - School and Society
Student Teaching Block
Student teaching is required for licensure. Students with an Elementary major who do not complete student teaching
can graduate through the Elementary Education non-licensure major or the Interdisciplinary Studies major.
EDC 481 - Student Teaching: Initial License (12-14 weeks)
EED 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
Endorsements (optional to add on to elementary license, secondary biology, chemistry, physics)
Communication Arts (5-8)
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
One of COM 254, COM 329, COM 351, or COM 355
o COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
o COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
o COM 351 – Argumentation
o COM 355 - Small Group Communication
EED 331 - Middle School Methods Writing
ESE 300 - Reading/ Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 350 - 5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading**
EDC 482 - Student Teaching: Endorsement
Social Studies (5-8th grade)
POL 121 - American Government and Politics
One of HIS 120, HIS 121, or HIS 122
o HIS 120 - Colonizing a Continent and Creating Nations: North America to 1815
o HIS 121 - An Empire for Liberty? 19th Century U.S. History
o HIS 122 - Gender, Race, Class and Democracy in the 20th Century U.S.
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ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
One of HIS 103, HIS 104, PSY 105, SOC 121, or ANT 141
o HIS 103 - A Global History of Europe Since 1750
o HIS 104 - Decolonizing Asia and Africa
o PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
o SOC 121 - Introduction to Sociology
o ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ESE 220 - Introduction to Human Geography
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 311 - Middle School Methods: Social Studies**
EDC 482 - Student Teaching: Endorsement
Mathematics (5-8th grade)
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
One of MAT 163: Introductory Statistics, MAT 164 or: Introductory Statistics for STEM (recommended), or MAT 373:
Probability Theory
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 331 - Middle School Methods: Mathematics**
EDC 482 - Student Teaching: Endorsement
General Science (5-8th grade)
BIO 102 - The Biological World
BIO 121 - Human Biology
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
Geology - (take elsewhere—see Education Department for suggestions)
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 341 - Middle School Methods: Natural Science**
EDC 482 - Student Teaching: Endorsement
Graduation and Licensure/ Endorsement Requirements
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in the major, 2.00 in the specialty area, and grades of P in student teaching courses
are required for licensure as well as C- or better in all required core, specialty, and education major courses.
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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K-12 English as a Second Language
The K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) undergraduate major is available as an initial license as well as an
endorsement to an existing license. This license qualifies teachers to work with K-12 students for whom English is a
second language across a range of subject areas. A prerequisite to program admission is two years of high school level or
one year of college level language instruction.
The K-12 ESL program is offered in a hybrid format with a mix of face-to-face and online instruction throughout the
semester. Program courses are offered in a weekday evening* framework during the academic year and summer
semester to make them accessible to working adults.
Major and Licensure Requirements
Required Non-major Courses:
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
ENL 111 - Effective Writing II
Modern language prerequisites (2 years high school or 1 year college language)
Required Education Courses for ESL:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
Complete either EDC 206 or both EDC 210 and EDC 211
o EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
o EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (or EDC 110) and EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience**
ESL Major Courses
ESL 310 - Second Language Acquisition
ESL 320 - Introduction to Linguistics
ESL 330 - History and Structure of the English Language
ESL 340 - ESL Literacy**
ESL 410 - ESL Testing and Evaluation
ESL 420 - ESL Methods **
ESL 490 - Language, Culture, and Schools (Keystone requirement)
EDC 483 - Student Teaching: Initial License in PE, Music, Art, or ESL
ESL 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in the major, and grades of P in student teaching courses are required for licensure
as well as C- or better in all required core and education major courses.
Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Secondary Education
It is the responsibility of each student to meet all specific requirements of the Education Department and the subject
area major. Secondary and K-12 licensure students are expected to have advisors in both their subject area major and in
the Education Department. K-12 licensure is available in art, music, health and physical education. A 5-12 secondary
licensure program is available in communication arts/literature, mathematics, and social studies. A 9-12 secondary
licensure program is available in life science, chemistry, and physics with an additional general science endorsement for
grades 5-8.
Licensure requirements in the state of Minnesota for teaching in secondary schools are met through the Augsburg
University Education Department licensure program. These requirements are: bachelor’s degree, academic major in an
approved teaching area, and completion of an approved licensure program.
Consult with your subject matter advisor for Graduation Skills requirements in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative
Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W).
Major and Licensure Requirements
Non-Departmental Requirements
ENL 111 - Effective Writing II
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
Program Requirements
Foundations Block I
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
Complete either EDC 206 or both EDC 210 and EDC 211
o EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
o EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (or EDC 110) and EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
Foundations Block II
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
Courses from this point and on require admission to the Education Department.
Methods Block I
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 325 - Creating Learning Environments
Methods Block II
ESE 3XX - K-12 or 5-12 Methods in Content Area**
Capstone Block
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDC 490 - School and Society
Student Teaching Block
One of EDC 481 or EDC 483
o EDC 481 - Student Teaching: Initial License (12-14 weeks)
o EDC 483 - Student Teaching: Initial License in PE, Music, Art, or ESL
ESE 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
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A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in education, 2.50 in the teaching major, and P (pass) in student teaching are
required for licensure. All required major, non-departmental requirements, and education program courses must have a
grade of C- or better.
Art, Music, and Physical Education Licensure (K-12)
Students preparing for licensure in one of these areas follow the Secondary Education program even though they may
plan to teach at the elementary school level. A person with a major in one of these special areas will take three to four
courses in student teaching and do some student teaching at both the secondary and elementary levels. Note:
Recommendation for teacher licensure in music is granted only to students who successfully complete the requirements
for the Bachelor of Music Education major. Art, music, and physical education teacher education programs lead to
licensure for grades K-12. Students may no longer license in a minor field of study.
A graduate level licensure option is available through the AU* evening program. Licensure is obtained through a
combination of graduate and undergraduate credits. Contact the Education Department or the Undergraduate and
Graduate Admission Offices for information.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist
The special education ABS major is available only through the AU* program. This major is ideally suited to people who
are currently working in schools with K-12 special education students. Students must complete field experience
requirements in K-12 special education and general education mainstreamed settings as part of course and program
requirements; field service requirements are during the regular school times and calendar year.
A graduate-level licensure option is available through AU*. Licensure is obtained through a combination of graduate and
undergraduate credits.
Major and Licensure Requirements
Special Education Major
Non-departmental core courses - These requirements should be taken during the first year or sophomore year; many of
these courses will also fulfill liberal arts requirements:
ENL 111 - Effective Writing II
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
MAT 137 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (MPG 3 prerequisite)
Required Education Courses for ABS:
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting**
Complete either EDC 206 or both EDC 210 and EDC 211
o EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
o EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (or EDC 110) and EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
EED 225 - Foundations of Literacy
Students must be admitted to Education Department to take courses beyond this point.
EED 325 - K-6 Methods: Literacy
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience**
EED 336 - Advanced Literacy Methods**
EED 350 - K-6 Methods: Mathematics**
EED 360 - K-6 Methods: Science**
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDC 330 - Building the Public Good: Public Achievement and Organizing I
EDC 331 - Practicum in Public Achievement I
EDC 332 - Building the Public Good: Public Achievement and Organizing II
EDC 333 - Practicum in Public Achievement II
SPE 410 - Implementing Assessment Strategies
SPE 411 - Etiology and Theory of Mild to Moderate Disabilities
SPE 415 - Theory to Practice
SPE 425 - Transition and Community
SPE 430 - Instructional and Behavioral Practices
SPE 490 - Parent and Professional Planning
EDC 481 - Student Teaching: Initial License (12-14 weeks)
SPE 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
A minimum GPA of 2.50 overall, 2.50 in the major, and grades of P in student teaching courses are required for licensure
as well as C- or better in all required core and education major courses.
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Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Special Education Minor
The Special Education minor requires six courses (five plus one prerequisite psychology course) that encompass an
interdisciplinary perspective on the field of disability. The minor is designed to fit the needs of students in various
disciplines interested in disability issues. This minor is available through the weekday program.
Required courses:
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs**
EDU 491 - Practicum and Seminar in Special Education**
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
SOC 231 - Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
One of PSY 250, PSY 252, or PSY 253
o PSY 250 - Child Development
o PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
o PSY 253 - Aging and Adulthood
One of PSY 357, PSY 359, SOC 265, or SWK 301
o PSY 357 - Behavior Analysis
o PSY 359 - Assessment
o SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
o SWK 301 - History and Analysis of Social Policy
Interested students should contact the director of Special Education at the outset of coursework
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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English
Through the study of English we witness life’s complexity, experience life as others do, and thus better understand the
world in which we live and work. Literature helps us contemplate the pains and joys of human existence and allows us to
frame human events within diverse world views. Those who study English typically believe that an intense concern for
words, ideas, and images helps people understand who they are and who they can become. At the same time, the
English Department’s emphasis on writing helps our students to clarify and share their thoughts.
English relates closely to other majors. Like the other arts, English is concerned with the pleasure that comes from
artistic creation and with the contemplation of works of art. Like psychology and sociology, English is concerned with
individual and group behavior. Like philosophy, English is interested in ideas and in the relation between meaning and
language. Like science, English is interested in discovering order and determining structures. Like speech and
communication, English studies the effective use of language. Like history and the other social sciences and humanities,
English studies the way people have acted and thought at different times and in various cultures.
Augsburg’s English Department integrates its programs with cultural opportunities available in this vital urban area.
Plays, films, and readings are available near the campus, often within walking distance. English majors also have
opportunities to use and refine their skills by working in internships on and off campus, tutoring English Language
Learner (ELL) students, or tutoring in the Writing Lab.
Students who complete an Augsburg English major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education,
journalism, government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing,
and other professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Robert Cowgill (Chair), Stephan Clark, Douglas Green, Sarah Groeneveld, Dallas Liddle, John Schmit, Lindsay Starck,
Kathryn Swanson, Mzenga Wanyama, Cary Waterman
Degree and Major Requirements
Choosing a Concentration
Students majoring in English have the opportunity to choose one of three concentrations: literature, language, and
theory; creative writing; and secondary licensure in communication arts/literature.
While some of our courses explicitly address theoretical approaches to literature, especially those that examine race,
class, and gender, all of our courses infuse these concerns in their engagement with primary works of fiction, poetry,
creative nonfiction, film, and drama. All literature classes involve students in multiple forms of literary examination and
are taught by professors who love teaching and who love literature. Our classes develop and demand the skills of
aesthetic receptivity, perceptive and critical reading, open and clear speaking, and analytical and engaging writing—skills
of the educated and employable citizen.
English Major with a Literature, Language, and Theory Concentration
The Literature, Language, and Theory concentration provides students various approaches to the study of the written
word and visual text. Spotlight courses focus on specific authors, genres, or themes, and enable the discovery of new
literary experiences. Courses in African American, Native American, Asian American, and postcolonial literatures
reconfigure the nature of traditional literary studies. Survey courses in English, American, and world literatures are
organized by historical periods and provide a classically structured framework of study. Courses in literary theory
demand the intense and intellectually challenging engagement of text, culture, and self. The Literature, Language, and
Theory concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with American Indian Studies, Art, Communication Studies,
Film, Theater, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.
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This concentration requires nine courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 including:
One of ENL 220 or ENL 221
o ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
o ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
At least two 200-level literature courses as prerequisites for upper division courses in English. No more than two
200-level literature courses may count for the major.
At least five 300-level courses, with one each in British literature, American literature, and world literature.
At least one 400-level course. Any 300-level course serves as a prerequisite for the 400-level.
Minor in Literature, Language, and Theory
Five courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 are required, including:
One of ENL 220 or ENL 221
o ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
o ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
Four literature, language, and theory courses, three of which must be upper division courses.
English Major with a Creative Writing Concentration
The English Creative Writing concentration helps students develop professional writing skills by focusing their efforts in
the creative modes: poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, and screenwriting. Over the course of the major,
students master terminology; engage the field’s aesthetic and ethical issues; and read and study the works of
established writers. The creative writing concentration expands competencies in observation, research, and analysis that
enable writers to gather and interpret material from a variety of sources and perspectives for their work; it attends
particularly to the artistic aspects of the writer’s craft, such as form, affect, and revision. English majors in Creative
Writing engage the interdisciplinary demands inherent in literary endeavors, including issues of design, and enhance
their appreciation of the aesthetic possibilities inherent in the writing life.
Creative Writing courses are taught by dedicated professors, who are themselves practicing writers. The writing
concentration offers courses of study cross-listed with Art, Communication Studies, and Theater.
To complete this concentration, students must take 10 courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including three
literature, language, and theory courses. At least one of these must be at the 300-level or higher.
One of ENL 220 or ENL 221
o ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
o ENL 221 - Intermediate Expository Writing About the Arts
ENL 226 - Introduction to Creative Writing
ENL 420 - Advanced Studies in Writing (Keystone)
One of ART 215, ART 201, or PWC 330
o ART 215 - Introduction to Web Design
o ART 201 - Introduction to Graphic Design
o PWC 330 - Writing for Digital Media (course being developed in 2020-2021)
Three literature, language and theory electives, with at least one at the 300-level or higher
Three writing electives, with at least two at the 300-level, chosen from:
o ENL 227 – Journalism
o ENL 228 - Broadcast and Online Journalism
o ENL/FLM 229 – Screenwriting
o ENL 320 - Fiction One
o ENL 321 - Fiction Two
o ENL 322 - Poetry One
o ENL 323 - Poetry Two
o ENL 324 - Creative Non-Fiction
o ENL/THR 325 - Playwriting I
o ENL/THR 326 - Playwriting II
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ENL 329 - Screenwriting II
ENL 396 - Internship in Teaching Writing
ENL 397/399 - Internship
PWC 300 - Playwriting
PWC 310 - Themes in Playwriting
PWC 320 - Writing for Television (course being developed in 2020-2021)
An approved ACTC creative writing course
Minors in Writing
A minor with an open emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112, including at least
one course from the 200-level and two from the 300-level.
A minor with a creative emphasis requires five writing courses above ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 and must include
ENL 226, and at least three upper division creative writing courses, two of which must be a 300-level two-course writing
sequence.
Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure Major
The Communication Arts/Literature Teacher Licensure concentration is for students who seek to be licensed to teach
communication arts/literature in Minnesota. Students are encouraged to take courses toward their major during the
first and sophomore years and to apply for the education licensure program no later than the spring of their junior year.
Students in both programs must work with advisors in the English Department and the Education Department in order
to meet the professional requirements within the Education Department as well as the requirements for the major.
Should licensure not be possible, graduation can be achieved through an English major, which requires at least two
additional, specific courses, or through a communication studies major.
Prerequisite: ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112
Major Requirements (eight courses in English):
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 240 - Introduction to Literary Study
ENL 365 - Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
ENL 380 - Introduction to the English Language
ENL 396 - Internship in Teaching Writing
One upper division ENL British literature course
One upper division ENL American literature course
One additional ENL literature, language, or theory course chosen from ENL360, 361, 362, 367, 368, 371, 385, 394,
410, and 430
Experiential Requirement (no credit):
One college-level experience required in forensics, debate, newspaper, literary journal, or related activity (subject to
departmental approval)
Additional Courses (outside the English Department):
COM 111 - Public Speaking
COM 254 - Interpersonal Communication
COM 351 – Argumentation
One of COM 120, COM 243, or POL 342
Special Methods (two courses):
ESE 350 - 5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
ESE 351 - 5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening
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Additional ESE and EDC courses are required for licensure. See the Education Department section for a listing of
secondary education licensure requirements. In addition to consulting your designated ENL advisor, contact an
Education Department advisor for information about education courses.
Graduation Skills
Graduation Skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met with one of the following courses: GST 200, HIS 369, MAT 111,
MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 164, NUR 410, PHI 230, PHY 119, POL 483, or the QR from a second major.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall; submit proposal to department chair by early October in senior year for
department approval. Submit and defend paper before faculty committee. Honors project may receive independent
study credit (refer to departmental guidelines).
MFA Master Class Option
Upper-level students (Junior or Senior) with the recommendation of a creative writing instructor, a writing sample, and a
GPA of 3.00 in English courses, and the permission of the MFA program director, may join a MFA summer residency
course in their genre. Upon successful completion of the same residency requirements as graduate students, master
class students will earn the same number of credits towards their Augsburg undergraduate degree (maximum 6 credits).
Additionally, if they enroll in the Augsburg MFA program in the future, they will have satisfied the first of their three
summer residency course requirements.
The MFA Master Class Option is not repeatable.
The MFA Master Class Option is open to undergrad students from other institutions as well as Augsburg University.
Transfer Students
Note: Transfer undergraduate English majors must take at least three of their English courses at Augsburg. Transfer
students who minor in English must take at least two of their English courses at Augsburg.
Transfer English education students with a BA in English from another college must take at least three of their English
courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken before the department can
recommend a student for student teaching.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students having
completed AP (Advanced Placement) courses in composition must have a score of 4 or 5. Students who need to develop
competence in composition skills—such as stating and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing
paragraphs and sentences—are required to enroll in Effective Writing I (ENL 101) where they receive more individual
instruction than is possible in Effective Writing II (ENL 111). These students must pass Effective Writing I (ENL 101) with a
grade of P, C-, or higher before enrolling in Effective Writing II (ENL 111).
Note: Students must register for ENL 101 during the first semester of attendance, if possible. ENL 111, 112, or HON 111
should be completed, if possible, during the first year.
Students in Effective Writing I (ENL 101), Effective Writing II (ENL 111), HON 111, or ENL 112 can elect the traditional
grading system or P/LP/N grading in consultation with their instructor up through the last week of class (without special
permission/petition).
Service Courses
The department offers these service courses for students as required by a placement test.
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Literature, Language, and Theory Courses
The 200-level courses in the literature, language, and theory track of the English major develop foundational
competencies in reading and interpreting literary texts, and provide opportunities for diverse literary discovery. These
courses require ENL 111, or HON 111, or ENL 112 as a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Upper Level Courses
The 300-level courses in the literature track in English concentrate on primary texts in historical and cultural contexts.
These courses ask students to practice interpreting literary texts by employing techniques, terminology, and research
methods of the discipline, resulting in effective and substantive expository writing about the subject. Unless otherwise
indicated, students must take ENL 220 or 221 (see writing courses), or one 200-level literature, language, or theory
course, or gain consent of the instructor as a prerequisite.
The 400-level literature, language, and theory courses emphasize scholarship, criticism, and theory, and ask students to
write and speak professionally about literary texts. Any 300-level literature course or permission of the instructor serve
as a prerequisite for the 400-level. One 400-level course must fulfill the keystone requirement.
Writing Courses
Note: First day attendance in all writing courses is mandatory for a student to hold their place in the course.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Environmental Studies
Environmental Studies is the interdisciplinary investigation of human relations with the natural world. Augsburg’s
program focuses on the study of urban environmental justice, drawing on the natural sciences, social sciences,
humanities, and professional studies to examine the interdependence between humans and the natural world. It
provides an understanding of the ecological, social, and cultural processes and problems that bind that world together.
Augsburg’s Environmental Studies students study the most pressing local, regional, national, and global issues of our
day, and gain the knowledge and skills needed to go out into the world as problem-solvers and change agents.
Augsburg University’s location in a diverse inner-city neighborhood adjacent to the Mississippi River offers an
opportunity for the close study of complex urban environments and their relationship to wider ecological systems.
Although many equate environmental issues with rural areas, most people live in cities. Urban residents shape nature in
innumerable ways, including through energy, food, and water consumption; transportation; and industrial production. In
turn, environmental injustice is often found in urban settings. With that in mind, Augsburg’s Environmental Studies
program simultaneously studies ecological quality and social justice.
The program provides undergraduate training leading to a BA or a minor in Environmental Studies. Upon completion of
the program, students will be able to understand and analyze ecological processes, recognize the many and varied forms
of nature in the city, distinguish stakeholders’ interests in policy debates, decipher the context and variety of human
experiences in nature, identify inequities in the access to and use of natural resources, and articulate responses
grounded in multiple disciplinary insights to current urban environmental challenges. Drawing on their experiences in
settings as diverse as the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, the upper Mississippi River Valley, and Mexico, graduates of
the program pursue vocations in nonprofit organizations, government policy and planning positions, law and graduate
school, education, ministry, and corporate settings.
Environmental Studies Faculty
Matthew Beckman (Biology), Amanda Case (Chemistry), Kristen Chamberlain (Communication Studies), Lars Christiansen
(Sociology/Urban Studies), Christina Erickson (Social Work), Z. Vivian Feng (Chemistry), Nancy Fischer (Sociology/Urban
Studies), Sarah Groeneveld Kenney (English), Joan Kunz (Chemistry), Michael Lansing (History), Emily Schilling
(Biology/Environmental Studies), Liaila Tajibaeva (Economics), Keith Gilsdorf (Economics), Joseph Underhill (Political
Science, Program Director), John Zobitz (Mathematics).
Degree and Major Requirements
Environmental Studies Major
A total of 14 courses, as follows:
BIO 152 and 152L - Ecology, Evolution and Diversity and Lab
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
ENV 301 - Environmental Seminar (.5 credit) students must take 2 sections; advanced transfer students (entering
with more than 63 credits) must take 1 section
ENV 320 and 320L - Environmental Science and Lab
ENV Internship (ENV 396, 397, 398, or 399)
HIS 316 - Nature, Cities, and Justice: U.S. Urban Environmental History
One of SWK 210 or ENV 340
o SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
o ENV 340 - Climate and Environmental Justice
One of CHM 102 or CHM 115
o CHM 102 and 102L - Chemistry for Changing Times
o CHM 115 and 115L- General Chemistry I and Lab
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One lower division elective chosen from:
o AIS 105 - Introduction to American Indian Studies
o AIS 205 - Contemporary American Indians
o COM 260 - Environmental Communication
o ENL 270 - Themes: Environmental Literature (this topic only)
o POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
o SOC/URB 111 - City Life: Introduction to Urban Sociology
One research methods course chosen from:
o COM 281 - Research Methods
o ENV 360 - Field Research Methods and Investigation
o MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
o MAT 164 - Introductory Statistics for STEM
o MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
o POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
o PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
o SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
One additional upper division elective chosen from:
o BIO 420 - Conservation Biology
o BIO 425 and 425L - Freshwater Ecology
o BIO 481 and 481L - Ecology and Lab
o ECO 370 - International Economic Development
o ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
o ENV 330 - Topics in Environmental Studies
o ENV 340 - Climate and Environmental Justice
o ENV 350 - Ecology and Socio-Ecological Systems Change
o ENV 370 - Environmentalism and the Arts: Building a Sustainable Humanities
o POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
o POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggle and the Environment
o RLN 333/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics
o SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
o SOC/URB 381 - City and Regional Planning
One of ENV 492 or ENV 490
o ENV/URB 492 - The City and Environment Keystone
o ENV 490 - Environmental Studies Independent Project
Environmental Studies Minor
Five courses:
ENV 100 - Environmental Connections
ENV 301 - Environmental Seminar (.5 credit)
SWK 210 - Environmental Justice and Social Change
Complete four courses from at least two of the three divisions; at least two of the electives must be numbered 300
or above:
o Humanities
COM 260 - Environmental Communication
ENL/ENV 370 - Environmentalism and the Arts: Building a Sustainable Humanities
HIS 316 - Nature, Cities, and Justice: U.S. Urban Environmental History
RLN 333/WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics
o Social Sciences
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
POL 325 - Politics and Public Policy
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POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggle and the Environment
SOC 380 - Disaster and Resilience
Natural Sciences
BIO 152 and 152L - Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity
BIO 420 - Conservation Biology
BIO 425 and 425L - Freshwater Ecology
BIO 481 and 481L - Ecology
CHM 115 and CHM 115L- General Chemistry I
ENV 320 and 320L - Environmental Science
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) requirement is met by the Quantitative Methods
requirement.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program provides students with the opportunity to examine critically
women’s contributions and experiences in various historical and cultural contexts. This is an inter-college program with
course offerings at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine University, and the University of St. Thomas.
Courses are drawn from many disciplines and combine theoretical, practical, and research components that focus not
only on gender, but also acknowledge that race, class, and sexual identity are crucial aspects of women’s experiences.
The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program offers both a major and a minor, and provides students with
academic preparation for careers in human services, education, and social work as well as graduate study.
Faculty
Adriane Brown (director), Kristin M. Anderson, Janelle Bussert, Kristin Chamberlain, Sarah Combellick-Bidney, Ankita
Deka, Jacqueline deVries, Grace B. Dyrud, Darcey Engen, Nancy Fischer, Doug Green, Milda Hedblom, Sophia Jacobsen,
Michael Lansing, Barbara Lehmann, Mary Lowe, Ann Lutterman-Aguilar, M. Elise Marubbio, Kathleen McBride, Sarah
Myers, Norma Noonan, Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg, Timothy Pippert, Beverly J. Stratton, Kathryn Swanson, James VelaMcConnell, Mzenga Wanyama
Degree and Major Requirements
Major
Ten courses that must include:
WST 201 - Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
WST 315 or another mid-level course in feminist theory selected from an approved list
WST 485 - Senior Seminar
WST 199/399 – Internship
The remaining six electives are to be selected from approved Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies courses, and
should include one course with a racial, ethnic, or global emphasis and one course with a sexuality emphasis. At
least three of the six electives must be upper division courses. Students may take courses at any of the colleges
participating in the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program. However, at least three courses must be
completed at Augsburg.
Each student’s program must have the written approval of the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program
coordinator.
Both majors and minors are encouraged to participate in one of the gender-focused semester study abroad programs
offered through Augsburg’s Center for Global Education. Two programs have been pre-approved for Gender, Sexuality,
and Women’s Studies credit: Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica (offered fall semester) and
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities (offered spring semester).
Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Writing (W), and Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skills are embedded at all levels and are met by
completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by completing GST 200 or MAT 163
or MAT 164. Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to
fulfill each of these skills.
Minors and Concentrations
Students majoring in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies can pursue a concentration in Sexuality Studies and/or
Global Women’s and Gender Studies. A concentration will be noted on the transcript at the point of graduation, not a
minor.
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Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Minor
Five courses that must include WST 201; WST 315; and three electives, one of which must be upper division. Courses
may be taken from the other ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each student’s program must have the written approval
of the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program Coordinator.
Sexuality Studies Minor or Concentration
The 20-credit minor/concentration in Sexuality Studies offers students the opportunity to explore the history, social
construction, and physiology of sexuality and to examine the cultural meanings of gender, sexual orientation, and sexual
practice on a global level. Students are required to take three core courses plus two electives (one of which must be
upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Sexuality Studies:
WST 201 - Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
SOC 266 - Sociology of Sexualities
WST 305 - Introduction to Queer Studies
Two electives, including at least one upper division elective, chosen from:
o WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
o WST 315 - Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
o HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
o WST 281/481 - Topics
Global Women’s and Gender Studies Minor or Concentration
The 20-credit minor/concentration in Global Women’s and Gender Studies offers students the opportunity to focus on
women’s roles, experiences, and worldviews in a global context. Students are required to take three core courses plus
two electives (one of which must be upper division), as follows:
Core Courses in Global Women’s and Gender Studies:
POL 359 - Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
WST 201 - Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
WST 315 - Margins as Center: Feminist Theory
Two electives, including at least one upper division elective, chosen from:
o WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
o WST 281/481 – Topics
o WST 313 - Environmental Theology and Ethics (CGE)
o WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment (CGE)
o WST 357 - Mexican History, Culture and Cosmovision (CGE)
o WST 362 - Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender and Millennium Development Goals in Sub Saharan Africa
o WST 366 - Latin American Liberation Theologies (CGE)
o AIS 208/408 - Native American Women and Film
o AIS 233 - Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
o AIS 305 - Indigenous Issues of Central America
o AIS 320 - American Indian Women
o ENL 365 - Contemporary Post Colonial Fiction
o HIS 195 - Topics in History: Promoting Justice and Seeking Equality - Globalization and Women’s Grassroots
Movements in Latin America
Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad or to take at least one travel seminar.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer to Augsburg University and wish to complete a major or minor in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s
Studies are urged to consult with the director of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies immediately upon transfer.
The Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program has an articulation agreement with Century College and with
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Inver Hills Community College that governs students from these institutions with a Women’s Studies certificate who
transfer to Augsburg. Transfers from other colleges and universities must consult with the director of Gender, Sexuality,
and Women’s Studies for approval of courses for the major or minor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
All students at Augsburg University interact with the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science.
Departmental goals include providing quality experiences and preparation for careers in education, allied health, and
fitness professions, along with an education that leads to lifelong participation in wellness activities. The department
ensures that all students - recreational participants as well as student athletes - will find ample opportunity for
developmental activities.
The Physical Education program prepares students for careers in physical education endeavors in schools and in allied
professions.
The Health Education program prepares students for careers in school health education, wellness, and allied
professions. This program offers a comprehensive view of wellness that examines prevention and promotion needs for
individuals, schools, and the community.
The Exercise Science program prepares students with practical application of the knowledge needed to become a health
fitness or community health professional. Interested students will also be prepared to move on to graduate or
professional school in allied health professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and
chiropractic studies.
Faculty
Eileen Kaese Uzarek (Chair), Chris Brown, Anthony Clapp, Carol Enke, Jill Everett, Aaron Griess, Melissa Lee, Michael
Navarre, Ana Ribeiro, Eric Rolland, Missy Strauch, Nathan Tenut , Kassondra Valek, Steve Verlennich, Jackie Voigt
Degree and Major Requirements
Health Education Major
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 215 - Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
HPE 320 - School Health Curriculum
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science
HPE 358 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education
HPE 390 - Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
HPE 410 - Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
One of PSY 250 or PSY 252
o PSY 250 - Child Development
o PSY 252 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Health Education Minor
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
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HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 316 - Human Sexuality
HPE 320 - School Health Curriculum
HPE 390 - Instructional Methods and Materials in Health Education
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
(The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors in teaching.)
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be subject to change after
the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the Augsburg Education Department
to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a faculty
advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a minimum grade of C- in all required courses with an HPE prefix.
Physical Education Major
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 220 - Motor Learning and Development
HPE 254 - Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 324 - K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 - 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
HPE 335 - Outdoor Education
HPE 340 - Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
HPE 350 – Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 358 - Assessment in Health and Physical Education
HPE 473 - Physical Education Curriculum
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physical Education Minor
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 324 - K-6 PE Games and Activities
HPE 334 - 7-12 Sport Skills and Activities
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HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
(The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not license minors in teaching.)
Coaching Certification
The Minnesota Board of Teaching does not require coaching certification. The following courses are recommended for
those interested in coaching in Minnesota public schools:
HPE 114 - Safety Education
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 280 - Coaching Theory
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) requires all head varsity coaches of interscholastic sports to complete
a coaching effectiveness program offered through the MSHSL.
Teaching Licensure
The Minnesota Board of Teaching has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may be subject to change after
the publication of this catalog. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the Augsburg Education Department
to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
A Bachelor of Science degree is available for students seeking teacher licensure. Students must consult with a faculty
advisor concerning the Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements under the Bachelor of Science option.
All students seeking teaching licensure must receive a minimum grade of C- in all required courses with an HPE prefix.
Exercise Science Major, BA
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 215 - Health and Exercise Psychology
HPE 220 - Motor Learning and Development
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 300 - Nutrition for Exercise Science
HPE 304 - Advanced Fitness Training
HPE 305 - Stress Management
HPE 315 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
HPE 350 – Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 397/399 - Internship in Exercise Science
HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
HPE 452 - Advanced Biomechanics
HPE 490 - Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise Science Major, BS
Pre-Health Science Track
This major is available for those wishing to satisfy the prerequisites for graduate school in exercise science and allied
professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and chiropractic. Students wishing to apply
for admission to an accredited Physical Therapy program are advised to take INDI 2220 - Medical Terminology, and one
of MAT 114 - Precalculus or MAT 145 - Calculus.
HPE 104 - Components of Fitness
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HPE 110 - Personal and Community Health
HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
HPE 205 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 275 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 300 - Nutrition for Exercise Science
HPE 304 - Advanced Fitness Training
HPE 315 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
HPE 350 – Kinesiology
HPE 351 - Physiology of Exercise
HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
HPE 397/399 – Internship
HPE 490 - Exercise Science Seminar and Keystone
Supporting courses:
BIO 151 and 151L - Introductory Biology
BIO 152 and 152L - Evolution, Ecology and Diversity
Complete an anatomy and physiology two course sequence
o BIO 353 and BIO 473
BIO 353 and 353L - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 473 and 473L - Physiology of Humans and Other Animals
o BIOL 2610 and BIOL 2620 (St. Catherine)
BIOL 2610 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2620 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
CHM 115 and CHM 115L- General Chemistry I
CHM 116 and CHM 116L - General Chemistry II
PHY 107 and 107L - College Physics I
PHY 108 and 108L - College Physics II
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
Complete one of PSY 215, MAT 163, or MAT 164
o PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
o MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
o MAT 164 - Introductory Statistics for STEM
Complete one of PSY 203 or PSY 262
o PSY 203 - Lifespan Development
o PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology
Complete one elective chosen from:
o HPE 215 - Exercise and Health Psychology
o HPE 220 - Motor Learning and Development
o HPE 305 - Stress Management
o HPE 450 - Current Health Issues
o HPE 452 - Advanced Biomechanics
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Exercise Science Minor
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
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HPE 104 - Components of Fitness Training
HPE 350 and 350L - Kinesiology and lab
HPE 351 and 351L - Physiology of Exercise and lab
Complete eight credits of HPE electives, chosen from the following:
o HPE 114 - Health and Safety Education
o HPE 215 - Health and Exercise Psychology
o HPE 220 - Motor Learning and Development
o HPE 280 - Coaching Theory
o HPE 304 - Advanced Fitness Training
o HPE 315 - Exercise Testing and Prescription
o HPE 357 - Measurement in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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History
Everything—and everyone—has a history. There’s nothing more human than to wonder about how and why things
came to be. Understanding the past helps us make sense of the present. It also helps us to envision different futures.
We cultivate a critical understanding of past and present that will help students become thoughtful, informed, and
engaged participants in the world.
Students who major in history ask careful questions, consider multiple perspectives, analyze information, see
experiences in context, and use their imagination. In doing so, they hone the mindset necessary for success in the 21st
century. They enrich their own lives and develop the skills to help them make significant contributions to the broader
world. After all, history is to a community what memory is to an individual—it is the foundation of identity.
History majors and minors learn how to read critically, write clearly, and speak thoughtfully. This empowers them to
pursue life-long vocations in a wide range of for-profit and non-profit venues. Traditionally, history graduates found
careers in law, education, or cultural institutions. Today, they also work in media and communication, management,
manufacturing, information technology, administration, finance, social services, data management, and sales. Many
pursue advanced degrees—not only in history, law, and education, but also in public policy, the health professions, and
business.
History Faculty
Michael J. Lansing (Chair), Jacqueline deVries, William Green, Maheen Zaman
Degree and Major Requirements
History Major
Students must complete HIS 200, HIS 300, HIS 400, and six HIS electives (defined below). Each course can only satisfy
one requirement. At least three of the six electives must be upper division. Four of the nine courses must be taken at
Augsburg. Topics courses and independent study courses not listed here may be substituted as appropriate, depending
on specific offerings.
HIS 200: Why History Matters
HIS 300: Doing History in Public
HIS 400: Research Seminar
Six total elective courses, with at least three being upper division courses, including:
o Three global area electives from three different global areas:
Asia: HIS 104, 162, 186, 323, 362, 368, or 386
Africa: HIS 104, 187, 327, 346, or 387
Latin America: HIS 150, 155, 156, 188, 350, 355, 357, or 388
North America: HIS 120, 121, 122, 189, 225, 234, 236, 241, 242, 243, 249, 282, 316, 331, 332,
335, 336, 338, 343, 349, or 389
Europe: HIS 101, 102, 103, 190, 311, 348, 352, 354, 360, 361, 369, 370, 374, 378, 390, or 474
o One pre-1800 elective chosen from:
HIS 101, 102, 120, 170, 360, 361, 369, 370, 374, 378, or HUM 120
o Two additional HIS electives
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by completing the
major. Speaking (S) and Writing (W) skills are also developed throughout the major, but are given special emphasis in
the following courses (both required for majors):
S: HIS 400
W: HIS 200 and HIS 400
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The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill may be fulfilled by taking HIS 369, GST 200, MAT 111, MAT 145, MAT
146, MAT163, or PHI 230.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that differ in emphasis from the Augsburg major
requirements. The state requirements will also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students should
consult with Augsburg’s Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements in Social
Studies.
Minor
Five HIS courses, at least three of which must be upper division.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.60 in the major and 3.00 overall; except in special instances, application before the end of the first term of the
junior year, and an honors thesis (equal to four credits) to be defended before a faculty committee.
Other Requirements
100-level courses are introductory. 200-level courses are basic. 300-level courses are intermediary. 400-level courses are
advanced. Upper division courses are numbered 300 and above.
Prerequisites
Satisfactory completion of ENL 111 (or its equivalent) is required before enrolling in an upper division (300- and 400level) course. Satisfactory completion of HIS 200 is required before enrolling in HIS 400. See instructor for permission to
waive prerequisites.
Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major must normally take at least four of their courses at Augsburg including HIS 200, HIS
300, and HIS 400. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Honors Program
Introduction
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their
best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives students the resources
and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit
and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate Scholarship, belong to an Honors House, and learn through small
reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a challenging “signature experience”
such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending music, theater, and art performances. Honors courses
bring in professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their
specialties.
For information, contact Maheen Zaman, Honors Program director, at zamanm@augsburg.edu.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who complete the Honors Program requirements receive special transcript notation, special graduation
recognition, résumé-building positions, and special access to academic advising and career options.
Honors Admission Requirements and Academic Scholarships
Students with a demonstrated record of achievement are eligible to enter the Augsburg Honors Program. Prospective
students may demonstrate achievement in a variety of ways. Most students who are admitted have a composite ACT
score of 27 or higher (or a combined SAT score of 1250 or higher), and a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher. However,
students without these numeric requirements may be eligible if they have exceptional records of extracurricular activity
or other exceptional experiences. All students are encouraged to apply. To apply, students should fill out the online
application at www.augsburg.edu/honors.
Students applying for the Honors Program also automatically apply for the university’s highest academic scholarships:
the President’s, Honors Regents’, International President’s, and Hanwick/Agre Scholarships.
Qualifying Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College in the Schools, and Postsecondary Option courses
may satisfy Honors Program requirements, and/or be granted credit. Contact Academic Advising or the Honors Program
director for further information.
Students may enter the Honors Program at any point in their academic career, so long as they have the time left to
complete the 28 credits needed to satisfy the Honors requirements. This usually means by the start of their junior year.
All Honors students must complete the three required, 4-credit courses (HON 120, HON 130, and HON 490), and the
junior colloquium (HON 340).
Honors Program Requirements
All Honors students must complete the university’s General Education core requirements, including RLN 100, RLN
200, ENL 111, and two Liberal Arts Foundation (LAF) courses in each of the four disciplinary areas (Humanities, Fine
Arts, Social and Behavioral Science, Natural Science and Mathematics). Unless exempt, Honors students must also
fulfill the foreign language and physical education requirements.
Some Honors courses, both required and elective, may also satisfy Gen Ed requirements. Students should use this
circumstance to their advantage where it helps them toward degree completion. For example, students may take
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HON 100, HON 200, or HON 111 to fulfill the Gen Ed requirements met by RLN 100, RLN 200, or ENL 111,
respectively.
At the same time, exemption from certain Gen Ed requirements does not mean exemption from Honors
requirements. For example, students may be exempt from the Humanities LAF, but this does not make them exempt
from taking HON 130-Liberating Letters, which all Honors students must take, usually in their first year.
In order to graduate with the Honors Program distinction, all Honors students must participate in a substantial
research process. This may be accomplished in a variety of ways, including HON 260 Honors Review, HON 470
Independent Research Collaboration, and URGO summer research.
All Honors students must complete 28 credits in Honors to meet the Honors requirements for graduation.
Students may transfer up to 8 credits from another institution toward their total of 28 Augsburg Honors credits.
Transfer credits may come from AP, IB, PSEO, or other courses, through pre-established reciprocity agreements,
participation in a chapter of the PTK community college honors society, or a portfolio of leadership activities. All
transfer credits are subject to the approval of the Honors director. (This effectively means that some students may
only take 20 Honors credits at Augsburg.)
Honors Co-Curricular Activities
Honors Houses
All Honors students must belong to an Honors House for the purpose of receiving academic advising and program
information. All Honors students are required to attend mandatory meetings of the Honors Program or of their houses.
These meetings are necessary for advising, information, and governance. When students enter the Honors Program they
choose to join one of the four Honors Houses:
The Crockett Scholars House coordinates scholarship, research, fellowship, major award or prize opportunities, and
graduate school placement for all Honors students. Crockett House also organizes scholarship events.
The Pike Stewards House coordinates public relations, job placement, and fundraising opportunities for all Honors
students. Pike House also organizes events for alumni and fundraising.
The Griffin Citizens House coordinates recruiting, social activities, admission and scholarship applications, and the
Honors website opportunities for all Honors students. Griffin House also organizes events for recruiting and
socializing, such as banquets, parties, and high school recruiting trips.
The Hesser Servants House coordinates service-learning, social justice, experiential learning, and political activity
opportunities for all Honors students. Hesser House also organizes related events, such as Honors service days and
Augsburg experiences.
Augsburg Honors Review
Students manage, edit, write, and publish an interdisciplinary journal of undergraduate scholarship. The Review accepts
submissions from students at Augsburg and other colleges and universities around the nation.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Students elected to leadership within their Honors House may serve as house presidents or serve in other program
leadership positions. The house presidents sit on the Honors Student Presidents Council and make critical decisions
about program courses and resources.
Student-Created Learning Experiences (SCLE)
Honors students may learn through established courses or through student-created learning experiences. These
student-created experiences may substitute for Honors curricular requirements, or may simply enrich a student’s
education. Such student created experiences may count toward requirements in majors and satisfy Honors
requirements, or simply be an elective course.
Student-created learning experiences may take almost any form. Some possible forms include:
Student-created courses (created in collaboration with faculty)
Full course (10-20 students)
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Reading Groups (29 students)
Individual Reading and Examination (individual study)
Student/Faculty Research (may be one or many students)
Process: A student-created learning experience may be proposed by any Honors student or by any Augsburg faculty or
staff person. The interested student should speak with either an Honors Council member or the Honors Program
director. Next, a proposal should be drafted in accord with the Honors student-created learning experience form. Finally,
the proposal should be submitted by the student to the Honors Program director who will carry the proposal to the
Honors Council for review.
Honors Curriculum
These courses may best be taken in the order listed below, but can be taken out of order if scheduling conflicts require
it.
First year at Augsburg: Fall
Required course:
HON 120 - Scholar Citizen (includes theater lab, satisfies speaking skill and critical thinking skill requirements)
Electives that also satisfy Gen Ed requirements:
HON 100 - Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning I
First year at Augsburg: Spring
Required course:
HON 130 - Liberating Letters (also satisfies humanities LAF and speaking skill)
Electives that also satisfy Gen Ed requirements:
HON 111 - Effective Writing for Liberating Letters (also satisfies effective writing requirement)
Subsequent years at Augsburg
Required course:
HON 340 - Junior Colloquium (taught over two semesters by the Honors Director; P/LP/N grading, fulfills Honors Grants,
Fellowships, and Awards application requirement)
Electives that also satisfy Gen Ed requirements:
HON 200 - Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning II
HON 220 - Scholar Scientist (satisfies non-lab natural sciences and mathematics LAF and quantitative reasoning skill
requirements)
HON 230 - Arts and the City (satisfies fine arts LAF)
HON 240 - Science, Technology, and Citizenship (satisfies natural sciences and mathematics lab LAF)
HON 250 - Social Scientist (satisfies social and behavioral sciences LAF)
Other Electives:
HON 380 - Student Created Learning Experience (1, 2, or 4 credits)
HON 499 - Independent Study (1, 2, or 4 credits.
These may be fulfilled by one summer of URGO research, independent study within a department, an internship within a
department, or completing a departmental honors project.) All HON 499 courses are subject to the approval of the
Honors director.
Certain courses cross-listed in other departments
Final year at Augsburg: Fall or Spring
Required course:
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HON 490 - Honors Senior Seminar
Electives:
As needed
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
The B. A. in Interdisciplinary Studies degree includes the following requirements:
A student must complete at least 40 credits for the major.
Within the 40 credit minimum, a student must complete 24 credits of 300- or 400-level courses and can only include
4 credits of 200-level language courses.
A student must select at least one concentration field of study and take at least 20 credits (including 12 credits at a
300- or 400-level) from that field of study (those from a single course prefix, for example AIS, or courses that are
typically part of a major in that field). If a student elects to have two concentration fields of study, the student will
take 20 credits (including 12 credits at a 300- or 400-level) from each of two fields of study (will have 20 credits from
each of two different course prefixes).
A student must also complete all core and signature curriculum requirements.
A student must complete a capstone and/or keystone as a culminating experience. (Credits for KEY 490 are not
included in the 40 credit total.) Options include:
o A capstone/keystone course in one of their concentration disciplines;
o An internship or faculty mentored research and KEY 490; or
o An independent study capstone experience and KEY 490.
A student must compile a portfolio of learning experiences that demonstrate the achievement of each of the
selected learning outcomes. A template for the portfolios will be developed by the faculty committee proposing this
major in consultation with the Director of Assessment and the Director of General Education.
The name of the major noted on the transcript will be Interdisciplinary Studies, and the concentration(s) will be
noted on the transcript.
The faculty advisor will assist the student in determining which of the institutional learning outcomes align with the
proposed major. Each major will include at least 3 institutional student learning outcomes.
a. use appropriate methods to gather and analyze evidence, identify underlying assumptions, and evaluate
competing claims
b. construct coherent, polished and persuasive arguments, narratives and explications in written, oral and other
formats
c. critically engage their own beliefs and articulate their gifts and goals for meaningful life and work in a pluralistic
context
d. identify the broad foundations for sustainable living and apply them in demonstrable ways
e. employ the fundamental principles of quantitative literacy to arrive at thoughtful judgments articulate and solve
problems in creative, analytical, and integrative ways
f. engage their communities and demonstrate a sense of agency to create change in ethical and informed ways
g. explain diverse positions and collaborate effectively across social, cultural and geographic differences in local
and global contexts
All Interdisciplinary Studies majors will include the following learning outcome.
h. demonstrate the ability to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate theories and/or concepts from one or more
fields studied in depth
The student will work with one faculty member as their advisor and get input from other faculty as needed to develop a
major plan. Specialized training will be developed for faculty advisors who are working with students in this major
developed with input from Academic Advising, the Director of General Education, and the Director of Assessment.
Having one faculty advisor will ensure the consistency of the information for the student and can be accommodated by
our current academic management software. The major plan will be approved by the advisor, the department chair of
each concentration, and the Dean of Arts and Sciences or the Dean of Professional Studies before submission to the
Registrar.
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For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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International Relations
International Relations is an interdisciplinary major which provides students with the basis for informed global
citizenship, preparing them for graduate study or careers in foreign service, nonprofit organizations, or international
business. Students focus on a discipline or geographic area of the world. The program consists of a core of seven courses
and six electives chosen from a wide list of offerings at Augsburg and other colleges. Students are encouraged to
consider foreign study opportunities; most of our majors do study abroad at some point during their time at Augsburg.
Competency in one foreign language is required, and some students study two languages. All majors complete a
significant senior research project and thesis on a topic of their own choosing, such as immigration, conflict resolution,
economic development, or climate change.
The goal of the program is to give students a broad exposure to international studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students often combine this major with a second major in History, Political Science,
International Business, or a foreign language. Numerous combinations of majors and minors are possible with the
international relations major.
Director
Joseph Underhill
Degree and Major Requirements
International Relations Major
Required Core Courses
One of ECO 112 or ECO 113
o ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
o ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
One of HIS 103 or HIS 104
o HIS 103 - A Global History of Europe Since 1750
o HIS 104 - Decolonizing Asia and Africa
One of POL 158 or POL 160
o POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
o POL 160 - World Politics
One of POL 490 or KEY 480
o POL 490 - International Relations Keystone
o KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
Four terms (or equivalent) of college work in a modern language other than English
One of the following lower division electives:
o ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
o INS 225 - Introduction to Islam
o POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
o SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development
o WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
o or one additional upper division course from the list of required electives listed below.
Two of the following:
o HIS 332 - The U.S. in the World: Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, and International Relations
o POL 368 - Model United Nations
o POL 459 - Topics: Comparative Politics
o POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
Five of the following (not more than three from any one discipline may be counted toward the major):
o BUS 362 - International Business
o BUS 465 - International Management
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COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
ECO 360 - International Economics
ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
ECO 370 - International Economic Development
ENV 310 - Environmental Politics Field Seminar
FIN 460 - International Finance
FRE 332 - French Civilization Today
GER 332 - German Civilization and Culture II
HIS 323 - Modern China
HIS 346 - Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
HIS 352 - The Holocaust in German History
HIS 354 - Cultures of Empire: A Multinational Britain
HIS 440 - Topics in World History
HIS 474 - Europe and the World
MKT 466 - International Marketing
POL 350 - Topics: European Politics
POL 459 - Topics: Comparative Politics
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
RLN 276 - World Religions
SPA 331 - Spanish Civilization and Culture
SPA 332 - Latin American Civilization and Culture
Seminars, independent study, topics courses, and courses at other colleges/universities can be considered here with the
approval of the program director, as well as a fourth term or higher of college work in a second foreign language.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of language counts toward the major; prerequisite courses or competencies cannot
be credited toward the 13 required courses. Students should confer with the program director about regional and
disciplinary concentrations possible within the major; for example, a concentration in a geographic area or one of the
major disciplines in the program.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met
by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing ECO 365
The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) may be met by completing the IR elective POL 483 or MAT 163 or
MAT 164.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
International Relations Major with International Business Concentration
One of ECO 112 or ECO 113
o ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
o ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
One of HIS 103 or HIS 104
o HIS 103 - A Global History of Europe Since 1750
o HIS 104 - Decolonizing Asia and Africa
One of POL 158 or POL 160
o POL 158 – Introduction to Political Science
o POL 160 - World Politics
One of POL 490 or KEY 480
o POL 490 - International Relations Keystone
o KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
Four terms (or equivalent) of college work in a modern language other than English
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One of the following lower division electives:
o ANT 141 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
o INS 225 - Introduction to Islam
o POL 241 - Environmental and River Politics
o SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development
o WST 250 - Global Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
Two of the following:
o HIS 332 - The U.S. in the World: Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, and International Relations
o POL 368 - Model United Nations
o POL 459 - Topics: Comparative Politics
o POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
Three of the following:
o BUS 362 - International Business
o BUS 465 - International Management
o FIN 460 - International Finance
o MKT 466 - International Marketing
One of the following:
o ECO 360 - International Economics
o ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
o ECO 370 - International Economic Development
One elective from the list of International Relations major electives, excluding other Business, Economics, and
Marketing courses.
Note: Several of the Business courses have prerequisites. Please consult the catalog and your academic advisor before
registering for one of the advanced courses.
Departmental Honors
GPA of 3.50 in the major; 3.00 overall. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the major, the student must enroll in
an independent study (POL 499) course and complete an honors thesis no later than April 1 of the senior year and must
defend the thesis before a faculty committee. Students should declare their intention to complete an honors major by
the end of their junior year.
International Relations Minor
One of ECO 112 or ECO 113
o ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
o ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
One of HIS 103 or HIS 104
o HIS 103 - A Global History of Europe Since 1750
o HIS 104 - Decolonizing Asia and Africa
One of POL 158 or POL 160
o POL 158 - Introduction to Political Science
o POL 160 - World Politics
One of HIS 332 or POL 461
o HIS 332 - The U.S. in the World: Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, and International Relations
o POL 461 - Topics: International Politics
One year of modern language
Three courses from the list of required electives for the major
Not more than two courses from any department can count toward the minor.
Peace and Global Studies Minor
The Peace and Global Studies minor focuses on the centrality of justice, tolerance, and intercultural understanding in
moving toward a less violent world; it takes advantage of the campus resources of the Human Rights Forum (co-hosted
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each year by Augsburg University), the Center for Global Education and Experience, and the international diversity of our
surrounding neighborhoods. The minor is structured as a learning community that involves students, faculty, staff, and
community members; it focuses on experiential learning that emphasizes the interconnections between peace, justice,
and environmental sustainability. Students in the program draw on study abroad in taking local actions to address global
issues.
The minor consists of two required courses, two upper division electives, a senior keystone seminar, a study abroad
requirement, and participation in local peace-related activities. See International Relations program director for full
program description.
POL 160 - World Politics
SWK 230 - Global Peace and Social Development
An approved senior keystone course
Study abroad experience
Participation in local peace-related activities
Two upper division electives from:
o ECO 365 - Environmental Economics
o ECO 495 – Topics
o ENL 365 - Contemporary Post-Colonial Fiction
o HIS 332 - The U.S. in the World: Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, and International Relations
o HIS 346 - Namibia and South Africa: A Historical Perspective
o HIS 350 - Revolutions, Republics, and Resilience in Latin America
o INS 312 - The Politics of Development in Southern Africa
o POL/WST 341 - Globalization, Social Struggles and the Environment
o POL 353 - Political and Social Change in Namibia
o RLN 333 - Environmental Theology and Ethics
o RLN 336 - Latin American Liberation Theologies
o RLN 376 - Religion and Social Change in Southern Africa
o SOC 240 - Protest and Social Change: The Sociology of Social Movements
o Other topics or study abroad courses with approval of program director
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies
The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies at Augsburg University contributes in many ways to realizing
the university’s mission of providing liberal arts education for service in today’s world. The department is committed to
the view that education should go beyond career preparation and that familiarity with the language and culture of
another people is an essential step in the development of a truly global perspective.
The department offers language, literature, and culture courses leading to a major in Spanish, an interdisciplinary major
in Cross-Cultural Studies, and minors in French, German, or Spanish. Introductory courses in Latin, Dakota, Ojibwe, and
American Sign Language are offered at Augsburg, and courses in Ancient Greek, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and
Portuguese are available to Augsburg students through Augsburg’s four partner institutions in the Associated Colleges of
the Twin Cities (ACTC) consortium.
Knowledge of several languages, perhaps combined with the study of linguistics, is essential in preparing for careers in
second-language education and translation, but also represents a valuable special qualification in many other
professions. Students anticipating careers in international business, law, social work, the diplomatic corps, the health
professions, or the ministry may wish to take a second major or minor in languages. In addition, a minor in languages is a
valuable research tool for those intending to pursue graduate study in most academic disciplines.
Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies Faculty
Michael Kidd (Chair), Cédric Briand, Randi Cowmeadow, Sarah Degner-Riveros, Sharon Gerlach, Randy Gresczyk, Diane
McDonagh, Kate Reinhardt, Joseph Towle
Degree and Major Requirements
Spanish Major
CCS 100 - Introduction to Cultural Studies
9 courses above SPA 211 including:
o One course in literature
o KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
A semester of study abroad (15 weeks) is required
Students are expected to take as many courses taught in the Spanish language as possible. Other than CCS 100 and KEY
480, any course taught in English must be approved by the advisor for credit toward the major.
Cross-Cultural Studies Major
The Cross-Cultural Studies major consists of three core courses, a language requirement, a study-abroad requirement,
and three electives, as specified below.
Core courses:
CCS 100 - Introduction to Cultural Studies
CCS 399 – Internship
KEY 480 - Topics in Global Interdependence
Language requirement:
Minor in French, German, or Spanish or completion of the 212 level in two different languages. Placement waivers
of the core skill in languages do not fulfill any part of the language requirement for the Cross-Cultural Studies major.
Heritage speakers must earn credit by examination for 212, if following the two-language path, or complete the
coursework for a minor in available languages (consult Academic Advising for testing in less commonly taught
languages).
Study-abroad requirement (consult Augsburg Abroad for offerings):
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One semester (15 weeks) on an approved study abroad program or two short-term international study experiences
approved by the department.
Electives:
Three upper-division courses in relevant areas. Courses must be chosen in consultation with the student’s academic
advisor and must include comparative study of a non-English speaking culture. Seminars, independent study, topics
courses, and courses at other colleges and universities can be considered here. No more than two courses may be
counted from a single department.
Graduation Skills
For all majors, the Critical Thinking (CT) graduation skill is embedded throughout the offered courses and is met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Writing (W) are met by completing CCS 100 and KEY 480.
The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill is met with one of the following courses: GST 200, HIS 369, MAT 111,
MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, MAT 164, NUR 410, PHI 230, PHY 119, POL 483, or the QR from a second major.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language Minor (French, German, or Spanish)
Four courses above 211
Students are expected to take all courses in the target language. Any course taught in English must be approved by the
advisor for credit toward the minor.
Departmental Honors
Majors seeking graduation with departmental honors must apply to the chair of the department in their junior year.
Requirements include a 3.50 GPA both in the major and overall, and an honors thesis written in the target language.
Prerequisite
Any prerequisite must be completed with a minimum grade of C- or P.
Transfer Students
Transfer students intending to major or minor in languages must take a minimum of one upper division course per year
at Augsburg. See major/minor above for limits on non-Augsburg courses. Courses accepted for transfer must have been
taken within the past seven years.
Study Abroad
A semester of study abroad (15 weeks) is required for Language majors, and some study abroad is strongly
recommended for minors. See advisor for guidelines on portfolio documentation of coursework taken abroad. Majors in
Cross-Cultural Studies must complete a semester abroad (15 weeks) or two short-term international study experiences
approved by the department.
Internships
An advanced-level internship in the major language (399) or an interdisciplinary internship (INS 199) that links language
skills with community service and career exploration may be arranged pending faculty availability.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Leadership Studies Minor
The Leadership Studies minor is designed for students who are, and have been, engaged in leadership experiences and
to tie their experiences with the academic study of leadership.
Successful completion of the undergraduate minor in leadership will allow the student advanced standing in the MA in
Leadership program at Augsburg. They would not be required to take ML 505 Foundations and would only have to take
10 courses to complete the MA instead of 11.
Five courses are required for the minor: LST 205, LST 485 and three electives as specified below. Note: some of these
courses may have a prerequisite.
LST 205 - Introduction to Leadership Studies
LST 485 - Leadership Seminar: Integrating Leadership Theory and Practice
At least three electives chosen from the two core areas of leadership focus – communication and cultural competence in
organizations. At least one course from each area. Courses must be selected from at least two different departments.
Students must have a C- grade or above in all of the courses in the minor to qualify for graduation with the minor. Note:
some of these courses may have prerequisites.
Communication
Leaders must have skills in imparting or exchanging of information. Choose at least one of the courses below, or a
director approved elective:
COM 321 - Business and Professional Speaking
COM 345 - Organizational Communication
COM 355 - Small Group Communication
COM 480 - Public Relations/Promotional Communication
ENL 220 - Intermediate Expository Writing
ENL 385 - Language and Power
Director approved elective
Cultural Competence in Organizations
All leadership takes place within the context of an organization. Leaders should be able to understand, appreciate, and
interact with persons from cultures and/or belief systems other than their own within those organizations. Choose at
least one of the courses below, or a director approved elective:
COM 329 - Intercultural Communication
INS 359 - Political Sociology of Building Power, Change, and Equity
SOC 265 - Race, Class and Gender
SOC 349 - Organizations and Society: Understanding Nonprofits and Corporations
SWK 280 - Diversity and Inequality in Professional Practice
Approved CGEE Study Abroad Course
Director approved elective
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science provide tools for solving a wide array of quantitative and computational
problems. Our majors and minors develop the ability to understand both applied and abstract quantitative
relationships, to interpret and communicate with data, to use modern technology to compute, and to understand and
implement algorithms. Based on a strong theoretical foundation and grounded in the liberal arts, these perspectives and
skills are critical not only to today’s top jobs but also to the yet-to-be-discovered jobs of the future. Students completing
a major in Mathematics, Mathematical Economics, or Computer Science or a minor in Mathematics, Statistics, or
Computer Science go on to careers such as Data Analytics, Software Engineering, Finance, and Insurance, or to teach in
Grades 7-12. They pursue graduate work in Mathematics, Statistics/Biostatistics, Economics, Finance, Law, Business, or
other sciences. The department offers the following programs:
Computer Science (BA, BS, and Minor)
Computational Philosophy (BA)
Mathematics (BA, BS, and Minor)
Mathematical Economics (BS)
Statistics (Minor)
Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science Faculty
Suzanne Dorée (Chair), Nimanthi Atukorala, Pavel Bělík, Larry Crockett, Rebekah Dupont, Richard Flint, Matthew Haines,
Scott Kerlin, Amy Larson, Wilmina Marget, Christopher Smith, Jody Sorensen, Erik Steinmetz, John Zobitz
List of Courses Offred and Descriptions
See the Course Description Search.
Degree and Major Requirements
Students must earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies as a prerequisite for a CSC or MAT course.
Computer Science Major, Bachelor of Arts
One of CSC 160 or CSC 165
o CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
o CSC 165 - Introduction to Computer Programming (Python)
CSC 170 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
CSC 210 - Data Structures
One of CSC 240, CSC 272, or approved topics course with a “systems” focus
o CSC 240 - Information Security and Assurance
o CSC 272 - UNIX and C
o Approved topics course
CSC 320 - Algorithms
CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 450 - Programming Languages
One of CSC 352, CSC 396, or approved topics course with a “user-client” component
o CSC 352 - Database Management and Design
o CSC 396 - Internship - or 4 credits of CSC397/398, or CSC399
o Approved topics course
One of CSC 443, CSC 451, MIS 476, or approved topics course with a “semester-long project”
o CSC 443 - Software Engineering
o CSC 451 - Compilers
o MIS 476 - Information Systems Projects
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o Approved topics course
Two electives (8 credits) from:
o CSC courses above 200 (beyond those applied to above requirements)
o PHY 261 – Electronics
o MAT 355 - Numerical Mathematics and Computation
o One elective may be chosen from MAT 213, MAT 273, MIS 270, or approved “computing with data” course
MAT 213 - Data Visualization and Statistical Computing
MAT 273 - Statistical Modeling
MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
One of MAT 171 or MAT 271
o MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing (recommended)
o MAT 271 – Discrete Mathematical Structures
Students may apply up to 4 credit hours of internship towards the major.
Students must earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies as a prerequisite for a CSC or MAT course.
Students must also earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies toward the BA major in Computer
Science.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the BA major in Computer Science. The Speaking (S) graduation skill is met
by MAT 201, COM 111, COM 115, or other speaking courses approved by the department.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computer Science Major, Bachelor of Science
One of CSC 160 or CSC 165
o CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
o CSC 165 - Introduction to Computer Programming (Python)
CSC 170 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
CSC 210 - Data Structures
One of CSC 240, CSC 272, or approved topics course with a “systems” focus
o CSC 240 - Information Security and Assurance
o CSC 272 - UNIX and C
o Approved topics course
CSC 320 - Algorithms
CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
CSC 450 - Programming Languages
One of CSC 352, CSC 396, or approved topics course with a “user-client” component
o CSC 352 - Database Management and Design
o CSC 396 - Internship - or 4 credits of CSC397/398, or CSC399
o Approved topics course
One of CSC 443, CSC 451, MIS 476, or approved topics course with a “semester-long project”
o CSC 443 - Software Engineering
o CSC 451 - Compilers
o MIS 476 - Information Systems Projects
o Approved topics course
Two electives (8 credits) from:
o CSC courses above 200 (beyond those applied to above requirements)
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PHY 261 - Electronics
MAT 355 - Numerical Mathematics and Computation
One elective may be chosen from MAT 213, MAT 273, MIS 270, or approved “computing with data” course
MAT 213 - Data Visualization and Statistical Computing
MAT 273 - Statistical Modeling
MIS 270 - Data Management for Business
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures (students who have already completed MAT 171 may choose to
substitute a third MAT elective from those listed below)
One of MAT 146, MAT 246, or MAT 304
o MAT 146 - Calculus II
o MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
o MAT 304 - Graph Theory
One additional mathematics elective chosen from:
o MAT courses above 200 (beyond those applied to above requirements)
o MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics
o MAT 164 - Introductory Statistics for STEM
Students may apply up to 4 credit hours of internship towards the major.
Students must earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies as a prerequisite for a CSC or MAT course.
Students must also earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies toward the BS major in Computer
Science.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the BS major in Computer Science. The Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by
MAT 201, COM 111, COM 115, or other speaking courses approved by the department.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Computer Science Minor
One of CSC 160 or CSC 165
o CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
o CSC 165 - Introduction to Computer Programming (Python)
CSC 170 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
CSC 210 - Data Structures
One of CSC 320 or CSC 345
o CSC 320 - Algorithms
o CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
One additional CSC course numbered 300 or above (Internships may not be used as electives toward the minor)
One of MAT 171 or MAT 271
o MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing
o MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
Students must earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies as a prerequisite for a CSC or MAT course.
Computational Philosophy Major, Bachelor of Arts (joint offering with the Department of Philosophy)
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
One of MAT 171 or MAT 271
o MAT 171 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing
o MAT 271 – Discrete Mathematical Structures
One of CSC 160 or CSC 165
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o CSC 160 - Introduction to Computer Science and Communication
o CSC 165 - Introduction to Computer Programming (Python)
CSC 170 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
CSC 210 - Data Structures
CSC 320 – Algorithms
CSC 373 - Symbolic Programming and Artificial Intelligence
CSC 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-Century Philosophy
PHI 365 - Philosophy of Science
One of PHI 410 or CSC 495
o PHI 410 - Topics in Philosophy
o CSC 495 - Advanced Topics in Computer Science
One upper division elective in philosophy
Students must earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies as a prerequisite for a CSC or MAT course.
Graduation Skills
The Speaking (S), Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the BA major in Computational Philosophy Transfer students
must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Mathematics Major, Bachelor of Arts
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 491 - Mathematics Colloquium (to be taken during junior and senior years)
One of: MAT 304: Graph Theory, MAT 314: Abstract Algebra, MAT 324: Analysis, MAT 363: Dynamical Systems, or
other approved “theoretical structures” course.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least two of which are numbered
above 300. Note that PHY 327: Special Functions of Mathematical Physics, and ECO 416: Mathematical Economics
count as 300-level MAT courses.
Students must earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies as a prerequisite for a CSC or MAT course.
Students must also earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies toward the BA major in Mathematics.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the BA major in Mathematics. The Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by
MAT 201, COM 111, COM 115, or other speaking courses approved by the department. Transfer students must consult
an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Mathematics Major, Bachelor of Science
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
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MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 491 - Mathematics Colloquium (to be taken during junior and senior years)
Four additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least three of which are numbered
above 300. Note that PHY 327: Special Functions of Mathematical Physics, and ECO 416: Mathematical Economics
count as 300-level MAT courses.
Three additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, or the following list of supporting
courses (or substitutes with departmental approval); BIO 255, BIO 473, BIO 481, CHM 280, CHM 362, CHM 368, CSC
165, CSC 170, CSC 210, CSC 320, CSC 385, CSC 457, ECO 112 or ECO 113 (cannot count both), ECO 318, ECO 416, ECO
490, ESE 330, FIN 331, MAT 163, MAT 164, MAT 173, MIS 379, MKT 352, PHY 121, PHY 122, PSY 215, PSY 315, SOC
362, SOC 363. (Not more than one of MAT 163, MAT 164, PSY 215, SOC 362, or MIS 379 may count).
Among these seven electives (or additional courses) there must be:
At least one of: MAT 304: Graph Theory, MAT 314: Abstract Algebra, MAT 324: Analysis, MAT 363: Dynamical
Systems, or other approved “theoretical structures” course.
At least one of: MAT 355: Numerical Mathematics and Computation, MAT 369: Modeling and Differential Equations
in Biological and Natural Sciences, MAT 374: Statistical Theory and Applications, or other approved “applied
projects” course.
At least one of: MAT 163: Introductory Statistics, MAT 164: Introductory Statistics for STEM, MAT 373: Probability
Theory, PSY 215: Research Methods and Statistics I, SOC 362: Statistical Analysis, MIS 379: Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics, or other approved “statistical perspectives” courses. Note that MAT 373 applies to the
requirement for “Four additional electives chosen from MAT courses numbered above 250, at least three of which
are numbered above 300. “ The other choices apply to the requirement for “Three additional electives chosen from
MAT courses numbered above 250, or the following list of supporting courses,” which applies to some focus areas
but not others.
At least five courses from a focus area approved by the department. Students are encouraged to have their plans for
a focus area approved by the department before junior year. Sample focus areas include:
o Actuarial Science (with University of St. Thomas)
o Business
o Computational Mathematics
o Data Analytics
o Economics
o Finance
o Mathematical Biology
o Mathematical Chemistry
o Physics
o Statistics
o Teaching Mathematics
o Theoretical Mathematics
In addition, an experiential component in the focus area is required, such as an internship, volunteer or paid work
experience, undergraduate research project, student teaching in mathematics, or other experiences approved by the
department. Such experiences may also fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement if approved. For an undergraduate
research project, the work may build upon a course-based project, but significant work beyond a course is expected.
Students must earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies as a prerequisite for a CSC or MAT course.
Students must earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies toward the BS major in Mathematics.
At least two MAT courses numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR) and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the BS major in Mathematics. The Speaking (S) graduation skill is met by
MAT 201, COM 111, COM 115, or other speaking courses approved by the department. Transfer students must consult
an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
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Teaching Licensure in Mathematics
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for mathematics teachers in K-12 schools. The state
requirements are subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Grades 5-12 Teaching Licensure in Mathematics: At the time of publication, undergraduate students seeking secondary
education licensure (Grades 5-12) and a major in Mathematics should complete the requirements for a BS major in
Mathematics with the following seven electives:
ESE 330 - 5-12 Methods: Mathematics
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
MAT 314 - Abstract Algebra
One of MAT 324: Analysis or MAT 363: Dynamical Systems
One of MAT 355: Numerical Mathematics and Computation, MAT 369: Modeling and Differential Equations in
Biological and Natural Sciences, MAT 374: Statistical Theory and Applications, or other approved “applied projects”
course.
One of MAT 163: Introductory Statistics, MAT 164: Introductory Statistics for STEM (recommended), or MAT 373:
Probability Theory
Grades 5-8 Teaching Endorsement in Mathematics: At the time of publication, undergraduate students seeking a middle
school (Grades 5-8) endorsement in mathematics and a major in Elementary Education should complete the
requirements for a BS major in Elementary Education and the following courses:
MAT 114 - Precalculus (or MPG 4)
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
One of MAT 163: Introductory Statistics, MAT 164 or: Introductory Statistics for STEM (recommended), or MAT 373:
Probability Theory
MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry
MAT 271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures
MAT 287 - History of Mathematics
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area**
ESE 331 - Middle School Methods: Mathematics**
EDC 482 - Student Teaching: Endorsement
Elementary Education majors seeking middle school mathematics licensure are strongly encouraged to consult with a
Mathematics faculty advisor before enrolling in the 200 level MAT courses.
Students must earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies as a prerequisite for a CSC or MAT course.
Students must also earn a grade of C- or better in each course that applies towards education licensure.
For the Grades 5-12 teaching license, a minimum GPA of 2.50 is required for courses required for the mathematics
major. For the Grades 5-8 endorsement, a minimum GPA of 2.00 for required MAT courses needed for the
endorsement.
Mathematics Minor
Five courses including:
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
Three MAT electives numbered above 200, at least one of which is numbered above 300. Note that PHY 327: Special
Functions of Mathematical Physics, and ECO 416: Mathematical Economics count as 300-level MAT courses.
Alternatively, students may complete a minor by taking the six courses: MAT 145 - Calculus I, MAT 146 - Calculus II, One
of MAT 163 - Introductory Statistics or MAT 164 - Introductory Statistics for STEM, MAT 252 - Exploring Geometry, MAT
271 - Discrete Mathematical Structures, and MAT 287 - History of Mathematics.
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Students must earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies as a prerequisite for a MAT course. Students
must also earn a grade of C- or better in each course that applies toward the minor in Mathematics.
At least one MAT course numbered above 250 must be taken at Augsburg.
Mathematical Economics Major, Bachelor of Science (joint offering with the Department of Economics)
ECO 112 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 - Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 - Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 416 - Mathematical Economics
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
MAT 246 - Linear Algebra
MAT 373 - Probability Theory
MAT 374 - Statistical Theory and Applications
One of MAT 324, MAT 369, or MAT 377
o MAT 324 - Analysis
o MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in the Biological and Natural Sciences
o MAT 377 - Operations Research
Two four-credit upper division Economics courses
To meet the prerequisite for ECO 490, students must also complete an introduction to statistics - one of:
MAT 163 - Introduction to Statistics
MAT 164 - Introduction to Statistics for STEM
MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Recommended Courses for Mathematical Economics majors:
CSC 165 - Introduction to Computer Programming (Python)
Students must earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies as a prerequisite for a CSC or MAT course.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Transfer students must consult an advisor about
potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Statistics Minor
An introduction to statistics - one of:
o MAT 163 - Introduction to Statistics
o MAT 164 - Introduction to Statistics for STEM
o MIS 379 - Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
o PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
o SOC 362 - Statistical Analysis
MAT 213 - Data Visualization and Statistical Computing
MAT 273 - Statistical Modeling
A project-based statistics course - one of:
o BIO 481 – Ecology
o ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
o MAT 374 - Statistical Theory and Applications
o MKT 352 - Marketing Research and Analysis
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o POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
o PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
o SOC 363 - Research Methods
Two electives chosen from the following:
o MAT 373 - Probability Theory
o MAT 394 - Topics in Statistics
o No more than one of the following:
CSC 170 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
CSC 310 - Introduction to Data Science
CSC 352 - Database Management and Design
MIS 270 - Data Management
MIS 479 - Business Analytics
o A second project-based course:
BIO 481 – Ecology
ECO 490 - Research Methods in Econometrics
MAT 374 - Statistical Theory and Applications
MKT 252 - Marketing Research & Analysis
POL 483 - Political Statistics and Methodology
PSY 315 - Research Methods and Statistics II
SOC 363 - Research Methods
o No more than one of the following, with prior approval from the Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
Department:
PSY 491 - Advanced Research Methods
Advanced statistics electives taught in the ACTC or in transfer
An undergraduate research experience or internship using statistics
Either the project-based course or one of the electives must have a designate other than MAT.
Students interested in graduate work in statistics are encouraged to select MAT 373: Probability Theory as one elective
and MAT 374: Statistical Theory and Applications as the project-based course, and also to complete MAT 145: Calculus 1,
MAT 146: Calculus 2, MAT 245: Calculus 3, and MAT 246: Linear Algebra.
Students must earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies as a prerequisite for a CSC or MAT course.
Students must also earn a grade of C- or better (or P) in each course that applies toward the minor in Statistics.
Departmental Honors in Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
The faculty in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science awards departmental honors to a few
graduating seniors each year. This honor may be given in one (or more) of the disciplines: Mathematics, Statistics, or
Computer Science. Departmental honors recognizes:
Depth of study in the discipline (minimum of the BS Major in Mathematics; BS degree in Mathematics with focus
area in Statistics and the Statistics minor; or BS Major in Computer Science, respectively);
Excellent performance in courses: Minimum 3.00 overall GPA and 3.50 disciplinary GPA;
Independent investigation or application of the discipline, including public presentation; and
Involvement in the life of the discipline.
Students who might be eligible for departmental honors should discuss the process with their MSCS faculty advisor
during junior year. Detailed requirements and information on the application process are available from the
department.
National Honor Society
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of the national Pi Mu Epsilon honor society is by invitation. To be considered,
students must have a declared Mathematics major, junior or senior status, and a GPA of 3.00 in their major and overall.
Detailed requirements are available from the department.
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Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a grade of C- or higher to count as a prerequisite for a Mathematics or Computer
Science course.
Math Placement Group (MPG)
Before enrolling in any Mathematics course and many other courses that have Math Placement prerequisites, students
must have the required Math Placement. All students are required to have their Math Placement Group (MPG)
determined. MPG measures students’ current skill in and understanding of Basic Math (MPG 2), Algebra (MPG 3),
Precalculus (MPG 4), and Calculus I (MPG 5).
Students who have taken the ACT test within the last five years are assigned an initial MPG based on their mathematics
subscore, illustrated below. Students who have recently completed a mathematics course at another college or
university are assigned an initial MPG by the Registrar’s Office as part of Transfer Credit Evaluation, if the course covers
Basic Math, Algebra, Precalculus, or Calculus. Students who receive a grade of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Exam
in Calculus (AB or BC) are assigned MPG 5. Students are allowed to take the Math Placement Exam to determine if they
should be placed into a higher MPG than their initial placement. In particular, students whose initial placement is MPG
1 or MPG 2 are expected to take the Math Placement Exam.
All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by Academic Advising. The
exam is given during Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) sessions for first-year students, and before new
student registration appointments for transfer and AU students. Other times can be scheduled on an individual basis.
Students are also permitted to retake the Math Placement Exam once during their first semester of enrollment at
Augsburg University.
Practice questions and other information are available from Academic Advising. Students in MPG 1 take MAT 103 to
advance to MPG 2. Students in MPG 2 take MAT 105 or MAT 106 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 may take
MAT 114 to advance to MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s MPG.
ACT Math Subscore
Initial Math Placement
Required Math Placement Exam
18 and below
MPG 1
Basic Math; Algebra
19-21
MPG 2
Algebra
22-23
MPG 2
Algebra
24-25
MPG 3
No exam needed
22-25 and successful high school precalculus,
trigonometry, or calculus
MPG 3
Precalculus (if seek MPG 4)
26+ and successful high school precalculus,
trigonometry, or calculus
MPG 4
No exam needed
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Medieval Studies Minor
The objective of Medieval Studies is to introduce students to the culture of the Middle Ages—its diverse history and
beliefs, its arts and literature, its legacy to the modern period —and to the disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills
necessary for its serious study.
Medieval Studies Faculty
Michael Kidd (Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, Program Director), Kristin M. Anderson (Art), Douglas E. Green
(English), Merilee Klemp (Music), Philip A. Quanbeck II (Religion), Hans Wiersma (Religion), Maheen Zaman (History)
Minor Requirements
LAT 101 and 102 are highly recommended given that Latin is the universal language of the medieval period.
Five courses are required, including HUM 120 and one course each in literature, religion/philosophy, and history of arts,
and one elective.
HUM 120 - Medieval Life in 12th-Century Europe
One of the following literature courses:
o ENL 330 – Shakespeare
o ENL 332 - British Literature: Renaissance and Reformation
o ENL 360 - The Classical Tradition
o ENL 361 - The Medieval World
o SPA 352 - Survey of Spanish Literature I
One of the following religion or philosophy courses:
o HIS 378 - Pilgrims, Popes, and Penance: History of the Medieval Church
o PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
o RLN 342 - Martin Luther and the Reformation
One of the following history of arts courses:
o ART 386 - Medieval Art
o ART 387 - Renaissance and Baroque Art
o MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music, Antiquity to 1750
o THR 361 - Theater Histories: Origins to 1800
One of the following elective courses:
o HIS 369 - The Early and High Middle Ages
o HIS 370 - The Late Middle Ages to 1648
o HIS 374 - War and Religion in the Medieval Context
o HIS 440 - Topics in World History: Monks and Heretics (this topic only)
o POL 380 - Western Political Thought
o SPA 331 - Spanish Civilization and Culture
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Music
The Music Department at Augsburg University offers education for music professions in the context of a liberal arts
curriculum through three degrees and five music majors. All Augsburg students with interest and/or background in
music, regardless of major, are eligible to participate in music courses and ensembles. Some music courses fulfill Liberal
Arts Foundation requirements.
Augsburg’s location in the heart of the vibrant artistic and cultural Twin Cities makes it an ideal place to study music, and
the Music faculty seek and encourage opportunities that connect the campus and the greater arts communities. These
opportunities allow students to explore the links between theory and applied knowledge and may take many forms,
including internships; community performances; Music Therapy practica; community-based learning projects; required
off-campus performance and concert attendance assignments; or travel and study within and outside the United States.
Augsburg University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and its music programs fulfill all NASM
curricular standards; the music therapy program is accredited by the American Music Therapy Association.
Faculty
Full-time
J. Anthony Allen, Kristina Boeger, Jill Dawe, Susan Druck, Annie Heiderscheit, Merilee Klemp, Ju Young Lee, Emma
Moonier, Reinaldo Moya, Rafael Rodriguez, Erika Svanoe, Sonja Thompson
Part-time Faculty
Trudi Anderson, Thomas Bartsch, Colleen Bertsch, Deborah Carbaugh, Jane Cords-O’Hara, Jessica DeVillers, Lynn
Erickson, Erin Fox, Jennifer Gerth, Emily Heuschele, Charles Hodgson, Joan Hutton, Linh Kauffman, Mark Kausch, Kathy
Kienzle, Steve Lund, Kameron Markworth, Lindsay Markworth, Xenia Sandstrom-McGuire, Laurie Merz, Dawn Miller,
Tami Morse, Elise Parker, Shon Parker, Rick Penning, O. Nicholas Raths, David Schmalenberger, Mark Sedio, Andrea
Stern
Consulting Chair
David Myers
Fine Arts Coordinator
Cathy Knutson
Departmental Administrator
Tina Brauer
Degrees/Majors
Bachelor of Arts
Music Major
Music Major/Music Business Concentration
Bachelor of Music
Music Performance Major
Music Education Major (P-12 state licensure; community music)
Bachelor of Science
Music Therapy Major
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Music Therapy Equivalency
Offers students with an undergraduate degree the preparation necessary to meet the American Music Therapy
Association requirements for becoming a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC).
Music Minors
Music
Music Business
Degree and Major Requirements
All students interested in majoring in music should consult with the music department prior to or during their first
semester of study at Augsburg University. Applying students are strongly encouraged to schedule a Fine Arts
Scholarship audition during their senior year of high school or, if transferring, in the year prior to entering Augsburg
University. Students intending to pursue a music major in any of the three music degree programs must declare their
major, perform a sophomore/transfer music major qualifying jury, and complete the Music Department degree
application by the end of their fourth semester of study. More detail is included in the Music Department Student
Handbook posted on the Music Students site on Moodle.
Students interested in a double major within music or between music and another discipline should consult with their
advisors before undertaking relevant course work.
Music Core
MUS 113 - Music Theory and Aural Skills I
MUS 114 - Music Theory and Aural Skills II
MUS 213 - Music Theory and Aural Skills III
MUS 214 - Music Theory and Aural Skills IV
MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 - History and Literature of Music II
One of MUS 331, MUS 332, MUS 333, or MUS 334
o MUS 331 - Music of the Baroque Era
o MUS 332 - Music of the Classical Era
o MUS 333 - Music of the Romantic Era
o MUS 334 - Music of the 20th Century
MUS 458 or 459 - Senior Recital
Performance Study on the principal instrument or voice in accordance with degree requirement
Four to eight semesters Large Ensemble/Chamber Music in accordance with degree requirement
Large Ensemble Options:
MUE 111 - Augsburg Choir
MUE 112 - Riverside Singers
MUE 114 - Masterworks Chorale
MUE 115 - Cedar Singers
MUE 121 - Augsburg Symphony Orchestra
MUE 141 - Augsburg Concert Band
Chamber Music Options:
MUE 113 - Vocal Chamber Music
MUE 122 - String Chamber Music
MUE 125 - Guitar Chamber Music
MUE 131 - Woodwind Chamber Music
MUE 142 - Brass Chamber Music
MUE 144 - Percussion Chamber Music
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MUE 145 - Piano Chamber Music
Additional Requirements
Pass a piano proficiency test or MUS 238 - Class Piano 4
Pass a first-year/transfer music major qualifying jury
Complete the Music Department degree application
Graduation Skills
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Music; Bachelor of Music, Major in Music Education; Bachelor of Music, Major in
Performance
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by
completing the major. The graduation skills in Speaking (S) and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are met by completing the
following courses:
S: MUS 341
QR fulfilled with QFA: PHY 119, GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT 163, or MAT 164.
Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Writing (W), Speaking (S), and Quantitative Reasoning (QR) are embedded
throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major.
Bachelor of Arts, Music Major, Concentration in Music Business
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) is met by completing the
following courses:
QR fulfilled with QFA: One of GST 200, MAT 145, MAT 146, MAT163, or PHY119
Transfer Students
Transfer Students and Graduation Skills: Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their
course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.
Music Major, Bachelor of Arts
Offers the broadest education in liberal arts and prepares the student for the greatest range of graduate, business, and
professional opportunities. Students who intend to pursue non-performance graduate study or desire to enter one of
the many music-related business fields most often choose this course of study.
Faculty advisor: Reinaldo Moya
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting(S)
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
Eight credits of MUS electives
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in principal instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in the principal instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the principal instrument or voice from:
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the principal instrument/voice
Music Major with Music Business Concentration, Bachelor of Arts
The Music Business concentration prepares students to enter today’s music industry and to pursue career opportunity
where the arts and commerce intersect. Courses in music, performing arts, and business combine with field
observations and internships. These experiences prepare students for careers in fields such as arts management,
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promotion, the recording industry, and general music business. The program affords both the performing artist and the
business student the opportunity to pursue music business studies. The Music Business concentration has two tracks:
the Bachelor of Arts in Music with Music Business Concentration (designed with a music emphasis) and the Bachelor of
Arts in Business Administration with Specialization in Music Business (designed with business emphasis).
Faculty Advisor: J. Anthony Allen
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
One of BUS 242 or ENT 254
o BUS 242 - Principles of Management
o ENT 254 – Entrepreneurship
MUS 105 - Careers in Music Business
MUS 162 - Entrepreneurship for Creative Business
MUS 205 - Legal Issues in Music, Entertainment, and the Arts
MUS 336 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
MUS 408 - Current and Future Issues in the Music Industry
One of MUS 399 or BUS 399
o MUS 399 – Internship
o BUS 399 – Internship
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies - four semesters of 1 credit lessons in principal instrument/voice
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies - four semesters of 1 credit lessons in the principal instrument/voice
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the principal instrument or voice*
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the principal instrument/voice
*Students wishing to fulfill the large ensemble requirement in a performance area other than their principal instrument
or voice may petition the department.
Business Administration with Specialization in Music Business, Bachelor of Arts
See Business Administration for requirements.
Music Education Major, Bachelor of Music
In addition to fulfilling curricular standards of the National Association of Schools of Music, Augsburg's music education
program is accredited by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
The Music Education major offers students preparation to become licensed P-12 music teachers and/or skilled teachers
in studio and community settings. Those seeking licensure must complete requirements as specified by the Minnesota
Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, including coursework and student teaching, resulting in
certification to teach at the elementary through secondary levels, with either a vocal/general or instrumental/general
emphasis. Students desiring to enter the Bachelor of Music degree program with a major in music education must
formally apply to the Music Department for admission; those applicants seeking licensure to teach in public school
settings must also apply to the Augsburg University Department of Education for acceptance to the music education
licensure program. All course requirements in and beyond music must be complete prior to the student teaching
semester. Those not pursuing licensure have a wider range of options for their degree programs through the
Community-Based Program, including electives that would best prepare students for their future vocational area to be
taken with approval of the program advisor.
Admission to upper division music education courses requires an overall academic GPA of at least 2.50 and a music GPA
of at least 2.75. Approval for student teaching and internships requires an overall minimum academic GPA of 2.75 and a
music GPA of 2.75. For licensure students, minimum grade of C is required in all Music Core courses, Music Education
Core courses, and approved courses and internships. For community-based students, minimum grade of C- is required
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in all Music Core courses, Music Education Core courses, and approved courses and internships. In addition to grades,
applicants for student teaching placements and internships are reviewed in addition to GPA criteria, to assure
appropriate professionalism, dispositions, and attitudes for school and occupational settings appropriate for one’s
future vocation.
Music Core (except for MUS 331, 332, 333, or 334*) and the following:
MUS 220 - Worlds of Music
MUS 303 - Introduction to Learning, Teaching, and Technology in Music
MUS 311 - Composition I
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting
MUS 352 - General Music Education Methods
MUS 353 - Special Education in Music Education
MUS 358 - Junior Recital
MUS 459 - Senior Recital
Complete either EDC 206 or both EDC 210 and EDC 211
o EDC 206 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
o EDC 210 - Diversity in the School (or EDC 110) and EDC 211 - Minnesota American Indians
EDC 310 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
MUS 355 - Music Methods: Strings****
MUS 356 - Music Methods: Brass and Percussion****
MUS 357 - Music Methods: Woodwinds****
MUS 359 - Music Methods: Vocal****
Choose one of the following areas of emphasis:
o Vocal Emphasis:
MUS 251 - English Diction
MUS 252 - Italian Diction
MUS 253 - German Diction
MUS 254 - French Diction
MUS 342 - Choral Conducting***
MUS 478 - Choral Methods in Music Education
o Instrumental Emphasis:
MUS 344 - Instrumental Conducting***
MUS 477 - Instrumental Methods in Music Education
Performance Studies and Ensembles - Students should choose the following courses in accordance with their area of
emphasis**. Complete all of the following:
o MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in the principal instrument/voice )
o MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (three semesters or 1 credit lessons in the principal instrument/voice)
o Large Ensemble - seven semesters on the principal instrument or voice
o Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses
Additional Courses for Licensure Students
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 200 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting
ESE 300 - Reading/Writing in the Content Area
EDC 483 - Student Teaching: Initial License in PE, Music, Art, or ESL
MUS 494 - Music Teacher Performance Assessment & Student Teaching Seminar
Additional Courses for Community-Based Students
Minimum of 8 credits to be fulfilled with electives approved by the program advisor. 12 credits of MUS 397 and/or MUS
399 to be taken during the final semester of degree career
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* Students majoring in music education are exempted from the Music Core requirement to complete one of MUS 331,
MUS 332, MUS 333, or MUS 334.
** A Music Education major whose major instrument is piano, organ, or guitar is required to take a minimum of four
additional semesters of lessons on an instrument/voice that corresponds with their large ensemble requirement.
*** Students not seeking licensure are exempted from the requirement to complete MUS 342 and MUS 344.
**** For MUS 355, MUS 356, MUS 357, and MUS 359, students not seeking licensure must complete two of these four
courses, including one that addresses their principal performance medium.
Music Performance Major, Bachelor of Music
This major is a focused classical training program designed to develop the skills, artistic voice, and performing ability of
the individual musician. This degree best prepares students who are interested in graduate school, professional
performance opportunities, or private studio teaching. Acceptance to the program requires a half-hour formal audition
and interview.
Faculty advisor: Jill Dawe
Requirements:
Music Core, Additional Requirements and the following:
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in the principal instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in the principal instrument/voice)
MUS 358 - Junior Recital
MUS 459 - Senior Recital
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the principal instrument or voice*
Chamber Music - four semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the principal instrument/voice
*For guitarists, harpists and pianists: either eight semesters of large ensemble or four semesters of large ensemble and
four additional semesters of chamber music or other assignment in consultation with advisor.
Voice Majors:
MUS 251 - English Diction
MUS 252 - Italian Diction
MUS 253 - German Diction
MUS 254 - French Diction
MUS 435 - Voice Repertoire
MUS 359 - Music Methods: Vocal
*MUS Elective (2 credits)
*Voice students are strongly encouraged to take MUS/THR 235 Skills of Music Theater and/or MUE 294 or 494 - Opera
Workshop.
Keyboard Majors:
MUS 436 - Piano Repertoire
MUS 456 - Piano Pedagogy
MUS Elective (2 credits)
Instrumentalists:
One of MUS 355, MUS 356, or MUS 357
o MUS 355 - Music Methods: Strings
o MUS 356 - Music Methods: Brass/Percussion
o MUS 357 - Music Methods: Woodwinds
MUS Elective (4 credits)
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Additional requirements:
BM performance major candidates must pass an extended performance audition and interview that is scheduled after
completion of the sophomore/transfer music major qualifying jury.
Music Therapy Major, Bachelor of Science
Fulfills the academic and clinical requirements for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board Certification Examination.
The BS in Music Therapy is a four-and-one-half-year degree program, which includes a six month full-time internship in a
clinical facility approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) or at a university-affiliated site. This course
of study is chosen by students who wish to become professional music therapists. A minimum grade of C in all music
therapy courses is required.
Faculty Advisor: Emma Moonier
Requirements:
Music Core (except for MUS 331, 332, 333, or 334*), Additional Requirements and the following:
MUS 135 - Class Piano 1
MUS 136 - Class Piano 2
MUS 152 - Class Voice
MUS 158 - Class Guitar 1
MUS 237 - Class Piano 3
MUS 238 - Class Piano 4
MUS 258 - Class Guitar 2
MUS 271 - Introduction to Music Therapy
MUS 273 - Functional Music Skills
MUS 315 - Psychology, Culture, and Community in Music
MUS 340 - Music Therapy Methods I
MUS 345 - Music Therapy Methods II
Two 300-level Music Therapy practica (MUS 374 or MUS 375)
MUS 376 - Music Therapy Assessment, Treatment and Clinical Processes
MUS 385 - Music Therapy Clinical Improvisation
MUS 458 - Senior Recital
Two 400-level Music Therapy practica (MUS 474 or MUS 475)
MUS 480 - Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 481 - Music Therapy Clinical Internship
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology
PSY 203 - Lifespan Development
PSY 215 - Research Methods and Statistics I
PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in principal instrument/voice)
MUP 3xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 1 credit lessons in the principal instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - eight semesters on the principal instrument or voice
Chamber Music - two semesters of chamber music/small ensemble courses on the principal instrument/voice
Pass guitar proficiency test, piano proficiency test, and voice proficiency test
* Students majoring in Music Therapy are exempted from the Music Core requirement to complete one of MUS 331, MUS
332, MUS 333, or MUS 334.
Music Therapy Equivalency/Certification Program
The Music Therapy equivalency program is available to students who already have a bachelor’s degree in music and wish
to meet the requirements set by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) to become a board-certified music
therapist (MT-BC). This equivalency program prepares students for eligibility to take the Music Therapy Board
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Certification Examination. Depending upon the student’s degree and skill level, individual requirements will be outlined
by the director of Music Therapy. There is a minimum two-year residency requirement, which includes participation in a
major ensemble for four terms. Acceptance to the degree program requires the following:
Pass the sophomore/transfer music major jury and Music Department degree application
Pass guitar proficiency, piano proficiency, and voice proficiency
Music Minor
Faculty Advisor: Merilee Klemp
Requirements:
MUS 113 - Music Theory and Aural Skills I
MUS 114 - Music Theory and Aural Skills II
MUS 341 - Basic Conducting
One of MUS 231 or MUS 232
o MUS 231 - History and Literature of Music I
o MUS 232 - History and Literature of Music II
One additional course (2 credits or above) in music history or conducting (Other music courses may be approved by
departmental petition)
MUP 1xx - Performance Studies (four semesters of 0.5 credit performance studies in the principal instrument/voice)
Large Ensemble - four semesters in a large Augsburg ensemble
Additional requirements:
Submit a Music Department application for minor by spring semester, sophomore year
Music Business Minor
The Music Business minor is a course of study designed both for the Music major desiring additional preparation in
business and for the non-music major interested in pursuing a career in the music industry. With the Music Business
minor, students are given the opportunity to enroll in coursework and participate in on-site field experiences that
address specific professional skills necessary to enter today’s music industry. The minor is a collaborative program
between the Music and Business departments.
Faculty Advisor: J. Anthony Allen
Requirements:
ACC 221 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
ECO 113 - Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 260 - Problem Solving for Business
MUS 105 - Careers in Music Business
MUS 162 - Entrepreneurship for Creative Businesses
MUS 205 - Legal Issues in Music, Entertainment, and the Arts
MUS 408 - Current and Future Issues in the Music Industry
MUS/BUS 399 - Internship (approved for the music business minor)
One of the following:
o MUS 336 - Arts Management and Concert Promotion
o BUS 301 - Business Law
o ENT 254 - Entrepreneurship
Departmental Honors
Senior Music majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in Music courses may apply for Music departmental honors
by completing extended original work in their area of interest. Such work could include, but is not limited to, one of the
following: defending a senior thesis, presenting an additional recital, composing a substantial piece(s), conducting a
program, presenting a research paper, or some combination of any of the above.
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Consideration for departmental honors requires a clearly written proposal that includes a project title, a transcript, and
a brief music résumé to be submitted to the music faculty by November 1 of the senior year with outlined plans to
complete the project by spring break of the senior year.
Piano Proficiency
All Augsburg Music majors are required to have basic piano skills that are either demonstrated by passing MUS 238 or by
meeting the standard required by the Piano Proficiency Test offered at the end of each semester. Students come to
Augsburg with a wide variety of prior training and experience in piano, and therefore can elect to develop their piano
skills and prepare for the proficiency test in several ways. Students with extensive training may be able to simply pass
the test; those with some training may register for private piano lessons; the majority of students are advised to take a
piano placement test that determines their appropriate placement within a sequence of four class piano courses (MUS
135/136/237/238) designed to teach the skills of the piano proficiency test. To maximize student learning, it is strongly
recommended that piano training is started during the first year, when piano study will complement and strengthen the
student’s experience in the music theory and aural skills curriculum. Consult the Music Student Handbook for piano
major and non-piano major requirements and test dates.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Natural Science Teaching Licensure
The Natural Science licensure program is designed to combine a strong content focus with early and ongoing teaching
preparation courses that meet Minnesota licensure requirements. Courses are designed to provide a broad background
in science and allow for specialization in an area. The following programs assume that the student will meet the general
education requirements of the university, the requirements for appropriate majors, required education courses (see
Secondary Education requirements), and, in the physical sciences, have at least one year of calculus. Early consultation
with the Education Department (in your sophomore year) is essential to complete undergraduate major and licensure
requirements on a timely basis.
Degree and Major Requirements
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify current licensure requirements.
All upper division courses required for the Biology major must be completed before student teaching.
Licensure Requirements
General Science Endorsement (for grades 5-8):
Introductory Geology (taken off campus, offered through ACTC program)
SCI 106 - Introductory Meteorology
BIO 121 - Human Biology
BIO 102 - The Biological World
Complete PHY 116 or both PHY 121 and PHY 122 (see advisor before registering for physics)
o PHY 116 - Introduction to Physics
o PHY 121, 122 - General Physics I, II
CHM 115 - General Chemistry I
CHM 116 - General Chemistry II
*See the Biology, Chemistry, or Physics Department sections for teaching major requirements in those disciplines.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Nursing (BSN) Bachelor of Science Completion
The Augsburg University BSN Completion program is designed exclusively for registered nurses (RNs) who want to
advance their education, increase their career opportunities, and address changing health needs in a variety of rapidly
changing care settings and communities.
The BSN program at Augsburg prepares nurses to synthesize knowledge from the liberal arts with the art and science of
nursing. Educational opportunities are provided that challenge students’ interests and engage their creativity as they
increase skills in critical thinking, speaking, writing, ethics, nursing theories, community assessment, leadership,
decision-making and the role of citizen nurse. Classes that combine short-term immersion experiences of study both at
home and abroad are woven into the BSN curriculum. Students are invited to participate in these exciting endeavors as
they are able.
Department of Nursing Faculty
Martha Aleman, Kaija Freborg, Kristin McHale, Joyce Miller (Chair), Anna Sanchez
Staff: Sharon Wade
Mission
Within the context of the liberal arts and Christian values, the baccalaureate in nursing program prepares students to
uphold and improve health and human potential among persons, families, groups and communities across care settings
with particular emphasis on health inequities locally and globally.
Program Goals
The program goals at the baccalaureate level:
Prepare graduates of associate degree and diploma nursing programs for professional nursing practice in
contemporary and emerging roles.
Provide a sound scholarly foundation for transformative nursing practice and graduate study.
Create and sustain a teaching-learning environment that promotes personal growth, lifelong learning, and a
vocation of professional service in a global society.
Degree and Major Requirements
Nursing Major, BSN
Seven 4-semester credit hour courses, including:
NUR 300 - Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 305 - Communication
NUR 306 - Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 403 - Families and the Life Cycle
NUR 410 - Community Health Nursing I
NUR 411 - Practicum: Community Health Nursing II
NUR 490 - Leadership/Management
A minimum grade of C in each nursing course and a cumulative major GPA of 2.5 are required. Students also must
complete Augsburg’s residence and general education requirements.
Graduation Skills
The Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) graduation skills are embedded
throughout the required courses in the Nursing major and are met by completing the major.
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Students petitioning to transfer in upper division nursing courses from another institution to meet requirements in the
nursing major at Augsburg must consult a nursing advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to
fulfill each of these graduation skills.
Other Information
The BSN program has been planned so that courses in the nursing major can be completed over 16 months of full-time
study taking two courses per semester. Students can pursue their studies as quickly as 12 months taking three courses
per semester, based on personal choice.
More time may be required to complete the total course of study depending on the number of liberal arts (general
education) courses individual students need to complete the BSN degree and the number of credits each student
transfers to Augsburg University from other colleges or universities. Students in Nursing may take non-nursing courses in
both the Day and Adult Undergraduate programs. Students will be assigned to a nursing faculty adviser to develop a
plan of study.
Admission to the Nursing Major
In addition to meeting admission requirements for Augsburg, admission to the Nursing major requires the following:
An earned associate of science degree in nursing
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in one’s basic nursing program
Unencumbered RN license–applicant must be a registered nurse who is licensed and currently registered to practice
in Minnesota prior to beginning the Nursing major
Evidence of HIPAA training
Up-to-date immunization records
Criminal background check (details provided in application process)
Special conditions:
o Students may be provisionally admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Augsburg with a
cumulative GPA of less than 2.5 in their basic nursing program. Full admission to the program requires
students to achieve a GPA of 3.00 or better in two liberal arts courses at Augsburg before being fully
admitted to the BSN program.
o Students may apply to Augsburg prior to completion of their associate nursing degree program. However, all
BSN program admission requirements must be met prior to matriculating into the BSN program at Augsburg.
Admissions are handled throughout the year. Students are admitted for fall, spring, or summer semesters.
Credit for Previous Nursing Courses
Registered nurses transferring into Augsburg’s BSN completion program will be awarded up to 34 semester credits in
recognition of their previous lower division nursing coursework if the following standards are met:
Prior nursing education in the United States is taken in an associate degree in nursing (ADN) program or a diploma in
nursing program. Both must be state board-approved programs.
Nursing coursework taken outside of the United States requires a professional credit evaluation. See the
International Students section of this catalog for details about how to submit this evaluation. In addition, nursing
coursework must be verified for authenticity by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).
Applicants must request CGFNS (www.cgfns.org) to forward the educational credentials report to the Minnesota
State Board of Nursing. Once their credentials are verified, applicants must apply for licensure and demonstrate
successful passing of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Nurses who have previously submitted
CGFNS credential verification in a state other than Minnesota, and who have passed the NCLEX, will be considered
for admission and must meet the same residency requirements expected of all students.
Class Schedules
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have a variety of time schedules, personal responsibilities, and work demands that
must be taken into account in any decision to work toward a degree. For this reason, Augsburg offers full- and part-time
sequential alternatives for pursuing a Nursing degree.
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Courses in the Nursing major are generally offered on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday evenings with practicum courses
(NUR 410 and 411) requiring additional weekday time. Generally, nursing classes meet on weekday evenings for fourhour time blocks. Online instruction and activities occur between face-to-face class times. Optional immersion courses
and practicums at home and abroad are scheduled throughout the year. Students complete their community health
practicum locally or have the opportunity to go to Pine Ridge, SD or Nicaragua (which is offered every other year). Check
with the Department of Nursing for details.
It is recommended to work with an academic advisor for advice on liberal arts courses.
Transfer of Upper Division Nursing Courses
BSN students who are provisionally accepted into the Master of Arts in Nursing program at Augsburg may enroll in up to
three designated MAN courses, which can be used to fulfill elective credits in the BSN program as well as fulfill credits in
the MAN program. Note that these graduate courses may not transfer into another college or university as graduate
courses if they have been used to complete the BSN; Augsburg University, however, accepts the courses as also fulfilling
requirements in the MAN. The three graduate Nursing courses plus the practica include the following:
NUR 500 - Transcultural Health Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 500P - Practicum: Transcultural Health Care (1 semester credit)
NUR 532 - Transcultural Healing and Self Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 532P - Practicum: Transcultural Healing Practices and Self Care (1 semester credit)
NUR 541 - The Politics of Health Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 541P - Practicum: Politics of Health Care (1 semester credit)
Note: Students who decelerate for more than five years may be asked to audit courses already taken. There is a fee to
audit courses.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the honors major requires a GPA of at least 3.60 in the major and 3.30 overall, application to the
department chair by November 1 of the senior year, recommendation by nursing faculty, and an honors thesis to be
presented before a faculty committee by April 15. Candidates register for NUR 499 to complete the honors requirement.
Latin Honors
To be eligible for Latin honors, a student must meet minimum GPA standards as well as complete a minimum of 56
traditionally-graded credits at Augsburg. For further information, see the Latin Honors section in Academic Information.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice
program at Augsburg University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW,
Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.
For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the Accreditation,
Approvals, and Memberships section.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Philosophy
Philosophy, in an important sense, is the most fundamental of the disciplines. All sciences and most other disciplines
arose out of it. Moreover, philosophy is concerned with asking and answering the “big” questions that are the most
basic. For example: Is there a God? Is there life after death? Are there absolute moral standards? What kind of life is the
best? What is knowledge and what are its sources?
Students learn to ask and answer these and other similar questions for themselves through the development and use of
critical reasoning, assisted by the study of philosophers from the past and present.
The Philosophy major has been carefully planned so that students can easily graduate with two majors. Some Philosophy
majors continue on to graduate school in philosophy, while others use the major to prepare for other professional
studies such as law, medicine, religious ministry, or journalism.
Philosophy Faculty
David Apolloni, Larry Crockett
Degree and Major Requirements
Philosophy Major
Eight courses including, including at least four upper division courses:
One of PHI 230 or PHI 385
o PHI 230 – Logic
o PHI 385 - Formal Logic and Computation Theory
PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
A 400-level Philosophy course (other than PHI 499)
Two elective courses in Philosophy
Note: The Philosophy department at present does not offer a keystone PHI 499 course of its own. We recommend that
majors take the keystone course offered in the Religion Department, or (in the case of double majors) in the department
of the other major.
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Speaking (S), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses
and are met by completing the major. The Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill can be met by taking PHI 230.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Language requirement
The Philosophy Department has no specific language requirement besides the one of the university, but it recommends
for Philosophy majors Greek, Latin, French, or German, at the discretion of the faculty advisor.
Major in Computational Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts (joint offering with the Department of Mathematics, Statistics,
and Computer Science)
See the Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science section for more information.
Departmental Honors
Admission to the Philosophy honors program is by recommendation of the Philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year. The program will consist of an honors thesis on an approved topic of the
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student’s choice that involves research above the course level, and a defense of this thesis before the faculty of the
department.
Philosophy Minor
Five courses:
Two of PHI 241, PHI 242, PHI 343, or PHI 344
o PHI 241 - History of Philosophy I: Ancient Greek Philosophy
o PHI 242 - History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
o PHI 343 - History of Philosophy III: Early Modern and 19th-Century Philosophy
o PHI 344 - History of Philosophy IV: 20th-21st Century Philosophy
Three additional PHI electives
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Physics
Physicists are a curious and ambitious lot. Their aim is to understand the fundamental principles that describe and
govern all physical aspects of the universe. Historically called “natural philosophers,” physicists investigate by means of
controlled experimentation and mathematical analysis. Physics includes the study of systems ranging from sub-atomic
particles to the largest galaxies and from the relative stillness of near absolute zero to the fiery activity of stars. Physics
plays an important role in many of the liberal arts disciplines and contributes to society’s understanding of such areas as
energy, weather, medical science, and space exploration. A good background in physics (and the associated problem
solving skills obtained therein) will prepare you well for a multitude of careers.
Recognizing the importance of physics in contemporary life and the need to keep abreast of rapid technological
advances, the department strives to give students not only an understanding of basic concepts, but also insights into
recent developments. A rigorous major provides students with the preparation required for graduate study in physics. It
also provides flexibility, serving as a stepping stone to advanced work in related areas such as astronomy, engineering,
materials science, atmospheric science and meteorology, oceanography, biophysics, environmental science, and the
medical and health-related fields. The department serves the liberal arts by offering courses for non-science students
that enable them to attain a general understanding of a particular area of science. These courses provide the basis for
further study and enable students to follow new developments in science with heightened awareness and
comprehension.
The department administers Augsburg University’s portion of funds designated for the Minnesota Space Grant College
Consortium, funded by NASA. It also maintains active research programs through its Center for Atmospheric and Space
Sciences and the Sverdrup Laboratory for Biophysics, with support from the National Science Foundation, NASA, and
other private and public sources. Several students work as research assistants in these efforts during the academic year
and in the summer. Cooperative education, internship, and undergraduate research programs provide opportunities for
students to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in practical situations in industrial, governmental, and
academic settings.
Faculty
Stuart Anderson (professor emeritus), Moumita Dasgupta, Mark Engebretson (professor emeritus), Ben Stottrup (Chair),
Jeff Walter
Degree and Major Requirements
Physics Major, BA
PHY 121 and PHY 121L - General Physics I
PHY 122 and PHY 122L - General Physics II
PHY 245 and PHY 245L - Modern Physics
PHY 351 - Classical Mechanics
PHY 365 - Electricity and Magnetism
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 484 - Quantum Mechanics Supplement
CHM 368 - Physical Chemistry: Microscopic Theory
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
One of PHY 327 or MAT 369
o PHY 327 and PHY 327L - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
o MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
Eight elective credits, with at least four in physics, chosen from:
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PHY 261 and 261L - Electronics
PHY 317 and 317L - Biophysics
BIO 473 and 473L - Physiology of Humans and Other Animals
BIO 475 and 475L - Neurobiology
CHM 362 - Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
CHM 430 - Advanced Thermodynamic and Separation Lab
CHM 450 - Advanced Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry Lab
CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 431 - Introduction to A I Robotics
MAT 273 - Statistical Modeling
MAT 355 - Numerical Mathematics and Computation
MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences (if not used in place of PHY 327
above)
Graduation Skills
Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the
offered courses and are met by completing the major.
The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing one of the following courses—COM 111, COM 115, HON 130, or
MAT 201.
Transfer students must consult an advisor about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.
Physics Major, BS
PHY 121 and 121L - General Physics I
PHY 122 and 122L - General Physics II
PHY 245 and 245L - Modern Physics
PHY 261 and 261L - Electronics
PHY 351 - Classical Mechanics
PHY 365 - Electricity and Magnetism
PHY 395 - Comprehensive Laboratory I
PHY 396 - Comprehensive Laboratory II
PHY 484 - Quantum Mechanics Supplement
CHM 115 and 115L - General Chemistry I and lab
CHM 116 and 116L - General Chemistry II and lab
CHM 368 - Physical Chemistry: Microscopic Theory
MAT 145 and 145L - Calculus I
MAT 146 and 146L - Calculus II
MAT 245 - Calculus III
One of PHY 327 or MAT 369
o PHY 327 and 327L - Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
o MAT 369 - Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
Eight elective credits, with at least four in physics, chosen from:
o PHY 317 and 317L - Biophysics
o BIO 473 and 473L - Physiology of Humans and Other Animals
o BIO 475 and 475L - Neurobiology
o CHM 362 - Physical Chemistry: Macroscopic Theory
o CHM 430 - Advanced Thermodynamic and Separation Lab
o CHM 450 - Advanced Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry Lab
o CHM 481 - Instrumental Analysis
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CHM 482 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CSC 345 - Principles of Computer Organization
CSC 431 - Introduction to A I Robotics
MAT 273 - Statistical Modeling
MAT 355 - Numerical Mathematics and Computation
MAT 369 - Modeling and