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INFORMATION SESSIONS
Adults who are interested in Augsburg Weekend College
are encouraged to attend one of the information sessions
that are scheduled throughout the year These information
sessions are fret? of charge and are approximately two
hours In length, Please call the Weekend Colleg...
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INFORMATION SESSIONS
Adults who are interested in Augsburg Weekend College
are encouraged to attend one of the information sessions
that are scheduled throughout the year These information
sessions are fret? of charge and are approximately two
hours In length, Please call the Weekend College Off~ce
(330-1782) to recelve further deta~lson these ~nformation
sessions or to sign up for one of the following dates:
FOR FALL TRIMESTER, 1985
Saturday, May 18
Saturday, June 8
Saturday, June 22
Saturday, July 13
Tuesday, July 30
Saturday, August 10
FOR WINTER TRIMESTER, 1986
Saturday, October 12
Saturday, November 9
Saturday, December 7
FOR SPRING TRIMESTER, 1986
Saturday, January 18
Saturday, February 15
Tuesday, March 11
INTRODUCTION TO
AUGSBURG WEEKEND COLLEGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1985-86 Calendar
inside front cover
Introduction to Augsburg Weekend College
3
4
Characteristics of the Educational Program
5
Degrees and Majors - .
6
Business Administration
8
Communication 10
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Nursing - - 11
- 12
Social Work
- -13
Deans List
Student Support Services - .
13
Assessment of Previous Learning Program (APL) 1
4
Fees and Payment Schedule
15
Refund Schedule
15
Financial Aid
16
.
17
Admissions Procedure .- 18119
Campus Map - - 20
About Augsburg College -Campus Location
inside back cover
Purpose
Augsburg Weekend College provides an educational alternative to
adults who desire college experience but who work or have other
commitments during the week. It is a means by which men and women
may earn a baccalaureate degree, gain skills for professional
advancement, prepare for career change, or pursue a personal interest
in one or more areas of the liberal arts.
The Adult as Student
The Augsburg Weekend College program is designed to meet the
needs and preferences of adult learners. The program is based on the
assumption that the men and women who enroll in Weekend College
will be mature, self-disciplined and well-motivated adult learners who
seek a balance of classroom experience and individualized study. Each
course is therefore divided into periods of concentrated on-campus
study separated by time for independent study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To accommodate this format for learning, classes meet on alternate
weekends for three and a half hours on either Friday evening, Saturday
morning, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday afternoon. Each class selected
by the student involves commitment to one of these four class periods.
Weekend College students may take from one to four different courses
by attending class every other weekend.
Community of Learners
This bulletin is published for the convenience of Augsburg Weekend
College students. Weekend College is a program of Augsburg
College and is subject to the policies and provisions as stated in the
Augsburg .College catalog.
Essential to the goals of Augsburg Weekend College is participation in a
community of adult learners. Learning can be enhanced when the
student is involved in a stable community that provides opportunity and
encouragement to become involved in interaction both in and out of the
classroom. This community will be enriched by the presence of both
men and women with a variety of work and life experiences.
To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
Weekend College students to make use of college facilities such as the
library and college center, to take the opportunity of having shared
meals and coffee breaks, to participate in optional chapel services and
lunchtime seminars, and to attend other college activities such as music
and dramatic presentations and athletic events.
CHARACTERISTICS
OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Educational Mission
For over a century Augsburg College has emphasized intellectual
freedom in the search for knowledge. Our academic program builds on
a liberal arts foundation to help students understand the past, interpret
the present, and plan for the future.
As in the weekday program, Augsburg Weekend College offers
students a unique combination of the liberal arts disciplines and
professional education. Our goals are to help students develop the
intellectual skills and attitudes to be life-long learners, increase their
competence in selected areas of professional work, and accomplish a
higher level of personal growth.
Accreditation and Affiliations
Augsburg College is fully accredited by the North Central Association of
Colleges and Secondary Schools and The National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our
programs are approved by The American Chemical Society, The
Council on Social Work Education and the National League for Nursing.
We are a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America, Minnesota
Private College Council, National Association for Music Therapy, Inc.,
and are registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating
Board (HECB).
Faculty
Augsburg College prides itself on its highly qualified faculty. Members of
the faculty serve as academic advisers to students who are in the premajor stage of planning as well as to students in declared major fields.
Library
Students and faculty use a carefully selected library of some 138,000
volumes plus audio-visual materials, with access to over 5,000,000
volumes through the Twin Cities private college consortium and Minitex.
lnternships
lnternships on and off campus are an established part of most
academic programs, helping students make career choices and develop
experience in their chosen fields.
DEGREES AND MAJORS
Augsburg Weekend College allows adults to begin a baccalaureate
degree program or to continue their education after beginning at
another time or institution. It also enables adults to add a second major
to an already completed college degree. The following information
outlines what is involved in completing a degree or major in Augsburg
Weekend College.
Baccalaureate Degree
The baccalaureate degree program in Augsburg Weekend College is
essentially the same as the weekday program. A total of 35 semester
courses are required to graduate and may be fulfilled through transfer
of previous work, assessment of previous learning experience, or
Weekend College coursework. (Augsburg semester courses are valued
at 4 semester credits and 6 quarter credits.) Included in the 35 total
courses must be an approved major program, eleven upper division
courses, and courses selected from the following liberal arts spectrum
(transfer courses and courses taken in the major may also be counted
for distribution requirements):
One approved course from each of seven areas:
Art- Music
History - Philosophy
Economics- Political Science
English-Speech, Communication and Theater Arts
(devoted to the study of literature)
Psychology -Sociology
Chemistry- Biology
Mathematics- Physics
1
A course in writing (English 111) or demonstrated proficiency
Two courses or demonstrated competence in a foreign language
Three courses (or one course per year of study) in religious studies
One course in the area of urban concerns, women's studies, or minority
studies
Demonstrated proficiency in two lifetime sports
Majors
Augsburg Weekend College students may select from five separate
majors, each with a number of career concentrations. A minor is available
in each of these academic areas except nursing.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
This major prepares students in the areas of management, financial
accounting, finance, and marketing. To provide a combination of
applied skills and theoretical background, each of these majors is
interdisciplinary in approach, including an average of ten business
administration courses and six courses from supporting fields such as
economics, computer programming, communications, philosophy, and
mathematics. Majors in Business Administration are candidates for the
Bachelor of Arts degree.
Core Courses
All students who pursue a major in Business Administration will
complete the following core courses:
BUS 101 Principles of Financial Accounting
BUS 102 Principles of Managerial Accounting
BUS 131 Business Law
BUS 135 Fundamentals of Marketing
BUS 145 Fundamentals of Management
BUS 250 Computers in Business and Economics
BUS 261 Fundamentals of Finance
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
ECO 122 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 123 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 251 lntermediate Microeconomics
ECO 258 lntermediate Macroeconomics
or 391 Public Finance
or 392 Money and Banking
Accounting Concentration
Students who wish to pursue a Business Administration major with a
concentration in accounting will complete the following courses in
addition to the core:
BUS 262 lntermediate Accounting I
BUS 263 lntermediate Accouting II
BUS 381 Managerial Cost Accouting
BUS 382 Tax Accounting
or 483 Auditing
or 484 Advanced Accounting
Students in this major should seriously consider one or more courses
from the following list:
PHI 120 Ethics
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the Professions
BUS 399 lnternship
Those planning a career in accounting are strongly encouraged to
complete the remaining courses in the 382, 483 and 484 sequence.
6
Finance Concentration
Students wishing to pursue a Business Administration major with a
concentration in finance will complete the following courses in addition
to the core:
BUS 262 lntermediate Accounting I
BUS 373 Financial Management: Theory and Cases
BUS 478 Investments and Financial Institutions
ECO 340 Managerial Decision Making
or 445 Managerial Economics
or 479 lntermediate Quantitative Methods
Students in this major should seriously consider one
or more courses from the following list:
PHI 120 Ethics
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the Professions
BUS 381 Managerial Cost Accouting
BUS 382 Tax Accounting
BUS 399 lnternship
Management Concentration
Students wishing to pursue a Business Administration major with a
concentration in management will complete the following courses in
addition to the core:
BUS 340 Personnel Management
BUS 440 Operations Management
ECO 340 Managerial Decision Making
PSY 373 Organizational Psychology
Students in this major should seriously consider one or more courses
from the following list:
PHI 120 Ethics
PSY 371 Psychology of the Individual
SOC 241 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SOC 383 Racial and Minority Group Relations
SPC 111 Beginning Speech
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the Professions
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communications
BUS 399 lnternship
Marketing Concentration
Students wishing to pursue a Business Administration major with a
concentration in marketing will complete the following courses in
addition to the core:
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BUS 330 Marketing Research and Analysis
BUS 430 Marketing Management
ECO 445 Managerial Economics
SPC 353 Advertising
Students in this major should seriously consider one or more courses
from the following list:
PHI 120 Ethics
SPC 351 Argumentation
SPC 352 Persuasion
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the Professions
BUS 399 lnternship
Business Minor
BUS 101 Principles of Financial Accounting
BUS 135 Fundamentals of Marketing
BUS 145 Fundamentals of Management
BUS 261 Fundamentals of Finance
ECO 122 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 123 Principles of Microeconomics
Other configurations of the Business Administration minor may be
permitted on consultation with department chairperson.
COMMUNICATION
Communication is an interdisciplinary major which is broad in scope
and practical in application. The program consists of 15 courses; five in
related supporting fields such as psychology, sociology, speech, and
philosophy. Included is at least one course of internship experience in a
work setting serving the career goals of individual students. Students
may focus their lecture courses toward the development of career skills
in public relations and advertising, human relations, or supervisory
management. Majors in communication are candidates for the Bachelor
of Arts degree.
Required Communications Core
SPC 342 Mass Communications in Society
SPC 351 Argumentation
or 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
SPC 399 lnternship
ENG 225 Advanced Writing
Required Supporting Courses:
SPC 113 Public Speaking
PHI 130 Logic
PSY 105 General Psychology
SOC 121 Principles of Sociology
or 241 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOC 375 Social Psychology
Communication Electives
With the help of an academic advisor, the student will select five (5)
elective courses designed to meet additional background and skill
requirements in the career areas of public relations and advertising,
human relations, or supervisory management.
The following are some of the electives recommended in each area:
Public Relations and Advertising:
BUS 135 Introduction to Marketing
BUS 145 Fundamentals of Management
BUS 379 Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
ENG 226 or 227 Creative Writing or Journalism
PSY 373 Organizational Psychology
SPCIART 132 Photography
SPCIART 225, 230 Visual Communications I, I1
SPC 353 Advertising
SPC 480 Public RelationsiPromotionaI Communications
Human Relations:
PSY 373 Organizational Psychology
PSY 485 Counseling Psychology
SOC 231 Sociology of the Family
SOC 383 Racial & Minority ,Group Relations
SPC 329 Intercultural Communication
SPC 353 Small Group Communication
SPC 480 Public Relations Promotional Communications
Supervisory Management:
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
ECO
PSY
SPC
SPC
SPC
145
250
340
379
440
340
373
353
355
480
Fundamentals of Management
Data Processing
Personnel Administration
Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
Operations Management
Managerial Decision-Making
Organizational Psychology
Advertising
Small Group Communication
Public Relations Promotional Communications
Communication Minor
Five courses approved by the department.
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS)
This MIS major prepares students to work in the growing field of
information management. The major combines courses and skills from
both the business and computer science majors to help students learn
about the identification, organization, analysis and processing of
information in a business setting.
MIS Major
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
ECO
ECO
ECO
101
102
135
145
250
261
379
122
123
251
Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Managerial Accounting
Fundamentals of Marketing
Fundamentals of Management
Com~utersin Business and Economics
~undamentalsof Finance
Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Major Emphasis
CSC 170 lntroduction to Structured Programming
CSC 240 Elementary Computer Science
CSC 352 Data Bases
BUS 375 lnformation Systems in the Organization
BUS 475 lnformation Systems Analysis
BUS 476 Structured Systems Analysis and Design
BUS 479 lntermediate Quantitative Methods
ECO 340 Managerial Decision Making
Students in this major should seriously consider one or both of the
following courses:
PHI 120 Ethics
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the Professions
CSC 340 Digital Communications and Computer Networks
BUS 399 Internship
MIS Minor
BUS
BUS
or
BUS
BUS
ECO
CSC
101
135
145
375
475
123
170
Principles or Financial Accounting
Fundamentals of Marketing
Fundamentals of Management
lnformation Systems in the Organization
lnformation Systems Analysis
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to Structured Programming
EducationalGoals
Additional Information
0
When do you plan to
enter Augsburg
Weekend College?
Fall Trimester 19 -
Winter Trimester 19 - Spring Trimester 19 -
Anticipated
EducationalGoal
Baccalaureate
Degree
Second Major
(baccalaureate level)
Classes for personal
interest (nondegree)
Planned Major or Area of Academic Interest
Do you wish to
apply for financial
aid?
Doyou need
Assistance in
locating lodging
for the weekendsthat classes are held?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Classes for wok
Competency (nondegree)
Anticipated number
0fCwrsesperTm
Doyou need
assistance in
arranging daycare
for the time periods
that classes are held?
Yes
No
Please summarize your reasons for wanting to attend Augsburg Weekend College. How did Augsburg Weekend College gain your
attention and why have you come to seriously consider it? In this summary please indude a descnptbn of your tentative educational
objectives and previous work, school, m i l i i , or community activities which may be of interest to us.
Date
Signature
When completed, retum this application to the Augsburg Weekend College Office, Augsburg College, 731 21st Avenue South,
Minneapolis, MN 55454. Include with it an a p p l i i n fee of $15.00. This is a one-time fee for processingyour application and will not
be refundable or applied to your bill. If you have questions about the application process or about the programs of Augsburg Weekend
College, please call S 1 7 8 2 .
NURSING MAJOR
Augsburg Weekend College offers registered nurses an upper division
nursing major as a second step toward the completion of the Bachelor of
Science degree. Fully accredited by the National League for Nursing, this
major is a professional program that is accessible to nurses who work and
are unable to attend classes during the weekdays.
Admissions-Procedures
Admission to the BSN program includes first being accepted into
Augsburg Weekend College through the procedures described on page
17. As candidates for the nursing major, RN's must demonstrate
evidence of completion of an associate degree or diploma program,
current nursing practice, and Minnesota licensure. While an RN may
take general education courses and prerequisite courses for the nursing
major, further progress in the major is contingent upon:
1. Satisfactory completion at a college or university of the prerequisite
courses (Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Inorganic Chemistry,
Organic or Biochemistry, English Composition, Introductory Sociology
and lntroductory Psychology).
2. A cumulative gradepoint average of at least 2.5
3. Successful completion of validation testing for transfer of credit for
basic nursing courses.
Required Courses in the Nursing Major
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
305
306
310
31 1
330
350
403
404
423
427
Contemporary Nursing I: Communication and Process
Contemporary Nursing II: Paradigms in Nursing
Community Health Nursing I
Community Health Nursing II
Trends and Issues in Nursing
Introduction to Nursing Research
Contemporary Nursing Ill: Nursing with Families
Contemporary Nursing IV: LeadershipIManagement
Practicum in Nursing I
Practicum in Nursing II
Required Supporting Courses
PHI 380
or
REL 483
PSY 353
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
Christian Ethics
or an approved ethics course
Brain and Behavior
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
SOCIAL WORK
Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Bachelor of
Science in Social Work degree program at Augsburg College is built on
a solid liberal arts foundation, on theory-based training, and on
professionally directed field experiences. As important, social work
education at Augsburg is built on an appreciation for the needs,
concerns, and values of the individuals and groups who constitute
today's multi-cultural society. The Social Work major in Augsburg
Weekend College includes nine courses from the departments of
psychology, biology, and sociology. Concentrations are possible in the
areas of aging, chemical dependency, corrections, social ministries, and
youth work. Field work is an important component of the program.
Social Work Courses*
SWK 257 Practicum in Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 361 Systems of Social Welfare
SWK 359/360 Methods and Skills of Social Work
SWK 364 Field Work I
SWK 459/460 Advanced Methods and Skills in Social Work
SWK 462 Field Work II
SWK 463 Community Development and Organization
SWK 464 Field Work IV
SWK 465 Social Policv: Analvsis and Develolsment
SWK 466 Field Work ill (Yz course)
SWK 467 The Social Worker as Professional
Required Supporting Courses:
BIO 101 Human Biology
PSY 105 General Psychology
SOC 121 Principles of Sociology
SOC 231 Socioloav of the Familv
SOC 365 ~ u a n t i t s v eAnalysis and Program Evaluation
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SOC 383 Racial and Minority Group Relations
*Students interested in Social Work should begin their program with the
required supporting courses. The professional sequence will be offered
when a sufficient number of students are ready for that portion of the
program.
Social Welfare Minor
6 courses including 257 or department approved alternative internship,
361, 463; Psychology 351 or Sociology 375; Sociology 383; and
Political Science 121 or 158 or 325. or Social Work 465.
Augsburg Weekend College provides a number of student services to
assist adults in making educational and career plans, accomplishing the
academic tasks of a college education, working on their own personal
development, and participating in activities beyond the classroom.
Some of these services are:
Academic Planning
All Augsburg Weekend College students will have access to expert
academic advising services on an on-going basis to provide for
efficient, effective planning. Students enrolling in Weekend College who
have had college experience will have their previous work evaluated
early in the admissions process.
Career Planning Services
Staff from the Career Planning and Placement Office will assist adults in
assessing their career goals and personal abilities. This service, in
combination with sound academic advising from faculty in a chosen
major field, can result in an appropriate and manageable educational
and career plan for the individual involved.
Academic Skills Center
This center exists to help students enhance their skills in the areas of
writing, reading, math, time management, and study skills. Academic
tutors in specialized course areas are also available through the Center.
CounselinglSupport Groups
Individual and group activities are available to students who wish to
work on a personal growth interest or concern or who simply want to
have the experience of being in a support group of people who share
some similar characteristics and/or interests.
DEAN'S LIST
The Dean's list is published after each trimester, listing students whose grade
point average for the trimester is 3.5 or better, based on a minimum of two full
courses, or equivalent, graded on the traditional grading system, with no
incompletes in the courses offered for credit.
ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS
LEARNING (APL) PROGRAM
Augsburg College 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 compose the academic programs
of a liberal arts college. The APL program (Assessment of Previous
Learning) 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 baccalaureate 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 their previous learning assessed for credit
recognition:
CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
Students who achieve acceptable scores in CLEP exams may receive
academic credit in Augsburg College. CLEP exams are available in a
variety of general and specific subject areas. For more information,
contact the Admissions Office (330-1002).
Departmental Assessment
Students who wish to receive credit for a specific academic course and
do not have transcript evidence of completed work may request a
departmental assessment of previous learning. This will most often
include an examination that covers the essential components of the
course involved. For more information, contact the Registrar's
Office (330-1036).
CAP (Credit Assessment Process)
This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty committee
completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio submitted by the
student. Informational meetings and consultation are provided for
students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit
assessment. Students may apply for CAP after completing at least four
courses of academic work at Augsburg College with a cumulative GPA
of at least 2.5. For more information, contact the Registrar's
Office (330-1036).
FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Application Fee
(payable once, non-refundable)
Tuition
(per trimester course)*
Tuition
(per summer course)*
Lifetime Sports:
Fee for course
Fee for assessment of previous learning
LATE FEES
There will be a $10 additional fee for registration after the regularly
scheduled time, and a $25 late fee for registration after the first class
weekend.
REFUND SCHEDULE
A per course tuition refund will be made on the following basis:
(Students are responsible for cancelling courses with the Registrar's
Office in order to be eligible for the tuition refund.)
Prior to the first scheduled class meeting - 100%
Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80%
Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60%
No refund after the third scheduled class meeting.
*Augsburg courses are comparatively large blocks of academic credit
One Augsburg course is the equivalent of 6 quarter credits. 35 total
courses are needed to graduate.
*"Tuition charge for 1985 summer terms.
FINANCIAL AID
There are a number of ways in which students may receive assistance
in meeting the costs of Augsburg Weekend College. The Financial Aid
Office will assist adults in assessing financial need and constructing an
aidlpayment program from the following alternatives:
Company Tuition Assistance Programs
Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or partial tuition
assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degreeoriented college programs. Augsburg provides several payment plans
by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement.
Pell Grant Program
This is a federal aid program, based on need, that is available to
students who take at least a two-course load in Weekend College.
Minnesota Parbtime Student Grant Program
The State of Minnesota provides an aid program, based on need, for
state residents who take a part-time load in an eligible Minnesota
institution such as Augsburg College.
Augsburg Tuition Grant
Augsburg College will provide grants and scholarships to Weekend
College students who show academic potential and have financial need.
Guaranteed Student LoanlMinnesota State Student
Loan Program
Students must carry at least one-half the normal full-time load. Eligibility
for the loan is determined by the Office of Student Financial Services.
When repayment begins, the student pays the full interest; 9 % for
borrowers after January 1, 1981. The maximum loan is $2,500 per year
or the cost of education, whichever is less, and the aggregate
undergraduate maximum is $12,500. Loan applications are available at
Augsburg, some banks, and the Minnesota State Loan Office.
To Apply for Financial Aid
1) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to
also apply for financial aid.
2) The Financial Aid Office will send you the necessary application
forms (or you may pick them up at the Financial Aid Office, 152
Science Hall).
3) Complete and return the financial aid forms by the deadlines
indicated.
4) Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, within the
deadline stated.
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE
Who May Apply
Men or women who have:
1) Graduated from high school or have earned a G.E.D. Certificate.
2) Demonstrated academic ability with satisfactory performance in high
school or previous college work.
Admissions Process
1) Complete the attached application form and return it along with
$15.00 to the Augsburg Weekend College Office.
2) Have official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary
institutions sent to the Augsburg Weekend College Office. Applicants
with less than one year of previous college work should include their
high school transcripts or G.E.D. Certificates.
3) The Augsburg Weekend College Admissions Committee will review
the application materials and notify students regarding acceptance
and registration procedures.
4) Students who are transferring previous college work to their
Augsburg Weekend College degree program will be informed with
their acceptance notification as to the number of courses and degree
requirements that remain to be completed for the baccalaureate
degree.
5) Students who are accepted and who choose to enroll in one or
more Augsburg Weekend College courses are asked to make a
$50.00 tuition deposit prior to registration for that term.
6) Students who wish to apply for financial aid please refer to that
section of this bulletin.
Augsburg Weekend College students will not be required to take
college entrance examinations. The Admissions Committee may,
however, request that the student have a personal interview with a
Weekend College facultylstaff member or submit letters of
recommendation to the Committee. Students who are admitted
conditionally may be referred to the Academic Skills Center and
encouraged to participate in the developmental skills programs that
are available.
Application Deadlines
Fall Trimester, 1985-August 12, 1985
Winter Trimester, 1986-December 9, 1985
Spring Trimester, 1986-March 10, 1986
CAMPUS MAP
Augsburg
College
CAMPUS MAP
ABOUT AUGSBURG COLLEGE
History
Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin and
moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The name Augsburg College and
Seminary changed in 1963 when the Lutheran Free Church merged
with The American Lutheran Church.
Location
Augsburg's 23 acre campus is in the heart of the Twin Cities
metropolitan area, only blocks from downtown Minneapolis and the
intersection of Interstate Highways 94 and 35W. Adjacent to the
campus are Fairview and St. Mary's hospitals, the West Bank campus
of the University of Minnesota and the Mississippi River parkways.
Campus
Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connection between
9 of the 14 major buildings-student housing towers, College Center,
main academic and administrative halls, the Library and Music building.
Accessibility
We have made a major effort to become one of the most accessible
campuses in the region. Our skyway-tunnel system lets you reach any
of the nine major buildings without going outside. In addition to building
changes, we have a student-run program to increase awareness and
provide extra help for students with disabilities.
Church Affiliation
Augsburg is a college of The American Lutheran Church. About 51 % of
the students are Lutheran, 15% other Protestant and 15% Roman
Catholic. Several other affiliations are represented among students and
faculty.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Augsburg College does not 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.
1985-1986 CALENDAR
FALL TRIMESTER 1985
August 12
Application Deadline
August 31
Orientation and Registration
September 13-15,27-29
October 11-13,25-27
November 8-10,22-24
December 6-8
December 13-15
I
1
I
Finals
WINTER TRIMESTER 1986
December 9
January 2
January 4
Application Deadline
New Student Orientation
Registration
January 3-5,17-19
January 31-February 2, February 14-16
February 28-March 2, March 14-16,21-23
March 30
Easter
A ~ r i4-6
l
Finals
SPRING TRIMESTER 1986
Application Deadline
March 10
April 10
New Student Orientation
April 12
Registration
April 11-13,25-27
Mav 9-11.16-18.30-June 1
--
June 6-8,20-22
June 27-29
Finals
Posbn8sler: Volume 116,Number I, Spring 1985 612/330-1782
AUGSBURG COLLEGE (USPS #490-310)is published four times a year in Spring, Summer, Fall
and Winter by Augsburg College. 731 21st Avenue South. Minneapoilis M N 55454. Second class
postage rates paid at Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Fees and Payment Schedule
Im~odant
A cademic-Dates
Orientation
Fall
Trimester
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Trimester
Spring
Trimester
Aug 31,'85
Jan 2,'86
Apr 10, '86
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Application Fee
(payable once, non-refundable)
Tuition
(per trimester course)*
Tuition
(per summer course)*
Lifetime Sports:
Fee for course
Fee for assessment of previous learning
Registration
Aug 31 ,I85
Classes Begin
Sep 13-15,'85 Jan 3-5,'86
Apr 11-13, '86
Late Fees
Sep 15,'85
Jan 5,'86
Apr 13, '86
There will be a $10 additional fee for registration after the regularly
scheduled time, and a $25 late fee for registration after the first class
weekend.
Last day to designate
grade option
Oct 27,'85
Feb 16,'86
May 18,'86
Last day to withdraw
from class
Nov 24,'85
Mar 16,'86
Jun 8,'86
Last day to register
and/or drop class
,
. without record notation
Jan 4,'86
Apr 12, '86
Refund Schedule
Classes end
Dec 8,'85
Mar 22,'86
Jun 22, '86
Final exams
Dec 13-15,'85 Apr 4-6,'86
Jun 27-29, '86
Final grades due
Dec 23,'85
Jul 7, '86
Apr 14,'86
A per course tuition refund will be made on the following basis:
(Students are responsible for cancelling courses with the Registrar's
Office in order to be eligible for the tuition refund.)
Prior to the first scheduled class meeting - 100%
Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80%
Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60%
No refund after the third scheduled class meeting.
*Augsburg courses are comparatively large blocks of academic credit. One
Augsburg course is the equivalent of 6 quarter credits. 35 total courses are
needed to graduate.
**Tuition charge for 1985 summer terms.
FALL TRIMESTER, 1985
Class Schedule
Friday
BUS
ENG
PHY
6:00- 9:30 SOC
SPC
145
351
103
383
353
Fundamentals of Management
American Literature Since 1920
Physics for the Life Sciences*
Racial and Minority Group Relations
Advertising
8a-y
Moming
105
101
250
262
479
109
123
251
111
225
124
403
342
241
113
360
462
Biology and Society
Princ~plesof Financial Accounting
Data Processing*
lntermediate Accounting I
lntermediate Quantitative Methods
General Chemistry*
Microeconomics
lntermediate Microeconomics
Effective Writing
Advanced Writing
Calculus I*
Contemporary Nursing Ill: Families
Mass Communications in Society
lntroduction to Cultural Anthropology
Public Speaking
Methods and Skills of Social Work (.5 Course)
Field Work ll
Evening
BIO
BUS
BUS
8:30 I2m BUS
BUS
CHM
ECO
ECO
ENG
ENG
MAT
NUR
POL
SOC
SPC
SWK
SWK
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1
Friday
BUS
MUS
PSY
600 - 930 REL
SOC
SPC
SWK
Evening
BUS
BUS
1:15 - 4:45 BUS
BUS
BUS
CSC
ENG
ECO
HIS
MAT
NUR
101
131
135
381
440
340
101
258
103
104
305
Sunday
261
379
306
325
356
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Morning
F
Fundamentals of Finance
Quantitative Methods
Contemporary Nursing II: Paradigms in Nursing
Nursing Process
History of Religions
*This class will involve additional class or lab hours to be arranged.
Courses may be added to or subtracted from the class schedule on the
basis of enrollment
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Fundamentals of Management
lntroduction to Fine Arts
Organizational Ps chology
Christian Views o t ~ e a l t hand Healing
Racial and Minority Group Relations
Public Speaking
Exploring Human Services
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Principles of ~nancialAccounting
Principles of Managerial Account~ng
Financial Management
Tax Accounting
Organic and B~ologicalChemistry*
lntroduction to Structured Programming*
Data Base Management*
Topics in Literature: Women in Fiction
Community Health I*
Nursina Practicum I* **
Logic
Counseling Psychology
SOC 121 Principles of Sociology
SPC 354 lnterpersonal Communication
BUS
BUS
8:30 - 12:OO BUS
BUS
CHM
CSC
CSC
ENG
NUR
NUR
PSY
PHI
101
102
373
382
110
170
352
282
310
423
485
130
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Saturday BUS 102 Principles of Managerial Accounting
Principles of Financial Accounting
Business Law
lntroduction to Marketing
Cost Accounting
Operations Management
Digital Communications and Computer Networks*
Developmental Writing
lntermediate Macroeconomics
Modern World
Basic Math ll*
Contemporary Nursing I: Communication and
Process
PSY 105 General Ps chology
SPA 111 Beginning ipanish I*
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
BUS
BUS
NUR
1:15 - 4:45 NUR
REL
Afternoon
145
130
373
341
383
113
257
Saturdav BIO 101 Human Biolo
Saturday ART 240 Art History Survey
Afternoon
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WINTER TRIMESTER, 1986
Class Schedule
Afternoon
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BUS
BUS
1.75 - 4:45 BUS
BUS
ECO
ECO
ENG
HIS
MAT
PHI
POL
SOC
SPA
SPC
SWK
SWK
Sunday
Afternoon
263
330
340
375
123
445
223
313
114
380
122
375
112
352
459
466
lntermediate Accounting II
Marketing Research and Analysis
Personnel Administration
Information Systems in the Organization
Microeconomics
Managerial Economics
Writing for Business and the Professions
Roots of the Western Humanist Tradition
College Al ebra and Trigonometry*
Ethics of dedicine and Health Care
Metropolitan Complex
Social Psychology*
Beginning Spanish II*
Persuasion
Advanced Methods and Skills (.5 Course)
Field Work Ill
ART 102 EnvironmentalAesthetics
BUS 250 Data Processing*
ECO 122 Macroeconomics
Money and Banking
*This class will involve additional class or lab hours to be arranged.
**There will be an additional clinical fee for this course.
Courses may be added to or subtracted from the class schedule on the
basis of enrollment
SPRING TRIMESTER, 1986
Class Schedule
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Course Descriptions
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ART 1 0 2 Environmental Aesthetics
Friday
BUS
INS
Evening
PHY
6:00 - 9:30 SPC
SPC
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Saturday BIO
135
265
101
361
480
Introductionto Marketing
Women in American Culture
Astronomy*
Theater History and Criticism
Public Relations/PromotionaI Communications
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~ i c r o b i o l o ~Principles o *Managerial Accounting
Business Law
Fundamentals of Finance
Quantitative Methods
lntroduction to Computers
Elementary Computer Science*
Managerial Decision Making
Effective Writing
Modern Paris in History and Literature
Community Health Nursing II* **
Contemporary Nursing IV: Leadership and
Manaaement
PHI 120 ~ t h i c s
PSY 355 Brain and Behavior*
SOC 375 Social Psvcholoav*
Morning
BUS
BUS
8:30 - 12:OO.BUS
BUS
CSC
CSC
ECO
ENG
HIS
NUR
NUR
108
102
131
261
379
145
240
340
111
411
31 1
404
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Saturday ART 225 Visual Communications
BIO
BUS
1:15 - 4:45 BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
ECO
ENG
NUR
NUR
POL
PSY
REL
SPC
SWK
SWK
Afternoon
103
340
430
475
478
483
122
225
330
350
160
105
221
355
460
464
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Sunday
ART
BUS
ECO
1:15 - 4:45 FRE
GER
Afternoon
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250
484
251
111
111
Anatomy and Physiology*
Personnel Administration
Marketing Management
Information Systems Analysis and Design
Investments
Auditing
Macroeconomics
Advanced Writing
Trends and Issues in Nursing
lntroduction to Nursing Research*
World Politics
General Psychology
Biblical Studies
Small Group Communication
Advanced Methods and Skills (.5 Course)
Field Work lV
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Ceramics
Advanced Accounting
Intermediate Microeconomics
Beginning French*
Beginning German*
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Fine arts in the urban and world setting. Concern for the
visual content of experience in the environment leading
toward appreciation and criticism. Individual and group
projects explorin design problems in representation,
symbolism and a%straction.
Distribution: Urban Concerns
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ART 225 Visual Communications I
The theory and practice of visual perception and communication usin elements such as color, line, shape, texture,
and pictorag images.
Distribution: Art
Majoc Elective in Public Relations/Advertising Major
ART 2 4 0 Art History Survey
A survey of art from prehistoric to modern times. Includes
reading, research, viewing of slides, and visits to museums.
Distribution: Art
ART 2 5 0 Ceramics
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis
on handbuilding and glazing.
Distribution: Art
ART 3 5 2 Women's Art History
A study of women's image in the visual arts in relationship
to women's place within the cultural, economic, and
sociological environment of each period.
Distribution: Art, Urban Concerns/Minority Studies,
(upper division)
BIO 1 01
Human Biology
Basic biological concepts from an 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 influence does man have
on the environment? What influence does the environment,
especially the urban environment, have on man? (Does not
apply to the major or minor).
Distribution: Biology
Majoc Required supporting course in Social Work
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*This class will involve additional class or lab hours to be arranged.
**There will be an additional clinical fee for this course.
Courses may be added to or subtracted from the class schedule on the
basis of enrollment.
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BIO 103
Anatomy and Physiology
A professional course in the structure and function of
the human body. Lecture arid laboratory. (For nursing atid
certain other paramedical students; Physical Education,
Music Therapy and other interested students. A student may
not receive credit for both I01 and 103. Does not apply to
the major or minor.)
BUS 13 1 Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property and business organizations under the
Uniform Commercial Code.
Majoc Required for Business Administration core
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Distribution: Biology
Majoc Prerequisite for the BSN major
BIO 10 5
BIO 108
Biolqy and Society
What are some of the biologicall -based problems wilh
which our society must deal? W!I at threats are posed by
pollution, the prospect of war, and by shortages of food,
water and non-renewable resources? What are the implications of genetic research, scientific racism, sociobiology,
and inequities in the delivery of health care? (3 hour
lecture. Does not apply to the major or minor.)
Distribution: Biology or Urban Concerns
Major: Required in the Business Administration core,
elective in Public Relations/Advertisingmajor
Maloc Required for Bu
malor. elective in Publi
Micmbiology
Basic microbial features are considered as well as
applications of microbiology to the field of medicine and
sanitation. For student nurses, health majors or consent of
the instructor. (Prereq: Chem 109 and concurrent registration in Chem 1 1 0 or consent of instructor. Does not apply
to major or minor).
Distribution: Biology
Majoc Prerequisite for the BSN major
BUS 101 Principles of Financial Accounting
BUS 2 5 0 Computers in Business and Economics
An introduction to COBOL and other non-scientific programming languages, software applications in Business.
Majoc Required in Business Administration core and MIS
major; elective in Supervisory Management major
BUS 2 6 1 Fundamentals of Finance
lntroduction to business activities, basic concepts, and
fundamentals of accounting, the accounting cycle and
preparation of financial statements.
Majoc Required for Business Administration and MIS major
BUS 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: 101).
Majoc Required for Business Administration core and
MIS major
BUS 2 6 2
Theory of acq
within the firm
funds, cost of
policy, and re1
Majoc Required for Business Administration core and
MIS major
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Majoc Required in the Accounting and Finance majors
BUS 263 Intermediate AccountJng I1
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to investments,
tanglble and intangible fixed assets, liabilities and reserved,
actuarial topics. Additional emphasis on income determination considering price level changes.
(Prereq: 262)
Major: Required in the Accounting major
BUS 3 8 1
Majoc Required in Accounting major (upper division)
BUS 382 Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of federal
income taxes for individuals and various forms of business
enterprises. (Prereq: 101,102, junior or senior, or consent
of instructor)
BUS 330 Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision-making in
marketing management; research methodology; marketing
research results; evaluation of the effectiveness of research
in marketing. (Prereq: Bus. Ad. 135 or consent of instructor)
Majoc Required in the Marketing major (upper division)
BUS 430
BUS 340 Personnel Administration
Personnel function in business, acquisition and utilization
of human resources, desirable working relationships;
effective inte ration of the worker wiBi the goals af the firm
and society, ?prereq:Bus. Ad. 145 or consent d instructor)
Major: Required for Business Management major, elective in
Supervisory Management major (upper division)
Major: Required in the Marketing major (upper division)
BUS 440
BUS 373 Financial Management=Theoriesand 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)
Major: Required in Finance major (upper division)
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BUS 375 Information Systems in the Otgmnixatiun
Design and implemenlatian of organizational structure and
structural change, An informational processing poinl ot view
to examine des~gnof communication, decision rriaking and
task systems.
Majoc Required in the MIS major (upper division)
BUS 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)
Majoc Required for Business Administration core and MIS
major (upper division)
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Major: Required in the Business Management major and
an elective in the Supervisory Management major (upper
division)
BUS 4 75
d
plan implementation.
Major: Required in the MIS major (upper division)
BUS 4 7 8 Investments and Financial Institutions
Appraisal of the risk/return relationships of various types of
securities from the viewpoint of both individual and institutional investors. Extensive coverage of capital markets and
portfolio management. (Prereq: 261. ECO 392 is strongly
recommended)
Major: Required in Finance major (upper division)
BUS 4 7 9 Intermediate Quantitative Methods
Provides the opportunity to become familiar with statistical
research methods throuy h use of the electronic computer.
This course stresses the understanding of statistical
methods and computer programming techniques. The
materials to be resented in the course are: Computer
Progiarnmin &chniques: Statlslical Methods: General
Linear ~ o d e f sAnalysis
,
of Variance, etc. (Prereq: 379 or
equivalent, Junior or Sonior or consent 01 instructor)
Major: Required for MIS major
An introduction
includina a~wlie
and other areas, programming in a higher level language
such as PASCAL. (Prereq: MAT 124)
Major: Required prerequisite for MIS major
CSC 2 4 0 Elementaw Comnuter Science
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assembly and m&h$i
bgic desi n,
number and c
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lvnctions
components of compute~systems.Continued development
of structured programming concepts. (Prereq: Math 175 or
both Math 124 and Computer Science 170)
Major: Required in the MIS major
BUS 483 Auditing
Internal and external auditin procedures. Emphasis on
internal checks and canlrol or accounting systems. (Prereq:
263, Junior or Senior or consent of instructor)
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BUS 484 Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, governmental
accounting, partnership accounting and fund accounting.
(Prereq: 263)
Major: Required in the Accounting major (upper division)
CHM 1 10 General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
Continuation of Chemistry 109. Organic and biological
chemistry with special applications to human physioloyical
chemistry. Will include arranged time for laboratory work.
Does not apply toward the major or minor in chemistry.
Distribution: Chemistry
Major: Required prerequisite for Nursing major
CSC 145 Introduction to Computers
An introduction to computers and computer applications.
Programming in a general higher level language. Primaril
for students in non-science areas. Does not count towarJ
the computer science major or minor.
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CSC 340 Digital Communicationand Computer Networks
Principles and methods of data communications, distributed
processing systems, network protocols and security, and
general computer interfacing. (Prereq: 240)
CSC352
CHM 109 General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
Designed for students who need a survey of the fundamentals of general, organic and biological chemistry for careers
in allied health areas such as nursing (including Augsburg's
upper division program). Open also to other students. First
term, general chemist principles and an introduction to
organlc chemistry. ~ i x n c l u d e
arranged time for laboratory
work. This course does not apply toward the major or
minor in chemistry.
Distribution: Chemistry
Major: Required prerequisite for Nursing major
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CSC 17 0 Introduction #m
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ECO 122 Principles of Economics (Macro)
Distribution: Economics
ECO 123 .
May be taken independently of Economics 122 or 120.
Economics 122 and 123 may be taken in either order.
Distribution: Economics
Major: Required for Business Administration core
ECO 2 5 1 lnterm
IS
of consumer
introduction to
welfare economics. (Prereq: 123)
Major: Required for Business Administration core
ECO 2 5 8 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment and price
level analyzed via macromodels. Attention paid to areas of
monetary-fiscal policy, growth and the business cycle.
(Prereq: 122)
Major: One of a choice of three required courses in the
Business Administration core
ENG 101 Developmental Writing
A preparato course for effective writing for students
who need ayditional preparation. Instruction and practice in
basic writing skills will be given. Students will write short
papers based on their own observation, experience and
thought. The course counts as an elective toward graduation but does not meet the writing requirement.
ENG 1 1 1 Effective Writin
ECO 340 Managerial Decision Making
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modern
. techniques of management science to prepare students to
make better business and economic decisions. Emphasis is
the areas of transpornvironmental protecels, information
. Ad. 101 and high
asis on expository
ical organization, and
m for this course is
Distribution: Required for graduation
ENG 2 2 3 Writing for Business and the Professions
A ~racticalcourse desianed with em~hasison ex~ositorv
'profes:
proposals
to use the
Major: Required for Business Management major and MIS
major, elective in Supervisory Management major (upper
division)
Major: Recommended elective for Business Administration
major
ECO 392
stern
ENG 2 2 5
(Prereq: 122)
Major: One of a choice of three required courses in the
Business Administration core (upper division)
ECO 445 Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in
business. Among the topics considered are theories and
practices in forecasting, estimation of demand and cost
functions, price and non-price competition, production and
cost considerations, and an analysis of economic problems
of relevance to management. (Prereq: Eco 251 or equivalent
or consent of instructor)
Major: Required in the Marketing major (upper division)
Major: Required for Communications core
ENG 2 8 2 Women in Fiction
Reading and discussion of works by women writers of the
nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Distribution: English
ENG 3 5 1 American Literature Since 1920
Distribution: English or Urban Concerns (upper division)
FRElll
Distribution: Urban Concerns/Minority Studies
School)
Distribution: Foreign Language
GER 111
ScAool) "
Distribution: Foreign Language
HIS 103
HIS 3 13
Distribution: Math
Majoc Strongly recommended for Business Administration
major prior to taking Bus 379
The Modern World
A stud of the main currents in western civilization from the
time or~apoleonto the present.
Distribution: History
Mesomtamia to Monasticism: The Roofs of the
Western Humanist Tradition
Commonwealth.
Distribution: History
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aterial.
next
European trip.
Distribution: Histow or Urban Concerns
MA T 124 Calculus I
Topics of plane and solid analytic geometry integrated with
differential and integral calculus.
Majoc Prerequisite for CSC 170 in MIS major
MUS 130 Introduction to the Fine Ads
NUR 3 1 1
Relationship between music of each period and the other
fine arts. For non-music majors.
Distribution: Music
NOR111
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Majoc Required for BSN major
**This course involves an additional clinical fee
NUR 3 2 5 Nursing Process
Distribution: Foreign Language
NUR 305
Major: Required for BSN major
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Majoc Required for BSN major
soclal and
NUR 3 0 6 ,
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Major Required for BSN major
NUR 3 5 0
Majoc Required for BSN major
Major: Required for BSN major
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NUR403
are explored.
Majoc Required for BSN major
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Major: Required for BSN major
PHY 101 Astronomy
A descriptive course requiring elementary algebra. Our solar
syslenl stars and galaxies. The necessary optical itistruments are explained ancl use is made of a 12-inch reflecting
telescope, and eight-inch Celestron, and a 3.-inchQuestar.
Occasional night viewing. (3 one-hour lectures)
Distribution: Physics
Majoc Required for BSN major
PH Y 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 onehour lectures, 2-hour laboratory. Prereq: Elementary
Algebra)
Distribution: Physics
NUR423 .
Majoc Required for BSN major
**This course involves an additional clinical fee
PHI 120
Ethics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
Politics in the urban setting, including important issues,
actors, and structures influencing public policy in the
modern urban complex. Discuss~on-lecture,simulation, and
meetings with political experts and activists.
Distribution: Political Science or Urban Concerns
Distribution: Philosophy
Malor Recommended elective in Business Administration
major
POL 160 World Politics
Introduction to the processes of international politics,
including the dynamics of the international system, theories
of international relations, and a focus on recent problems.
Distribution: Political Science
POL 17 0 Law in the United States
sound arguments.
Distribution: Philosophy
Maioc Required supporting course for Communication
major
PHI 380
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.
Distribution: Political Science
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
Application of ethical prin
the areas of health care a
tion, human engineering,
euthanasia.
Distribution: Philosophy
Majoc Recommended for BSN major
POL 3 2 6 Political Parties and Behavior
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The political behavior of the electorate emphasizing public
opinion and political parties in the electoral process. Field
work with political parties and interest groups and media in
presidential elections. (Prereq: 1 course in Political Science
or consent of instructor)
Distribution: Political Science (upper division)
POL 342 Mass Communicationsin Society
REL 22 1 Biblical Studies
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.
Distribution: Religion
Effects of mass communications on individual behavior;
the uses and control of mass media for political and social
purposes including a study of censorship, newsmaking,
entertainment and public affairs programming.
Distribution: Urban Concerns (upper division)
Majoc Required for the Communication major
REL 3 4 1 Christian Views of Health and Healing
Exploration of health and healing in Christian teaching
and practice, including the role of scientific technology and
prayer and sacraments in healing.
Distribution: Religion
PS Y 105 General Psychology
An introduction to the methods and approaches used in
psychology for the purpose of understanding behavior. The
structure of the field of psychology, including its major subareas, is emphasized.
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PS Y 3 7 3 Organizational Psychology
Theoretical conceptualizations of organizational behavior.
Factors and practices such as management styles, evaluation and maintenance of work effectiveness, and social
influences. An organizational field experience. (Prereq: 105)
Major: Required course for Business Management major
and elective for all Communications majors (upper division)
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REL 3 6 3 Religion in America
ses d religion to the challenges of its
~istribution:Religion (upper division)
soc 121
Distribution: Sociology
Majoc Required supporting course for Communication
major and Social Work major
PS Y 485 Counseling Psychology
Principles, methods, and attitudes involved in the counseling
process. Consideration given to goals and ethical guidelines
for a counseling relationship.
Major: Elective in Communication major
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m h b h ~ s mConfuc~anism,
,
some d~scuss~on
of
communltles
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
PS Y 355 Brain and Behavior
A survey of the functions of the nervous system which
are responsible for behavior in animals and human beings.
Major topics include: sleep and wakefulness, motivation and
emotion, learning and memory and mental disorders.
(Prereq: 105 and one course in biology)
Majoc Required prerequisite course BSN major
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REL 3 5 6 Historv of Reliaions
Distribution: Psychology
Majoc Required supporting course for the Communication
majors and Social Work major, a prerequisite for advanced
courses in psychology
SOC 23 1
social institution. The
marital adjustment and
mily to its institutional and
REL 1 1 1 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.
Distribution: Religion
Majoc Required supporting course in Social Work major
and an elective in the Human Relations major
SPC 1 1 3 Public Speaking
3 1 3 Basic problems of effective speaking and listening. May be
SOC 2 4 1
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Majoc An alternative in the core of the Communication
major, recommended elective in Business Management
major
SOC 375, Social Psvcholoav
taken for lower and upper division credit upon consultation
with instructor.
Majoc Required supporting course for Communication
major, elective supporting course in Business Management
major
SPC 3 5 2 Persuasion
Theory of persuasion and propaganda, practical work in
speech and promotional projects.
Majoc Required for Communications major, elective
supporting course in Marketing major (upper division)
SPC 3 5 3 Advertising
An introcluclion lo print and broadcast advertising and
promotion as imporlant elements in modern marketing
and communication.
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upporting course for Communication
I Work major, elective supporting course
agement major (upper division)
SOC 383 Racial and Minority Group Relations
The dimensions of racial and minority group relations. Major
attention is focused upon prejudice, racism, and the role of
self-understanding.
Distribution: Minority Studies
Majoc Required supporting course for Social Work major
and elective supporting course in the Business
Management major (upper division)
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Distribution: Foreign Language
SPA 1 12 Beginning Spanish
Continuation of SPA 111.
Majoc Required supporting course in Marketing major,
elective in Public Relations/Advertisingand Supervisory
Management majors (upper division)
SPC 3 5 4 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 communications
barriers.
Majoc Required for Communication core, elective
supporting course in Business Management major (upper
division)
SPC 3 5 5 Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis
on factors involved in affective functioning within small
groups and organizations.
Majoc Recommended supporting course in the Business
Management, Human Relations and Supervisory
Management majors (upper division)
SPC 361
dramatic criticism.
Distribution: English/Speech
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of plays from
ter productions.
matic production, and
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S WK 364 Field Work I
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SPC 480 Public Relations/PromotionaI Communications
Public Relations in the modern world of communication,
marketing and business. An overview of public relations as
a career and a survey of basic promotional communication
in profit and non-profit organizations.
Major: Elective in all Communication majors (upper division)
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Majoc Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
S WK 4 5 9 Advanced Methods and Skills in Social Work
460
4rn-7
Majoc Required in Social Work major (upper division)
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S WK 4 6 2 Field Work I1
Majoc Required in the Social Work major
Progressively responsible supervised professional social
work experience including work with individuals, families,
groups and/or communitites in a soci
Ten
hours per week, plus one supportive/d
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per week. (Prereq: completion and 2.0
candidacy status; concurrent with 461 and 467)
Majoc Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
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Major: Required in the Social Work major. (Prereq: 361)
(upper division)
S WK 3 6 1 Social Responses to Human Needs
This course describes the historical and contemporary
systems of human service. The major assumptions and
social movements which have contributed to the charitable
needs will be emisits highlight the
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of instructor) (upper
division)
Majoc Required in the Social work major (upper division)
S WK 464 Field Work IV
Continuation of 466 during the spring term. (Prereq:
candidacy status, 2.0 in 466, concurrent with 467)
Majoc Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
S WK 466 Field Work 111
Continuation of 462 conducted durin interim. (Prereq:
candidacy status. 2.0 in 461. 462.4633
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
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1989-1990 Calendar
1989 Fall
Trimester
Sept 15-17
Sept 17
4
2-4
5-7
7
April 6-8
April 8
Last day to change
Oct 22
Feb
11
May 20
grade option Last day to withdraw
from class
Nov 19
Mar 11
June 3
Classes end
Dec 3
Mar 25
June 17
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Dec 8-10
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Weekend College
1989-1990 Calendar
1989 Fall
Trimester
Sept 15-17
Sept 17
4
2-4
5-7
7
April 6-8
April 8
Last day to change
Oct 22
Feb
11
May 20
grade option Last day to withdraw
from class
Nov 19
Mar 11
June 3
Classes end
Dec 3
Mar 25
June 17
Final exams
Dec 8-10
Mar 30Auril 1
June 22-24
Final grades due
Dec 18
Sept 15-17
Sept 29-Oct 1
Oct 13-15
Oct 20-22
Nov 3-5
Nov 17-19
Dec 1-3
Dec 8-10
April
Jan
Jan
Jan
Feb
Feb
Mar
Mar
Mar
July
April
April
May
May
Jun
Jun
Jun
Classes begin
Last day to add
or drop class without
record notation
II
Classes meet
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1990 Spring
Trimester
Jan
Tan
Jan
Jan
New Student Orientation Sept 9
Reeistration
Seut 9
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1990 Winter
Trimester
9
5-7
12-14
26-28
9-11
23-25
9-11
23-25
30-Apr 1
April 5
Mar 31
2
6-8*
20-22
4-6
18-20
1-3
15-17
22-24
"Classes in SpringTrimester will be four hours in length instead of three
and one half hours. See page 28 for exact times.
Most Weekend College classes meet seven times during a trimester. It is
expected that students attend every class. If a student needs to miss one
class period, the instructor should be contacted. Some courses will meet
for the entire period on Finals Class Weekend.
Cover Art: "Desigved for the Working Mind" by Philip
Thompson, Chair, Augsburg College Art Departnzcnt.
Frequently Called Telephone Numbers
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Weekend College Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . ,330-1782
Director, Rick Thoni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-1640
Operations, Laurel Orthmeyer . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .330-1740
Admissions, Sylvia Stasiukonis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,330-1792
Data Entry, Robin Sanderson . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ,330-1652
Secretary, Debbie Olin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-1782
Enrollment, Deidre Middleton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-1777
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Other Campus Numbers:
Bookstore, College Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1122
Business Office, Science Hall
Cashier: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-1028
Billing: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-1790
Education Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,330-1130
Financial Aid Office, Science Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1046
Counseling and Career Planning, Memorial Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . .330-1162
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,. . . . . , . 330-1017
Nursing Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. , .. . . . . 330-1209
Registrar (Transcripts, Grades) Science Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,330-1036
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . , . . .330-1000
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Weekend College Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (evening hours by appointment)
Office Hours on Class Weekends:
Friday - 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. - Old Main 18
Saturday - 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Old Main 18 or WEC office
Sunday - 12:30p.m.-1:30 p.m. - Old Main 18
Weekend College Office Location:
The Weekend College Office is 2222 Murphy Square, located on the
corner of 23rd Avenue and 7% Street on the Augsburg College
Campus (number 11on the map found on page 7 l ) .
This bulletin is a supplement to the Augsburg College Catalog and is
published for the convenience of Augsburg Weekend College students.
Weekend College is a program of Augsburg College and is subject to the
policies and provisions as stated in the Augsburg College Catalog.
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able of Contents
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.
FREQUENTLY CALLED TELEPHONE NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 1989-1990
Introduction to Augsburg Weekend College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Information Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Characteristics of the Eductional Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .h
Student Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Career Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.
Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Veterans of Military Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.
ACADEMIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DegreesandMajors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Tcacliing Licensure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Management Information Systems (MIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-16
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Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . # . . . 17
Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -18
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Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Deai-isList . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Probation and Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Grading Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Withdrawal from College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Graduation with Distinction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 2 2
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CLASS SCHEDULE 1989-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 3 0
ADMISSIONS1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Admissions Requirements and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
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Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
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Fecs and Payment Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
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Payment Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
liefund Scliedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
ABOUT AUGSBURG COLLEGE
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CAMPUS GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
CAMPUS LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
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Introduction to Augsburg Weekend College
Purpose
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Augsburg Weekend College provides an educational alternative to adults
who desire college experience but who work or have other commitments
during the week. It is a means by which men and women may earn a
bachelor's degree, gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for
career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the
liberal arts.
The Adult as Student
The Augsburg Weekend College program is designed to meet the needs
and preferences of adult learners. The program is based on the
assumption that the men and women who enroll in Weekend College
will be mature, self-disciplined and well-motivated adult learners who
seek a balance of classroclm experience and individualized study. Each
course is therefore divided into periods of concentrated on-campus study
separated by time for independent study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To accommodate this format for learning, classes meet on alternate
weekends for three and a half hours on either Friday evening, Saturday
morning, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday afternoon.* Each class selected
by the student involves commitment to one of these four class periods.
Weekend College students may take from one to four different courses by
attending class every other weekend.
Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg Weekend College is participation in a
community of adult learners. Learning can be enhanced when the
student is involved in a stable community that provides opportunity and
encouragement to become involved in interaction both in and out of the
classroom. This community will be enriched by the presence of both men
and women with a variety of work and life experiences.
To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
Weekend College students to make use of college facilities such as the
library and college center, to take the opportunity of having shared meals
and coffee breaks, to participate in optional lunchtime seminars, and to
attend other college activities such as music and dramatic presentations
and athletic events.
*Laboratory sections or additional class hours may be scheduled on evenings
during the week.
Information Sessions
Adults who are interested in Augsburg Weekend College are encouraged
to attend one of the information sessions that are scheduled throughout
the year. These information sessions are free of charge and are
approximately 2 hours in length. Please call the Weekend College Office
(330-1782)to receive further details on these information sessions or to
sign up for one of the following dates:
For Fall Trimester, 1989
5:30 PM
Saturday, June 3
Saturday, June 24
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
0
Tuesday, July 25
Thursday, August 10
For Winter Trimester 1990
Saturdav. October 14
Thursday, November 2
Saturday, November 18
For Spring Trimester, 1990
Saturday, January 27
Thursdav, Februarv 8
Saturdav. Februarv 24
For more information write or call:
Augsburg Weekend College Office
A~~gsburg
College
731 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612 I 330-1782
FAX: 612 1330-1695
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
9:00 AM
5:30 PM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
5:30 PM
9:00 AM
Characteristics of the Educational Program
Educational Mission
For over a century Augsburg College has emphasized intellectual freedom
in the search for knowledge. Our academic program builds on a liberal
arts foundation to help students understand the past, interpret the
present, and plan for the future.
As in the weekday program, Augsburg Weekend College offers students a
unique combination of the liberal arts disciplines and professional
education. Our goals are to help students develop the intellectual skills
and attitudes to be life-long learners, increase their competence in
selected areas of professional work, and accomplish a higher level of
personal growth.
Accreditation and Affiliations
Augsburg College is fully accredited by the North Central Association of
Colleges and Secondary Schools and The National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our
programs are approved by The American Chemical Society, The Council
on Social Work Education and the National League for Nursing. We are a
member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran
Education Council in North America, Minnesota Private College Council,
National Association for Music Therapy, Inc., and are registered with the
Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB).
Faculty
Augsburg College prides itself on its highly qualified faculty.
Members of the faculty serve as academic advisers to students who are in
the pre-major stage of planning as well as to students in declared major
fields.
Library
Students and faculty use a carefully selected library of some 150,000
volumes plus audio-visual materials, with access to over 5,000,000
volumes through the Twin Cities private college consortium and Minitex.
Internships
Internships on and off campus are an established part of most academic
programs, helping students make career choices and develop experience
in their chosen fields.
Student Support Services
Augsburg Weekend College provides a number of student services to
assist adults in making educational and career plans, accomplishing the
academic tasks of a college education, working on their own personal
development, and participating in activities beyond the classroom. Some
of these services are:
Academic Planning
All Augsburg Weekend College students will have access to expert
academic advising services on an on-going basis to provide for efficient,
effective planning. Students enrolling in Weekend College who have had
college experience will have their previous work evaluated early in the
admissions process.
Career Planning Services
Staff from the Career Planning and Placement Office will assist adults in
assessing their career goals and personal abilities. This service, in
combination with sound academic advising from faculty in a chosen
major field, can result in an appropriate and manageable educational and
career plan for the individual involved.
Academic Skills Center
This center exists to help students enhance their skills in the areas of
writing, reading, math, time management, and study skills. Academic
tutors in specialized course areas are also available through the center.
CounselinglSupport Groups
Individual and group activities are available to students who wish to
work on a personal growth interest or concern or who simply want to
have the experience of being in a support group of people who share
some similar characteristics andlor interests.
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the State Approving Agency for Veterans
Training. Veterans should consult with the Office of the Registrar about
completion of the enrollment certificate and the forwarding of other
information to the Veterans Administration. (Please refer to the Augsburg
College Catalog for more detailed information.)
American Indian Support Program
Staff from this program are available to assist students in the areas of
financial aid, admissions, academic and personal counseling.
Degrees and Majors
Augsburg Weekend College allows adults to begin a bachelor's degree
program or to continue their education after beginning at another time or
institution. It also enables adults to add a second major to an already
completed college degree. The following information outlines what is
involved in completing a degree or major in Augsburg Weekend College.
(For more detailed information regarding graduation requirements,
please refer to the Augsburg College Catalog.)
Bachelor's Degree
The bachelor's degree program in Augsburg Weekend College is
essentially the same as the weekday program. A total of 35 semester
courses are required to graduate and may be fulfilled through
combinations of transfer of previous college credit, assessment of
previous learning experience, and Weekend College courses. (Augsburg
semester courses are valued at 4 semester credits and 6 quarter credits.)
Included in the 35 total courses must be an approved major program,
eleven upper division courses, and courses selected from the following
liberal arts spectrum (transfer courses and courses taken in the major may
also be counted for distribution requirements):
One approved course from each of seven areas:
1. ArtlMusic
2. HistorylPhilosophy
3. EconomicslPolitical Science
4. English - Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts
(devoted to the study of literature)
5. Psychology 1051Sociology 121 (or the equivalent transfer course)
6. ChemistrylBiology
7. MathematicslPhysics
A course in writing (English 111)or demonstrated proficiency
Two courses or demonstrated competence in a second language
Three courses (or one course per year of study) in religious studies
One course in the area of urban concerns, women's studies, or minority
studies
In addition to the 35 total courses, a student must demonstrate
proficiency in two lifetime sports.
Majors
Augsburg Weekend College students may select from 7 separate majors,
several with a number of career concentrations. A minor is available in
each of these academic areas as well as economics, psychology, religion
and sociology.
Business Administration
This major prepares students in the areas of management, financial
accounting, finance, and marketing. To provide a combination of
applied skills and theoretical background, each of these majors is
interdisciplinary in approach, including an average of ten business
administration courses and six courses from supporting fields such as
economics, computer programming, communications, philosophy, and
mathematics. Majors in Business Administration are candidates for the
Bachelor of Arts degree.
Core Courses
All students who pursue a major in Business Administration will
complete the following core courses:
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
ECO
ECO
ECO
or
or
ECO
175
221
222
242
252
279
331
391
112
113
311
312
315
313
Computers for Business and Economics
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting I1
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
Financial Management
Business Law
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Public Finance
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Money and Banking
Intermediate Microeconomics
Accounting Concentration
Students who wish to pursue a Business Administration major with a
concentration in accounting will complete the following courses in
addition to the core:
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
or
or
322
323
324
326
423
425
Accounting Theory and Practice I
Accounting Theory and Practice I1
Managerial Cost Accounting
Tax Accounting
Auditing
Advanced Accounting
Students in this major should seriously consider one or more courses
from the following list:
BUS 399 Internship
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 120 Ethics
Those planning a career in accounting are strongly encouraged to
complete the remaining courses in the 326,423 and 425 sequence.
Finance Concentration
Students wishing to pursue a Business Administration major with a
concentration in finance will complete the following courses in addition
to the core:
BUS
BUS
BUS
ECO
or
or
322
433
438
318
415
479
Accounting Theory and Practice I
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
Investment Theory
M'anagement Science
Managerial Economics
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Economics and
Business
Students in this major should seriously consider one or more courses
from the following list:
BUS
BUS
BUS
ENG
PHI
324
326
399
223
120
Managerial Cost Accounting
Tax Accounting
Internship
Writing for Business and the Professions
Ethics
Management Concentration
Students wishing to pursue a Business Administration major with a
concentration in management will complete the following courses in
addition to the core:
BUS
BUS
ECO
PSY
or
SOC
340
440
318
373
Human Resource Management
Operations Management
Management Science
Organizational Psychology
349 Complex Organizations
Students in this major should seriously consider one or more courses
from the following list:
BUS
ENG
PHI
PSY
SOC
SOC
SOC
SPC
SPC
399
223
120
371
336
375
265
111
354
Internship
Writing for Business and the Professions
Ethics
Psychology of the Individual
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Social Psychology
Racial and Minority Group Relations
Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Marketing Concentration
Students wishing to pursue a Business Administration major with a
concentration in marketing will complete the following courses in
addition to the core:
BUS
BUS
ECO
BUS
352
450
415
355
Marketing Research and Analysis
Marketing Management
Managerial Economics
Marketing Communication
Students in this major should seriously consider one or more courses
from the following list:
BUS
ENG
PHI
SPC
SPC
399
223
120
351
352
Internship
Writing for Business and the Professions
Ethics
Argumentation
Persuasion
Business Minor
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
ECO
ECO
221
242
252
331
112
113
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Financial Management
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Other configurations of the Business Administration minor may be
permitted on consultation with department chairperson.
Communication
Communication is an interdisciplinary major which is broad in scope and
practical in application. The program consists of 15 courses; five in related
supporting fields such as psychology, sociology, speech, and philosophy.
Included is at least one course of internship experience in a work setting
serving the career goals of individual students. Students may focus their
lecture courses toward the development of career skills in public relations
and advertising, marketing communications, human relations, or
supervisory management. Majors in communication are candidates for
the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Required Communication Core
ENG 223,225,226 or 227: An Advanced Writing Course
SPC 342 Mass Communications in Society
SPC 351 Argumentation
or 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
SPC 399 Internship
Required supporting courses:
PHI 130 Logic
PSY 105 General Psychology
SOC 121 Principles of Sociology
or 336 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SPC 111 Public Speaking
Major also includes satisfactory performance on competency tests in
writing and typing. This must be done before taking upper division
courses. A literature course may be substituted for SOC 121 or SOC 375.
Communication Electives
With the help of an academic adviser, the student will select five (5)
elective courses designed to meet additional background and skill
requirements in the career areas of public relations and advertising,
marketing communications, human relations, or supervisory
management.
The following are some of the electives recommended in each area:
Public Relations and Advertising
Students interested in the Public Relations emphasis are strongly urged
to take ENG 227 (Journalism) as part of the major.
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
ENG
ENG
PSY
SOC
SPCl
SPCl
SPCl
SPC
SPC
242 Principles of Management
252 Principles of Marketing
279 Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
355 Marketing Communications
226 Creative Writing
227 Journalism
373 Organizational Psychology
349 Complex Organizations
ART 132 Photography
ART 224 Publication Design
ART 2251230 Visual Communications I, 11
345 Organizational Communication
480 Public RelationslPromotional Communications
Marketing Communications
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
SPC
252
352
355
450
480
Principles of Marketing
Marketing Research and Analysis
Marketing Communications
Marketing Management
Public RelationslPromotiona1 Communications
Human Relations
PSY
PSY
SOC
SOC
SOC
SPC
SPC
SPC
SPC
373
485
231
265
349
329
345
355
480
Organizational Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Sociology of the Family
Racial and Minority Group Relations
Complex Organizations
Intercultural Communication
Organizational Communication
Small Group Communication
Public Relations Promotional Communications
Supervisory Management
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
PSY
SOC
SPC
SPC
SPC
175
242
279
340
355
440
373
349
345
355
480
Computers in Business and Economics
Principles of Management
Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
Human Resource Management
Marketing Communications
Operations Management
Organizational Psychology
Complex Organizations
Organizational Communication
Small Group Communication
Public RelationslPromotional Communications
Communication Minor
Five courses approved by the department.
Education
Teaching Licensure
Teaching licensure programs are offered for Kindergarten-Elementary
and selected Secondary fields through Weekend College. Individualized
programs are worked out with an adviser in either Elementary or
Secondary education. To be admitted to the Education Department the
student will have achieved an overall 2.5 G.P.A. plus a 2.5 G.P.A. in
hislher major field. All professional courses with the exception of Clinical
Experience and Student Teaching are available in the weekend schedule.
In addition to Kindergarten-Elementary, Augsburg Weekend College
grants secondary licenses in English-Language Arts and Social Studies.
Students may also work individually on the following majors offered in
conjunction with day school: French, German, Health, Life Science,
Mathematics, Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics), Science (grades
5-9), Spanish, Speech, Theater Arts, and in the special areas of Art (K-l2),
Band (K-12) and Classroom Music (Grades 5-12), Orchestra (K-12) and
Classroom Music (5-12), Vocal and Classroom Music (K-9), Vocal and
Classroom Music (5-12), and Physical Education (K-12).
Contact an Education Department adviser for information in your field of
study and for application for admission to the Department of Education.
Students entering the licensure program in Fall, 1989 or later and want
K-6 licensure, must take EDE 375.
All students must apply for acceptance into the Education Department
and take the PPST test before beginning professional education courses
(those numbered in the 300-400 level). Any course grade below 2.0 must
be retaken.
Elementary Education
EDE 253 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting* (.5 course)
EDE 341 Media Technology (.5 course)
EDE 350 Creating Learning Environments (.5 course)
EDE 351 Techniques of Teaching Reading
EDE 363 Clinical Experiences (.5 course)"
EDE 364 Interdisciplinary Studies (.25 course)
EDE 375 Discovery in the World of Kindergarten (.5 course)
EDE 376 K-El Social Studies (.25 course)
EDE 377 K-El Science (.25 course)
EDE 379 K-El Art (.25 course)
EDE 380 K-El Music (.25 course)
EDE 382 K-El Math (.5 course)
EDE 386 Children's Literature (.5 course)
EDE 387 Language Arts (.5 course)
EDE 388 K-El Health (.25 course)
EDE 389 K-El Physical Education (.25 course)
EDE 481 Student Teaching
EDE 482 Student Teaching
EDE 483 Student Teaching
EDE 484 Student Teaching
EDS 388 Human Relations (.5 course)
IlPE 114 Safety Education (.5 course)
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5 course)
SWK 260 Humans Developing
College Level Math Course
Academic Minor or Second Major
*Field Experience Separate
Secondary Education
EDS 264 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting* (.5 course)
EDS 341 Media Technology (.5 course)
EDS 350 Reading in the Content Areas (.5 course)
EDS 352 Clinical Experience* (.5 course)
EDS 353 Creating Learning Environments
EDS 388 Human Relations (.5 course)
EDS 477 School and Society Seminar (.5 course)
EDS 481 Student Teaching
EDS 482 Student Teaching
EDS 483 Student Teaching
EDS 484 Student Teaching
EDS 486 Student Teaching Seminar (.5 course)
HPE 114 Safety Education (.5 course)
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5 course)
PSY 105 General Psychology
Special Methods in Licensure Field
"Field Experience Separate
Major for Secondary Teaching Licensure in Social Studies
Students preparing to teach social studies on the high school level must
complete, in addition to the professional requirements to be met within
the Department of Education, a competency program designed to
provide a broad foundation in the social sciences. Students must
complete a major in one of five fields - Economics, History, Political
Science, Psychology or Sociology (the History major is described below)
plus 7 courses (ECO 112 or 113, Human Geography, HIS 222, POL 158,
PSY 105, SOC 121 and 336). Students considering a career in social
studies education should consult, as soon as possible, the Augsburg
Department of Education and the Social Studies Coordinator.
History Major: 8 courses plus 1seminar. 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.
English
Those who study English believe that an intense concern for words, ideas
and images helps us understand who we are and who we can become.
Writing helps us clarify and share our thoughts. Literature helps us
contemplate the pains and joys of human existence. Through English
study we see life's complexity, experience life as some others do, and
understand better the world in which we live and work.
English relates closely to other majors. With the other arts, English is
concerned with the pleasure that comes from artistic creation and with
the contemplation of works of art. With psychology and sociology,
English is concerned with individual and group behavior. With
philosophy, English is interested in ideas and the relation between
meaning and language. With science, English is interested in discovering
order and determining structures. With speech and communications,
English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other
social sciences and humanities, English studies the way people have
acted and thought at different times and in different cultures.
Major: 9 courses above 111, including 225; one course in American
literature; one course in Western literary tradition (271 or 272); and three
courses in British literature, one on literature before 1660 (for example, 331
or 438) and one that surveys a number of writers (336, 337, 423). Majors
are encouraged to take ENG 245 early in their college work and to consult
their departmental advisor regularly. A student with a double major or
special program that involves considerable work in the English
department should also work closely with an advisor in the department.
Note: Transfer students must take at least three of their English courses
at Augsburg.
English-Language ArtsTeaching Major: 10 courses, including those listed
under the major, a course in the English language, and an internship in
the teaching of writing. One course must include a component in nonWestern literature. In addition, the ACTC courses Communications Skills
in the English Classroom and Teaching Mass Media are required.
Courses in early American literature, Shakespeare, and film are
recommended. Several of the required courses, including the internship,
are not offered on weekends. Students in this program must work with
advisers in the English Department and the Education Department in
order to meet the professional requirements within the Education
Department as well as requirements in the major.
Students in this program who are transferring from other colleges should
consult the English department chair soon after enrolling.
Minor: 5 courses above 111including one course in British literature and
one writing course above the freshman level (223, 225, 226, or 227).
Management Information Systems (MIS)
This MIS major prepares students to work in the growing field of
information management. The major combines courses and skills from
both the business and computer science majors to help students learn
about the identification, organization, analysis and processing of
information in a business setting.
MIS Majors
BUS 175 Computers for Business and Economics
BUS 221 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 279 Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
BUS 331 Financial Management
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
CSC 170 Structured Programming
MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics
CSC 210 Data Structure
BUS 370 Advanced Computing for Business and Economics
BUS 375 Information Systems in the Organization
BUS 475 Information Systems Analysis and Design
BUS 476 Information Systems Projects
ECO 318 Management Science
Students in this major should seriously consider one or more of the
following courses:
BUS
CSC
ENG
PHI
399
340
223
120
Internship
Digital Communications and Computer Networks
Writing for Business and the Professions
Ethics
MIS Minor
BUS
BUS
or
BUS
BUS
BUS
or
BUS
or
ECO
ECO
221
242
252
370
375
475
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Advanced Computing for Business and Economics
Information Systems in the Organiiation
Information Systems Analysis and Design
479 Intermediate Quantitative Methods
318 Management Science
113 Principles of Microeconomics
Nursing
Aupburg W ~ P ~ CCnIl~gc~
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rnnj~lris ir prr,lcssional prr>Kramthat is arrrsriblt. on weukcnds to nltrscs
\vho arc unablc tu a ttcnd cldvscd tluriilg thr wcckda)~.Classes a s
primarily scheduled on alternate weekends, but all courses in the major
may have additional class or lab hours beyond the weekend schedule.
Preparation for school nurse licensure is available.
Admissions Procedures
Admission to llic ili~rsingprogram includes lirst bcing acc~~ptcil
into
Augsburg Weekend Cr,llcgc thrrrugh t l ~ cprrxedures dcscrihed rln page
66. As candidntcr Ibr the nu.siny: nlajor, RNs m ~ ~demonstrate
st
evidence rjf tlo~npt~tion
of d n ,i~sociated r ~ ~ . (n.
e ediploma program,
current nursing pmcticc, and Minnesota lirensiit.~.Wliilc an RN may take
general ccluration cruascs and pi4ert!clui5ilecrlufics frlr the nursing major,
tingent upon:
further pnlgtvss in the major i s a111
1. SatisF{~clrrrycr?lnplctic~n
at n cnllcgc or university of the prerequisite
c.ourws: Analomy a ~ r dPh~siulugy,Microbiology, Inorganic Chemistry,
Organic or Bi~lchcmislry,English Composition, Introductory
Sncicllngy nnrl Intrrrdurtcwy I'sych(11ogy.
2. A cumulative gradepoint average of at least 2.5
3. Successful completion of testing to validate lower division nursing
knowledge.
"Graduates of the program are eligible to apply to the Minnesota Department of
Health for certification as a public health nurse.
Required Courses in the Nursing Major
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
305
306
310
311
330
350
403
404
423
427
Contemporary Nursing I: Communication*
Contemporary Nursing 11: Paradigms in Nursing*
Community Health Nursing I*
Community Health Nursing 11: Practicum**
Trends and Issues in Nursing*
Introduction to Nursing Research*
Contemporary Nursing 111: Families*
Contemporary Nursing IV: Leadership and Management*
Practicum in Nursing I: Nursing of the Family**
Practicum in Nursing 11: Leadership and Management**
*These courses may require extra class or lab sessions.
**Thesecourses require extra time and cost for clinical work.
Required Supporting Courses
PHI 380 Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
or
REL 483 Christian Ethics, or an approved ethics course
PSY 353 Brain and Behavior
Social Work
Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Bachelor of
5ci~'nct~
iii S~iciniWork d q r r r prugmm a[ A t t g s b u ~
CofIcjie is hililt on a
qrrlid lihr~,ilarks i+ot~t~da(ir)t~,
on tlicorv-1-ascd klinirly:, an11 cln
~ . ~ n ~ t c s s kdlrr5cleri
m , ~ l ~ l'iclrl P X F P T ~ C ~ I C PAS
~ . in~rn>rtnnt,
social r+~r)l.k
vducaiion al AupI3urg is built rui an appr~ciatir~r~
for 111c nccds,
ronctlrns, and valucs of lhc i~~clividuals
atid grix~psw i r c ~constituk
loday's multi-cultt~ralsrtc.1et.y.T l i p Socta1 Work n ~ i l j t i ~A* ii ~~ g~s h ~ r j :
W~ckendCuHcjie i n c l ~ ~ dsraven
e s cr)ulnses( ~ ~ o the
r n tlcpxt~nrnlstrf
psy~trolr~gy,
bir )logv, and sircic~irlg!l. Ct)~lccnlmiions
n r r po~~i14i'
i n tlw
r~ri*as
uf aginl;, clic~niz~~l
clcpcnrlrncy, c~~mctions,
social ministries, ,~nd
youth work. Field work is an important component of the program.
Social Work Courses*
SWK 257
SWK 260
SWK 361
SWK 363
SWK 364
SWK 461
SWK 462
SWK 463
SWK 465
SWK 466
SWK 467
SWK 469
Exploring Human Services
Humans Developing
Social Response to Human Needs
Methods and Skills of Social Work
Field Work I
Advanced Methods and Skills in Social Work
Field Work I1
Community Development and Organization
Social Policy: Analysis and Development
Field Work 111(.5course)
The Social Worker as Professional
Field Work IV
Required Supporting Courses*
BIO
PSY
SOC
SOC
SOC
SOC
SOC
101
105
121
231
265
365
375
Human Biology
General Psychology
Principles of Sociology
Sociology of the Family
Racial and Minority Group Relations
Quantitative Analysis and Program Evaluation
Social Psychology
*Students interested in Social Work should begin their program with the
required supporting courses. The professional sequence will be offered
when a sufficient number of students are ready for that portion of the
program.
Social Welfare Minor
6 courses including 257 or department approved alternative internship,
361, 463; Psychology 351 or Sociology 375; Sociology 265; and Political
Science 121 or 158 or 325, or Social Work 465.
Minors
In addition to minors offered in Business, Communication, English, MIS
and Social Welfare (listed under each respective major), Weekend College
students are able to complete minors in the following areas:
Economics Minor
ECON 112, 113, 312, 313 and one additional Upper Division course. Other
configurations may be permitted on consultation with the Department.
Psychology Minor
5 courses including 105, with a minimum of 2 courses at Augsburg. Not
more than one course from 299,399 and 499 may be counted toward the
minor.
Religion Minor
5 courses approved by the department.
Sociology Minor
5 courses including 121and two upper division courses (numbered 300
and above).
Dean's List
The Deanb 1-is1 is compiIeb aftvr each scmcster, listing students whose
~ r a d point
r
a\lcr,lf;tx fcrr a scrncstcr i s 3.5 or butterAL>ascdon a minimum of
I wrl lull c t ~ ~ w c or
s , rquivalent, grilded on thc hlditirrnal ~mdiiigsystem,
with no incompletes in courses offered for credit.
Probation and Dismissal
A student will be placed on scholastic probation at the end of the term if
his or her achievement is unsatisfactory. Dismissal from the College is not
automatic. Each case is reviewed by the Committee on Student Standing.
A student who has a poor academic record may be strongly advised to
withdraw before the end of the term. A student who has been on
probation for two terms and withdraws from the College voluntarily must
have special permission to re-enroll. See Augsburg College Catalog for
complete explanation.
Grading Procedures
Evaluation and Grading
Student achievement in courses is measured primarily by final
examinations. Shorter tests, written papers, oral reports, and other types
of evaluation also are used.
Most courses are offered with grading options - traditional grading on a
4.0 to 0.0 scale or the PasslNo Credit system, in which P means a grade of
2.0 or better and N means no credit and a grade of less than 2.0. 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, or rank each as a "C." Transfer students are cautioned
that P-graded courses do not count in the requirement that 14
traditionally graded courses be earned at Augsburg in order to be
considered for graduation with distinction. See PIN limitations under
Graduation Requirements in the Augsburg College Catalog.
Certain courses are offered on one grading system only. Sociology 265 is
graded only on the PIN grading system and some education courses are
graded only on the PIN system or only on the traditional system. English
111is graded P or N, or 2.0-4.01N. Some other courses are graded only P,
1.0, N. Lifetime Sports are graded P1O.O.
In courses where this is a choice, students will be graded on the
traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish
to use the PIN grading option. Any changes in choice of grading system
must be made according to dates published each term. A fee is charged
for any changes made after Registration.
Explanation of Grades
Number grades are used with these definitions:
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
0.5
0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Grade of P (Pass) or N (No credit) are not computed in the grade point
average. A grade of P represents work at or above the 2.0 level; N
represents work at the 1.5 or below level.
An incomplete grade may be given only in the case of extreme
emergency, To receive it, a student must file a petition with the
Committee on Student Standing stating the reasons for the request, the
plan and date for removing it, and comments from the instructor. If
permission is granted, the incomplete must be removed during the
following semester, or it becomes the grade submitted by the teacher
along with the incomplete.
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes
last longer than one term. When this is the case, they must be completed
by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of the first
term of registration. A grade of X 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 instructors and demonstrate that
satisfactory progress is being maintained. The Registrar's Office will
automatically continue the registration in response to an X grade. A final
grade will be issued at the end of the term in whcih the work is
completed and evaluated (but not longer than one year). An instructor
reserves the discretion of not giving an X where satisfactory progress is
not demonstrated. Withdrawal from college, or dropping these continued
courses will terminate their registration. Under this circumstance, a reregistration as 1X by the student would be necessary if done during
registration periods within one year of initial registration; if done after
one year a new registration would be necessary.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by
registering for Audit (V). The charge for auditing a course is listed under
Fees and Payment Schedule. 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 requirement. If
expectations have been met, the course will be listed on the transcript as
having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will
be listed with a grade of W (Withdrawn).
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 colleges. Courses taken on the PIN grading option
are recorded, but not computed in the GPA.
Classification
Students are classified in August and at the end of fall and winter terms.
Sophomores - 7 courses completed with at least 14 grade points.
Junior - 16 courses completed with at least 32 grade points.
Seniors - 25 courses completed with at least 50 grade points.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered,
since this results in a failing grade on the official record. Cancellation of
courses or withdrawal from college must be done in the Registrar's Office.
Withdrawal from college cannot occur during final examination week
unless a petition is approved by the Student Standing Committee.
Withdrawal from college and resulting adjustments in accounts are
effective as of the date the completed Withdrawal From College form is
returned to the Registrar's Office.
Graduation with Distinction
Graduation with distinction is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude 3.8 to 4.0 cumulative GPA
Magna cum laude 3.6 up to but not including 3.8 cumulative GPA
Cum laude 3.3 up to but not including 3.6 cumulative GI'A
To qualify for graduation with distinction, transfer students must have
completed two years (14 traditionally graded courses) of work at
Augsburg .
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Augsburg College 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 compose the academic programs
of a liberal arts college. The APL program (Assessment of Previous
Learning) 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
demonstratebeither.b_y_comprehensi~nex~or.~mmittee
evaluation. The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by
which students may have their previous learning assessed for credit
recognition:
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CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
Students who achieve acceptable scores in CLEP exams may receive
academic credit in Augsburg College. CLEP exams are available in a
variety of general and specific subject areas. For more information,
contact Weekend College Admissions (330-1792) or the regional CLEP
center at the University of Minnesota (624-3323).
Departmental Assessment
Students who wish to receive credit for a specific academic course and do
not have transcript evidence of completed work may request a
departmental assessment of previous learning. This will most often
include an examination that covers the essential components of the
course involved. For more information, contact the Registrar's Office
(330-1036).
CAP (Credit Assessment Process)
This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty committee
completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio submitted by the
student. Informal meetings and consultation are provided for students
who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit
assessment. Students may apply for CAP after completing at least four
courses of academic work at Augsburg College with a cumulative GPA of
at least 2.5. For more information, contact the Registrar's Office (330-1036).
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lass Schedule 1989-90
Fall Trimester, 1989 Class Schedule
Friday Evening (6:OO-9:30)
BIO
185
Biology of Aging
BUS 355
Marketing Communications
BUS 242
Principles of Management
BUS 391
Business Law
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
EDE 253
Orientation to Education (9115-1113) (.5)
EDE 350
Creating Learning Environments (9116-1114) (.5)
EDE 379
K-El Art (9115-10113) (.25)
EDE 387
K-El Math (10120-1218) (.5)
EDS 264
Orientation to Education (9115-1113)(.5)
EDS 353
Creating Learning Environments
EDS 350
Reading in the Content Areas (9115-1113) (.5)
ENG 272
European Literature: Renaissance to Modern
MAT 131
Math for the Liberal Arts*
NUR 305
Contemporary Nursing I: Communication*
PHY 101
Astronomy*
REL
111
Introduction to Theology
SOC 265
Racial and Minority Group Relations
SPC
345
Organizational Communication
SWK 260
Humans Developing
Saturday Morning (8:30-1200)
BIO
103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
BUS 175
Computers for Business and Economics
BUS 221
Principles of Accounting I
BUS 222
Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242
Principles of Management
BUS 324
Managerial Cost Accounting
BUS 362
International Business
CHM 109
General Chemistry*
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
EDE 363
Clinical Experience* (.5)
EDE 376
K-El Social Studies (10121-11118)(.25)
EDE
377
K-El Science (9116-10114)(.25)
EDE 388
K-El Health (9116-10114)(.25)
EDS 352
Clinical Experience* (.5)
ENG 227
Journalism*
ENG 438
Shakespeare
MAT 124
Calculus I*
MUS 130
Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
NUR 403
Contemporary Nursing 111: Families
PHI
110
Introduction to Philosophy
POL 342
Mass Communications in Society
REL
221
Biblical Studies
SOC 121
Principles of Sociology
SPC
111
Public Speaking
SPC 352
Persuasion
Saturday Afternoon (1:15-4:45)
ART 240
Art History Survey
BUS 221
Principles of Accounting I
BUS 252
Principles of Marketing
BUS 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
BUS 391
Business Law
CSC 170
Structured IJrogramming
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
EDE
34'1
Media Teclinology (9116-1114) (.5)
EDE
380
K-El Music (11118-1219)(.25)
EDE
386
Children's Literature (9116-1114) (.5)
EDS 341
Media Technology (9116-1114)(.5)
ENG 111
Effective Writing*
ENG 225
Iiitermediate Expository Writing*
ENG 245
Introduction to Literature
HIS
222
U.S. History Since 1877
HPE 114
Safety Education (EIS) (9110-1115) (.5)
MAT 103
Basic Mathematics*
MAT 104
Intermediate Algebra*
NUR 423
Practicum in Nursing I1 * **
PHI
130
Logic *
PSY
105
General Psychology
PSY
355
Brain and Behavior
REL
441
Feminism and Christianity
SPA
111
Beginning Spanish I*
SOC 336
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SPC
354
Interpersonal Communication
SWK 361
Social Response to Human Needs
Sunday Afternoon (1:15-4:45)
ART
132
Photography
BUS
175
Computers in Business and Economics
BUS 279
Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
BUS 252
Principles of Marketing
BUS 331
Financial Management
BUS 375
Information Systems in the Organization
BUS 423
Auditing
EDE
351
Techniques for Teaching Reading
EDE
364
Interdisciplinary Studies (10122-1119)(.25)
EDE
389
K-El Physical Education (9117-10115)(.25)
EDS
364
English Methods
EDS
366
Foreign Language Methods (9117-1115) (.5)
Effective Writing"
ENG 111
A Tale of Twin Cities: Minneapolis & St. Paul, 1883-1988
HIS
331
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency (10122-12110)(.5)
REL
356
History of Religions
SPA
111
Beginning Spanish I*
Student TeachingM
Student teaching courses in elementary and secondary education are
available during fall trimester. The Student Teaching Seminar (EDS 486)
is available on an arranged basis.
-
Lifetime
Sports
HPE 002
Lifetime Sports: Racket sports (TBA)
*Extra class or lab sessions required.
""Additional clinical fee required.
Winter Trimester, 1990 Class Schedule
Friday Evening (6:OO-9:30)
ART 224
Publication Design
BUS 242
Principles of Management
BUS 252
Principles of Marketing
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
EDE 253
Orientation to Education (115-2123)(.5)
EDS 264
Orientation to Education (115-2123) (.5)
EDE 351
Techniques of Teaching Reading
EDE
387
K-El Language Arts (115-2123) (.5)
EDE
388
K-El Health (319-3130) (.25)
EDS 350
Reading in Content Areas (115-2123)(.5)
ENG 111
Effective Writing*
ENG 261
Modern Fiction
MAT 131
Math for the Liberal Arts*
NUR 306
Contemp. Nursing 11: Paradigms in Nursing*
PHY 106
Introductory Meteorology
PSY
105
General Psychology
PSY
373
Organizational Psychology
World Justice and Hunger: Developing a New World View
REL
263
SOC 265
Racial and Minority Group Relations
SPC 354
Interpersonal Communication
Saturday Morning (Classes meet 8:30-1200)
BIO
101
Human Biology
BUS 221
Principles of Accounting I
BUS 222
Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 279
Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
BUS 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
BUS 391
Business Law
BUS 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
CHM 110
Organic and Biological Chemistry*
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
EDE
341
Media Technology (116-2124) (.5)
EDE
363
Clinical Experience* ( . 5 )
EDE
379
K-El Art (116-1127)(.25)
EDE 382
K-El Math (116-2124)(.5)
EDE 389
K-El Physical Education (3110-3131) (.25)
EDS 341
Media Technology (116-212) (.5)
EDS 352
Clinical Experience* (.5)
ENG 111
Effective Writing*
ENG 337
British Literature: Romantic and Victorian
MAT 104
Intermediate Algebra*
MAT 125
Calculus 11*
NUR 310
Community Health I*
NUR 404
Contemporary Nursing IV*
POL 342
Mass Communications in Society
REL
345
The Lutheran Heritage
SOC 375
Social Psychology*
SPC
111
Public Speaking
SWK 363
Basic Methods and Skills
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Saturday Afternoon (1:E-4:45)
ART
102
Environmental Aesthetics
BUS
175
Computers for Business and Economics
BUS 222
Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 252
Principles of Marketing
BUS 323
Accounting Theory and Practice I1
BUS 331
Financial Management
BUS 465
International Management
BUS 479
Intermediate Quantitative Methods
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 415
Managerial Economics
EDE
350
Creating Learning Environments (2110-3130)(.5)
EDE
377
K-El Science (116, 1113, *213 a.m.) (.25)
EDE
386
Children's Literature (2110-3130)( . 5 )
EDS
353
Creating Learning Environments
EDS
477
School and Society (116-2124)(.5)
ENG 223
Writing for Business & the Professions*
ENG 250
American Literature to 1920
HIS
103
The Modern World
MAT 122
Calculus for Social and Behavioral Sciences*
Discrete Mathematics*
MAT In
PHI
380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
PSY
485
Counseling Psychology
REL
360
Religion and Society
SOC 121
Principles of Sociology
SPA
112
Beginning Spanish 11*
SPC 352
Persuasion
SWK 364
Field Work I
Sunday Afternoon (1:E-4:45)
ART
118
Painting I
BUS 242
Principles of Management
BUS 326
Tax Accounting
BUS 440
Operations Management
BUS 475
Information Systems Analysis & Design
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 315
Money and Banking
EDE
364
Interdisciplinary Studies (3111-411)(.25)
EDE
376
K-El Social Studies (117-1128)(.25)
EDE
380
K-El Music (117-1128)(.25)
FRE
111
Beginning French I*
Beginning German I*
GER 111
HPE 353
Kinesiology and Physiology of Exercise
HPE 115
Chemical Dependency Education (EIS) (1128-3125)(.5)
REL
354
Life of the Church in the City
SPA
112
Beginning Spanish 11*
SWK 260
Humans Developing
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Student Teaching*
Student teaching courses in elementary and secondary education are
available during winter trimester. The Student Teaching Seminar (EDS
486) is available on an arranged basis.
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Lifetime Sports
HPE 002
Beginning Aerobics (TBA)
*Extra class or lab session required.
**Additionalclinical fee required.
Spring Trimester, 1990 Class Schedule
Friday Evening (6:OO-10:OO)
BUS 242
Principles of Management
BUS 252
Principles of Marketing
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
EDE
253
Orientation to Education (418-5120) (.5)
Creating Learning Environments (5119-6123)(.5)
EDE
380
K-El Music (611-6122) (.25)
EDE
382
K-El Math (514-6115) (.5)
EDS 264
Orientation to Education (418-5120) (.5)
EDS 363
Creating Learning Environments
ENG 111
Effective Writing*
ENG 282
Topics
HPE 114
Safety Education (EIS) (416-5118) (.5)
INS
233
Women: A Cross Cultural Perspective
MAT 131
Math for the Liberal Arts*
MUS 130
Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
PHY 103
Physics for the Life Sciences*
111
Introduction to Theology
REL
SOC 121
Principles of Sociology
SPC 480
Public RelationslPromotiona1 Communications
Saturday Morning (Classes meet 8:OO-1200)
BIO
108
Microbiology*
BUS 279
Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
BUS 391
Business Law
BUS 466
International Marketing
CHM 100
Chemistry for Changing Times
CSC 145
Computing for the Liberal Arts
CSC 352
Database Management and Design
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 318
Management Science
Media Technology (417-5119)(.5)
Techniques for Teaching Reading
EDE
377
K-El Science (612-6123) (.25)
Media Technology (417.5119) (.5)
EDS
Effective Writing*
ENG
Introduction to Creative Writing*
ENG
American Literature Since 1920
ENG
Topics in World History
HIS
Chemical Dependency (417-5119)(.5)
HPE
Elementary Functions*
MAT
Community Health Nursing 11* **
NUR
Practicum in Nursing 11: Learning & Management* **
NUR
Ethics
PHI
Christian Ethics
REL
Social Psychology
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Argumentation
SPC
Advanced Methods and Skills
SWK
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Saturday Afternoon (1:OO-5:OO)
BIO
231
Biology of Women
BUS 221
Principles of Accounting I
BUS 222
Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 252
Principles of Marketing
BUS 331
Financial Management
BUS 370
Advanced Personal Computing
BUS 425
Advanced Accounting
BUS 438
Investments
BUS 450
Marketing Management
CSC 210
Data Structures
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 414
Welfare Economics
EDE
363
Clinical Experience* (.5)
EDE
386
Children's Literature (417-612)(.5)
EDE
388
K-El Health (417-515) (.25)
EDS 352
Clinical Experience* (.5)
EDS 477
School and Society (417-612)(.5)
ENG 327
Advanced Journalism*
HPE 482
Coaching Theory of Sport
NUR 330
Trends and Issues in Nursing*
PHI
130
Logic
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
PSY
105
General Psychology
REL
369
Religious Imagination in Modern Literature
SOC 349
Complex Organizations
SPC
360
Interpretive Reading
SPC
355
Small Group Communication
SWK 462
Field Work I1
Sunday Afternoon (1:OO-5:OO)
ART
250
Ceramics I
BUS
175
Computers for Business and Economics
BUS 242
Principles of Management
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
BUS 476
Structure Systems Analysis and Design
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
EDTi
3h3
Interdisciplinary Studies (418-516) (.25)
K-El Art (613-6124) (.25)
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K-El Language Arts (5120-6124) (.5)
EDE
389
K-El Ph$icay~ducation (418-518)(125)
EDS 375
Social Studies Methods (418-5120) (.5)
FRE
112
Beginning French 11*
GER 112
Beginning German 11*
HPE 475
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (.50)
REL
215
Archeology and the Bible
SOC 265
Racial and Minority Group Relations
SOC 365
Quantitative Methods & Program Evaluation
Student Teachingc*
Student teaching courses in elementary education are available during
spring trimester. The Student Teaching Seminar (EDS 486) is available on
an arranged basis.
*Extra class or lab sessions required.
**Additionalclinical fee required.
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ART 102
Environmental Aesthetics
Fine arts in the urban and world setting. Concern for the
visual content of experience in the environment leading
toward appreciation and criticism. Individual and group
projects exploring design problems in representation,
symbolism and abstraction.
Distribution: Urban Concerns
ART 106
Calligraphy
Study of the art and craft of calligraphy. Development of
calligraphic skills in pen and brush with ink and paint.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
ART 107
Drawing
Drawing in graphite pencils, pens, and pastel pencils.
Subjects include still-life, figures, building interiors and
exteriors and experimental work.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and techniques in acrylic
and oil.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
ART 132
Photography
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity and expression
with attention to black and white photography process. Need
access to 35mm single lens reflex camera (materials will cost
$125-150).
Distribution: ArtlMusic
Major: Elective in Public RelationslAdvertising Major
ARTISPC
224
Publication Design
An introduction to traditional design concerns and
procedures related to publication design as well as design for
desktop publishing. Theory and practice of coordinating
visual images and typography with content in publications.
Study of design in magazines, newspapers, newsletters,
books, and miscellaneous publications. Students design and
produce a publication as a group project.
Major: Elective in Public RelationslAdvertising major
ART 225
Visual Communications I
The theory and practice of visual perception and
communication using elements such as color, line, shape,
type, and pictoral images. Emphasis wil be placed on the
creative thought process.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
Major: Elective in Public RelationslAdvertising Major
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Art History Survey
A survey of art from prehistoric to modern times. Includes
reading, research, viewing of slides, and visits to museums.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
ART 250
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis
on handbuilding and glazing.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
ART 352
Women's Art History
A study of the place of women in the history of the visual
arts - as artists, as subjects, and as patrons.
Distribution: ArtlMusic, Urban ConcernslMinority Studies,
(upper division)
BIO 101
Human Biology
Basic biological concepts from an 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 influence does man have on
the environment? What influence does the environment,
especially the urban environment, have on man? (A student
may not receive credit for both 101 and 103. Does not apply to
the major or minor.)
Distribution: Biology
Major: Required supporting course in Social Work
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A professional course in the structure and function of the
human body. Lecture and laboratory. (A student may not
receive credit for both 101 and 103. Does not apply to the
major or minor.)
Distribution: ChemistrylBiology
Major: Required prerequisite for BSN majorlCoaching Endorsement
BIO 105
Biology and Society
What are some of the biologically-based problems with
which our society must deal? What threats are posed by
pollution, the prospect of war, and by shortages of food,
water and non-renewable resources? What are the
implications of genetic research, scientific racism,
sociobiology, and inequities in the delivery of health care?
(Does not apply to the major or minor.)
Distribution: Biology or Urban Concerns
BIO 108
Microbiology
Basic microbial features are considered as well as applications
of microbiology to the field of medicine and sanitation. For
student nurses, health majors or consent of the instructor.
(Prereq: CHM 110 or consent of instructor. Does not apply to
major or minor.)
Distribution: Biology
Major: Prerequisite for the BSN major
BIO 185
The Biology of Aging
At some time or another in our lives most of us will either
directly experience aging or be influenced by people
undergoing age-related changes. This course will concentrate
on the biological aspects of such changes.
Distribution: ChemistrylBiology
BIO 231
The Biology of Women
The objective of this course is to provide a basic
understanding of the structure and functioning of the female
human organism as well as to evaluate misconceptions about
women that have arisen in the history of biology.
Distribution: ChemistryIBiology or Women & Minority
Studies
BUS 175
Computers for Business and Economics
An introduction to computerized data processing. Learn a
higher-level language (BASIC). Learn about computerized
spreadsheets (LOTUS) and data bases (DBASE). Learn
about word processing and computerized business
graphics. (Prereq.: Math Placement Group I1 or high school
algebra)
Major: Required in Business Administration core and MIS
major; elective in Supervisory Management major
BUS 221
Principles of Accounting I
~ntrodictionto business activities, basic concepts, and
fundamentals of accounting, the accounting cycle and
preparation of financial statements.
Major: Required for Business Administration and MIS
major
BUS 222
Principles of Accounting I1
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and
fundamentals of managerial accounting. Planning and
controlling processes, decision-making and behavioral
considerations. (Prereq: BUS 221)
Major: Required for Business Administration core and MIS
major
BUS 242
Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization,
staffing, planning and control. The nature of authority,
accountability and responsibility, analysis of the role of the
professional manager.
Major: Required for Business Administration core and MIS
major, elective in Public RelationslAdvertising and
Supervisory Management majors in Communication
BUS 252
Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing.
Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic and
technological factors as they affect product, promotion,
marketing channel and pricing decisions.
Major: Required in the Business Administration core,
elective in Public RelationslAdvertising and Marketing
Communications major
BUSlECO Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
279
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: Math
Placement I11 or a grade of 2.0 or better in MAT 104)
Major: Required in the Business Administration core and
MIS major
BUS 322
Accounting Theory & Practice I
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to financial
statements, income concepts, capital stock and surplus
account, current and long- term assets. (Prereq: BUS 222,
ECO 113)
Major: Required in the Accounting and Finance majors
(upper division)
BUS 323
Accounting Theory and Practice I1
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to investments,
tangible and intangible fixed assets, liabilities and reserved,
actuarial topics. Additional emphasis on income
determination considering price level changes. (Prereq:
BUS 322)
Major: Required in the Accounting major (upper division)
BUS 324
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:
BUS 222,242, 252,279 or consent of instructor)
Major: Required in the Accounting major (upper division)
BUS 326
Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of federal
income taxes for individuals and various forms of business
enterprises. (Prereq: BUS 221, 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent
of instructor)
Major: One of a choice of 3 required courses in the
Accounting major (upper division)
BUS 331
Financial Management
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: BUS 222, ECO 113)
Major: Required for Business Administration core and MIS
major (upper division)
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition and utilization
of human resources, desirable working relationships;
effective integration of the worker with the goals of the firm
and society. (Prereq: BUS 242)
Major: Required for Business Management major, elective
in Supervisory Management major (upper division)
BUS 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making in marketing
management; research methodology; marketing research
results; evaluation of the effectiveness of research in
marketing. (Prereq: BUS 252, 279, ECO 113, or consent of
instructor)
Major: Required in the Marketing major and an elective in
the Marketing Communications major (upper division)
BUS 355
Marketing Communications
A look at the communications aspects of marketing- by
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integrating advertising, public relations, sales promotion,
and personal selling into a coherent promotion mix.
Emphasis will be placed on the design and evaluation of
marketing communications programs, particularly
advertising; selection of media; copy-creative effort;
a d v e r t i ~ e r ~ a g e relationship;
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management of the
personal selling function including salesforce selection,
compensation, territorial design, and performance
appraisal. (Prereq: BUS 252)
Major: Required in the Marketing major, elective in
Marketing Communication major, Public
RelationslAdvertising major, or Supervisory Management
(upper division)
BUS 370
Advanced Computing for Business and Economics
Current topics involving programmable spreadsheets
(LOTUS), programmable data bases (DBASE), graphics,
information retrieval using telecommunications, and other
packages (statistical analysis, project management, expert
systems, etc.). Solve common problems in economics,
finance and marketing. (Prereq: One computer course such
as BUS 175 or CSC 145, 170 or 174. Recommended BUS 279.)
Major: Required in the MIS major (upper division)
BUS 375
Information Systems in the Organization
Use of systems approach in analyzing the use of
information systems in the organization. Analyze business
needs and information requirements, identify relevant
solutions and communicate recommendations. Emphasis
on management consulting skills including written and
verbal communications.
(Prereq: Two computer courses such as BUS 175 and 370)
Major: Required in the MIS major (upper division)
BUS 391
Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable
instruments, property and business organizations under
the Uniform Commercial Code.
Major: Required for Business Administration core
(upper division)
BUS 423
Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on
internal checks and control for accounting systems. (Prereq:
BUS 323)
Major: One of a choice of 3 required courses in the
Accounting major (upper division)
BUS 425
Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, governmental
accounting, partnership accounting and fund accounting.
(Prereq: BUS 323)
Major: One of a choice of 3 required courses in the
Accounting major (upper division)
BUS 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
Advanced financial theory; a systems approach to financial
structure and policy. Emphasis on decision-making,
presentation through literature, readings, lectures and case
material. (Prereq: BUS 331)
Major: Required in Finance major (upper division)
BUS 438
Investment Theory
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: all core courses or
consent of instructor)
Major: Required in Finance major (upper division)
BUS 440
Operations Management
Concepts and principles related to the management of
operating functions. Examples from service industries, nonprofit organizations and manufacturing. Taught from a
managerial point of view. Topics include: an overview of
operations, planning operation processes, productivity
measurement, standards, forecasting, concepts of quality,
inventory management, principles of scheduling, and
operational control information systems. (Prereq: BUS 242)
Major: Required in the Business Management major and an
elective in the Supervisory Management major
(upper division)
BUS 450
Marketing Management
Integration of marketing with other business functions;
marketing management and decision making, planning
marketing programs, channels of distribution, pricing,
product selling and promotion policies. (Prereq: BUS 352)
Major: Required in the Marketing major and an elective in
the Marketing Communications major (upper division)
BUS 475
Information Systems Analysis and Design
Analyze information requirements and design systems
specifications. Utilize relational data base software to quickly
implement several system designs. Utilize project
management software to manage the life cycle process
including documentation and implementation. (Prereq: all
lower level core courses, BUS 375. Recommended: BUS 370)
Major: Required in the MIS major (upper division)
BUS 476
Information Systems Projects
Using skills developed in BUS 375 and 475, complete
information analysis and systems design for several business
situations. Utilize both case studies and actual businesses.
(Prereq: BUS 375,475. Recommended: BUS 479)
Major: Required in the MIS major (upper division)
BUSIECO Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Economics and
479
Business
Utilizing computer packages relevant to statistical analysis.
Programming tools include spreadsheets, Minitab, SPSS and
other statistical packages. Areas of interest include statistical
descriptions, analysis of variance and statistical inference
plus linear models, queuing models and Monte Carlo
simulations. (Prereq: BUS 175, 279, Math Placement Group
IV or a grade of at least 2.0 in MAT 114, 121, or 122.
Recommended: BUS 370)
Major: Required for MIS major and one of a choice of 3
required courses in the Finance major (upper division)
BUS 495
Topics: Risk Management and Insurance
A study of risk management. Emphasis on the function of (1)
determination of exposure to risk; (2) analysis or risk and
losses; (3) methods of combating risks; and (4) administration of risk insurance program. How to recognize and
evaluate the property liability and personnel risks facing a
business, a non-profit organization, a government unit, or an
individual or family. How to select and deal with an insurer.
Public policy issues such as availability of insurance are
examined to identify and evaluate the role of insurance in the
financial framework of the economy.
Major: Elective for Business Administration major
CHM 100
Chemistry for Changing Times
This is a non-laboratory chemistry course based on the very
popular book by John H. Hill of the same title. It is not a
traditional chemistry course and does not assume a science
background. Most of the problems we face are molecular in
nature. What then but chemistry can help us to understand
ourselves, our society, our world, and our universe? Come
join us as we take a molecular look at the human condition.
This course does not apply toward the major or minor in
chemistry nor does it meet any prerequisite chemistry
requirements.
Distribution: ChemistrylBiology
CHM 109
General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
Designed for students who need a survey of the
fundamentals of general, organic and biological chemistry for
careers in allied health areas such as nursing (including
Augsburg's upper division program). Open also to other
students. First term, general chemistry principles and an
introduction to organic chemistry. Will include arranged time
for laboratory work. This course does not apply toward the
major or minor in chemistry.
Distribution: Chemistry
Major: Required prerequisite for Nursing major
CHM 110
General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
Continuation of Chemistry 109. Organic and biological
chemistry with special applications to human psysiological
chemistry. Will include arranged time for laboratory work.
Does not apply toward the major or minor in chemistry.
Distribution: Chemistry
Major: Required for Nursing major
CSC 145
Computing for the Liberal Arts
An introduction to computers, programming, and computer
applications, as well as some of the social and philosophical
issues associated with computers. Primarily for students in
non-science areas. Does not apply toward the computer
science major or minor.
CSC 170
Structured Programming
An introduction to computer languages and algorithms.
Applications from mathematics, business, and natural
sciences. Programming in a higher level language such as
Pascal. (Prereq. : MAT 124.)
Major: Required for MIS major
CSC 210
Data Structures
Data Structures and their implementation, recursion,
searching and sorting algorithms, and continued
development of programming methods using Pascal.
(Prereq. : 170. Coreq. : MAT I n . )
Major: Required for MIS major.
CSC 240
Survey of Computer Sciences
An introduction to computer organization and structure,
assembly and machine languages, computer logic design,
number and character representations, and functions of
components of computer systems. Continued development
of structured programming concepts. (Prereq: MAT 175; or
both 170 and MAT 124 and concurrent registration in MAT
Major: Elective for MIS major
CSC 340
Digital Communications and Computer Networks
Principles and methods of data communications, distributed
processing systems, network protocols and security, and
general computer interfacing. (Prereq: CSC 240)
Major: Elective for MIS major (upper division)
CSC 352
Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities,
file organization and security, including the development of
an elementary database system. (Prereq: CSC 240)
Major: Elective for MIS major (upper division)
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics; 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 ECO 113. ECO 112 and 113 may be taken
in either order.
Distribution: EconomicslPolitical Science
Major: Required for Business Administration core
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
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 ECO 112. ECO 112 and 113
may be taken in either order.
Distribution: EconomicslPolitical Science
Major: Required for Business Administration core
ECO 311
Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public
expenditures; the impact of fiscal policy on economic
activity; debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq:
ECO 112, 113)
Major: One of a choice of three required courses in the
Business Administration core (upper division)
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment and price
level analyzed via macromodels. Attention paid to areas of
monetary-fiscal policy, growth and the business cycle.
(Prereq: ECO 112)
Major: One of a choice of three required courses in the
Business Administration core (upper division)
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
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: ECO 113)
Major: Required for Business Administration core
(upper division)
ECO 325
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:
ECO 112,113)
Major: One of a choice of three required courses in the
Business Administration core (upper division)
ECO 318
Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modern
techniques of management science to prepare students to
make better business and economic decisions. Emphasis is
on applications, which are taken from the areas of
transportation, marketing, portfolio selection, environmental
protection, the shortest route, inventory models, information
systems, etc. (Prereq: ECO 313)
Major: Required for Business Management major and MIS
major and one of a choice of 3 required courses for the
Finance major, elective in Supervisory Management major
(upper division)
ECO 415
Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in
business. Among the topics considered are theories and
practices in forecasting, estimation of demand and cost
functions, price and non-price competition, production and
cost considerations, and an analysis of economic problems of
relevance to management. (Prereq: ECO 313, BUS 279)
Major: Required in the Marketing major and one of a choice
of 3 required courses in the Finance major (upper division)
ECO 479
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Economics and
Business
(See under Business.)
EDE 253
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting (-5course)
Study and investigation of various aspects of the teaching
profession as students evaluate their interest and suitability
for a career in teaching. Open to all students. Suggested as
first course to be taken.
Major: Required for Elementary major
EDElEDS Media Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of
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communication through the use of instructional technology.
Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of
effective audio-visual materials for teachingllearning
situations. Computer training will be included in this course.
Major: Required for Elementary and Secondary Education
major (upper division)
EDE 350
Creating Learning Environments: Kindergarten-Elementary
(.5 course)
The study of strategies, methods, and evaluation of teaching
and learning in the contexts of educational, psychological,
sociological and neuro-scientific theories.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 351
Techniques of Teaching Reading (1.0 course)
The study and utilization of a variety of techniques and
resources in the teaching of reading and the diagnosis and
correction of reading problems. Field placement requirement
included in this class.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 363
Kindergarten-Elementary Clinical Experiences (.5 course)
Includes 160 hours in-class experiences. Register for 2 seminar
sessions in addition to the 160 hours. A video tape of classroom or simulated teaching will be prepared by each student.
Membership in one of the professional teacher organizations
is required. Students must apply in the Education
Department for Clinical at least 2 months prior to date they
intend to begin Clinical. Enroll for course approximately halfway through the K-Elementary course sequence.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 364
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Interdisciplinary
Studies (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
integrating specific skill developments through various
subjects at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 375
Discovery in the World of Kindergarten (.5 course)
This class prepares the student for the unique experiences
and responsibilities of a kindergarten classroom. Required for
K-6 licensure (upper division).
EDE 376
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Social Studies
(.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
social studies at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 377
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Science (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
science at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 379
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Art (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
art at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 380
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
music at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 382
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Mathematics
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
mathematics instruction at the kindergarten and elementary
levels. (Prereq: EDE 253 or EDS 264)
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 386
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Children's Literature
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
children's literature at the kindergarten and elementary
levels. (Prereq: EDE 253 or EDS 264)
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 387
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Language Arts
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
language arts instruction at the kindergarten and elementary
levels. (Prereq: EDE 253 or EDS 264)
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 388
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
health instruction at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 389
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Physical Education
(-25course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
physical education instruction at the kindergarten and
elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 481,
482, 483,
484
Student Teaching K, K-6, or 1-6
Students must apply to student teach at least three months
prior to date they intend to student teach. A minimum of
three courses (481,482,483) unless otherwise advised by the
department. Observing and facilitating learning at the
kindergarten and elementary levels under the supervision of
college and elementary school personnel. Admission into the
Education Department is required prior to student teaching
placement. Membership in one of the professional teacher
organizations is required. (Prereq: All K-Elementary
coursework satisfactorily completed or permission of
Department for exception.)
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDS 264
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting (-5course)
Investigates various aspects of the teaching profession. Open to
all students. Suggested as one of the first courses to be taken.
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
(upper division)
EDS 350
Reading in the Content Areas (.5 course)
The study and utilization of a variety of techniques and
resources to assist students in teaching reading through the
content areas.
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
(upper division)
EDS 352
Clinical Experience (.5 course)
Students must apply in the Education Department for
Clinical Experience at least 2 months prior to the date they
intend to begin Clinical Experience. Students should enroll
for course approximately half way through the Secondary
course sequence. Includes 70 hours in-school experiences,
seminars. Membership in one of the professional teacher
organizations is required.
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
(upper division)
EDS 353
Creating Learning Environments: Secondary
The study of strategies, methods, and evaluation of teaching
and learning in the contexts of educational, psychological,
sociological and neuroscientific theories.
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
(upper division)
EDS 364
English Methods (1.0 course)
Materials and methods suitable for students in secondary
schools. Emphasis on the preparation of lesson and unit
plans. Some teaching experience in a local high school. The
study of adolescent literature is included. (Prereq: EDS 264
and 353 or consent of instructor.)
Major: Required for Secondary Education English Language
Arts major (upper division)
EDS 366
Foreign Language Methods (.5 course)
Language learning theory. The theory and practice of language
teaching. (Consult with the Foreign Language Department.)
Major: Required for Secondary Education Foreign Language
major (upper division)
EDS 375
Social Studies Methods (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of social studies and history in
secondary classrooms. Emphasis on instructional strategies
and curriculum development.
Major: Required for Secondary Education Social Studies
major (upper division)
EDS 388
Human Relations (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication
techniques, and of the major minority groups in Minnesota
for the development of interpersonal relations skills
applicable to teaching and other professional vocations.
Open to all.
Major: Required for all Elementary and Secondary Education
majors (upper division)
EDS 477
School and Society (-5course)
The emphasis in this course is on the school in relation to
society. Current major issues in education will be studied.
Students should enroll as closely as possible to the same
term as their student teaching. (Prerequisite: Introduction to
Education, Creating Learning Environments and Methods in
Subject Area)
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
upper division)
EDS 481,
482,483
484
Student Teaching
Students must apply to student teach through the Education
Department at least three months prior to the date they
intend to begin student teaching. Observing and directing
learning at the secondary level under supervision of college
and secondary school personnel. A minimum of two
courses, except three courses required of Art, Music, Physical
Education majors. Membership in one of the professional
organizations is required. (Prerequisite: ALL Secondary
Education and major coursework successfully completed or
permission of the Department for an exception.)
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
(upper division)
EDS 486
Student Teaching Seminar (.5 course)
Companion course to student teaching. In-depth analysis of
teaching effectiveness and problem solving. A video tape of
classroom teaching will be prepared by each student. Membership is one of the professional teacher organizations is
required. For students who took Creating Learning
Environments as a .5 course. Enroll for this course in same
term as student teaching.
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
(upper division)
ENG 171
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques and writing critical reviews. At least one work of literature is assigned. Attention is given to increasing students'
effectiveness in choosing, organizing and developing
topics, thinking critically, and revising for clarity and style.
A Writing Lab is provided for those needing additional
help. The minimum passing grade for this course is 2.0.
Distribution: Required for graduation
ENG 209
Grow Old Along With Me
This course will focus on what poets, dramatists, and
novelists have to say about the aging process. Students will
be expected to interview older people to discover how they
feel society regards the aging.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
ENG 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
A practical course designed with emphasis on expository
writing skills for those preparing for business and
professional careers. The writing of reports, letters, and
proposals will be emphasized. Students will be encouraged
to use the material from their own areas of specialization.
(Prereq: ENG 111or equivalent)
Major: Recommended elective for Business Administration
major. Meets writing requirement for Communications
major. An elective for English major.
ENG 225
Intermediate Expository Writing
The development of essays in a variety of rhetorical modes,
which may include identification, definition, classification,
illustration, comparison and contrast, and analysis. Particular
attention will be given to stylistic and organizational matters
through the course's workshop format, in which students'
papers are read and discussed. (Prereq: ENG 111)
Major: Required for English major, meets writing
requirement for Communication major.
ENG 226
Introduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the
process of creative writing and to various genres,
emphasizing poetry and short fiction but including journal
keeping, drama, and creative prose. (Prereq: ENG 111)
Major: Meets writing requirement for Communications
major. An elective for English major.
ENG 227
Journalism
This is an introductory newswriting course. Emphasis will be
placed on writing for the print media, but students will learn
to write for radio and television as well. Students will
consider: how to recognize news, how to gather and verify
facts, and how to cover basic copy preparation and editing
practices. This includes an introduction to legal and ethical
questions faced by journalists. (Prereq: ENG 111)
Major: Required for Public Relations major, meets writing
requirement for Communications major, an elective for
English major
ENG 2401
340
The Short Story
The course will involve practice in ways of approaching
literature and will include study of the basic critical
terminology. It is an appropriate course for students who
have not yet studied literature at the college level. Effective
Writing is not a prerequisite but students will be expected to
write with clarity.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: An elective for English major
ENG 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 and minors.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Strongly recommended for English major
ENG 250
American Literature to 1920
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.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets American literature requirement
ENG 261
Modern Fiction
Significant works of selected prose writers, chiefly European,
of the twentieth century. Some non-western writers will be included.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: An elective for English major
ENG 271
European Literature: Homer to Dante
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.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets Western tradition requirement
ENG 272
European Literature: From the Renaissance to the Modern Period
A study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from
the medieval to the modern period, including such authors
as Moliere, Cervantes, Montaigne, Goethe, Dostoyevsky.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets Western tradition requirement
ENG 2821 Topics in Literature
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes,
482
movements, authors, or works. The subjects selected for
study in any year will be listed in the class schedule for that
year. Recent offerings have included Scandinavian literature,
Twentieth Century Poetry, Comedy, and Women and Fiction.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: An elective for English major
ENG 327
Advanced Journalism:Interviewing and Editing
Emphasis is placed first on interviewing and then on
organizing and writing the interview story. The second half
of the course will concentrate on editing the work of others
and learning layout and design. The course will include
workshop sessions during which students conduct
interviews and critique the interview skills of fellow students.
There will also be laboratory sessions devoted to layout and
design. (Prerequisite: ENG 227)
Major: An elective for English and Communications majors
(upper division)
ENG 331
British Literature, Chaucer to the Elizabethans
Chaucer and the medieval milieu will be studied as well as
the development of English poetry and drama in the English
Renaissance.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets British literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 336
British Literature, Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
Reading, analysis and discussion of works of selected writers
from the metaphysical poets up to Blake, with attention to
the historical, intellectual, and social influences and the
major literary movements.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets British literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 337
British Literature, the Romantics and the Victorians
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.
Distribution: EnglishISpeech
Major: Meets British literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 351
American Literature Since 1920
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.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech, Urban Concerns
Major: Meets American literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 396
Highlights of British Literature
Works by major British authors such as Chaucer,
Shakespeare, Donne, Swift, Wordsworth, Austen, Dickens,
and Woolf.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets British literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 399
Internship
The department offers on-campus internships in teaching
writing or English as a Second Language and various offcampus internships. Interested students should consult the
department chairperson.
(upper division)
ENG 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.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets British literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 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.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets British literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 499
Independent Study
Open to junior or senior English majors with a grade of 3.0 or
consent of department chairperson. Provides directed
independent study in the area of the student's choice.
FRE 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.
Distribution: Foreign Language
FRE 112
Beginning French
Continuation of FRE 111.
Distribution: Foreign Language
GER 111
Beginning German
Course 111is for students with no previous background.
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.
Distribution: Foreign Language
GER 112
Beginning German
Continuation of GER 111.
Distribution: Foreign Language
HIS 103
The Modern World
A study of the main currents in western civilization from the
time of Napoleon to the present.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
HIS 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.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
HIS 162
20th Century South Asia
This geographic area has produced the largest working
democracy in the world today; it is a startdard example for
population crisis and world hunger illustrations. This course
is designed for the student who has interest but little or no
background in non-western subjects.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
HIS 222
U.S. History Since 1877
An assessment of the century which precedes our modern day.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
HIS 331
A Tale of Twin Cities: MinneapolislSt. Paul 1883-1988
A local history course using the Minneapolis-St. Paul
metropolitan area as a case study for examining large themes
and issues in U.S. urban history. Topics considered include
frontier urbanism, industrialization and economic trends,
transportation, immigration and ethnicity, urban politics and
reform. Field trips included.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy (upper division)
HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world history which are
not included in regular course offerings. The specific topics to
be offered will be announced prior to registration.
(upper division)
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education (.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and
community life. Includes information about school health
programs and prevalent health needs and problems of school
age children, and American Red Cross First Aid course.
Major: Required for Elementary and Secondary major
HPE 115
Health and Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
An analysis of chemical abuse and what can be done for the
abuser. Includes information about school health programs
and prevalent health needs and problems of school age
children.
Major: Required for Elementary and Secondary major
INS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course will examine a variety of issues concerning the
biological, evolutionary and historic origins of women's roles
and status in human society. Emphasis will be placed on the
comparative roles of women in different cultures. This
comparison will include such North American models as the
Pygmies and other tribal groups, and the peasant societies of
eastern Europe, Mexico, and the middle East and rural China.
Distribution: Urban ConcernslWomen's Studies
MAT 103
Basic Mathematics
A self-paced course for students needing a review of
arithmetic and transition to algebra. Topics include integers,
fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, metric system,
exponents, radicals, and evaluation of algebraic expressions.
Counts as one course in semester's load but does not give
credit toward graduation. Admission only by Augsburg
Mathematics Placement Test. Meets weekly. (Prereq:
Placement Group I. PIN grading only.)
MAT 104
Intermediate Algebra
A self-paced course for students needing a review of basic
algebraic skills and concepts. Topics include operations with
polynomials and rational expressions; exponents and
radicals; solving linear and quadratic equations and
inequalities; and graphing of linear and quadratic functions.
Counts as one course in semester's load but does not give
credit toward graduation. Admission only by Augsburg
Mathematics Placement Exam. Meets weekly. (Prereq: Math
Placement Group 11. PIN grading only.)
MAT 114
Elementary Functions
A study of functions: algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and
trigonometric. For students planning to take 124 or 174.
Students who have completed 124 or 174 may register for
credit only with consent of instructor. Meets weekly. (Prereq:
MAT 104 or Math Placement Group 111)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
Major: Strongly recommended for Business Administration
major prior to taking BUS 279
MAT 122
Calculus for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Differential and integral calculus of a single variable with
applications to the social and behavioral sciences. Students
who have completed 124 may not register for credit. Meets
weekly. (Prereq: MAT 104 or Placement Group 111)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
MAT 124,
125
Calculus I, I1
Differential and integral calculus, including calculus of
several variables and series, with applications primarily
from the physical sciences, integrated with topics from
plane and solid analytic geometry. Primarily for students in
mathematics or the sciences. (Prereq: 114 or Placement
Group IV for 124; 124 for 125.)
MAT 131
Math for the Liberal Arts
An examination of the interaction between the development
of mathematics and that of civilization. Primarily for students
not intending further mathematics. (Prereq: MAT 104 or
Placement Group 111)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
MAT 171
Discrete Mathematics
Topics in discrete mathematics such as sets and logic,
combinatorics, probability, relations and functions, vectors
and matrices, boolean algebra, and graph theory. (Prereq:
114 or 121 or Placement Group IV.)
Major: Required for MIS major
MUS 130
Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
Relationship between music of each period and the other
fine arts. For non-music majors.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
NOR 111
Beginning Norwegian
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking,
listening, reading and writing. Stress on spoken rather than
literary Norwegian. Laboratory work expected.
Distribution: Foreign Language
NOR 112
Beginning Norwegian
Continuation of NOR 111.
Distribution: Foreign Language
NUR 305
Contemporary Nursing I: Communication
A transitional course that introduces the components of the
professional role and begins the professional socialization
process. A communicative process is emphasized as one
means by which the nurse-client relationship is negotiated.
Interactive and group theories are explored for their
applicability to changing professional roles and practice.
(Prereq. or concurrent enrollment: PSY 355)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 306
Contemporary Nursing 11: Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theories and conceptual thinking in the
process of professional development. The function of theory
in guiding nursing practice is emphasized. Selected nursing
conceptual models are studied and their application to
practice is examined using the nursing process format.
(Prereq: NUR 305)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 310
Community Health Nursing I
This course focuses on community health delivery systems
and the practice of nursing within them. Concepts of health
are examined as they apply to current community health
problems and issues. Clinical application of course content
will involve making a health related assessment and
exploring a community health issue. Ethical issues related to
community health decision making with aggregate groups
are explored. (Prereq: NUR 330)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 311
Community Health Nursing 11: Practicum**
This course provides a basis for understanding community
characteristics and cultural diversity related to health care.
The nurse's role as a generalist and as a member of the
health team is explored. This course is primarily a clinical
course. The student will demonstrate knowledge of
community health concepts in providing care to a selected
caseload of clients. (Prereq: NUR 310)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
**Thiscourse involves an additional clinical fee.
NUR 330
Trends and Issues in Nursing
This course is designed to investigate the current
responsibilities of the professional nurse. Contemporary
economic, social, political and professional trends and
issues are explored in relation to their implications for
nursing practice. (Prereq: NUR 306, REL 483 or PHI 380, or
concurrent enrollment)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 350
Introduction to Nursing Research
The research process and methods appropriate to nursing
are the focus of this course. Issues of ethics in nursing
research are explored. Students critique nursing research
for its applicability to nursing practice. (Prereq: NUR 330,
may be taken concurrently with NUR 310)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 403
Contemporary Nursing 111: Families
This course provides a theoretical basis for family nursing
care. Content includes family as a primary group and family
dynamics in light of situational and developmental events.
Consideration is given to the role of the nurse in family
health care. (Prereq: NUR 311, NUR 350, may be taken prior
or concurrently with NUR 423)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 404
Contemporary Nursing IV: Leadership and Management
This course provides a theoretical basis for leadership and
management as emerging professional nurse roles.
Concepts of change, conflict, communication, and system
dynamics are explored. Ethics, accountability and advocacy
provide the basis for role development and professionalism.
(Prereq: 403)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 423
Practicum in Nursing I: Nursing of the Family**
A clinical practicum offering the student an opportunity to
apply content from 403 in providing complex nursing care
to families in a selected practice setting. (Prereq: NUR 403 or
concurrent enrollment)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
**This course involves an additional clinical fee
NUR 427
Practicum in Nursing 11: Leadership and Managementx*
This clinical practicum utilizes knowledge and skills from
404. Opportunity is provided to apply leadership and
management theory in a selected agency setting. (Prereq:
NUR 404 or concurrent enrollment)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
**Thiscourse involves an additional clinical fee
NUR 432
Topics in Nursing
A course designed to provide in-depth exploration of
selected topics in nursing. The subjects studied will vary
depending upon the needs and interests of the faculty and
students. (Prereq: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
O n demand.)
NUR 499
Independent Study
This learning experience provides the opportunity for the
student to study a selected topic or issue in depth. Students
consult with faculty and submit written study proposals,
objectives, and methods of evaluation prior to registration.
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy: Ideas and Method
Though each person has his or her own set of ideas and
beliefs, rarely have they been critically analyzed or
evaluated for their consistency, adequacy or truth. One
reason for this is that individuals lack the needed skills.
Another is that they may have had little opportunity to
examine critically some of the ideas basic to western culture.
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with
some experience in examining ideas, and thereby to
sharpen the critical and analytical skills required to evaluate
and construct a system of ideas and beliefs.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
PHI 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
judgements about personal and social issues resulting
from them.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
Major: Recommended elective in Business Administration
major
PHI 130
Logic
Suppose someone gives you reasons, and then says you
must accept a particular conclusion. Must you? When does
a conclusion validly follow from premises? Here we
examine the rules which govern valid arguments and work
to develop your ability to recognize and construct sound
arguments.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
Major: Required supporting course for Communication
major
PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
Application of ethical principles to problems which arise in
the areas of health care and delivery, human
experimentation, human engineering, abortion, care for the
dying and euthanasia.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
Major: PHI 380 or REL 483 required for Nursing major
(upper division)
PHY 101
Astronomy
A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars and
galaxies that requires elementary algebra. The necessary
optical instruments are explained and use is made of a
12-inch reflecting telescope, and eight-inch Celestron, and a
3-inch Questar. Occasional night viewing. (Prereq: Math
Placement Group 11)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
PHY 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. (Prereq: Math Placement Group 111)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
PHY 106
Introductory Meteorology
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 (including state of the art
instrumentation), understanding weather patterns,
forecasting weather changes and understanding the world's
climate. (Prereq: Math Placement Group 11)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
PHY 111
Physics, Computers, and Society
A study of the historical development of selected topics in
physical science. Attention willbe given to the interaction of
physics and its associated technology with philosophy,
religion, and culture. Study of mechanics, electricity, and
digital electronics will lead-up to discussion of the meaning
oftwentieth century physicsBnd of the role of electronics
and computers in modern society. Microcomputers will be
used extensively in the laboratory. (Prereq: Math Placement
Group 11)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
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.
Distribution: Urban Concerns
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes of international politics,
including the dynamics of the international system, theories
of international relations, and a focus on recent problems.
Distribution: EconomicslPolitical Science
POL 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.
Distribution: EconomicslPolitical Science
POLISPC Mass Communications in Society
Effects of mass communications on individual behavior; the
342
uses and control of mass media for political and social
purposes including a study of censorship, newsmaking,
entertainment and public affairs programming.
Distribution: Urban Concerns or EconomicslPolitical Science
Major: Required for the Communication major
(upper division)
POLISPC Topics in American Politics: Uses of Mass Communications
This course offers advanced study in mass communications.
421
Topics include "Comparison of World Wide Media Systems,"
"The Role of Government Regulations and Law in Shaping
American Mass Media," "The Impact of Media on American
Society, Politics, and Culture." (It is desirable to have taken
342, Mass Communications. If not, talk with instructor
before registration.)
(upper division)
PSY 105
General Psychology
An introduction to the methods and approaches used in
psychology for the purpose of understanding behavior. The
structure of the field of psychology, including its major subareas, is emphasized.
Distribution: PsychologylSociology
Major: Required supporting course for the Communication
majors and Social Work major, a prerequisite for advanced
courses in psychology.
PSY 355
Brain and Behavior
A survey of the functions of the nervous system which are
responsible for behavior in animals and human beings.
Major topics include: sleep and wakefulness, motivation and
emotion, learning and memory and mental disorders.
(Prereq: PSY 105 and one course in biology)
Major: Required prerequisite course for nursing major
(upper division)
PSY 356
Environment and Behavior
A study of the influence which the environment, both
natural and man-made, has on behavior. Major topics
include: overcrowding and environmental stress,
territoriality, defensible space and crime, and built
environments such as rooms, buildings and cities.
(Prereq: PSY 105)
Major: Urban Concerns (upper division)
PSY 373
Organizational Psychology
Theoretical conceptualizations of organizational behavior.
Factors and practices such as management styles, evaluation
and maintenance of work effectiveness, and social
influences. (Prereq: PSY 105)
Major: Required course for Business Management major and
elective for three Communications majors (upper division)
PSY 485
Counseling Psychology
Principles, methods, and attitudes involved in the counseling
process. Consideration given to goals and ethical guidelines
for a counseling relationship. (Students with 2 or more
completed courses in Psychology will have priority in
registration. Others may be accepted if space is available
AND if they receive consent of the instructor.)
Major: Elective in the Human Relations major (upper division)
REL 111
Introduction to Theology
Ail introduction to the academic discipline of theology and to
the dialogue between the church and the world which
concerns Christian doctrine.
Distribution: Religion
REL 215
Archaeology and the Bible
Discussion of archaeological method, problems in biblical
archaeology, and review of some current findings.
Distribution: Religion
REL 221
Biblical Studies
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.
Distribution: Religion
REL 263
World Justice and Hunger: Developing a New World View
The course will survey the most recent reports and analysis
of the current holocaust of global hunger including the root
causes, the interconnectedness of other issues, the biblical
mandate and the role of justice education. Attitudes toward
poverty and wealth, justice and charity, oppression and
liberation will be discussed. The purpose will be to build
greater global awareness, become sensitized to ethical
choices, energize us for action and responsible living, and
explore pedagogical principles for social justice.
Distribution: Religion
REL 353
Denominations and Religious Groups in America
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major
denominations and religious groups. Some contemporary
cultic movements will also be considered.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
REL 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.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
REL 360
Religion and Society
An examination of the interaction of religion and society in
terms of sociological analysis with particular emphasis on
contemporary sociological research on religious movements
in American society.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
REL 363
Religion in America
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.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
REL 445
The Bible, Language and Interpretation
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.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
REL 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
Chataqua Society annually makes a grant to Augsburg
College in partial support of this course in Judaism offered in
the religion department.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
REL 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.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
REL 483
Christian Ethics
The basis of Christian social responsibility, in terms of
theological and sociological dynamics. Emphasis on
developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection
upon moral action.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
Major: REL 483 or PHI 380 required for nursing major
REL 486
Psychology of Religion and Theology
A study of current psychological views of religion in the
context of the traditional Christian view of human nature.
Special attention will be given to the classics in the field by
Freud, Jung, Vikta Frankl, Ernest Becker, and to those
Christian theologians who have been influenced by them.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
SOC 121
Principles of Sociology
Sociology as a mode of analysis or way of knowing. Its
application to an understanding of basic aspects of society;
socialization, family life, social inequalities, large-scale
institutions, etc. Sociology as an academic discipline and
profession.
Distribution: Sociology
Major: Required supporting course for Communication
major and Social Work major
SOC 231
Sociology of the Family
An examination of the family as a social institution. The
relationship of the family to its institutional and cultural
context, from a sociological perspective.
Major: Required supporting course in Social Work major and
an elective in the Human Relations major
SOC 265
Racial and Minority Group Relations
The dimensions of racial and minority group relations. Major
attention is focused upon prejudice, racism, and the role of
self-understanding. (PIN grading only)
Distribution: Minority Studies
Major: Required supporting course for Social Work major
and elective supporting course in the Business Management
major
SOC 336
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
The concept of culture examined in anthropology and in the
way we see and live in the world. An analysis of basic
assumptions underlying the ideas of "primitive," "civilized,"
and "progress." The person's relation to culture. An analysis
of selected aspects of Western culture. (Prereq: SOC 121 or
consent of instructor)
Major: An alternative in the core of the Communication
major, recommended elective in Business Management
major (upper division)
SOC 349
Complex Organizations
There is little in contemporary American life that is not
somehow affected by organizations. This course
sociologically examines (both theoretically and empirically)
how organizations survive as entities and what life is like for
people within those organizations. Through lecture,
discussion, guest speakers, and participation we will explore
the topics of organizational goals, technology, structure and
process; as well as corporate and white collar deviance,
gender issues, and organizational change. (Prereq: Soc 121 or
permission of instructor)
Major: Recommended elective in Human Relations, Public
RelationslAdvertising, and Supervisory Management majors
(upper division)
SOC 365
Quantitative Methods and Program Evaluation
Overview of commonly-used research methods, especially
experimental designs and applications to program
evaluations. Consumer overview of methods of organizing,
comparing and interpreting quantitative information. Use of
data-processing equipment for statistical analysis. Designed
for social work majors. Not to be taken by sociology majors.
(Prereq: Level I11 Math Placement Test.)
Major: Required in Social Work major
SOC 375
Social Psychology
An examination of the idea of "group," its relationships 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: SOC 121)
Major: Required supporting course for Communication
major and Social Work major, elective supporting course for
Business Management major (upper division)
SPA 111
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.
Distribution: Foreign Language
SPA 112
Beginning Spanish
Continuation of SPA 111.
Distribution: Foreign Language
SPC 1111
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Public Speaking
Theory and practice of effective speaking and critical
listening. Students have the opportunity to give several
speeches and receive feedback about their performance from
the class and the instructor. The course focuses on such
topics as developing self-confidence, speech preparation and
organization, audience analysis and adaptation, effective
delivery, style and language, and critical thinking and
listening.
Major: Required supporting course for Communication
major, elective supporting course in Business Management
major
SPC 222
Introduction to Theatre
A survey of dramatic art including dramatic structure,
principles, and values with a focus on major historical
periods, plays, and artists. This class will discuss the basic
concepts of the play production process.
Major: EnglishlSpeech
SPC 224
Publication Design
See ART 224.
SPC 329
Intercultural Communication
This course will explore both the problems and the potential
of communication between persons of different cultural
groups. Factors such as ethnocentrism, stereotyping,
prejudice, role expectations, values, and non-verbal symbols
will be examined in this course.
Major: Recommended supporting course in Human
Relations major (upper division)
SPCIPOL Mass Communications in Society
(See course description under POLISPC 342)
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SPC 345
Organizational Communication
An examination of the dynamics of communication in
organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as superiorsubordinate relationships, formal and informal
communication networks, management styles, power and
authority, motivation of employees, organizational culture,
performance appraisal, effective use of meetings, and
sources of communication problems in the workplace.
Designed to enhance communication skills of both managers
and subordinates. Students both investigate the literature on
organizational communication and attempt to apply it to
their own experiences in organizations.
Major: Elective for 3 of the Communication majors
(upper division)
SPC 351
Argumentation
Application of standards for sound evidence and reasoning
in public speaking, discussion, and debates. Key objectives
include increasing skill in analyzing argumentative claims,
being able to distinguish between strong and weak
arguments, understanding test for evidence and fallacies in
reasoning, and learning to apply principles of argumentation
to contemporary public issues. Students have the
opportunity to enhance their skills in debate and discussion
and also learn to analyze and critique arguments they
encounter in their daily lives. (Prereq: SPC 111or consent of
instructor)
Major: This course or SPC 352 is required for the
Communication core (upper division)
SPC 352
Persuasion
Theory of how people are influenced to change attitudes and
behavior. The course deals with a broad range of topics,
including obstacles to persuasion, cultural dimensions of
persuasion; the use of logical and psychological appeals,
empirical research in persuasion; how persuasion is used in
politics, sales, advertising, and interpersonal contexts; the
nature of mass movements and campaigns; the impact of the
mass media on persuasion; and ethical issues related to
persuasion. Students analyze persuasive messages in
contemporary society, with practical work in speech and
promotional projects. (Prereq: SPC 111 or consent of
instructor)
Major: This course or SPC 351 is required for the
Communication core, elective supporting course in
Marketing major (upper division)
SPC 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. This course combines theory and practice to help
the student understand and manage communication
problems more effectively.
Major: Required for Communication core, elective
supporting course in Business Management major
(upper division)
SPC 355
Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis
on factors related to decision-making, styles of leadership
and conflict management. This course combines lecture with
practical experience to help the student become a more
effective and productive member of a small, task-oriented
group. (Prereq: SPC 354)
Major: Recommended for supporting course in the
Business Management, Human Relations and Supervisory
Management majors (upper division)
SPC 360
Interpretive Reading
Basic principles of oral interpretation of literature. Study,
understanding and practice in reading prose, poetry and
drama before small and large groups.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech (upper division)
SPCIPOL Uses of Mass Communications: Advanced Topics
(See course description under POLISPC 421)
421
SPC 480
Public RelationslPromotiona1 Communication
Public Relations in the modern world of communication,
marketing and business. An overview of public relations as a
career and a survey of basic promotional communication in
profit and non-profit organizations.
Major: Elective in all Communication majors (upper division)
SWK 257
Exploring Human Services
With faculty approval, student selects a placement for 80
hours per term as a volunteer in a social agency or
institution. Opportunity to know human service
professionals, minority professionals, social service delivery
systems, and career aspects of the helping vocations.
Independent study with a term paper report and weekly
review conferences. Career exploration: open to all students.
Major: Required in the Social Work major
SWK 260
Humans Developing
This course provides the knowledge basic to an
understanding of human growth through the life cycle, and
of the interplay of sociocultural, biological, and psychological
factors which influence the growth of individuals and
families in contemporary American soceity. Emphasized is
the role of the "nurturing environment" in relation to human
growth, the impact of the "sustaining environment" factors,
and other special stresses relevant to growth. Growth related
to populations and groups which represent ethnic andlor
life-style diversity is also a focus. Students will gain selfunderstanding through use of their own experiences. Open
to all students.
Major: Required in the Social Work major and Elementary
Education Licensure.
SWK 361
Social Responses to Human Needs
This course describes the historical and contemporary
systems of human service and diversity of professionals and
client groups. The major assumptions and social movements
which have contributed to the charitable and governmental
responses to human needs will be emphasized. Guest
speakers and agency visits highlight the course. (Prereq:
Junior or consent of instructor)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 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 with a diversity of professionals
and client groups; development of the student's repertoire
of relationship building skills. (Prereq: SWK 361, Junior)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 364
Field Work I
Beginning supervised professional experience in a social
work agency focusing on interviewing experience and
relationship building. Ten hours per week, plus one small
group supportiveldiscussion seminar per week. (Prereq:
SWK 361, Junior, concurrent with SWK 363)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 461
Advanced Methods and Skills
Enlargement and refinement of practice skills recognizing
adaptations of the problem-solving model to diverse
populations through lecture, classroom exercise and regular
class work. Enlargement of social group work skills, emphasis
on development of generalist practice skills and eclectic and client
approaches with a focus on diversity of professionals populations.
Lectures andlor laboratory exercises each week.
(Prereq: 2.0 in SWK 363 and 364, candidacy status.
Concurrent with SWK 462.)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 462
Field Work I1
Progressively responsible supervised professional and social
work experience including work with individuals, families,
groups andlor communities in a social service agency. Ten
hours per week, plus one supportiveldiscussion seminar per
week. (Prereq: concurrent with SWK 461, candidacy status)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 463
Community Development and Organization
Locality development and social change through community
organization, social planning, and social action. Emphasis
on: 1) survey of historical forms of community organization
and social change, 2) understanding the theories,-basic issues
and strategies relevant to social protest and change,
3) examination of the role of staff, and of the functions and
interrelationships of community organizations, and
4) knowledge of and actual practicein the essential principles
and techniques of organizing. Open to all students.
(Prereq: Senior or consent of instructor)
Distribution: Urban Concerns
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 465
Social Policy: Analysis and Development
Includes the study of theories of Social Policy formulation
and methods of analysis associated with needs and services,
and analysis of the impact of policy on social work practice.
Development and implementation will be viewed first hand
through work with an elected public policy maker. Readings
and analytical paper integrate class concepts with practical
experience.
(Prereq: SWK 361, 463 and senior or consent of instructor)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 466
Field Work I11
Continuation of SWK 462. (Prereq: candidacy status, 2.0 in
SWK 461,462,463)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 467
The Social Worker as a Professional
Ethical practice, bureaucratic survival, professional job
attainment, affirmative action and sexual harrassment issues,
personnel policies and practices, organizational theory, and
resource development will be studied in the course. The field
work practice becomes the laboratory for class exercises.
(Prereq: Candidacy status, 2.0 in SWK 461,462,463)
SWK 469
Field Work IV
Continuation of 466. (Prereq: candidacy status, 2.0 in SWK
466, concurrent with SWK 467)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
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Financial Information
Admissions Requirements and Procedures
Who May Apply
Men or women who have:
1. Graduated from high school or have earned a G.E.D. Certificate.
2. Demonstrated academic ability with satisfactory performance in high
school or previous college work.
Admissions Process
1. Complete the application form and return it along with $15.00 to the
Augsburg Weekend College Office.
2. Have official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary
institutions sent directly to the Augsburg Weekend College Office.
Applicants with less than one year of previous college work should
include their high school transcripts or G.E.D. Certificates.
3. The Augsburg Weekend College Admissions Committee will review
the application materials and notify students regarding acceptance
and registration procedures. The Admissions Committee may request
that the student submit a personal statement or have a personal
interview with a Weekend College facultylstaff member or submit
letters of recommendation to the Committee.
4. Students who are transferring previous college work to the Weekend
College program will be informed with their acceptance notification as
to the number of courses and degree requirements that remain to be
completed for the bachelor's degree.
5. Students who wish to apply for financial aid should refer to that
section of this bulletin.
Application Deadlines
Fall Trimester 1989 - August 21, 1989
Winter Trimester 1990 - November 27 1989
Spring Trimester 1990 - March 5, 1990
Financial Aid
Company Tuition Assistance Programs
Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or partial tuition
assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degreeoriented college programs. Augsburg provides a payment plan by which
employees may handle tuition reimbursement.
Grants and Scholarships
Generally, the scholarships and grants are limited to students enrolled in
programs leading to the student's first undergraduate degree.
Pel1 Grant
This is a federal aid program, based on need, that is available to students
who take at least one course in Weekend College. Awards range from
$250-2200 per year.
Minnesota Part-time Student Grant Program
The State of Minnesota provides an aid program, based on need, for state
residents who take one course at Augsburg.
Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant Program
The Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant Program is available to
Minnesota residents, attending at least half-time per term, based on
financial need. Awards ranged from $100 to $3293 for 1988-89.
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal and State Indian Scholarships
American Indian students who meet federal and state requirements may
apply for these scholarships. Indian grants supplement all other sources
of financial aid. For assistance in application please contact Augsburg's
American Indian Support Program Director at 330-1138 or your tribal agency.
Augsburg Tuition Grant
Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to Weekend
College students who show academic potential and have financial need.
Loan Assistance
Perkins Student Loan - Joint Augsburg College-federally funded
program administered through the College for students who
demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments
have to be made on the principal at any time you are enrolled at least
half-time. Simple interest of 5% and repayment of the principal (at the
minimum of $30 a month) begin six months after you leave school (nine
months for new borrowers after 7-1-87). Repayment may extend up to 10
years. The maximum which may be borrowed for undergraduate study
is $9000.
Stafford Student Loan - (formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan)
Loan funds are obtained directly from a local lender or state agency in
states which provide such programs. While the student is attending at
least half-time, there is no interest charge. Simple annual interest of 8%
on the loan balance and repayment of the principal begin six months
after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The
maximum loan is $2625 for the first two years and $4000 for the
remaining years of undergraduate study with the cumulative
undergraduate maximum of $17250. Applications are available at the
College and some banks.
SLS (Supplemental Loans for Students) - A Federal loan program.
Independent students may borrow up to $4000 per year to a maximum
of $20,000 and must be enrolled at least half-time. Variable interest rate is
set annually with a cap of 12%; payment usually begins within 60 days
after disbursement. Students must apply for financial aid.
S E L F (Student Educational Loan Fund) - A Minnesota State Loan
Program. Students may borrow up to $4,000 per year ($16,000
cumulative) as an undergraduate with a $25,000 maximum for graduate
students. ($1,000 minimum). Interest rate is variable, paid by the
borrower quarterly while in school. Principal and interest begin 12
months after leaving school. Students must apply for financial aid and
be enrolled at least half-time.
To Apply for Financial Aid
1) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to
also apply for financial aid.
2) The Financial Aid Office will send you the necessary application and
financial statement form (or you may pick them up the Financial
Aid Office, 152 Science Hall or the Weekend College Office).
3) All students transferring from any post secondary institution must
have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each
previously attended institution even if you did not receive aid.
4) Complete and return the financial aid forms by the deadlines
indicated.
5) Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, within the
deadline stated.
Fees and Payment Schedule
Application Fee (pavable once, non-refundable)
Tuition (per trimester course)
(one course 6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits)
Tuition (per summer course)
(tuition charge for 1989 summer terms)
$15.00
$650.00
Activity Fee (per trimester)
Audit a Course
$7.00
$325.00
Lifetime Sports:
Fee for course
Fee for Assessment of Previous Learnine
Nursing Clinical Fee
$150.00
$450.00
$150.00
Education Clinical & Field Experience Fee
Late Fee $50.00 per day (Five working days after Registration are allowed
to complete late registrations)
Charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date.
Late registration includes incomplete registration as defined:
a,) Unsigned Registration Form b.) Unapproved Payment Plan
Registration change after first class meeting
$5.00
(cancelladdlchange grade option, or combination at one time)
Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free)
$2.00
Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per
month on anv account with an oven balance of 30 davs or more.
Tuition is set on an annual basis payable in 3 equal installments at the
beginning of each Trimester. Registration is permitted only if the
student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg
College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student
accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds
administered by the College (Perkins Student Loan). They must be
current according to established repayment schedules.
Augsburg Offers the Following Payment Options:
1) Trimester payments in full on day of Registration.
2) Payment Plan - Upon application and after College approval, a
3-payment plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be
approved only if previous plans have been adhered to.*
3) Company Reimbursement - Full courses, or equivalent, which are
company reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed,
with full payment due within 45 days from the end of the term.
*A non-sufficient fund check used for payment at registration will declare
that registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the
college.
Refund Schedule
A per course tuition refund will be made on the following basis:
(Students are responsible for cancelling courses with the Registrar's
Office in order to be eligible for the tuition refund.)
Prior to the first scheduled class meeting - 100%
(less a $75 Administrative Fee if withdrawing from current term entirely)
Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80%
Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60%
No refund after the third scheduled class meeting.
The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended
classes. All refunds of charges will be applied to the account of the
student and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines, and deposits, etc. will be
made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit balance is
determined. Please allow two weeks for a refund.
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History
Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin and
moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The name Augsburg College and
Seminary changed in 1963 when the Lutheran Free Church merged with
The American Lutheran Church.
Location
Augsburg's 23 acre campus is in the heart of the Twin Cities metropolitan
area, only blocks from downtown Minneapolis and the intersection of
Interstate Highways 94 and 35W. Adjacent to the campus are Fairview and
St. Mary's hospitals, the West Bank campus of the University of
Minnesota and the Mississippi River parkways.
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Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connection between 10
of the 15 major buildings - student housing towers, College Center, main
academic and administrative halls, the Library, Music building and Foss
Center for Worship, Drama and Communication.
Accessibility
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We have made a major effort to become one of the most accessible
campuses in the region. Our skyway-tunnel system lets you reach any of
10 major buildings without going outside. In addition to building
changes, we have a student-run program to increase awareness and
provide extra help for students with disabilities.
Church Affiliation
Augsburg is a college of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ainerica.
About 51% of the students are Lutheran, 15% other Protestant and 15%
Roman Catholic. Several other affiliations are represented among
students and faculty.
Non-Discrimination Policy
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Augsburg College does not 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.
Augsburg College
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1. Admissions
2. George Sverdrup Library
3. Science Hall
4. Old Main
5. West Hall
6. Mortensen Tower
7. Urness Tower
8. College Center
9. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
10. Music Hall
11.2222 Murphy Square
(Weekend College Office)
12. Melby Hall
13. Ice Arena
14. Stage I1 Theatre
15. Center for Global Education
16. Scandinavian Center
17. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama and Communication
18. Youth and Family Ministry
A. Admissions Parking
B. Student Parking
C. Visitor Parking
D. The Quad
E. FacultylStaff Parking
F. Murphy Square
G. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field
H. Fairview-St. Mary's Parking Ramp
I. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts
Accessible Entrance
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MINNEAPOLIS
To Find Augsburg
From Minneapolis
Interstate 94 east to 25th Avenue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st
Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign.
From St. Paul
Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside Avenue to 21st
Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign.
Parking
All posted Augsburg College parking lots are free and open for
student use from 4:30 pm Friday through Sunday evening. Lots are
located on 7th Street between 21st and 22nd Avenues and south of 8th
Street on 21st Avenue. Most street parking is 2 hour parking, seven days a
week. Additional parking is available in the St. Mary's Hospital ramp, or
U of M parking lots on the north side of Riverside Avenue.
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New Student Orientation
Registration
Classes begin
Last day to register
andlor drop class
without record notation
Last day to designate
grade option
Last day to withdraw
from class
Classes end
Final exams
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Aug 15
1989 Winter
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Nov 28
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June 4
Dec 4
Mar 19
June 18
Dec 9-11
Mar 31April 2
June 23-25
Dec
Sept
Sept
Oct
Oct
Nov
NOV
Dec
Dec
April
Jan
Jan
Jan
Feb
Feb
Mar
Mar
Mar
April
July
April
April
May
May
June
June
June
19
9-11
23-25
7-9
21-23
4-6
18-20
2-4
9-11
10
6-8
13-15
27-29
10-12
24-26
10-12
17-19
312
3
7-9*
21-23
5-7
19-21
2-4
16-18
23-25
*Classes in Spring Trimester will be four hours in length instead of three
and one half hours. See page 28 for exact times.
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Most Weekend College classes meet seven times during a trimester. It is
expected that students attend every class. If a student needs to miss one
class period, the instructor should be contacted.
Frequently Called Telephone Numbers
Weekend College Office .................................
.330-1782
Director, Rick Thoni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1640
Operations, Laurel Orthmeyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-1740
Admissions, Sylvia Stasuikonis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1792
Data Entry, Robin Sanderson ............................. 330-1786
Secretary, Kristi Anderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,330-1782
Other Campus Numbers:
Bookstore, College Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,330-1122
Business Office, Science Hall
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Cashier: 8:30-11:OO a.m., 1:30-3:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -330-1028
Billing: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,330-1790
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Education Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..330-1130
Financial Aid Office, Science Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330-1046
Counseling and Career Planning, Memorial Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . ,330-1162
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Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-1017
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Nursing Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-1209
Registrar (Transcripts, Grades) Science Hall ................ .330-1036
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .330-1000
Weekend College Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (evening hours by appointment)
Office Hours on Class Weekends:
Friday - 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. - Old Main 18
Saturday - 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Old Main 18 or WEC office
Sunday -- 2 3 0 p.m.-1:30 p.m. -Old Main 18
Weekend College Office Location:
The Weekend College Office is 2222 Murphy Square, located on the
corner of 23rd Avenue and 7% Street on the Augsburg College
Campus (number 11on the map found on page 7l).
This bulletin is a supplement to the Augsburg College Catalog and is
published for the convenience of Augsburg Weekend College students.
Weekend College is a program of Augsburg College and is subject to the
policies and provisions as stated in the Augsburg College Catalog.
able of Contents
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 1988-1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
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GENERALINFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction to Augsburg Weekend College ....................... 4
Information Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FREQUENTLY CALLED TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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Characteristics of the Eductional Program .........................6
StudentSupportServices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Careerplacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.
Veterans of Military Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
ACADEMIC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
DegreesandMajors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Business Administration ......................................9
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -11
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - . . . . . . . + . . . . 13
Teaching Licensure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Coaching Endorsement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Management Information Systems (MIS) .......................
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Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Socialwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dean'sList . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Probation and Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Grading Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Withdrawal from College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Graduation with Distinction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- 2 2
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Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) .........................
CLASS SCHEDULE 1988.89
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-.3 0
ADMISSIONSIFINANCIAL INFORMATION ......................66
Admissions Requirements and Procedures ......................-66
FinancialAid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Fees and Payment Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Paymentoptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Refund Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-69
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ABOUT AUGSBURG COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-70
CAMPUS LOCATION ..........................................
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Introduction to Augsburg Weekend College
Purpose
Augsburg Weekend College provides an educational alternative to adults
who desire college experience but who work or have other commitments
during the week. It is a means by which men and women may earn a
bachelor's degree, gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for
career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the
liberal arts.
The Adult as Student
The Augsburg Weekend College program is designed to meet the needs
and preferences of adult learners. The program is based on the
assumption that the men and women who enroll in Weekend College
will be mature, self-disciplined and well-motivated adult learners who
seek a balance of classroom experience and individualized study. Each
course is therefore divided into periods of concentrated on-campus study
separated by time for independent study and class preparation.
Alternate Weekends
To accommodate this format for learning, classes meet on alternate
weekends for three and a half hours on either Friday evening, Saturday
morning, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday afternoon.* Each class selected
by the student involves commitment to one of these four class periods.
Weekend College students may take from one to four different courses by
attending class every other weekend.
Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg Weekend College is participation in a
community of adult learners. Learning can be enhanced when the
student is involved in a stable community that provides opportunity and
encouragement to become involved in interaction both in and out of the
classroom. This community will be enriched by the presence of both men
and women with a variety of work and life experiences.
To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages
Weekend College students to make use of college facilities such as the
library and college center, to take the opportunity of having shared meals
and coffee breaks, to participate in optional lunchtime seminars, and to
attend other college activities such as music and dramatic presentations
and athletic events.
*Laboratory sections or additional class hours may be scheduled on evenings
during the week.
Information Sessions
Adults who are interested in Augsburg Weekend College are encouraged
to attend one of the information sessions that are scheduled throughout
the year. These information sessions are free of charge and are
approximately 2 hours in length. Please call the Weekend College Office
(330-1782) to receive further details on these information sessions or to
sign up for one of the following dates:
For Fall Trimester, 1988
Saturday, May 14
Saturdav, Tune 4
Saturday, June 25
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
Saturday, July 16
Thursday, July 28
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
Tuesday, August 9
6:00 PM
For Winter Trimester, 1989
Saturday, October 8
9:00 AM
Saturday, November 5
Saturday, November 19
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
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For S ~ r i n Trimester,
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Saturday, January 14
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9:00 AM
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Tuesdav. March 7
6:00 PM
For more information write or call:
Augsburg Weekend College Office
Augsburg College
731 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Characteristics of the Educational Program
Educational Mission
For over a century Augsburg College has emphasized intellectual freedom
in the search for knowledge. Our academic program builds on a liberal
arts foundation to help students understand the past, interpret the
present, and plan for the future.
As in the weekday program, Augsburg Weekend College offers students a
unique combination of the liberal arts disciplines and professional
education. Our goals are to help students develop the intellectual skills
and attitudes to be life-long learners, increase their competence in
selected areas of professional work, and accomplish a higher level of
personal growth.
Accreditation and Affiliations
Augsburg College is fully accredited by the North Central Association of
Colleges and Secondary Schools and The National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our
programs are approved by The American Chemical Society, The Council
on Social Work Education and the National League for Nursing. We are a
member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran
Education Council in North America, Minnesota Private College Council,
National Association for Music Therapy, Inc., and are registered with the
Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB).
Faculty
Augsburg College prides itself on its highly qualified faculty.
Members of the faculty serve as academic advisers to students who are in
the pre-major stage of planning as well as to students in declared major
fields.
Library
Students and faculty use a carefully selected library of some 150,000
volumes plus audio-visual materials, with access to over 5,000,000
volumes through the Twin Cities private college consortium and Minitex.
Internships
Internships on and off campus are an established part of most academic
programs, helping students make career choices and develop experience
in their chosen fields.
Student Support Services
Augsburg Weekend College provides a number of student services to
assist adults in making educational and career plans, accomplishing the
academic tasks of a college education, working on their own personal
development, and participating in activities beyond the classroom. Some
of these services are:
Academic Planning
All Augsburg Weekend College students will have access to expert
academic advising services on an on-going basis to provide for efficient,
effective planning. Students enrolling in Weekend College who have had
college experience will have their previous work evaluated early in the
admissions process.
Career Planning Services
Staff from the Career Planning and Placement Office will assist adults in
assessing their career goals and personal abilities. This service, in
combination with sound academic advising from faculty in a chosen
major field, can result in an appropriate and manageable educational and
career plan for the individual involved.
Academic Skills Center
This center exists to help students enhance their skills in the areas of
writing, reading, math, time management, and study skills. Academic
tutors in specialized course areas are also available through the center.
CounselinglSupport Groups
Individual and group activities are available to students who wish to
work on a personal growth interest or concern or who simply want to
have the experience of being in a support group of people who share
some similar characteristics andlor interests.
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the State Approving Agency for Veterans
Training. Veterans should consult with the Office of the Registrar about
completion of the enrollment certificate and the forwarding of other
information to the Veterans Administration. (Please refer to the Augsburg
College Catalog for more detailed information.)
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cademic Information
Degrees and Majors
Augsburg Weekend College allows adults to begin a bachelor's degree
program or to continue their education after beginning at another time or
institution. It also enables adults to add a second major to an already
completed college degree. The following information outlines what is
involved in completing a degree or major in Augsburg Weekend College.
(For more detailed information regarding graduation requirements,
please refer to the Augsburg College Catalog.)
Bachelofs Degree
The bachelor's degree program in Augsburg Weekend College is
essentially the same as the weekday program. A total of 35 semester
courses are required to graduate and may be fulfilled through
combinations of transfer of previous college credit, assessment of
previous learning experience, and Weekend College courses. (Augsburg
semester courses are valued at 4 semester credits and 6 quarter credits.)
Included in the 35 total courses must be an approved major program,
eleven upper division courses, and courses selected from the following
liberal arts spectrum (transfer courses and courses taken in the major may
also be counted for distribution requirements):
One approved course from each of seven areas:
1. ArtlMusic
2. HistorylPhilosophy
3. EconomicslPolitical Science
4. English - Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts
(devoted to the study of literature)
5. Psychology 1051Sociology 121 (or the equivalent transfer course)
6. ChemistrylBiology
7. MathematicslPhysics
A course in writing (English 111)or demonstrated proficiency
Two courses or demonstrated competence in a second language
Three courses (or one course per year of study) in religious studies
One course in the area of urban concerns, women's studies, or minority
studies
In addition to the 35 total courses, a student must demonstrate
proficiency in two lifetime sports.
Majors
Augsburg Weekend College students may select from 7 separate majors,
several with a number of career concentrations. A minor is available in
each of these academic areas as well as economics, psychology, religion
and sociology.
Business Administration
This major prepares students in the areas of management, financial
accounting, finance, and marketing. To provide a combination of
applied skills and theoretical background, each of these majors is
interdisciplinary in approach, including an average of ten business
administration courses and six courses from supporting fields such as
economics, computer programming, communications, philosophy, and
mathematics. Majors in Business Administration are candidates for the
Bachelor of Arts degree.
Core Courses
All students who pursue a major in Business Administration will
complete the following core courses:
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
ECO
ECO
ECO
or
or
ECO
175
221
222
242
252
279
331
391
112
113
311
312
315
313
Computers for Business and Economics
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting I1
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
Financial Management
Business Law
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Public Finance
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Money and Banking
Intermediate Microeconomics
Accounting Concentration
Students who wish to pursue a Business Administration major with a
concentration in accounting will complete the following courses in
addition to the core:
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
or
or
322
323
324
326
423
425
Accounting Theory and Practice I
Accounting Theory and Practice I1
Managerial Cost Accounting
Tax Accounting
Auditing
Advanced Accounting
Students in this major should seriously consider one or more courses
from the following list:
BUS 399 Internship
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 120 Ethics
Those planning a career in accounting are strongly encouraged to
complete the remaining courses in the 326,423 and 425 sequence.
Finance Concentration
Students wishing to pursue a Business Administration major with a
concentration in finance will complete the following courses in addition
to the core:
BUS
BUS
BUS
ECO
or
or
322
433
438
318
415
479
Accounting Theory and Practice I
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
Investment Theory
Management Science
Managerial Economics
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Economics and
Business
Students in this major should seriously consider one or more courses
from the following list:
BUS
BUS
BUS
ENG
PHI
324
326
399
223
120
Managerial Cost Accounting
Tax Accounting
Internship
Writing for Business and the Professions
Ethics
Management Concentration
Students wishing to pursue a Business Administration major with a
concentration in management will complete the following courses in
addition to the core:
BUS
BUS
ECO
PSY
or
SOC
340
440
318
373
Human Resource Management
Operations Management
Management Science
Organizational Psychology
301 Complex Organizations
Students in this major should seriously consider one or more courses
from the following list:
BUS 399 Internship
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the Professions
PHI 120 Ethics
PSY 371 Psychology of the Individual
SOC 336 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SOC 265 Racial and Minority Group Relations
SPC 111 Public Speaking
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communications
Marketing Concentration
Students wishing to pursue a Business Administration major with a
concentration in marketing will complete the following courses in
addition to the core:
BUS
BUS
ECO
BUS
352
450
415
355
Marketing Research and Analysis
Marketing Management
Managerial Economics
Marketing Communications
Students in this major should seriously consider one or more courses
from the following list:
BUS
ENG
PHI
SPC
SPC
399
223
120
351
352
Internship
Writing for Business and the Professions
Ethics
Argumentation
Persuasion
Business Minor
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
ECO
ECO
221
242
252
331
112
113
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Financial Management
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Other configurations of the Business Administration minor may be
permitted on consultation with department chairperson.
Communication
Communication is an interdisciplinary major which is broad in scope and
practical in application. The program consists of 15 courses; five in related
supporting fields such as psychology, sociology, speech, and philosophy.
Included is at least one course of internship experience in a work setting
serving the career goals of individual students. Students may focus their
lecture courses toward the development of career skills in public relations
and advertising, marketing communications, human relations, or
supervisory management. Majors in communication are candidates for
the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Required Communication Core
ENG 223,225,226 or 227: An Advanced Writing Course
SPC 342 Mass Communications in Society
SPC 351 Argumentation
or 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
SPC 399 Internship
Required supporting courses:
PHI 130 Logic
PSY 105 General Psychology
SOC 121 Principles of Sociology
or 336 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SPC 111 Public Speaking
Major also includes satisfactory performance on competency tests in
writing and typing. A literature course may be substituted for SOC 121 or
SOC 375.
Communication Electives
With the help of an academic adviser, the student will select five (5)
elective courses designed to meet additional background and skill
requirements in the career areas of public relations and advertising,
marketing communications, human relations, or supervisory
management.
The following are some of the electives recommended in each area:
Public Relations and Advertising
Students interested in the Public Relations emphasis are strongly urged
to take ENG 227 (Journalism)as part of the major.
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 279 Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
BUS 355 Marketing Communications
ENG 226 Creative Writing
ENG 227 Journalism
PSY 373 Organizational Psychology
SOC 301 Complex Organizations
SPCl ART 132 Photography
SPCl ART 224 Publication Design
SPCl ART 2251230 Visual Communications I, I1
SPC 345 Organizational Communication
SPC 480 Public RelationslPromotiona1 Communications
Marketing Communications
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
SPC
252
352
355
450
480
Principles of Marketing
Marketing Research and Analysis
Marketing Communications
Marketing Management
Public RelationslPromotiona1 Communications
Human Relations
PSY
PSY
SOC
SOC
SOC
SPC
SPC
SPC
SPC
373
485
231
265
301
329
345
355
480
Organizational Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Sociology of the Family
Racial and Minority Group Relations
Complex Organizations
Intercultural Communication
Organizational Communication
Small Group Communication
Public Relations Promotional Communications
Supervisory Management
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
BUS
PSY
SOC
SPC
SPC
SPC
175
242
279
340
355
355
373
301
345
355
480
Computers in Business and Economics
Principles of Management
Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
Human Resource Management
Marketing Communications
Operations Management
Organizational Psychology
Complex Organizations
Organizational Communication
Small Group Communication
Public RelationslPromotiona1Communications
Communication Minor
Five courses approved by the department.
Education
Teaching Licensure
Teaching licensure programs are offered for Kindergarten-Elementary
and selected Secondary fields through Weekend College. Individualized
programs are worked out with an adviser in either Elementary or
Secondary education. To be admitted to the Education Department the
student will have achieved an overall 2.5 G.P.A. plus a 2.5 G.P.A. in
hislher major field. All professional courses with the exception of Clinical
Experience and Student Teaching are available in the weekend schedule.
In addition to Kindergarten-Elementary,Augsburg Weekend College
grants secondary licenses in English-Language Arts and Social Studies.
Students may also work individually on the following majors offered in
conjunction with day school: French, German, Health, Life Science,
Mathematics, Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics), Science (grades
5-9), Spanish, Speech, Theater Arts, and in the special areas of Art (K-V),
Band (K-12) and Classroom Music (Grades 5-12), Orchestra (K-12) and
Classroom Music (5-12), Vocal and Classroom Music (K-9), Vocal and
Classroom Music (5-12), and Physical Education (K-12).
Contact an Education Department adviser for information in your field of
study and for application for admission to the Department of Education.
All students must apply for acceptance into the Education Department
before beginning professional courses.
Elementary Education
EDE 253 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting* (.5course)
EDE 341 Media Technology (.5 course)
EDE 350 Creating Learning Environments* (.5 course)
EDE 351 Techniques of Teaching Reading
EDE 363 Clinical Experiences (.5 course)
EDE 364 Interdisciplinary Studies (.25 course)
EDE 376 K-El Social Studies ( 2 5 course)
EDE 377 K-El Science (.25 course)
EDE 379 K-El Art ( 2 5 course)
EDE 380 K-El Music ( 2 5 course)
EDE 382 K-El Math ( 2 5 course)
EDE 386 Children's Literature (.5 course)
EDE 387 Language Arts (.5 course)
EDE 388 K-El Health ( 2 5 course)
EDE 389 K-El Physical Education ( 2 5 course)
EDE 481 Student Teaching
EDE 482 Student Teaching
EDE 483 Student Teaching
EDE 484 Student Teaching
EDS 388 Human Relations (.5 course)
HPE 114 Safety Education (.5 course)
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5 course)
SWK 260 Humans Developing
College Level Math Course
Academic Minor or Second Major
*Field Experience Separate
Secondary Education
EDS 264 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting* (.5 course)
EDS 341 Media Technology (.5 course)
EDS 350 Reading in the Content Areas (.5 course)
EDS 352 Clinical Experience (.5 course)
EDS 353 Creating Learning Environments* (.5 course)
EDS 388 Human Relations (.5 course)
EDS 477 School and Society Seminar (.5 course)
EDS 481 Student Teaching
EDS 482 Student Teaching
EDS 483 Student Teaching
EDS 484 Student Teaching
EDS 486 Student Teaching Seminar (.5 course)
HPE 114 Safety Education (.5 course)
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5 course)
PSY 105 General Psychology
Special Methods in Licensure Field
"Field Experience Separate
Major for Secondary Teaching Licensure in Social Studies
Students preparing to teach social studies on the high school level must
complete, in addition to the professional requirements to be met within
the Department of Education, a competency program designed to
provide a broad foundation in the social sciences. Students must
complete a major in one of five fields - Economics, History, Political
Science, Psychology or Sociology (the History major is described below)
plus 7 courses (ECO 112 or 113, Human Geography, HIS 222, POL 158,
PSY 105, SOC 121 and 336). Students considering a career in social
studies education should consult, as soon as possible, the Augsburg
Department of Education and the Social Studies Coordinator.
History Major: 8 courses plus 1seminar. 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.
Coaching Endorsement
Students interested in adding a coaching endorsement must complete
required courses in the Physical Education program. If interested, please
contact the Education Department at 330-1130 for further information.
English
Those who study English believe that an intense concern for words, ideas
and images helps us understand who we are and who we can become.
Writing helps us clarify and share our thoughts. Literature helps us
contemplate the pains and joys of human existence. Through English
study we see life's complexity, experience life as some others do, and
understand better the world in which we live and work.
English relates closely to other majors. With the other arts, English is
concerned with the pleasure that comes from artistic creation and with
the contemplation of works of art. With psychology and sociology,
English is concerned with individual and group behavior. With
philosophy, English is interested in ideas and the relation between
meaning and language. With science, English is interested in discovering
order and determining structures. With speech and communications,
English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other
social sciences and humanities, English studies the way people have
acted and thought at different times and in different cultures.
Major: 9 courses above 111, including 225; one course in American
literature; one course in Western literary tradition (271or 272); and three
courses in British literature, one on literature before 1660 (for example, 331
or 438) and one that surveys a number of writers (336,337, 423). Majors
are encouraged to take ENG 245 early in their college work and to consult
their departmental advisor regularly. A student with a double major or
special program that involves considerable work in the English
department should also work closely with an advisor in the department.
English-Language Arts Teaching Major: 10 courses, including those
listed under the major, a course in linguistics, and an internship in the
teaching of writing. One course must include a component in nonWestern literature. In addition, the ACTC courses Communications Skills
in the English Classroom and Teaching Mass Media are required.
Courses in early American literature, Shakespeare, and film are
recommended. Several of the required courses are not offered on
Weekends. Students in this program must work with advisers in the
English Department and the Education Department in order to meet the
professional requirements within the Education Department as well as
requirements in the major.
New licensure rules become effective July 1, 1989. Students who seek
licensure after that time will be subject to the new licensure rules.
Minor: 5 courses above 111including one course in British literature and
one writing course above the freshman level (223, 225, 226, or 227).
Management Information Systems (MIS)
This MIS major prepares students to work in the growing field of
information management. The major combines courses and skills from
both the business and computer science majors to help students learn
about the identification, organization, analysis and processing of
information in a business setting.
MIS Major
BUS 175 Computers for Business and Economics
BUS 221 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 279 Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
BUS 331 Financial Management
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
CSCl M I 7 4 Math for Computing I
CSCl M I 7 5 Math for Computing I1
BUS 370 Advanced Computing for Economics and Business
BUS 375 Information Systems in the Organization
BUS 475 Information Systems Analysis and Design
BUS 476 Information Systems Projects
BUS 479 Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Economics and
Business
ECO 318 Management Science
Students in this major should seriously consider one or more of the
following courses:
BUS
CSC
ENG
PHI
399
340
223
120
Internship
Digital Communications and Computer Networks
Writing for Business and the Professions
Ethics
MIS Minor
BUS
BUS
or
BUS
BUS
BUS
ECO
221
242
252
370
375
475
113
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Advanced Computing for Business and Economics
Information Systems in the Organization
Information Systems Analysis and Design
Principles of Microeconomics
Nursing
Augsburg Weekend College offers registered nurses an upper division
nursing major as a second step toward the completion of the Bachelor of
Science degree. Fully accredited by the National League for Nursing, this
major is a professional program that is accessible on weekends to nurses
who are unable to attend classes during the weekdays. Classes are
primarily scheduled on alternate weekends, but all courses in the major
may have additional class or lab hours beyond the weekend schedule.
Admissions Procedures
Admission to the nursing program includes first being accepted into
Augsburg Weekend College through the procedures described on page
66. As candidates for the nursing major, RNs must demonstrate
evidence of completion of an associate degree or diploma program,
current nursing practice, and Minnesota licensure. While an RN may take
general education courses and prerequisite courses for the nursing major,
further progress in the major is contingent upon:
1. Satisfactory completion at a college or university of the prerequisite
courses: Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Inorganic Chemistry,
Organic or Biochemistry, English Composition, Introductory
Sociology and Introductory Psychology.
2. A cumulative gradepoint average of at least 2.5
3. Successful completion of testing to validate lower division nursing
knowledge.
Required Courses in the Nursing Major
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
NUR
305
306
310
311
330
350
403
404
423
427
Contemporary Nursing I: Communication*
Contemporary Nursing 11: Paradigms in Nursing*
Community Health Nursing I*
Community Health Nursing 11: Practicumx*
Trends and Issues in Nursing*
Introduction to Nursing Research*
Contemporary Nursing 111: Families*
Contemporary Nursing IV: Leadership and Management*
Practicum in Nursing I: Nursing of the Family**
Practicum in Nursing 11: Leadership and Management**
*These courses may require extra class or lab sessions.
**Thesecourses require extra time and cost for clinical work.
Required Supporting Courses
PHI 380 Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
or
REL 483 Christian Ethics, or an approved ethics course
PSY 353 Brain and Behavior
Social Work
Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, the Bachelor of
Science in Social Work degree program at Augsburg College is built on a
solid liberal arts foundation, on theory-based training, and on
professionally directed field experiences. As important, social work
education at Augsburg is built on an appreciation for the needs,
concerns, and values of the individuals and groups who constitute
today's multi-cultural society. The Social Work major in Augsburg
Weekend College includes seven courses from the departments of
psychology, biology, and sociology. Concentrations are possible in the
areas of aging, chemical dependency, corrections, social ministries, and
youth work. Field work is an important component of the program.
Social Work Courses*
SWK 257
SWK 260
SWK 361
SWK 363
SWK 364
SWK 461
SWK 462
SWK 463
SWK 465
SWK 466
SWK 467
SWK 469
Exploring Human Services
Humans Developing
Social Response to Human Needs
Methods and Skills of Social Work
Field Work I
Advanced Methods and Skills in Social Work
Field Work I1
Community Development and Organization
Social Policy: Analysis and Development
Field Work I11 (.5 course)
The Social Worker as Professional
Field Work IV
Required Supporting Courses*
BIO
PSY
SOC
SOC
SOC
SOC
SOC
101
105
121
231
265
365
375
Human Biology
General Psychology
Principles of Sociology
Sociology of the Family
Racial and Minority Group Relations
Quantitative Analysis and Program Evaluation
Social Psychology
*Students interested in Social Work should begin their program with the
required supporting courses. The professional sequence will be offered
when a sufficient number of students are ready for that portion of the
program.
Social Welfare Minor
6 courses including 257 or department approved alternative internship,
361, 463; Psychology 351 or Sociology 375; Sociology 265; and Political
Science 121or 158 or 325, or Social Work 465.
Minors
In addition to minors offered in Business, Communication, MIS and
Social Welfare (listed under each respective major), Weekend College
students are able to complete minors in the following areas:
Psychology Minor
5 courses including 105, with a minimum of 2 courses at Augsburg. Not
more than one course from 299,399 and 499 may be counted toward the
minor.
Religion Minor
5 courses approved by the department.
Sociology Minor
5 courses including 121 and two upper division courses (numbered 300
and above).
Dean's List
The Dean's List is compiled after each semester, listing students whose
grade point average for a semester is 3.5 or better, based on a minimum of
two full courses, or equivalent, graded on the traditional grading system,
with no incompletes in courses offered for credit.
Probation and Dismissal
A student will be placed on scholastic probation at the end of the term if
his or her achievement is unsatisfactory. Dismissal from the College is not
automatic. Each case is reviewed by the Committee on Student Standing.
A student who has a poor academic record may be strongly advised to
withdraw before the end of the term. A student who has been on
probation for two terms and withdraws from the College voluntarily must
have special permission to re-enroll. See Augsburg College Catalog for
complete explanation.
Grading Procedures
Evaluation and Grading
Student achievement in courses is measured primarily by final
examinations. Shorter tests, written papers, oral reports, and other types
of evaluation also are used.
Most courses are offered with grading options - traditional grading on a
4.0 to 0.0 scale or the PasslNo Credit system, in which P means a grade of
2.0 or better and N means no credit and a grade of less than 2.0. 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, or rank each as a "C." Transfer students are cautioned
that P-graded courses do not count in the requirement that 14
traditionally graded courses be earned at Augsburg in order to be
considered for graduation with distinction. See PIN limitations under
Graduation Requirements in the Augsburg College Catalog.
Certain courses are offered on one grading system only. Sociology 265 is
graded only on the PIN grading system and some education courses are
graded only on the PIN system or only on the traditional system. English
111is graded P or N, or 2.0-4.01N. Some other courses are graded only P,
1.0, N. Lifetime Sports are graded P1O.O.
In courses where this is a choice, students will be graded on the
traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish
to use the PIN grading option. Any changes in choice of grading system
must be made according to dates published each term. A fee is charged
for any changes made after Registration.
Explanation of Grades
Number grades are used with these definitions:
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
0.5
0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Grade of P (Pass) or N (No credit) are not computed in the grade point
average. A grade of P represents work at or above the 2.0 level; N
represents work at the 1.5 or below level.
An incomplete grade may be given only in the case of extreme
emergency. To receive it, a student must file a petition with the
Committee on Student Standing stating the reasons for the request, the
plan and date for removing it, and comments from the instructor. If
permission is granted, the incomplete must be removed during the
following semester, or it becomes the grade submitted by the teacher
along with the incomplete.
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes
last longer than one term. When this is the case, they must be completed
by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of the first
term of registration. A grade of X 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 instructors and demonstrate that
satisfactory progress is being maintained. The Registrar's Office will
automatically continue the registration in response to an X grade. A final
grade will be issued at the end of the term in whcih the work is
completed and evaluated (but not longer than one year). An instructor
reserves the discretion of not giving an X where satisfactory progress is
not demonstrated. Withdrawal from college, or dropping these continued
courses will terminate their registration. Under this circumstance, a reregistration as 1X by the student would be necessary if done during
registration periods within one year of initial registration; if done after
one year a new registration would be necessary.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by
registering for Audit (V). The charge for auditing a course is listed under
Fees and Payment Schedule. 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 requirement. If
expectations have been met, the course will be listed on the transcript as
having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will
be listed with a grade of W (Withdrawn).
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 colleges. Courses taken on the PIN grading option
are recorded, but not computed in the GPA.
Classification
Students are classified in August and at the end of fall and winter terms.
Sophomores - 7 courses completed with at least 14 grade points.
Junior - 16 courses completed with at least 32 grade points.
Seniors - 25 courses completed with at least 50 grade points.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered,
since this results in a failing grade on the official record. Cancellation of
courses or withdrawal from college must be done in the Registrar's Office.
Withdrawal from college cannot occur during final examination week
unless a petition is approved by the Student Standing Committee.
Withdrawal from college and resulting adjustments in accounts are
effective as of the date the completed Withdrawal From College form is
returned to the Registrar's Office.
Graduation with Distinction
Graduation with distinction is determined as follows:
Summa cum laude 3.8 to 4.0 cumulative GPA
Magna cum laude 3.6 up to but not including 3.8 cumulative GPA
Cum laude 3.3 up to but not including 3.6 cumulative GPA
To qualify for graduation with distinction, transfer students must have
completed two years (14 traditionally graded courses) of work at
Augsburg .
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Augsburg College 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 compose the academic programs
of a liberal arts college. The APL program (Assessment of Previous
Learning) 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 their previous learning assessed for credit
recognition:
CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
Students who achieve acceptable scores in CLEP exams may receive
academic credit in Augsburg College. CLEP exams are available in a
variety of general and specific subject areas. For more information,
contact Weekend College Admissions (330-1792) or the regional CLEP
center at the University of Minnesota (624-3323).
Departmental Assessment
Students who wish to receive credit for a specific academic course and do
not have transcript evidence of completed work may request a
departmental assessment of previous learning. This will most often
include an examination that covers the essential components of the
course involved. For more information, contact the Registrar's Office
(330-1036).
CAP (Credit Assessment Process)
This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty committee
completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio submitted by the
student. Informal meetings and consultation are provided for students
who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit
assessment. Students may apply for CAP after completing at least four
courses of academic work at Augsburg College with a cumulative GPA of
at least 2.5. For more information, contact the Registrar's Office (330-1036).
'lass Schedule 1988-89
Fall Trimester, 1988 Class Schedule
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Friday Evening (6:OO 9:30)
BUS 355 Marketing Communications
BUS 242 Principles of Management
ECO 112 Principles of Macro-economics
EDE 253 Orientation to Education (919-1114)(.5)
EDS 264 Orientation to Education (919-1114)(.5)
EDE 379 K-El Art (919-1017) (.25)
EDE 382 K-El Math (10121-1219)(.25)
EDS 350 Reading in the Content Areas (919-1114)(.5)
ENG 111 Effective Writing*
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
MAT 131 Math for the Liberal Arts*
NUR 305 Contemporary Nursing I: Communication*
PHY 101 Astronomy*
REL 363 Religion in America
SOC 265 Racial and Minority Group Relations
SPC 345 Organizational Communication
Saturday Morning (8:30-1200)
BIO 185 Biology of Aging
BUS 221 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
BUS 495 Risk Management and Insurance
CHM 109 General Chemistry*
CSCl M I 7 4 Math for Computer Science*
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
EDE 350 Creating Learning Environments (9110-1115)(.5)
EDS 353 Creating Learning Environments (9110-1115)(.5)
EDE 376 K-El Social Studies (10122-11119)(.25)
EDE 377 K-El Science (9110-1018)(.25)
EDE 388 K-El Health (9110-1018)(.25)
ENG 227 Journalism*
ENG 336 British Literature: 17th and 18th Century
MAT 104 Intermediate Algebra (no credit)
NUR 306 Contemporary Nursing 11: Paradigms in Nursing *
PHI 110 Introduction to Philosophy
POL 342 Mass Communications in Society
SOC 121 Principles of Sociology
SPC 113 Public Speaking
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
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--Afternoon (1:15-4:45)
ART 352 Women's Art History
BUS 221 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 322 Accounting Theory and Practice I
BUS 391 Business Law
BUS 495 Ethics in Business
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
EDE 341 Media Technology (9110-1115)(.5)
EDS 341 Media Technology (9110-1115)(.5)
EDE 380 K-El Music (11119-12110) (.25)
EDE 386 Children's Literature (9110-1115) (.5)
ENG 111 Effective Writing*
ENG 225 Intermediate Expository Writing*
HIS 104 The Modern Non-Western World
HPE 114 Safety Education (EIS) (9110-1115)(.5)
NUR 423 Practicum in Nursing I1 * **
PHI 130 Logic *
PSY 105 General Psychology
PSY 355 Brain and Behavior
REL 215 Archaeology and the Bible
SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I*
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
SWK 361 Social Response to Human Needs
Sunday Afternoon (1:15- 4:45)
ART 132 Photography
BUS 175 Computers in Business and Economics
BUS 279 Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
BUS 331 Financial Management
BUS 375 Information Systems in the Organization
BUS 423 Auditing
EDE 351 Techniques for Teaching Reading (9111-12111)
EDE 364 Interdisciplinary Studies (10123-11/20)(.25)
EDE 389 K-El Physical Education (9111-1019) (.25)
EDS 364 English Methods (9111-1214)
EDS 366 Foreign Language Methods (9111-1116)
REL 486 Psychology of Religion and Theology
SOC 265 Racial and Minority Group Relations
SPA 111 Beginning Spanish I *
SWK 260 Humans Developing
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Student teaching courses in elementary and secondary education are
available during fall trimester. The Student Teaching Seminar (EDS 486) is
available on an arranged basis.
*Extra class or lab sessions required.
**Additionalclinical fee required.
Winter Trimester, 1989 Class Schedule
Friday Evening (6:OO-9:30)
ART 106 Calligraphy
BUS 242 Principles of Management
EDE 253 Orientation to Education (116-2124) (.5)
EDS 264 Orientation to Education (116-2124) (.5)
EDE 387 K-El Language Arts (116-2124) (.5)
EDE 388 K-El Health (3110-3131) (.25)
EDS 350 Reading in the Content Areas (S) (116-2124)(.5)
ENG 282 Topics in Literature: Women in Fiction
NUR 350 Introduction to Nursing Research *
NUR 432 Topics in Nursing: Critical Care Nursing *
PHY 111 Physics, Computers & Society*
PSY 373 Organizational Psychology
REL 111 Introduction to Theology
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
Saturday Morning (8:30- 1200)
BIO 101 Human Biology
BUS 221 Principles of Accounting I
BUS 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 279 Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
BUS 352 Marketing Research and Analysis
BUS 391 Business Law
BUS 433 Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
CHM 110 Organic and Biological Chemistry*
CSCl M I 7 5 Math for Computer Science 11*
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
EDE 341 Media Technology (117-2125) (.5)
EDS 341 Media Technology (117-2125) (.5)
EDE 363 Clinical Experience Seminar (3111-3118)(.5)
EDS 352 Clinical Experience Seminar (3111-3118)(.5)
EDE 379 K-El Art (117-1128) (.25)
EDE 382 K-El Math (117-2111) (.5)
ENG 111 Effective Writing*
NUR 306 Contemporary Nursing 11: Paradigms in Nursing*
NUR 310 Community Health I *
NUR 404 Contemporary Nursing IV *
POL 342 Mass Communications
REL 445 The Bible, Language and Interpretation
SOC 375 Social Psychology*
SPC 111 Public Speaking
SPC 329 Intercultural Communication
SWK 363 Basic Methods and Skills
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.Saturday
BUS 175 Computers for Business and Economics
BUS 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 323 Accounting Theory and Practice I1
BUS 331 Financial Management
BUS 479 Intermediate Quantitative Methods
ECO 113 Microeconomics
ECO 415 Managerial Economics
EDE 350 Creating Learning Environments (2111-411) (.5)
EDS 363 Creating Learning Environments (2111-411) (.5)
EDE 377 K-El Science (117, 1114,214) (.25)
EDE 386 Children's Literature (2111-411) (.5)
EDE 389 K-El Physical Education (117-1128) (.25)
EDS 477 School and Society (117 - 2/25) (.5)
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the Professions*
ENG 396 Highlights of British Literature
HIS 222 U.S. History since 1877
INS 231 Religion in African American History
MAT 122 Calculus for the Social and Behavioral Sciences*
NUR 432 Topics: Critical Care Nursing
PHI 380 Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
SOC 121 Principles of Sociology
SPA 112 Beginning Spanish 11*
SPC 352 Persuasion
SWK 364 Field Work I
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ART 224 Publication Design
BUS 326 Tax Accounting
BUS 440 Operations Management
BUS 475 Information Systems Analysis and Design
ECO 315 Money and Banking
EDE 364 Interdisciplinary Studies (2112-3112) (-25)
EDE 376 K-El Social Studies (118-1129) (.25)
EDE 380 K-El Music (118-1129) (.25)
EDS 375 Social Studies Methods (118-2126) (.5)
FRE 111 Beginning French I*
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency Education (EIS) (1129-3119) (.5)
NOR 111 Beginning Norwegian I*
REL 475 Judaism
SPA 112 Beginning Spanish 11*
SWK 260 Humans Developing
Student Teaching (Day Schedule Only)
Student teaching courses in elementary and secondary education are
available during winter trimester. The Student Teaching Seminar (EDS
486) is available on an arranged basis.
*Extra class or lab session required.
**Additionalclinical fee required.
Spring Trimester, 8 8 9 Class Schedule
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BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
EDE 380 K-El Music (612-6123) (-25)
EDE 382 K-El Math (515-6116) (.5)
ENG 261 Modern Fiction
HPE 114 Safety Education (EIS) (417-5119) (.5)
INS 265 Women in American Culture
MUS 130 Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
PHY 103 Physics for the Life Sciences*
REL 263 World Justice and Hunger: Dev. a New World View
SPC 480 Public RelationslPromotiona1Communications
Saturday Morning (8:OO- 1200)
BIO 108 Microbiology*
BUS 279 Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
BUS 391 Business Law
CSC 145 Computing for the Liberal Arts
CSC 340 Digital Communication and Computer Networks
ECO 113 Principles of Micro-economics
ECO 318 Management Science
EDE 341 Media Technology (418-5120) (.5)
EDS 341 Media Technology (4186120) (.5)
EDE 351 Techniques of Teaching Reading (418-6124)
EDE 377 K-El Science (613-6124) (.25)
EDS 477 School & Society (418-613) (.5)
ENG 111 Effective Writing*
ENG 351 American Literature Since 1920
HIS 440 Topics in World History
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (418-5120) (.5)
MAT 114 Elementary Functions*
NUR 311 Community Health Nursing 11* **
NUR 427 Practicum in Nursing 11: Leadership & Management * **
PHI 120 Ethics
REL 483 Christian Ethics
SOC 231 Sociology of the Family
SPC 351 Argumentation
SWK 461 Advanced Methods and Skills
Saturday Afternoon (1:OO - 5:OO)
BIO 105 Biology and Society
BUS 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 331 Financial Management
BUS 370 Advanced Personal Computing
BUS 425 Advanced Accounting
BUS 438 Investments
BUS 450 Marketing Management
ECO 132 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 311 Public Finance
EDE 350 Creating Learning Environments (5120-6124)(.5)
EDS 363 Creating Learning Environments (5120-6124) (.5)
EDE 363 Clinical Experience Seminar (5120-6117) (.5)
EDS 352 Clinical Experience Seminar (5120-6117) (.5)
EDE 386 Children's Literature (418-613) (.5)
EDE 388 K-El Health (418-516) (.25)
EDS 468 Student Teaching Seminar (418-613) (.5)
ENG 327 Advanced Journalism *
NUR 330 Trends and Issues in Nursing*
NUR 350 Introduction to Nursing Research*
PHI 130 Logic
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
PSY 105 General Psychology
REL 369 Religious Imagination in Modern Literature
SOC 301 Complex Organizations
SPC 355 Small Group Communication
SWK 462 Field Work I1
Sunday Afternoon (1:OO - 5:OO)
ART 107 Drawing
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
BUS 476 Structure Systems Analysis and Design
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
EDE 253 Orientation Education (419-5121) (.5)
EDS 264 Orientation to Education (419-5121) (.5)
EDE 379 K-El Art (614-6/25)(.25)
EDE 387 K-El Language Arts (5121-6125) ( 5 )
EDE 389 K-El Physical Education (419-517)(.25)
FRE 112 Beginning French 11*
NOR 112 Beginning Norwegian 11*
SOC 365 Quant. Methods & Program Evaluation
Student Teaching-.(Day Schedule Only)
Student Teaching courses in elementary education are available during
spring trimester. The Student Teaching Seminar (EDS 486) is available on
an arranged basis.
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"Extra class or lab sessions required.
**Additionalclinical fee required.
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ART 102
Environmental Aesthetics
Fine arts in the urban and world setting. Concern for the
visual content of experience in the environment leading
toward appreciation and criticism. Individual and group
projects exploring design problems in representation,
symbolism and abstraction.
Distribution: Urban Concerns
ART 106
Calligraphy
Study of the art and craft of calligraphy. Development of
calligraphic skills in pen and brush with ink and paint.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
ART 107
Drawing
Drawing in graphite pencils, pens, and pastel pencils.
Subjects include still-life, figures, building interiors and
exteriors and experimental work.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and techniques in acrylic
and oil.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
ART 132
Photography
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity and expression
with attention to black and white photography process. Need
access to 35mm single lens reflex camera (materials will cost
$125-150).
Distribution: ArtlMusic
Major: Elective in Public RelationslAdvertising Major
ARTISPC
224
Publication Design
An introduction to traditional design concerns and
procedures related to publication design as well as design for
desktop publishing. Theory and practice of coordinating
visual images and typography with content in publications.
Study of design in magazines, newspapers, newsletters,
books, and miscellaneous publications. Students design and
produce a publication as a group project.
Major: Elective in Public RelationslAdvertising major
ART 225
Visual Communications I
The theory and practice of visual perception and
communication using elements such as color, line, shape,
type, and pictoral images. Emphasis wil be placed on the
creative thought process.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
Major: Elective in Public RelationslAdvertising Major
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Art History Survey
A survey of art from prehistoric to modern times. Includes
reading, research, viewing of slides, and visits to museums.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
ART 250
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis
on handbuilding and glazing.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
ART 352
Women's Art History
A study of the place of women in the history of the visual
arts - as artists, as subjects, and as patrons.
Distribution: ArtlMusic, Urban ConcernslMinority Studies,
(upper division)
BIO 101
Human Biology
Basic biological concepts from an 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 influence does man have on
the environment? What influence does the environment,
especially the urban environment, have on man? (A student
may not receive credit for both 101and 103. Does not apply to
the major or minor.)
Distribution: Biology
Major: Required supporting course in Social Work
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A professional course in the structure and function of the
human body. Lecture and laboratory. (A student may not
receive credit for both 101 and 103. Does not apply to the
major or minor.)
Distribution: ChemistrylBiology
Major: Required prerequisite for BSN major
BIO 105
Biology and Society
What are some of the biologically-based problems with
which our society must deal? What threats are posed by
pollution, the prospect of war, and by shortages of food,
water and non-renewable resources? What are the
implications of genetic research, scientific racism,
sociobiology, and inequities in the delivery of health care?
(Does not apply to the major or minor.)
Distribution: Biology or Urban Concerns
BIO 108
Microbiology
Basic microbial features are considered as well as applications
of microbiology to the field of medicine and sanitation. For
student nurses, health majors or consent of the instructor.
(Prereq: CHM 110 or consent of instructor. Does not apply to
major or minor.)
Distribution: Biology
Major: Prerequisite for the BSN major
BIO 185
The Biology of Aging
At some time or another in our lives most of us will either
directly experience aging or be influenced by people
undergoing age-related changes. This course will concentrate
on the biological aspects of such changes.
Distribution: ChemistrylBiology
BIO 231
The Biology of Women
The objective of this course is to provide a basic
understanding of the structure and functioning of the female
human organism as well as to evaluate misconceptions about
women that have arisen in the history of biology.
Distribution: ChemistrylBiology or Women & Minority
Studies
BUS 175
Computers for Business and Economics
An introduction to computerized data processing. Learn a
higher-level language (BASIC). Learn about computerized
spreadsheets (LOTUS) and data bases (DBASE). Learn
about word processing and computerized business
graphics. (Prereq. : Math Placement Group I1 or high school
algebra)
Major: Required in Business Administration core and MIS
major; elective in Supervisory Management major
BUS 221
Principles of Accounting I
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts, and
fundamentals of accounting, the accounting cycle and
preparation of financial statements.
Major: Required for Business Administration and MIS
major
BUS 222
Principles of Accounting I1
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and
f u n d a ~ e n t a l of
s managerial accounting. Planning and
controlling processes, decision-making and behavioral
considerations. (Prereq: BUS 221)
Major: Required for Business Administration core and MIS
major
BUS 242
Principles of Management
Development of the theory of management, organization,
staffing, planning and control. The nature of authority,
accountability and responsibility, analysis of the role of the
professional manager.
Major: Required for Business Administration core and MIS
major, elective in Public RelationslAdvertising and
Supervisory Management majors in Communication
BUS 252
Principles of Marketing
Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing.
Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic and
technological factors as they affect product, promotion,
marketing channel and pricing decisions.
Major: Required in the Business Administration core,
elective in Public RelationslAdvertising and Marketing
Communications major
BUSlECO Quantitative Methods for Economics and Business
279
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: Math
Placement I11 or a grade of 2.0 or better in MAT 104)
Major: Required in the Business Administration core and
MIS major
BUS 322
Accounting Theory & Practice I
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to financial
statements, income concepts, capital stock and surplus
account, current and long- term assets. (Prereq: BUS 222,
ECO 113)
Major: Required in the Accounting and Finance majors
(upper division)
BUS 323
Accounting Theory and Practice I1
An analysis of accounting theory pertaining to investments,
tangible and intangible fixed assets, liabilities and reserved,
actuarial topics. Additional emphasis on income
determination considering price level changes. (Prereq:
BUS 322)
Major: Required in the Accounting major (upper division)
BUS 324
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:
BUS 222,242,252,279 or consent of instructor)
Major: Required in the Accounting major (upper division)
BUS 326
Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of federal
income taxes for individuals and various forms of business
enterprises. (Prereq: BUS 221,331, ECO 112, 113, or consent
of instructor)
Major: One of a choice of 3 required courses in the
Accounting major (upper division)
BUS 331
Financial Management
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: BUS 222, ECO 113)
Major: Required for Business Administration core and MIS
major (upper division)
BUS 340
Human Resource Management
Personnel function in business, acquisition and utilization
of human resources, desirable working relationships;
effective integration of the worker with the goals of the firm
and society. (Prereq: BUS 242)
Major: Required for Business Management major, elective
in Supervisory Management major (upper division)
BUS 352
Marketing Research and Analysis
Research process as an aid to decision making in marketing
management; research methodology; marketing research
results; evaluation of the effectiveness of research in
marketing. (Prereq: BUS 252,279, ECO 113, or consent of
instructor)
Major: Required in the Marketing major and an elective in
the Marketing Communications major (upper division)
BUS 355
Marketing Communications
A look at the communications aspects of marketing by
integrating advertising, public relations, sales promotion,
and personal selling into a coherent promotion mix.
Emphasis will be placed on the design and evaluation of
marketing communications programs, particularly
advertising; selection of media; copy-creative effort;
advertiser-agency relationship; management of the
personal selling function including salesforce selection,
compensation, territorial design, and performance
appraisal. (Prereq: BUS 252)
Major: Required in the Marketing major, elective in
Marketing Communication major, Public
RelationslAdvertising major, or Supervisory Management
(upper division)
BUS 370
Advanced Computing for Business and Economics
Current topics &volving programmable spreadsheets
(LOTUS), programmable data bases (DBASE), graphics,
information retrieval using- telecommunications, and other
packages (statistical analysis, project management, expert
systems, etc.). Solve common problems in economics,
finance and marketing. (Prereq: One computer course such
as BUS 175 or CSC 145, 170 or 174. Recommended BUS 279.)
Major: Required in the MIS major (upper division)
BUS 375
Information Systems in the Organization
Use of systems approach in analyzing the use of
information systems in the organization. Analyze business
needs and information requirements, identify relevant
solutions and communicate recommendations. Emphasis
on management consulting skills including written and
verbal communications.
(Prereq: Two computer courses such as BUS 175 and 370)
Major: Required in the MIS major (upper division)
BUS 391
Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable
instruments, property and business organizations under
the Uniform Commercial Code.
Major: Required for Business Administration core
(upper division)
BUS 423
Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on
internal checks and control for accounting systems. (Prereq:
BUS 323)
Major: One of a choice of 3 required courses in the
Accounting major (upper division)
BUS 425
Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, governmental
accounting, partnership accounting and fund accounting.
(Prereq: BUS 323)
Major: One of a choice of 3 required courses in the
Accounting major (upper division)
BUS 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
Advanced financial theory; a systems approach to financial
structure and policy. Emphasis on decision-making,
presentation through literature, readings, lectures and case
material. (Prereq: BUS 331)
Major: Required in Finance major (upper division)
BUS 438
Investment Theory
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: all core courses or
consent of instructor)
Major: Required in Finance major (upper division)
BUS 440
Operations Management
Concepts and principles related to the management of
operating functions. Examples from service industries, nonprofit organizations and manufacturing. Taught from a
managerial point of view. Topics include: an overview of
operations, planning operation processes, productivity
measurement, standards, forecasting, concepts of quality,
inventory management, principles of scheduling, and
operational control information systems. (Prereq: BUS 242)
Major: Required in the Business Management major and an
elective in the Supervisory Management major
(upper division)
BUS 450
Marketing Management
Integration of marketing with other business functions;
marketing management and decision making, planning
marketing programs, channels of distribution, pricing,
product selling and promotion policies. (Prereq: BUS 352)
Major: Required in the Marketing major and an elective in
the Marketing Communications major (upper division)
BUS 475
Information Systems Analysis and Design
Analyze information requirements and design systems
specifications. Utilize relational data base software to quickly
implement several system designs. Utilize project
management software to manage the life cycle process
including documentation and implementation. (Prereq: all
lower level core courses, BUS 375. Recommended: BUS 370)
Major: Required in the MIS major (upper division)
BUS 476
Information Systems Projects
Using skills developed in BUS 375 and 475, complete
information analysis and systems design for several business
situations. Utilize both case studies and actual businesses.
(Prereq: BUS 375,475. Recommended: BUS 479)
Major: Required in the MIS major (upper division)
BUSlECO Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Economics and
479
Business
Utilizing computer packages relevant to statistical analysis.
Programming tools include spreadsheets, Minitab, SPSS and
other statistical packages. Areas of interest include statistical
descriptions, analysis of variance and statistical inference
plus linear models, queuing models and Monte Carlo
simulations. (Prereq: BUS 175, 279, Math Placement Group
IV or a grade of at least 2.0 in MAT 114, 121, or 122.
Recommended: BUS 370)
Major: Required for MIS major and one of a choice of 3
required courses in the Finance major (upper division)
BUS 495
Topics: Risk Management and Insurance
A study of risk management. Emphasis on the function of (1)
determination of exposure to risk; (2) analysis or risk and
losses; (3) methods of combating risks; and (4) administration of risk insurance program. How to recognize and
evaluate the property liability and personnel risks facing a
business, a non-profit organization, a government unit, or an
individual or family. How to select and deal with an insurer.
Public policy issues such as availability of insurance are
examined to identify and evaluate the role of insurance in the
financial framework of the economy.
Major: Elective for Busines Administration major
CHM 100
Chemistry for Changing Times
This is a non-laboratory chemistry course based on the very
popular book by John H. Hill of the same title. It is not a
traditional chemistry course and does not assume a science
background. Most of the problems we face are molecular in
nature. What then but chemistry can help us to understand
ourselves, our society, our world, and our universe? Come
join us as we take a molecular look at the human condition.
This course does not apply toward the major or minor in
chemistry nor does it meet any prerequisite chemistry
requirements.
Distribution: ChemistrylBiology
CHM 109
General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
Designed for students who need a survey of the
fundamentals of general, organic and biological chemistry for
careers in allied health areas such as nursing (including
Augsburg's upper division program). Open also to other
students. First term, general chemistry principles and an
introduction to organic chemistry. Will include arranged time
for laboratory work. This course does not apply toward the
major or minor in chemistry.
Distribution: Chemistry
Major: Required prerequisite for Nursing major
CHM 110
General, Organic and Biological Chemistry
Continuation of Chemistry 109. Organic and biological
chemistry with special applications to human psysiological
chemistry. Will include arranged time for laboratory work.
Does not apply toward the major or minor in chemistry.
Distribution: Chemistry
Major: Required for MIS major
CSC 145
Computing for the Liberal Arts
An introduction to computers, programming, and computer
applications, as well as some of the social and philosophical
issues associated with computers. Primarily for students in
non-science areas. Does not apply toward the computer
science major or minor.
CSClMAT Mathematics for Computing I, I1
174,175
A study of discrete and continuous mathematics with
applications to computer science, integrated with learning
structured programming. Primarily for students planning to
major in computer science. Meets weekly. (Prereq: MAT 114
or Placement Group IV for MAT 174; MAT 174 for MAT 175)
Major: Required for MIS major
CSC 240
Survey of Computer Sciences
An introduction to computer organization and structure,
assembly and machine languages, computer logic design,
number and character representations, and functions of
components of computer systems. Continued development
of structured programming concepts. (Prereq: MAT 175; or
both 170 and MAT 124 and concurrent registration in MAT
m)
Major: Elective for MIS major
CSC 340
Digital Communications and Computer Networks
Principles and methods of data communications, distributed
processing systems, network protocols and security, and
general computer interfacing. (Prereq: CSC 240)
Major: Elective for MIS major (upper division)
CSC 352
Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities,
file organization and security, including the development of
an elementary database system. (Prereq: CSC 240)
Major: Elective for MIS major (upper division)
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics; 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 ECO 113. ECO 112 and 113 may be taken
in either order.
Distribution: EconomicslPolitical Science
Major: Required for Business Administration core
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
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 ECO 112. ECO 112 and 113
may be taken in either order.
Distribution: EconomicslPoliticalScience
Major: Required for Business Administration core
ECO 311
Public Finance
Analysis of the principles of taxation and public
expenditures; the impact of fiscal policy on economic
activity; debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq:
ECO 112, 113)
Major: One of a choice of three required courses in the
Business Administration core (upper division)
ECO 312
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment and price
level analyzed via macromodels. Attention paid to areas of
monetary-fiscal policy, growth and the business cycle.
(Prereq: ECO 112)
Major: One of a choice of three required courses in the
Business Administration core (upper division)
ECO 313
Intermediate Microeconomics
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: ECO 113)
Major: Required for Business Administration core
(upper division)
ECO 315
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:
ECO 112,113)
Major: One of a choice of three required courses in the
Business Administration core (upper division)
ECO 318
Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modern
techniques of management science to prepare students to
make better business and economic decisions. Emphasis is
on applications, which are taken from the areas of
transportation, marketing, portfolio selection, environmental
protection, the shortest route, inventory models, information
systems, etc. (Prereq: ECO 313)
Major: Required for Business Management major and MIS
major and one of a choice of 3 required courses for the
Finance major, elective in Supervisory Management major
(upper division)
ECO 415
Managerial Economics
Integrates economic theory and corresponding practices in
business. Among the topics considered are theories and
practices in forecasting, estimation of demand and cost
functions, price and non-price competition, production and
cost considerations, and an analysis of economic problems of
relevance to management. (Prereq: ECO 313, BUS 279)
Major: Required in the Marketing major and one of a choice
of 3 required courses in the Finance major (upper division)
ECO 479
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Economics and
Business
(See under Business.)
EDE 253
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting (.5 course)
Study and investigation of various aspects of the teaching
profession as students evaluate their interest and suitability
for a career in teaching. Open to all students. Suggested as
first course to be taken.
Major: Required for Elementary major
EDElEDS Media Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of
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communication through the use of instructional technology.
Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of
effective audio-visual materials for teachingllearning
situations. Computer training will be included in this course.
Major: Required for Elementary and Secondary Education
major (upper division)
EDE 350
Creating Learning Environments:Kindergarten-Elementary
(.5 course)
The study of strategies and methods of teaching and learning
in the contexts of educational, psychological, sociological and
neuro-scientific theories.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 351
Techniques of Teaching Reading (1.0 course)
The study and utilization of a variety of techniques and
resources in the teaching of reading and the diagnosis and
correction of reading problems. Field placement requirement
included in this class.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 363
Kindergarten-Elementary Clinical Experiences (.5 course)
Includes 160 hours in-class experiences. Register for 2 seminar
sessions in addition to the 160 hours. A video tape of classroom or simulated teaching will be prepared by each student.
Membership in one of the professional teacher organizations
is required. Students must apply in the Education
Department for Clinical at least 2 months prior to date they
intend to begin Clinical. Enroll for course approximately halfway through the K-Elementary course sequence.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 364
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Interdisciplinary
Studies (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
integrating specific skill developments through various
subjects at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 376
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Social Studies
(.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
social studies at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 377
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Science (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
science at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 379
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Art (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
art at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 380
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
music at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 382
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Mathematics
(-5course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
mathematics instruction at the kindergarten and elementary
levels. (Prereq: EDE 253 or EDS 264)
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 386
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Children's Literature
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
children's literature at the kindergarten and elementary
levels. (Prereq: EDE 253 or EDS 264)
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 387
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Language Arts
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
language arts instruction at the kindergarten and elementary
levels. (Prereq: EDE 253 or EDS 264)
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 388
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
health instruction at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 389
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Physical Education
(.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
physical education instruction at the kindergarten and
elementary levels.
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDE 481,
482, 483,
484
Student Teaching K, K-6, or 1-6
Students must apply to student teach at least three months
prior to date they intend to student teach. A minimum of
three courses (481,482, 483) unless otherwise advised by the
department. Observing and facilitating learning at the
kindergarten and elementary levels under the supervision of
college and elementary school personnel. Admission into the
Education Department is required prior to student teaching
placement. Membership in one of the professional teacher
organizations is required. (Prereq: All K-Elementary
coursework satisfactorily completed or permission of
Department for exception.)
Major: Required for Elementary Education major
(upper division)
EDS 264
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting (.5 course)
Investigates various aspects of the teaching profession. Open to
all students. Suggested as one of the first courses to be taken.
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
(upper division)
EDS 350
Reading in the Content Areas (.5 course)
The study and utilization of a variety of techniques and
resources to assist students in teaching reading through the
content areas.
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
(upper division)
EDS 352
Clinical Experience (.5 course)
Students must apply in the Education Department for
Clinical Experience at least 2 months prior to the date they
intend to begin Clinical Experience. Students should enroll
for course approximately half way through the Secondary
course sequence. Includes 70 hours in-school experiences,
seminars. Membership in one of the professional teacher
organizations is required.
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
(upper division)
EDS 353
Creating Learning Environments: Secondary (.5 course)
The study of strategies and methods of teaching and learning
in the contexts of educational, psychological, sociological and
neuroscientif'ic theories.
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
(upper division)
EDS 364
English Methods (1.0 course)
Materials and methods suitable for students in secondary
schools. Emphasis on the preparation of lesson and unit
plans. Some teaching experience in a local high school. The
study of adolescent literature is included. (Prereq: EDS 264
and 353 or consent of instructor.)
Major: Required for Secondary Education English Language
Arts major (upper division)
EDS 366
Foreign Language Methods (.5 course)
Language learning theory. The theory and practice of language
teaching. (Consult with the Foreign Language Department.)
Major: Required for Secondary Education Foreign Language
major (upper division)
EDS 375
Social Studies Methods (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of social studies and history in
secondary classrooms. Emphasis on instructional strategies
and curriculum development.
Major: Required for Secondary Education Social Studies
major (upper division)
EDS 388
Human Relations (.5 course)
Emphasis on the study of values, of communication
techniques, and of the major minority groups in Minnesota
for the development of interpersonal relations skills
applicable to teaching and other professional vocations.
Open to all.
Major: Required for all Elementary and Secondary Education
majors (upper division)
EDS 477
School and Society (.5 course)
The emphasis in this course is on the school in relation to
society. Current major issues in education will be studied.
Students should enroll as closely as possible to the same
term as their student teaching. (Prerequisite: Introduction to
Education, Creating Learning Environments and Methods in
Subject Area)
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
upper division)
EDS 481,
482,483
484
Student Teaching
Students must apply to student teach through the Education
Department at least three months prior to the date they
intend to begin student teaching. Observing and directing
learning at the secondary level under supervision of college
and secondary school personnel. A minimum of two
courses, except three courses required of Art, Music, Physical
Education majors. Membership in one of the professional
organizations is required. (Prerequisite: ALL Secondary
Education and major coursework successfully completed or
permission of the Department for an exception.)
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
(upper division)
EDS 486
Student Teaching Seminar (.5 course)
Companion course to student teaching. In-depth analysis of
teaching effectiveness and problem solving. A video tape of
classroom teaching will be prepared by each student. Membership in one of the professional teacher organizations is
required.
Enroll for this course in same term as student teaching.
Major: Required for Secondary Education major
(upper division)
ENG 111
Effective Writing
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques and writing critical reviews. At least one work of literature is assigned. Attention is given to increasing students'
effectiveness in choosing, organizing and developing
topics, thinking critically, and revising for clarity and style.
A Writing Lab is provided for those needing additional
help. The minimum passing grade for this course is 2.0.
Distribution: Required for graduation
ENG 209
Grow Old Along With Me
This course will focus on what poets, dramatists, and
novelists have to say about the aging process. Students will
be expected to interview older people to discover how they
feel society regards the aging.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
ENG 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
A practical course designed with emphasis on expository
writing skills for those preparing for business and
professional careers. The writing of reports, letters, and
proposals will be emphasized. Students will be encouraged
to use the material from their own areas of specialization.
(Prereq: ENG 111or equivalent)
Major: Recommended elective for Business Administration
major. Meets writing requirement for Communications
major. An elective for English major.
ENG 225
Intermediate Expository Writing
The development of essays in a variety of rhetorical modes,
which may include identification, definition, classification,
illustration, comparison and contrast, and analysis. Particular
attention will be given to stylistic and organizational matters
through the course's workshop format, in which students'
papers are read and discussed. (Prereq: ENG 111)
Major: Required for English major, meets writing
requirement for Communication major.
ENG 226
Introduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the
process of creative writing and to various genres,
emphasizing poetry and short fiction but including journal
keeping, drama, and creative prose. (Prereq: ENG 111)
Major: Meets writing requirement for Communications
major. An elective for English major.
ENG 227
Journalism
This is an introductory newswriting course. Emphasis will be
placed on writing for the print media, but students will learn
to write for radio and television as well. Students will
consider: how to recognize news, how to gather and verify
facts, and how to cover basic copy preparation and editing
practices. This includes an introduction to legal and ethical
questions faced by journalists. (Prereq: ENG 111)
Major: Required for Public Relations major, meets writing
requirement for Communications major, an elective for
English major
ENG 2401 The Short Story
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The course will involve practice in ways of approaching
literature and will include study of the basic critical
terminology. It is an appropriate course for students who
have not yet studied literature at the college level. Effective
Writing is not a prerequisite but students will be expected to
write with clarity.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: An elective for English major
ENG 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 and minors.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Strongly recommended for English major
ENG 250
American Literature to 1920
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.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets American literature requirement
ENG 261
Modern Fiction
Significant works of selected prose writers, chiefly European,
of the twentieth century. Some non-western writers will be included.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: An elective for English major
ENG 271
European Literature: Homer to Dante
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.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets Western tradition requirement
ENG 272
European Literature: From the Renaissance to the Modern Period
A study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from
the medieval to the modern period, including such authors
as Moliere, Cervantes, Montaigne, Goethe, Dostoyevsky.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets western tradition requirement
ENG 2821
482
Topics in Literature
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes,
movements, authors, or works. The subjects selected for
study in any year will be listed in the class schedule for that
year. Recent offerings have included Scandinavian literature,
Twentieth Century Poetry, Comedy, and Women and Fiction.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: An elective for English major
ENG 327
Advanced Journalism:Interviewing and Editing
Emphasis is placed first on interviewing and then on
organizing and writing the interview story. The second half
of the course will concentrate on editing the work of others
and learning layout and design. The course will include
workshop sessions during which students conduct
interviews and critique the interview skills of fellow students.
There will also be laboratory sessions devoted to layout and
design. (Prerequisite: ENG 227)
Major: An elective for English and Communications majors
(upper division)
ENG 331
British Literature, Chaucer to the Elizabethans
Chaucer and the medieval milieu will be studied as well as
the development of English poetry and drama in the English
Renaissance.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets British literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 336
British Literature, Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
Reading, analysis and discussion of works of selected writers
from the metaphysical poets up to Blake, with attention to
the historical, intellectual, and social influences and the
major literary movements.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets British literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 337
British Literature, the Romantics and the Victorians
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.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets British literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 351
American Literature Since 1920
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.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech, Urban Concerns
Major: Meets American literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 396
Highlights of British Literature
Works by major British authors such as Chaucer,
Shakespeare, Donne, Swift, Wordsworth, Austen, Dickens,
and Woolf.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets British literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 399
Internship
The department offers on-campus internships in teaching
writing or English as a Second Language and various offcampus internships. Interested students should consult the
department chairperson.
(upper division)
ENG 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, BronG, 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.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets British literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 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.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech
Major: Meets British literature requirement
(upper division)
ENG 499
Independent Study
Open to junior or senior English majors with a grade of 3.0 or
consent of department chairperson. Provides directed
independent study in the area of the student's choice.
FRE 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.
Distribution: Foreign Language
FRE 112
Beginning French
Continuation of FRE 111.
Distribution: Foreign Language
GER 111
Beginning German
Course 111is for students with no previous background.
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.
Distribution: Foreign Language
GER 112
Beginning German
Continuation of GER 111.
Distribution: Foreign Language
HIS 103
The Modern World
A study of the main currents in western civilization from the
time of Napoleon to the present.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
HIS 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.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
HIS 162
20th Century South Asia
This geographic area has produced the largest working
democracy in the world today; it is a standard example for
population crisis and world hunger illustrations. This course
is designed for the student who has interest but little or no
background in non-western subjects.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
HIS 2191
419
Myths and Myth Making
A myth is not something patently false or absurd, although
popular usage has emphasized its fictional quality. Myth is
the means by which people and cultures explain themselves
to others and to themselves. In this course we will examine
mythopoeic thought and the myths which that process
evolved in the ancient Near East.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
HIS 222
U.S. History Since 1877
An assessment of the century which precedes our modern day.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
HIS 341
Topics: European History - Europe in the Era of World War I1
Beginning with the rise of facism in the 1930's, this course
will emphasize the unsuccessful attempts at appeasement,
the course of the war, and conclude with the development of
the cold war to 1950.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy (upper division)
HIS 440
Topics in World History
This course will investigate topics in world history which are
not included in regular course offerings. The specific topics to
be offered will be announced prior to registration.
(upper division)
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education (.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and
community life. Includes information about school health
programs and prevalent health needs and problems of school
age children, and American Red Cross First Aid course.
Major: Required for Elementary and Secondary major
HPE ll5
Health and Chemical Dependency Education (.5course)
An analysis of chemical abuse and what can be done for the
abuser. Includes information about school health programs
and prevalent health needs and problems of school age
children.
Major: Required for Elementary and Secondary major
INS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course will examine a variety of issues concerning the
biological, evolutionary and historic origins of women's roles
and status in human society. Emphasis will be placed on the
comparative roles of women in different cultures. This
comparison will include such North American models as the
Pygmies and other tribal groups, and the peasant societies of
eastern Europe, Mexico, and the middle East and rural China.
Distribution: Urban ConcernslWomen's Studies
MAT 103
Basic Mathematics
A self-paced course for students needing a review of
arithmetic and transition to algebra. Topics include integers,
fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, metric system,
exponents, radicals, and evaluation of algebraic expressions.
Counts as one course in semester's load but does not give
credit toward graduation. Admission only by Augsburg
Mathematics Placement Test. Meets weekly. (Prereq:
Placement Group I. PIN grading only.)
MAT 104
Intermediate Algebra
A self-paced course for students needing a review of basic
algebraic skills and concepts. Topics include operations with
polynomials and rati~nalex~ressions;
exponents and
radicals; solving linear and quadratic equations and
inequalities; and graphing of linear and quadratic functions.
Counts as one course in semester's load but does not give
credit toward graduation. Admission only by Augsburg
Mathematics Placement Exam. Meets weekly. (Prereq: Math
Placement Group 11. PIN grading only.)
MAT 114
Elementary Functions
A study of functions: algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, and
trigonometric. For students planning to take 124 or 174.
Students who have completed 124 or 174 may register for
credit only with consent of instructor. Meets weekly. (Prereq:
MAT 104 or Math Placement Group 111)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
Major: Strongly recommended for Business Administration
major prior to taking BUS 279
MAT 122
Calculus for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Differential and integral calculus of a single variable with
applications to the social and behavioral sciences. Students
who have completed 124 may not register for credit. Meets
weekly. (Prereq: MAT 104 or Placement Group 111)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
MAT 131
Math for the Liberal Arts
An examination of the interaction between the development
of mathematics and that of civilization. Primarily for students
not intending further mathematics. (Prereq: MAT 104 or
Placement Group 111)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
MUS 130
Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
Relationship between music of each period and the other
fine arts. For non-music majors.
Distribution: ArtlMusic
NOR 111
Beginning Norwegian
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking,
listening, reading and writing. Stress on spoken rather than
literary Norwegian. Laboratory work expected.
Distribution: Foreign Language
NOR 112
Beginning Norwegian
Continuation of NOR 111.
Distribution: Foreign Language
NUR 305
Contemporary Nursing I: Communication
A transitional course that introduces the components of the
professional role and begins the professional socialization
process. A communicative process is emphasized as one
means by which the nurse-client relationship is negotiated.
Interactive and group theories are explored for their
applicability to changing professional roles and practice.
(Prereq. or concurrent enrollment: PSY 355)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 306
Contemporary Nursing 11: Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theories and conceptual thinking in the
process of professional development. The function of theory
in guiding nursing practice is emphasized. Selected nursing
conceptual models are studied and their application to
practice is examined using the nursing process format.
(Prereq: NUR 305)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 310
Community Health Nursing I
This course focuses on community health delivery systems
and the practice of nursing within them. Concepts of health
are examined as they apply to current community health
problems and issues. Clinical application of course content
will involve making a health related assessment and
exploring a community health issue. Ethical issues related to
community health decision making with aggregate groups
are explored. (Prereq: NUR 330)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 311
Community Health Nursing 11: Practicum**
This course provides a basis for understanding community
characteristics and cultural diversity related to health care.
The nurse's role as a generalist and as a member of the
health team is explored. This course is primarily a clinical
course. The student will demonstrate knowledge of
community health concepts in providing care to a selected
caseload of clients. (Prereq: NUR 310)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
**Thiscourse involves an additional clinical fee.
NUR 330
Trends and Issues in Nursing
This course is designed to investigate the current
responsibilities of the professional nurse. Contemporary
economic, social, political and professional trends and
issues are explored in relation to their implications for
nursing practice. (Prereq: NUR 306, REL 483 or PHI 380, or
concurrent enrollment)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 350
Introduction to Nursing Research
The research process and methods appropriate to nursing
are the focus of this course. Issues of ethics in nursing
research are explored. Students critique nursing research
for its applicability to nursing practice. (Prereq: NUR 330,
may be taken concurrently with NUR 310)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 403
Contemporary Nursing 111: Families
This course provides a theoretical basis for family nursing
care. Content includes family as a primary group and family
dynamics in light of situational and developmental events.
Consideration is given to the role of the nurse in family
health care. (Prereq: NUR 311, NUR 350, may be taken prior
or concurrently with NUR 423)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 404
Contemporary Nursing IV: Leadership and Management
This course provides a theoretical basis for leadership and
management as emerging professional nurse roles.
Concepts of change, conflict, communication, and system
dynamics are explored. Ethics, accountability and advocacy
provide the basis for role development and professionalism.
(Prereq: 403)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
NUR 423
Practicum in Nursing I: Nursing of the Family**
A clinical practicum offering the student an opportunity to
apply content from 403 in providing complex nursing care
to families in a selected practice setting. (Prereq: NUR 403 or
concurrent enrollment)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
""This course involves an additional clinical fee
NUR 427
Practicum in Nursing 11: Leadership and ManagementH
This clinical practicum utilizes knowledge and skills from
404. Opportunity is provided to apply leadership and
management theory in a selected agency setting. (Prereq:
NUR 404 or concurrent enrollment)
Major: Required for nursing major (upper division)
**Thiscourse involves an additional clinical fee
NUR 432
Topics in Nursing
A course designed to provide in-depth exploration of
selected topics in nursing. The subjects studied will vary
depending upon the needs and interests of the faculty and
students. (Prereq: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
On demand.)
NUR 499
Independent Study
This learning experience provides the opportunity for the
student to study a selected topic or issue in depth. Students
consult with faculty and submit written study proposals,
objectives, and methods of evaluation prior to registration.
PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy: Ideas and Method
Though each person has his or her own set of ideas and
beliefs, rarely have they been critically analyzed or
evaluated for their consistency, adequacy or truth. One
reason for this is that individuals lack the needed skills.
Another is that they may have had little opportunity to
examine critically some of the ideas basic to western culture.
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with
some experience in examining ideas, and thereby to
sharpen the critical and analytical skills required to evaluate
and construct a system of ideas and beliefs.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
PHI 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
judgements about personal and social issues resulting
from them.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
Major: Recommended elective in Business Administration
major
PHI 130
Logic
Suppose someone gives you reasons, and then says you
must accept a particular conclusion. Must you? When does
a conclusion validly follow from premises? Here we
examine the rules which govern valid arguments and work
to develop your ability to recognize and construct sound
arguments.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
Major: Required supporting course for Communication
major
PHI 380
Ethics of Medicine and Health Care
Application of ethical principles to problems which arise in
the areas of health care and delivery, human
experimentation, human engineering, abortion, care for the
dying and euthanasia.
Distribution: HistorylPhilosophy
Major: PHI 380 or REL 483 required for Nursing major
(upper division)
PHY 101
Astronomy
A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars and
galaxies that requires elementary algebra. The necessary
optical instruments are explained and use is made of a
12-inch reflecting telescope, and eight-inch Celestron, and a
3-inch Questar. Occasional night viewing. (Prereq: Math
Placement Group 11)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
PHY 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. (Prereq: Math Placement Group 111)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
PHY 106
Introductory Meteorology
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 (including state of the art
instrumentation), understanding weather patterns,
forecasting weather changes and understanding the world's
climate. (Prereq: Math Placement Group 11)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
PHY 111
Physics, Computers, and Society
A study of the historical development of selected topics in
physical science. Attention will be given to the interaction of
physics and its associated technology with philosophy,
religion, and culture. Study of mechanics, electricity, and
digital electronics will lead up to discussion of the meaning
of twentieth century physics and of the role of electronics
and computers in modern society. Microcomputers will be
used extensively in the laboratory. (Prereq: Math Placement
Group 11)
Distribution: MathlPhysics
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes of international politics,
including the dynamics of the international system, theories
of international relations, and a focus on recent problems.
Distribution: EconomicslPoliticalScience
POL 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.
Distribution: EconomicslPolitical Science
POL 326
Political Parties and Behavior
The political behavior of the electorate emphasizing public
opinion and political parties in the electoral process. Field
work with political parties and interest groups and media in
presidential elections. (Prereq: 1course in Political Science
or consent of instructor)
Distribution: EconomicslPolitical Science (upper division)
POLISPC Mass Communications in Society
Effects of mass communications on individual behavior; the
342
uses and control of mass media for political and social
purposes including a study of censorship, newsmaking,
entertainment and public affairs programming.
Distribution: Urban Concerns or EconomicslPolitical Science
Major: Required for the Communication major
(upper division)
POLISPC Topics in American Politics: Uses of Mass Communications
421
This course offers advanced study in mass communications.
Topics include "Comparison of World Wide Media Systems,"
"The Role of Government Regulations and Law in Shaping
American Mass Media," "The Impact of Media on American
Society, Politics, and Culture." (It is desirable to have taken
342, Mass Communications. If not, talk with instructor
before registration.)
(upper division)
POL 461
Topics in International Politics: Challenges for American
Foreign Policy
Examines foreign policy strategies, analyzes how foreign
policy decisions are made, and looks at major issues being
debated by American leaders in a changing world economy.
(Prereq: one course in Political Science or consent of instructor)
(upper division)
PSY 105
General Psychology
An introduction to the methods and approaches used in
psychology for the purpose of understanding behavior. The
structure of the field of psychology, including its major subareas, is emphasized.
Distribution: PsychologylSociology
Major: Required supporting course for the Communication
majors and Social Work major, a prerequisite for advanced
courses in psychology.
PSY 355
Brain and Behavior
A survey of the functions of the nervous system which are
responsible for behavior in animals and human beings.
Major topics include: sleep and wakefulness, motivation and
emotion, learning and memory and mental disorders.
(Prereq: PSY 105 and one course in biology)
Major: Required prerequisite course for nursing major
(upper division)
PSY 356
Environment and Behavior
A study of the influence which the environment, both
natural and man-made, has on behavior. Major topics
include: overcrowding and environmental stress,
territoriality, defensible space and crime, and built
environments such as rooms, buildings and dties.
(Prereq: PSY 105)
Major: Urban Concerns (upper division)
PSY 373
Organizational Psychology
Theoretical conceptualizations of organizational behavior.
Factors and practices such as management styles, evaluation
and maintenance of work effectiveness, and social
influences. (Prereq: PSY 105)
Major: Required course for Business Management major and
elective for three Communications majors (upper division)
PSY 485
Counseling Psychology
Principles, methods, and attitudes involved in the counseling
process. Consideration given to goals and ethical guidelines
for a counseling relationship. (Students with 2 or more
completed courses in Psychology will have priority in
registration. Others may be accepted if space is available
AND if they receive consent of the instructor.)
Major: Elective in the Human Relations major (upper division)
REL 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.
Distribution: Religion
REL 215
Archaeology and the Bible
Discussion of archaeological method, problems in biblical
archaeology, and review of some current findings.
Distribution: Religion
REL 221
Biblical Studies
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.
Distribution: Religion
REL 263
World Justiceand Hunger: Developing a New World View
The course will survey the most recent reports and analysis
of the current holocaust of global hunger including the root
causes, the interconnectedness of other issues, the biblical
mandate and the role of justice education. Attitudes toward
poverty and wealth, justice and charity, oppression and
liberation will be discussed. The purpose will be to build
greater global awareness, become sensitized to ethical
choices, energize us for action and responsible living, and
explore pedagogical principles for social justice.
Distribution: Religion
REL 353
Denominations and Religious Groups in America
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major
denominations and religious groups. Some contemporary
cultic movements will also be considered.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
REL 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.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
REL 360
Religion and Society
An eiamination of the interaction of religion and society in
terms of sociological analysis with particular emphasis on
contemporary sociological research on religious movements
in American society.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
REL 363
Religion in America
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.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
REL 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
Chataqua Society annually makes a grant to Augsburg
College in partial support of this course in Judaism offered in
the religion department.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
REL 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.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
REL 483
Christian Ethics
The basis of Christian social responsibility, in terms of
theological and sociological dynamics. Emphasis on
developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection
upon moral action.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
Major: REL 483 or PHI 380 required for nursing major
REL 486
Psychology of Religion and Theology
A study of current psychological views of religion in the
context of the traditional Christian view of human nature.
Special attention will be given to the classics in the field by
Freud, Jung, and William James, and to those Christian
theologians who have been influenced by them.
Distribution: Religion (upper division)
SOC 121
Principles of Sociology
Sociology as a mode of analysis or way of knowing. Its
application to an understanding of basic aspects of society;
socialization, family life, social inequalities, large-scale
institutions, etc. Sociology as an academic discipline and
profession.
Distribution: Sociology
Major: Required supporting course for Communication
major and Social Work major
SOC 231
Sociology of the Family
An examination of the family as a social institution. The
relationship of the family to its institutional and cultural
context, from a sociological perspective.
Major: Required supporting course in Social Work major and
an elective in the Human Relations major
SOC 265
Racial and Minority Group Relations
The dimensions of racial and minority group relations. Major
attention is focused upon prejudice, racism, and the role of
self-understanding. (PIN grading only)
Distribution: Minority Studies
Major: Required supporting course for Social Work major
and elective supporting course in the Business Management
major
SOC 336
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
The concept of culture examined in anthropology and in the
way we see and live in the world. An analysis of basic
assumptions underlying the ideas of "primitive:' "civilized,"
and "progress." The person's relation to culture. An analysis
of selected aspects of Western culture. (Prereq: SOC 121or
consent of instructor)
Major: An alternative in the core of the Communication
major, recommended elective in Business Management
major (upper division)
SOC 349
Complex Organizations
There is little in contemporary American life that is not
somehow affected by organizations. This course
sociologically examines (both theoretically and empirically)
how organizations survive as entities and what life is like for
people within those organizations. Through lecture,
discussion, guest speakers, and participation we will explore
the topics of organizational goals, technology, structure and
process; as well as corporate and white collar deviance,
gender issues, and organizational change. (Prereq: Soc 121or
permission of instructor)
Major: Recommended elective in Human Relations, Public
RelationslAdvertising, and Supervisory Management majors
(upper division)
SOC 375
Social Psychology
An examination of the idea of "group," its relationships 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: SOC 121)
Major: Required supporting course for Communication
major and Social Work major, elective supporting course for
Business Management major (upper division)
SPA 111
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.
Distribution: Foreign Language
SPA 112
Beginning Spanish
Continuation of SPA 111.
Distribution: Foreign Language
SPC 1111
311
Public Speaking
Theory and practice of effective speaking and critical
listening. Students have the opportunity to give several
speeches and receive feedback about their performance from
the class and the instructor. The course focuses on such
topics as developing self-confidence, speech preparation and
organization, audience analysis and adaptation, effective
delivery, style and language, and critical thinking and
listening.
Major: Required supporting course for Communication
major, elective supporting course in Business Management
major
SPC 222
Introduction to Theatre
A survey of dramatic art including dramatic structure,
principles, and values with a focus on major historical
periods, plays, and artists. This class will discuss the basic
concepts of the play production process.
Major: EnglishlSpeech
SPC 224
Publication Design
See ART 224.
SPC 329
Intercultural Communication
This course will explore both the problems and the potential
of communication between persons of different cultural
groups. Factors such as ethnocentrism, stereotyping,
prejudice, role expectations, values, and non-verbal symbols
will be examined in this course.
Major: Recommended supporting course in Human
Relations major (upper division)
SPCIPOL Mass Communications in Society
342
(See course description under POLISPC 342)
SPC 345
Organizational Communication
An examination of the dynamics of communication in
organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as superiorsubordinate relationships, formal and informal
communication networks, management styles, power and
authority, motivation of employees, organizational culture,
performance appraisal, effective use of meetings, and
sources of communication problems in the workplace.
Designed to enhance communication skills of both managers
and subordinates. Students both investigate the literature on
organizational communication and attempt to apply it to
their own experiences in organizations.
Major: Elective for 3 of the Communication majors
(upper division)
SPC 351
Argumentation
Application of standards for sound evidence and reasoning
in public speaking, discussion, and debates. Key objectives
include increasing skill in analyzing argumentative claims,
being able to distinguish between strong and weak
arguments, understanding test for evidence and fallacies in
reasoning, and learning to apply principles of argumentation
to contemporary public issues. Students have the
opportunity to enhance their skills in debate and discussion
and also learn to analyze and critique arguments they
encounter in their daily lives.
Major: This course or SPC 352 is required for the
Communications core (upper division)
SPC 352
Persuasion
Theory of how people are influenced to change attitudes and
behavior. The course deals with a broad range of topics,
including obstacles to persuasion, cultural dimensions of
persuasion; the use of logical and psychological appeals,
empirical research in persuasion; how persuasion is used in
politics, sales, advertising, and interpersonal contexts; the
nature of mass movements and campaigns; the impact of the
mass media on persuasion; and ethical issues related to
persuasion. Students analyze persuasive messages in
contemporary society, with practical work in speech and
promotional projects.
Major: This course or SPC 351 is required for the
Communications core, elective supporting course in
Marketing major (upper division)
SPC 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. This course combines theory and practice to help
the student understand and manage communication
problems more effectively.
Major: Required for Communication core, elective
supporting course in Business Management major
(upper division)
SPC 355
Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis
on factors related to decision-making, styles of leadership
and conflict management. This course combines lecture with
practical experience to help the student become a more
effective and productive member of a small, task-oriented
group.
Major: Recommended for supporting course in the Business
Management, Human Relations and Supervisory
Management majors (upper division)
SPC 361
Theatre History and Criticism I
Overview of theater history; examination of plays from
various periods. Attendance at local theater productions.
Introduction to theories of drama, dramatic production, and
dramatic criticism.
Distribution: EnglishlSpeech (upper division)
SPCIPOL Uses of Mass Communications: Advanced Topics
(See course description under POLISPC 421)
421
SPC 480
Public RelationslPromotiona1 Communications
Public Relations in the modern world of communication,
marketing and business. An overview of public relations as a
career and a survey of basic promotional communication in
profit and non-profit organizations.
Major: Elective in all Communication majors (upper division)
SWK 257
Exploring Human Services
With faculty approval, student selects a placement for 80
hours per term as a volunteer in a social agency or
institution. Opportunity to know human service
professionals, minority professionals, social service delivery
systems, and career aspects of the helping vocations.
Independent study with a term paper report and weekly
review conferences. Career exploration: open to all students.
Major: Required in the Social Work major
SWK 260
Humans Developing
This course provides the knowledge basic to an
understanding of human growth through the life cycle, and
of the interplay of sociocultural, biological, and psychological
factors which influence the growth of individuals and
families in contemporary American soceity. Emphasized is
the role of the "nurturing environment" in relation to human
growth, the impact of the "sustaining environment" factors,
and other special stresses relevant to growth. Growth related
to populations and groups which represent ethnic andlor
life-style diversity is also a focus. Students will gain selfunderstanding through use of their own experiences. Open
to all students.
Major: Required in the Social Work major and Elementary
Education Licensure.
SWK 361
Social Responses to Human Needs
This course describes the historical and contemporary
systems of human service and diversity of professionals and
client groups. The major assumptions and social movements
which have contributed to the charitable and governmental
responses to human needs will be emphasized. Guest
speakers and agency visits highlight the course. (Prereq:
Junior or consent of instructor)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 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 with a diversity of professionals
and client groups; development of the student's repertoire
of relationship building skills. (Prereq: SWK 361, Junior)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 364
Field Work I
Beginning supervised professional experience in a social
work agency focusing on interviewing experience and
relationship building. Ten hours per week, plus one small
group supportiveldiscussion seminar per week. (Prereq:
SWK 361, Junior, concurrent with SWK 363)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 461
Advanced Methods and Skills
Enlargement and refinement of practice skills recognizing
adaptations of the problem-solving model to diverse
populations through lecture, classroom exercise and regular
class work. Enlargement of social group work skills, emphasis
on development of generalist practice skills and eclectic and client
approaches with a focus on diversity of professionals populations.
Lectures andlor laboratory exercises each week.
(Prereq: 2.0 in SWK 363 and 364, candidacy status.
Concurrent with SWK 462.)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 462
Field Work I1
Progressively responsible supervised professional and social
work experience including work with individuals, families,
groups andlor communities in a social service agency. Ten
hours per week, plus one supportiveldiscussion seminar per
week. (Prereq: concurrent with SWK 461, candidacy status)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 463
Community Development and Organization
Locality development and social change through community
organization, social planning, and social action. Emphasis
on: 1)survey of historical forms of community organization
and social change, 2) understanding the theories, basic issues
and strategies relevant to social protest and change,
3) examination of the role of staff, and of the functions and
interrelationships of community organizations, and
4) knowledge of and actual practice in the essential principles
and techniques of organizing. Open to all students.
(Prereq: Senior or consent of instructor)
Distribution: Urban Concerns
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 465
Social Policy: Analysis and Development
Includes the study of theories of Social Policy formulation
and methods of analysis associated with needs and services,
and analysis of the impact of policy on social work practice.
Development and implementation will be viewed first hand
through work with an elected public policy maker. Readings
and analytical paper integrate class concepts with practical
experience.
(Prereq: SWK 361,463 and senior or consent of instructor)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 466
Field Work 111
Continuation of SWK 462. (Prereq: candidacy status, 2.0 in
SWK 461,462, 463)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
SWK 467
The Social Worker as a Professional
Ethical practice, bureaucratic survival, professional job
attainment, affirmative action and sexual harrassment issues,
personnel policies and practices, organizational theory, and
resource development will be studied in the course. The field
work practice becomes the laboratory for class exercises.
(Prereq: Candidacy status, 2.0 in SWK 461, 462, 463)
SWK 469
Field Work IV
Continuation of 466. (Prereq: candidacy status, 2.0 in SWK
466, concurrent with SWK 467)
Major: Required in the Social Work major (upper division)
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dmissions and
Financial Information
Admissions Requirements and Procedures
Who May Apply
Men or women who have:
1. Graduated from high school or have earned a G.E.D. Certificate.
2. Demonstrated academic ability with satisfactory performance in high
school or previous college work.
Admissions Process
1. Complete the application form and return it along with $15.00 to the
Augsburg Weekend College Office.
2. Have official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary
institutions sent to the Augsburg Weekend College Office. Applicants
with less than one year of previous college work should include their
high school transcripts or G.E.D. Certificates.
3. The Augsburg Weekend College Admissions Committee will review
the application materials and notify students regarding acceptance
and registration procedures. The Admissions Committee may request
that the student submit a personal statement or have a personal
interview with a Weekend College facultylstaff member or submit
letters of recommendation to the Committee.
4. Students who are transferring previous college work to the Weekend
College program will be informed with their acceptance notification as
to the number of courses and degree requirements that remain to be
completed for the bachelor's degree.
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5. Students who wish to apply for financial aid should refer to that
section of this bulletin.
Application Deadlines
Fall Trimester 1988 - August 15,1988
Winter Trimester 1989 - November 28, 1988
Spring Trimester 1989 - March 6, 1989
Financial Aid
There are a number of ways in which students may receive assistance in
meeting the costs of Augsburg Weekend College. The Financial Aid
Office will assist adults in assessing financial need and constructing an
aidlpayment program from the following alternatives:
Company Tuition Assistance Programs
Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or partial tuition
assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degreeoriented college programs. Augsburg provides a payment plan by which
employees may handle tuition reimbursement.
Pel1 Grant
This is a federal aid program, based on need, that is available to students
who take at least one course in Weekend College. Awards range from
$150-2100 per year.
Minnesota Part-time Student Grant Program
The State of Minnesota provides an aid program, based on need, for state
residents who take one course at Augsburg.
Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant Program
The Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant Program is available to
Minnesota residents, attending at least half-time per term, based on
financial need. Awards ranged from $100 to $3172 for 1987-88.
Augsburg Tuition Grant
Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to Weekend
College students who show academic potential and have financial need
Guaranteed Student LoanlMinnesota State Student Loan
Program
Students must carry at least one-half the normal full-time load. Eligibility
for the loan is determined by the Office of Student Financial Services.
When repayment begins, the student pays the full interest at 8%. The
maximum loan is $2625 per year for the first two years of undergraduate
study and $4000 for the remaining years of undergraduate study or the
cost of education, whichever is less. The aggregate undergraduate
maximum is $17,250. Loan applications are available at Augsburg.
To Apply for Financial Aid
1) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to
also apply for financial aid.
2) The Financial Aid Office will send you the necessary application
forms (or you may pick them up at the Financial Aid Office, 152
Science Hall or the Weekend College Office).
3) All students transferring from any post secondary institution must
have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each
previously attended institution even if you did not receive aid.
4) Complete and return the financial aid forms by the deadlines
indicated.
5) Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, within the
deadline stated.
Fees and Payment Schedule
Avvlication Fee (vavable once, non-refundable)
Tuition (per trimester course)
(one course 6 auarter credits or 4 semester credits)
Tuition (per summer course)
(tuition charge for 1988 summer terms)
Audit a Course
$15.00
$595.00
$390.00
$298.00
Lifetime Sports:
Fee for course
Fee for Assessment of Previous Learning
$50.00
$20.00
Nursing Clinical Fee
Education Clinical & Field Experience Fee
$150.00
$150.00
Late Fee $10.00 per day (Five working days after Registration are allowed
to complete late registrations)
Charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date.
Late registration includes incomplete registration as defined:
a,) Unsigned Registration Form b.) Unapproved Payment Plan
$5.00
Registration change after first class meeting
(cancelladdlchange grade option, or combination at one time)
$2.00
Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free)
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Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per
month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more.
Payment Options
Tuition is set on an annual basis payable in 3 equal installments at the
beginning of each Trimester. Registration is permitted only if the
student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg
College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student
accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds
administered by the College (Perkins Student Loan). They must be
current according to established repayment schedules.
Augsburg Offers the Following Payment Options:
1) Trimester payments in full on day of Registration.
2) Payment Plan - Upon application and after College approval, a
3-payment plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be
approved only if previous plans have been adhered to.
3) Company Reimbursement - Full courses, or equivalent, which are
company reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed,
with full payment due within 45 days from the end of the term.
*A non-sufficient fund check used for payment at registration will declare
that registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the
college.
Refund Schedule
A per course tuition refund will be made on the following basis:
(Students are responsible for cancelling courses with the Registrar's
Office in order to be eligible for the tuition refund.)
Prior to the first scheduled class meeting - 100%
(less a $75 Administrative Fee if withdrawing from current term entirely)
Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80%
Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60%
No refund after the third scheduled class meeting.
The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended
classes. All refunds of charges will be applied to the account of the
student and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines, and deposits, etc. will be
made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit balance is
determined. Please allow two weeks for a refund.
History
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Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin and
moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The name Augsburg College and
Seminary changed in 1963when the Lutheran Free Church merged with
The American Lutheran Church.
Location
Augsburg's 23 acre campus is in the heart of the Twin Cities metropolitan
area, only blocks from downtown Minneapolis and the intersection of
Interstate Highways 94 and 35W. Adjacent to the campus are Fairview and
St. Mary's hospitals, the West Bank campus of the University of
Minnesota and the Mississippi River parkways.
Campus
Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connection between 10
of the 15 major buildings - student housing towers, College Center, main
academic and administrative halls, the Library, Music building and Foss
Center for Worship, Drama and Communication.
Accessibility
We have made a major effort to become one of the most accessible
campuses in the region. Our skyway-tunnel system lets you reach any of
10 major buildings without going outside. In addition to building
changes, we have a student-run program to increase awareness and
provide extra help for students with disabilities.
Church Affiliation
Augsburg is a college of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
About 51% of the students are Lutheran, 15% other Protestant and 15O/0
Roman Catholic. Several other affiliations are represented among
students and faculty.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Augsburg College does not 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.
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Augsburg College
1. Admissions
2. George Sverdrup Library
3. Science Hall
4. Old Main
5. West Hall
6. Mortensen Tower
7. Urness Tower
8. College Center
9. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
10. Music Hall
11.2222 Murphy Square
(Weekend College Office)
12. Melby Hall
13. Ice Arena
14. Stage I1 Theatre
l5. Center for Global Education
16. Scandinavian Center
17. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama and Communication
18. Youth and Family Ministry
A. Admissions Parking
B. Student Parking
C . Visitor Parking
D. The Quad
E. FacultylStaff Parking
F. Murphy Square
G. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field
H. Fairview-St. Mary's Parking Ramp
I. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts
Accessible Entrance
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To Find Augsburg
From Minneapolis
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Interstate 94 east to 25th Avenue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st
Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign.
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From St. Paul
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Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside Avenue to 21st
Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign.
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Parking
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All posted Augsburg College parking lots are free and open for
student use from 4:30 pm Friday through Sunday evening. Lots are
located on 7th Street between 21st and 22nd Avenues and south of 8th
Street on 21st Avenue. Most street parking is 2 hour parking, seven days a
week. Additional parking is available in the St. Mary's Hospital ramp, or
U of M parking lots on the north side of Riverside Avenue.
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REGISTRAR, SCHOOL OF NURSING
THE LUTHERAN DEACONESS HOSPITAL
2315 FOURTEENTH AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55404
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital is a voluntary, non-profit hospital
affiliated with the American Lutheran Church;
A member of Fairvi...
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Please write for application material to:
REGISTRAR, SCHOOL OF NURSING
THE LUTHERAN DEACONESS HOSPITAL
2315 FOURTEENTH AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55404
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital is a voluntary, non-profit hospital
affiliated with the American Lutheran Church;
A member of Fairview Community Hospitals
ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 1980-1981
For The FRESHMEN:
Freshmen arrive
Sept. 2
Registration at Augsburg College
Sept. 3
Fall semester begins
Sept. 4
Thanksgiving holidays
Nov. 27-30
Last day of fall semester
Dec. 19
Dec. 20-Jan. 4 Christmas holidays
Interim begins
Jan. 5
Interim ends
Jan. 30
Feb. 4
Spring semester begins
April 16-21
Easter I spring holidays
May 21
Spring semester ends
For The JUNIORS & SENIORS:
Aug. 20-22
Orientation for transfer students
Aug. 25
First quarter begins
Oct. 24
First quarter ends
Nov. 3
Second quarter begins
Nov. 27-30
Thanksgiving holidays
Dec. 20-Jan. 4 Christmas holidays
Second quarter ends
Jan. 16
Third quarter begins
Jan. 26
Third quarter ends
Mar. 27
Fourth quarter begins
April 6
April 20
Easter holidays
Fourth quarter ends
June 5
The above schedule is tentative and subject to change.
1646 students have graduated from Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing
128 students are currently enrolled.
Cover photograph by Miriam Weinstein
LUTHERAN DEACONESS HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AND ADMINISTRATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Gerald Simonson, Chairman
Dr. Kenneth C. Bailey
Mr. James W. Krause
Mr. George Michaelsen
Mr. Charles H. Clay
Mrs. Mary Ehrlichmann
Mr. Donald A. Nelson
Mrs. Marlene Engstrom
Rev. Maynard L. Nelson
Mr. Richard Franzmeier
Rev. John N. Parbst
Mr. Allen A. Housh
Mr. Clinton A. Schroeder
Dr. Richard D. Hovland
Dr. John M. Stensvaag
Dr. Donald Johnson
Dr. Francis J. Trost
Mr. Verne C. Johnson
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital
School of Nursing
HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Kurt W. Metzner, Administrator
Mr. Mark M. Enger, Assistant Administrator
BULLETIN
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Mrs. Mary Ehrlichmann, Chairwoman
Mr. George S. Michaelsen
Dr. Donald Johnson
Mr. Donald A. Nelson
Mrs. Gloria Nelson
Rev. John Parbst
ex-officio:
Mr. Gerald Simonson
Mr. Kurt W. Metzner, Hospital Administrator
Mrs. Margaret Hermann, Director, School of Nursing
1980-1982
A three-year hospital-based diploma program
in basic nursing approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing
and accredited by the National League for Nursing.
We believe our diploma program meets a
unique need. We intend to continue with our program
as long as we meet this need.
2315 14th AVENUE SOUTH• MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55404
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*Mary Catherine Hooke, R.N., B.S ................. Instructor of Pediatric Nursing
State University of New York-Binghamton, B.S.
Graduate work: University of Rochester, New York
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis
June lge, R.N., B.S.N ........................ Instructor of Fundamental Nursing
Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota, B.S.N.
Graduate Work: University of Minnesota-Minneapolis
College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota
*Genevieve McCarr, R.N., B.S., M. Ed ......... Instructor of Fundamental Nursing
College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota, B.S.
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, M.Ed.
*Rachel Nelson, R.N., B.S ........................ Instructor of Med-Surg Nursing
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, B.S.
Jean Pekarek, R.N., A.A., B.S.N ................. Instructor of Med-Surg Nursing
St. Mary's School of Nursing, Minneapolis, Minnesota, R.N., A.A.
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, B.S.N.
Graduate Work: University of Minnesota-Minneapolis
Dawn Ranger, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N ............... Instructor of Med-Surg Nursing
West Suburban School of Nursing, Oak Park, Illinois, R.N.
Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois, B.S.N.
De Paul University, Chicago, Illinois, M.S.N.
*Eva Schander, R.N., B.S.N ................... Instructor of Ortho-Neuro Nursing
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, B.S.N.
Graduate Work: College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota
A. Marlin Stene, B.A., B.Th., S.T.M ............ Hospital Chaplain Supervisor and
Instructor of Religion
St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, B.A.
Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, B.Th.
Wartburg Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa, S.T.M.
Marie Joel ........................................................ Registrar
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. G RELATIONSHIPS ............ 3
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ENTRANCE RE ·.· . · .
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STUDENT ACTIVI'f~JSS ... :;,..: •..........•... , ................ 18
FINANCIAL INFORMATION .. : ............................. 19
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION ............................ 21
ACADEMIC INFORMATION ................................. 23
CURRICULUM ORGANIZATION , ........................... 26
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................................... 29
SCHOOL OF NURSING FACULTY ............................ 34
LUTHERAN DEACONESS HOSP ITAL ADMINISTRATION ..... 36
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BULLETIN SUPPLEMENT FOR 1980-1982
This supplement describes the changes that have occurred
in the school and the nursing program that it offers
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Level IV
Spring Semester (16 weeks)
Nursing Intervention in Acute Care 48
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Management of Patient Care
Trends in Nursing III:
Professionalism
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
The following courses have been added or redefined in the
curriculum:
CURRENT COSTS FOR 1981-82
Tuition at Lutheran Deaconess
Tuition for Augsburg College
Health Fee
Dormitory Room Rent
Graduation Fee
Books, Supplies & Incidentals
FIRST
YEAR
COSTS
SECOND
YEAR
COSTS
THIRD
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COSTS
$1,800.00
2,400.00
30.00
625.00
$3,000.00
150.00
30.00
625.00
$3,000.00
400.00
400.00
30.00
625.00.
50.00
400.00
Tuition and fees are estimated above. Effort will be made to keep charges
as estimated. However, all tuition and fees are subject to changes as
necessary.
OPERATING ROOM NURSING (4 weeks)
Op~rating Room Nursing is a Level II course which introduces the student to the nurses role during surgical
intervention and the maintenance of surgical asepsis. The
student functions with professional staff learning the
role of a circulating nurse and scrub nurse. Focus is on
responsibility to the patient pre-, intra-, and postoperatively. There are 36 hours of classroom theory and
72 hours of clinical experience in the operating room
or clinical area.
NURSING INTERVENTION IN ACUTE CARE (8 weeks)
Nursing Intervention in Acute Care is a Level IV course
in which the student TS exposed to patients and their
families with complex threats to health. Focus is on
specific nursing interventions appropriate for patients
and their families in intensive care, coronary care and
emergency areas. There are 48 hours of classroom theory
and 192 hours of clinical, 160 hours of which is inhospital, and 32 hours of which is psychomotor skills
practice in a laboratory setting.
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III and is taught during the four week interim of the
senior year. In this course, the student engages in
two self-selected independent learning projects. The
first project consists of a one week student investigation of the identification and possible use of health
care resources in an urban or rural setting. The
second project consists of a two week investigation of
a nursing topic selected by the student. For both
projects, the student develops a contract in conjunction
with an instructor. One week of the course is also
devoted to having the student obtain certification
in first aid and CPR if ne/she does not already possess
current certification valid through the date of
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Medical-Surgical Nursing
Principles of Sociology**
Church and Sects of America**
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Operating Room Nursing
First Aid
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Developmental Psychology:The Child*
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Trends in Nursing I: Assertiveness
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Margaret Hermann, R.N., B.S.N., M.A ........... Director, School of Nursing and
Instructor of Trends of Nursing
Milwaukee Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing, R.N.
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S.N.
College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota, M.A.
Barry L. Lundquist, B.S., M.A., Ed. S. . ........... Director of Curriculum Affairs
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota, B.S.
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota, M.A.
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, Ed.S.
Graduate Work: University of Minnesota-Minneapolis
*Lisa Austin, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N ................. Instructor of OB-GYN Nursing
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, B.S.N.
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, M.S.N.
*Susan Bates, R.N., B.A., M.A .................... Instructor of Trends of Nursing
College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota, B.A.
College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota, M.A.
Graduate Work: William Mitchell College of Law
Beverly Beling, R.N., B.S.N. Ed ................... Instructor of Pediatric Nursing
St. Luke's School of Nursing, Fargo, North Dakota, R.N.
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, B.S.N. Ed.
Graduate Work: College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota
*LuAnn Dahle, R.N., B.S.N., M.S ................ Instructor of Psychiatric Nursing
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, B.S.N.
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, M.S.
Sharon Dodds, R.N., B.S.N., M.P.H ............. Instructor of Psychiatric Nursing
St. Mary's School of Nursing, Minneapolis, R.N.
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, B.S.N.
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, M.P .H.
Christine Erdahl, R.N ., B.S.N ................. Instructor of Ortho-Neuro Nursing
Abington Memorial School of Nursing, Abington, Pennsylvania, R.N.
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, B.S.N.
Graduate Work: University of Minnesota-Minneapolis
Marjorie Erickson, R.N., B.S.N .................. Instructor of Med-Surg Nursing
Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota, B.S.N.
Graduate Work: College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota
*Loretta Hanafin, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N ............ Instructor of Med-Surg Nursing
College of St. Teresa, Winona, Minnesota, B.S.N.
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, M.S.N.
Carol Heupel, R.N., B.S.N., M.P.H ............... Instructor of OB-GYN Nursing
Memorial School of Nursing, Wilmington, Delaware, R.N.
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, B.S.N.
University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, M.P.H.
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Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing is ideally located close to downtown
Minneapolis at 2315 14th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In addition to the facilities of the hospital, the nursing program is augmented by
relationships with the following institutions and agencies:
Fairview Hospital
2312 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, !'Jinnesota
Fairview Southdale Hospital
6401 France Avenue South
Edina, Minnesota
Augsburg College
731 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Planned Parenthood
127 South 10th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Children's Health Center and Hospital
2525 Chicago A venue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Planned Parenthood
1965 Ford Parkway
St. Paul,Minnesota
Ebenezer Society
2532 Portland Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Lutheran Deaconess Hospital was founded in 1888. The first building with a
maximum bed capacity of twelve was a frame dwelling at 2731 Hennepin A venue.
Young women called into the service of the Master as deaconesses cared for the patients. In 1891 the first building on the present site was purchased and remodeled for
hospital use. The sick continued to be cared for by deaconesses, graduates and
students.
In 1916, on the foundations laid by the Diaconate, and in response to the demands
for more adequately prepared nurses, Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of
Nursing was established under the direction of Miss Inger Bergh. The ideals of Christian service which inspired the pioneering deaconesses became also those of the leaders
who followed. Since the beginning, the School has offered a three year diploma program in basic nursing, preparing nurses to take the examinations leading to state
registration (R.N.). Continuous efforts have been made to meet nursing needs of people through many periods of social change.
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital is located within the metropolitan area of Minneapolis
and participates in the delivery of health care to the inner city residents. The present
bed capacity is two hundred forty-five.
In 1967 a nursing school building, Anna Bergeland Hall, was completed. This
building provides school offices, classrooms, library, lounges and recreational facilities
in addition to dormitory rooms for nursing students.
In 1973 Lutheran Deaconess Hospital entered into a consolidation with the Fairview
Hospitals to form the Fairview Community Hospitals.
In 1976 with the closing of Fairview Hospital School of Nursing, Lutheran
Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing became the school for the Fairview Community
Hospitals.
PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEAL TH NURSING 8 Credits
This course consists of a study of the dynamics of human behavior, assessment of
the needs of the psychiatric and chemically dependent patient with a focus on emotional needs, therapeutic approaches, use of self as a therapeutic tool, implementation,
and evaluation. The student is provided with varied opportunities to work in collaboration with nurses and other mental health team members and to assess various community based mental health agencies. Laboratory experiences are focused on theory
based nursing interventions with emphasis on communication skills and group
dynamics. Prereq. NUR 203 & PSY 351 or concurrent registration 351.
NUR 400
MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT CARE
Management of Patient Care is taught in the last quarter to all senior nursing
students. The course focuses on principles of leadership, management, research in nursing, and the nurse's role in disaster. The student spends 24 hours a week in the clinical
area caring for the critically ill adult patient, acting as co-team leader for a nursing
team and managing care for a group of 4 to 5 patients. Emphasis is placed on the integration of past and present knowledge in the management of patients' care. Prereq.
NUR 310, 320, 330, 340.
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing is:
accredited by: National League for Nursing
approved by: Minnesota Board of Nursing
member of: Gopher State Nurses Association
member of: Helene Fuld Health Trust
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital is:
accredited by: Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospitals
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NUR 212
TRENDS IN NURSING III: PROFESSIONALISM
.7 Credits
This course provides the student with a comprehensive study of the nature of professionalism as it applies to the field of nursing. Within this context, the student examines
the goals and requirements of licensure, the selection, application, and resignation processes as they apply to the employment of nurses, government programs and state and
federal legislation as they affect the field of nursing, and the nature and scope of continuing education programs for diploma graduates.
NUR 310
OBSTETRICAL-MATERNITY NURSING
8 Credits
This course is a study of the normal maternity cycle related to the mother and
newborn infant with emphasis on family centered and mental health principles. The
student is introduced to the physiological, psychological and ethical concepts needed to
provide comprehensive nursing care to families during the child bearing cycle. Complications of pregnancy and selected disorders of the reproductive tract are also included. Seminars and selected clinical laboratory experiences in the care of the mother, the
newborn, prematures, and certain gynecological patients are provided. Prereq. NUR
203 & PSY 351 or concurrent registration 351.
NUR 320
ORTHO-NEURO NURSING
8 Credits
This course provides the student with the basic principles of orthopedic-neurologic
nursing care and the rehabilitation process in hospital and community ambulatory settings. The student acquires facility in discharge planning, exploring selected health care
services and systems in rural and urban environments, and developing health assessment skills. Prereq. NUR 203.
NUR 330
PEDIATRIC NURSING
8 Credits
Pediatric nursing concentrates on aiding the student develop: a knowledge of normal
growth and development from birth through adolescent years, an understanding of the
child and his family, a knowledge of normal and pathologic embryology, anatomy and
physiology, understanding of the diseases caused by disorders of the body systems,
proficiency in the application of the nursing process in the care of children, and proficiency in performing technical skills in caring for children. Prereq. NUR 203 & PSY 351
or concurrent registration 351.
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PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing is in harmony
with the Statement of Mission of the Fairview Community Hospitals of which
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital is a member.
The School of Nursing faculty believes that:
NURSING is a science and an art which seeks to preserve and promote health by
meeting physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient as a member of
family and community. As a profession, nursing is the unique integration of the art of
caring with the application of the natural and behavioral sciences. The nursing process
is used to facilitate a person's ability to adapt and to move toward self-actualization.
EDUCATION is a life-long learning process, integrating and developing knowledge,
attitudes and skills. Through participation in the learning process, the learner should
be able to lead a full and purposeful life and function as a responsible citizen.
Specifically, nursing education provides systematic direction and guidance in using
scientific principles and the art of nursing to facilitate the development of knowledge,
attitudes and skills necessary for professional nursing.
LEARNING involves changes in the learner's cognitive, affective, and psychomotor
responses. Learning is an active, continuous process influenced by the learner's intellectual ability, experience, environment, and attitudes. Facilitation of learning occurs
when education is sequential and proceeds from simple to complex as students advance
in the educational program and when opportunities for practice are provided concurrently with theory. In addition, a Christian and democratic atmosphere promotes learning. Christian faith instills a spirit of love which promotes the ideas of worth of the individual and of service to one's fellow man, and the democratic process promotes
respect for the rights of others and for their opinions together with freedom to explore
and question.
The ROLE OF FACULTY is to facilitate the learning process by providing an environment conducive to acquiring knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to give
professional nursing care. The faculty assumes the responsibility for planning, implementing, evaluating and revising learning experiences. The STUDENT shares the
responsibility for his own learning and self-development through self-involvement and
utilization of guidance which fosters self-direction.
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The SCHOOL meets its commitment of service to the community by preparing a
safe practitioner who responds to the health needs of the community as a member of
the interdisciplinary health care team by promoting wellness, intervening during illness,
and rehabilitating to optimum functioning. The school is responsible for meeting the
student's educational needs through providing a curriculum based on scientific fact,
current knowledge, sequential learning, continuity, and integration of major areas of
nursing. Furthermore, the school assumes the responsibility to provide an educationally prepared faculty who functions as effective instructors and role models, and requires
a high standard of performance by the student to meet the school's responsibility to the
community. Lastly, the school assumes the responsibility of providing the appropriate
and necessary facilities to allow for the optimum interaction of the students and the
faculty through the use of the curriculum.
NUR 201
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I
8 Credits
Medical-Surgical Nursing I is the first course in the medical-surgical nursing sequence which introduces the student to pathophysiology, man's adaption to illness,
and the process of nursing. Attention is given to special nursing techniques, the aging
process, spiritual needs, communication and limited threats to health. The course is
taught on a body systems model composed of classroom and clinical experiences. The
student spends 128 hours a quarter in the hospital caring for the adult patient. Prereq.
NUR 103 or equiv.
NUR 202
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II
8 Credits
Medical-Surgical Nursing II is th.e second course in the medical-surgical sequence
building on MS I, with attention focused on moderate threats to health, communication techniques, cultural influences on health and illness, and intermediate nursing
techniques. The student spends 128 hours a quarter in the hospital caring for the adult
patient with intermediate threats to health. Prereq. NUR 201.
NUR 203
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING III
8 Credits
Medical-Surgical Nursing III is the last course in the medical-surgical nursing sequence, building on MS I and MS II and focusing on multiple threats to health, community resources and complex nursing techniques facilitating adaptation. The student
spends 128 hours a quarter in the hospital caring for the adult patient with multiple
threats to health. Time is also devoted to visiting community resource agencies and correlating them with patient care. Prereq. NUR 202.
NUR 210
TRENDS IN NURSING I: ASSERTIVENESS
.7 Credits
This is an assertiveness class that assists the student in identifying characteristics of
assertive, non-assertive and aggressive behaviors. The student follows specific steps in
attaining assertiveness and learning to distinguish hindrances in reaching a specific
goal. Applications of principles are made to the professional career of nursing through
feedback and communication exercises.
NUR 211
TRENDS IN NURSING II: HISTORY
.7 Credits
This course provides the student with the historical foundations of the nursing profession. The student examines a brief survey of the historical development of the nursing profession, focusing on the forces, trends, and issues of the past that have shaped
the profession into what it is today.
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PSY 351
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: CHILD
4 Credits
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.
REL 353
DENOMINATIONS AND SECTS IN AMERICA 2 Credits
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major denominations and sects.
Some contemporary cultic movements will be considered.
SOC 121
PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing offers a program of nursing
education with a Christian influence at the diploma level. The graduate is prepared to
apply for licensure as Registered Nurse (R.N.).
4 Credits
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Sociology as a mode of analysis or a way of knowing. Its applications to an understanding of basic aspects of society: socialization, family life, social inequalities, largescale institutions, etc. Sociology as an academic discipline and profession.
NURSING COURSES
NUR 101
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING I
4 Credits
This course introduces the student to the nursing profession. It provides a guide for
the beginning student in the development of ideals of service in the care of the sick and
own life as a nurse. The course helps the student to understand the basic needs:
physical, psychosocial, and spiritual, and the means whereby these needs are met. The
student learns basic nursing skills in the classroom and in the hospital as she begins to
care for patients.
NUR 102 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING II
4 Credits
This course provides the nursing student with the biomedical background needed in
order to approach the subject of pharmacology rationally. It emphasizes the fundamental principles of pharmacology and concentrates on prototype drugs with which the
student will have to be familar in further encounters with pharmacology. The student
develops a habit of referring to various resources of drug information needed in more
advanced courses. Prereq. NUR 101.
NUR 103 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING III
4 Credits
This course, the last in the three-course sequence, focuses on man's interaction with
the environment. It considers basic human needs and reactions to threats of these
needs. The student utilizes a problem solving process to assess the health status of the
patient when planning and executing nursing intervention. Prereq. NUR 102.
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The graduate of this program will:
Function as a beginning staff nurse in hospitals, clinics and similar health care institutions.
Function as a member of health care team and a member of and/or leader of the
nursing team.
Demonstrate by clinical performance the attainment of curriculum objectives.
CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES
Upon completition of this program of studies the graduate is prepared to:
Synthesize the principles from biological, physical, and behavioral sciences to the
nursing process.
Adapt the nursing process in providing nursing care.
Utilize appropriate communication skills to establish effective interpersonal relationships.
Utilize principles of teaching-learning in health care situations.
Integrate community resources in planning comprehensive health care.
Practice nursing according to legal, professional, and social responsibilities and
constraints.
Practice safe nursing by making judgements based on scientific principles and
medical diagnosis.
Adapt to the changing role and demands of the nursing profession and the need
for continuing education.
Assume a leadership role in directing and coordinating the activities of the nursing
team in caring for patients.
Integrate Christian principles and values into the professional life.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES TAKEN AT AUGSBURG
COLLEGE DURING THE FRESHMAN YEAR
BIO 103
The mission of The Fairview Community Hospitals is to provide high quality healthrelated services in a spirit of Christian concern to meet the personal needs and improve
the health status of the people and communities we serve.
In fulfillment of this mission, we affirm that Fairview Community Hospitals:
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
4 Credits
A professional course in the structure and function of the human body. Lecture and
laboratory.
BIO 108
4 Credits
MICROBIOLOGY
>Is an expression of the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Basic microbial features are considered as well as applications of microbiology to the
fields of medicine and sanitation. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
>Is committed to view those whom we serve as persons of dignity and worth,
regardless of race, sex, creed or social status.
Chem 103 & 104 GENERAL, ORGANIC &
BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY 4
>Shall reflect the Biblical vision of health as wholeness, and be committed to minister
to body, mind, and spirit through its medical staffs, personnel, programs, services,
and institutional roles.
Selected elements of general, organic, and biological chemistry around the theme:
the molecular basis of life. Lecture and laboratory.
>Shall fulfill or surpass established levels of excellence in its service and shall provide
an environment for growth and satisfaction of its employees.
>Is committed to operate as a private voluntary health care organization.
>Shall be a strong, growing, cost-effective organization through the application of
multi-unit organizational concepts.
>Will participate in and carry on research and educational activities supportive to the
mission of Fairview Community Hospitals.
>Views its focus for growth and development primarily as the Upper Midwest region
of the United States.
>Shall work in cooperation with other health care community agencies and social
organizations, and shall relate meaningfully with the Church and congregations.
ENG 111
EFFECTIVE WRITING
4, 4 Credits
4 Credits
The study of composition with emphasis on expository writing. Attention to correct
usage, logical organization, and the research paper. The grading system for this course
is either PIN or 2.0-4.0/N. In order to hold a place in the course, the student must
either attend the first day or personally notify the instructor that he cannot be present.
Psy 105
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
4 Credits
An introduction to the methods and approaches used in psychology for the purposes
of understanding behavior. The structure of the field of psychology, including its major sub-areas, is emphasized.
ADV AN CED COURSES TAUGHT BY AUGSBURG PROFESSORS
AT THE SCHOOL OF NURSING
2 Credits
PHIL 380 MEDICAL ETHICS
Application of ethical principles to problems which arise in the areas of health care
and delivery, human experimentation, human engineering, abortion, care for the dying
and euthanasia.
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THE CURRICULUM PLAN: THE COURSE FLOW CHART
Beginning of first year
LEVEL I
Fall Semester (14 weeks)
101 Fundamentals of Nursing I
103 General, Organic & Biological Chem
103 Anatomy and Physiology 0
105 *General Psychology 0
Interim (4 weeks)
102 Fundamentals of Nursing II
0
Spring Semester (14 weeks)
103 Fundamentals of Nursing III
108 Microbiology 0
111 *Effective Writing 0
104 General, Organic & Bio Chem
0
Beginning of second year
LEVEL II
First Quarter (9 weeks)
201 Medical-Surgical Nursing
210 Trends in Nursing I
121 Principles of Sociology 0 0
353 Denominations and Sects
LEVEL HI
Fourth Quarter (9 weeks)
One of the Following:
310 OB-Gyn Nursing
320
330 Pediatric Nursing
340
Second Quarter (9 weeks)
202 Medical-Surgical Nursing II
211 Trends in Nursing II
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in America 0 0
Third Quarter (9 weeks)
203 Medical-Surgical Nursing III
212 Trends in Nursing III
351 Development Psychology: Child
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Ortho-Neuro Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
351
Developmental Psych. cont.
Begining of third year
First Quarter (9 weeks)
One of the Following:
310 OB-Gyn Nursing
330 Pediatric Nursing
320 Ortho-Neuro Nursing
340 Psychiatric Nursing
380 Medical Ethics 00
LEVEL IV
Fourth Quarter (9 weeks)
400 Management of Patient Care
0
Second Quarter (9 weeks)
One of the Following:
310 OB-Gyn Nursing
330 Pediatric Nursing
320 Ortho-Neuro Nursing
340 Psychiatric Nursing
Third Quarter (9 weeks)
One of the Following:
310 OB-Gyn Nursing
330 Pediatric Nursing
320 Ortho-Neuro Nursing
340 Psychiatric Nursing
Courses taught at Augsburg College
° Courses taught at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing by Augsburg Faculty
* Courses that can be taken during either the fall or spring semester
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0 0
to enhance her performance of previous roles when the client is in a crisis situation and
to expand the student's teaching to groups. It introduces the role of the nurse as a
health counselor in various primary health care settings. This level also includes the
study of medical ethics.
LEVEL IV
During this level, the student completes an advanced level Management of Patient
Care course, which affords opportunities to apply principles of leadership in the nursing process and to supervise the care of individuals and groups of patients with multiple
and critical problems. The theory relative to collaborating and advocating is examined
as the student cares for clients in complex situations. Interactions with the health team
and with groups in the community help the student develop leadership skills.
At each level of the curriculum, there exists a set of courses or course that reflects a
disciplinary or a synthesis of disciplinary and competency based learning designs. The
disciplinary based learning design is featured in the courses offered at Augsburg College and in the classroom component of each course taught at the School of Nursing,
because this design stresses the importance of theory, its role in the curriculum, and the
changing nature of theory. The competency based learning design is featured in the
clinical component of the School of Nursing courses because it allows the student to
systematically apply theory to the nursing process through the mastery of specific nursing skills.
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Curriculum Organization
Four levels of learning have been identified and courses are provided at each level to
assist the student in achieving the objectives at each of the levels. Such a curriculum
design was developed and implemented because it provides a continuous and sequential
learning environment that emphasizes a simple to complex learning approach.
Equal Opportunity Statements
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing is committed to the policy that
all applicants shall have equal access to the program without regard to race, color,
sex, age, religion, marital status or handicap. In adherence to this policy, the school
abides by the requirements of Title IX of the 1972 Education amendments, section
504 of P. L. 93-112, and other statutes relating to equal opportunity. Questions
regarding compliance may be directed to Director, Lutheran Deaconess Hospital
School of Nursing, 2315 14th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404, or to
the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education, and
Welfare, Washington, D.C. 20201.
LEVEL I
This level consists of fundamental science and psychosocial courses and introductory
courses in nursing and the health care system. Anatomy and physiology, chemistry,
microbiology, psychology, and English courses are taken at Augsburg College located
near the School of Nursing. These courses provide the essential scientific and social
scientific foundations upon which the nursing curriculum is developed. At the School
of Nursing, fundamental nursing skills and attitudes are developed through introductory nursing courses utilizing basic scientific principles and correlated clinical experiences. The emphasis is on the healthy individual, the client, and the nurse. The
nursing process is introduced as the student learns to assume the comforting and protecting roles for her clients.
LEVEL II
The second level focuses on maintaining and promoting an individual's abilities to
meet health needs and assisting individuals in meeting these needs. Courses at this level
feature an emphasis on illnesses and representative common medical-surgical conditions that affect the adult client. The nursing process, a problem-solving approach to
meet both physical and psychological needs of the client and his family, becomes an
important means for translating theory into practice. The student begins to practice the
therapeutic role and to incorporate teaching in her care of patients, and she begins to
include the family to a greater extent. This level also includes the study of historical and
contemporary trends in nursing and advanced courses in psychology, religion and
sociology.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
A graduate of an accredited high school or its equivalent.
A course in high school chemistry or its equivalent.
Rank in upper 1/3 of her class.
The American College Testing Program (A.C.T. test) The applicant makes the arrangements for this with her high school. It is recommended that the first available
testing date during the senior year be used. Our A.C.T. code number is 2119.
5. If college attended, a GPA of at least 2.5 average in courses applicable to nursing.
6. After acceptance a certificate of immunizations as specified by the School.
7. Health and physical abilities of the applicant need to be such as to enable the applicant to meet the academic and clinical requirements of this program.
LEVEL III
The third level is designed to have the nursing student apply the principles and practices
of nursing to special situations in which the nursing process is extended to the clinical
areas of obstetrical, pediatric, psychiatric, and ortho-neuro nursing. The student
rotates through a set of courses that emphasizes assisting the client with more complex
needs, requiring the student to develop and use more complex procedures for health
supervision and the teaching of the family. This level gives the student an opportunity
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ADMISSION PROCEDURE
TERMINATION
1. A request for information and application forms should be addressed to Registrar,
The School of Nursing reserves the right to terminate any student whose class work,
health, conduct or nursing practice make it inadvisable for her to remain in the School.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing, 2315 14th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404.
Application forms to be submitted are:
a. Application for Admission.
b. Official transcript of high school credits and college, if attended. Rank in high
school class.
c. A.C.T. scores - each applicant must have A.C.T. Send complete score report
to school.
d. Three letters of reference. These references must come from persons who have
known the applicant well, in one of the following capacities. Only one reference
from a group.
(1) recent teacher, (2) recent counselor, (3) clergy man, (4) current or recent
employer, (5) personal friend or co-worker.
e. Application fee.
A personal interview may be required.
Further testing may be required.
Credit may be given for college level courses if the grade is a "C" or better, if
taken within the last 5 years, and if taken at an accredited school.
Within one month after all application materials are received, the applicant will be
notified of the decision of the Admissions and Promotions Committee.
After acceptance, applicants are eligible to apply for financial assistance. All applicants for financial aid are required to complete the FFS.
ACCEPTANCE
Acceptance is based on the following:
1. Complete record for review by the Admissions and Promotions Committee.
2. Satisfactory achievement of admission requirements.
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITTEE DECISIONS
1. The Admissions and Promotions Committee meets monthly from November
through June to review completed applications.
2. The Admissions and Promotions Committee notifies each applicant of its decision
in writing.
3. Notification will occur within one week of the decision.
Accepted applicants musl ,,,ign the note of intent and return the note with the
matriculation fee within two weeks after the date of the acceptance letter, or the application will be automatically withdrawn. The matriculation fee is non-refundable.
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RETURNING STUDENTS
See re-admission under Entrance Requirements and Procedures.
GRADUATION AND LICENSURE
Students who successfully complete all program requirements and who meet all
financial obligations to the School will be awarded the diploma and the pin of the
School of Nursing.
Upon graduation, the student is eligible to write the examination for licensure which
is given by the State Board of Nursing. Successful passing of this examination enables
the graduate to practice nursing as a registered nurse (R.N.) in the state which administered the examination.
ACADEMIC RECORDS
Grade reports of students over 18 years of age may not be sent to parents or responsible parties without a signed waiver by the student.
Grade reports of students under 18 years of age may be sent to parents or responsible
parties upon request.
A student may request to see her academic record at any time. If the student is
over 18 years of age, a signed waiver by the student must be submitted to the Registrar
before parents or responsible parties may review the academic record.
If the student is under 18 years of age, parents or responsible parties may request the
Registrar to review the academic record.
A request to the Director of the School of Nursing or the Registrar may be made at
any time for the correction of an incorrectly transcribed item in the academic record.
The student or graduate when applying for employment must by written waiver
specify the items to be released from the academic record to the prospective employer.
For additional information see Records under Entrance Requirements and Procedures.
TRANSCRIPTS
A transcript will be furnished only upon the written request of the student or
graduate. Such requests are to be sent to the Office of the Registrar, Lutheran
Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing. The first copy of a transcript is issued without
charge. Thereafter, a charge of $2.00 is made for each additional transcript.
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GRADING SCALE
APPEAL OF COMMITTEE DECISIONS
The following grading scale has been adopted by the faculty. The numbers represent
percentages of points awarded for completed work.
If the applicant is not accepted for admission and wishes to appeal this decision, the
following procedure must be followed:
1. The applicant must notify the Admissions and Promotions Committee in writing
of her intent to appeal within two weeks of the date when she was notified of nonacceptance.
2. Upon receipt of the intent to appeal, the Committee will make provision for the
applicant to appear before the committe in person.
3. If the in-person appeal to the Admissions Committee is denied, the applicant may
present her appeal in writing and in person to the Executive Committee of the
Faculty Organization.
4. The decision of the Executive Committee is final.
98%
94%
91%
88%
85%
80%
- 100%
- 97%
- 93%
- 90%
- 87%
- 84%
A+
A
B+
B
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Students who do not attain a "C" in any course must repeat the course.
PROMOTION
WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION
I.
Applicants may withdraw their applications at any time by notifying the Registrar.
The applicant's record will be retained in the files until one month after the class enters
in September and then will be destroyed.
Non-completed or non-processed records will be retained until one month after the
class enters in September and then will be destroyed.
Promotion from One Level to Another
Promotion from one level to the next is accomplished through a periodic review of
the student's level of achievement in the required areas of theory and clinical experiences of each level. In order to be promoted, the student must have a minimum
grade of "C" in theory and a "pass" in the clinical laboratory for all nursing courses
and a minimum grade of "C" in all other courses.
In the event that a student fails or drops out of a course, and would like to continue
in the program she must:
1. Petition to the Admissions and Promotions Committee to enroll in another course
in the curriculum.
2. Petition to the Admissions and Promotions Committee to retake the failed or
dropped course.
A course may be repeated only once, and students must always meet the prerequisites
of a course before they can take it.
The faculty has the authority and assumes the responsibility for determining whether
a student possesses the qualifications necessary for her to become a competent
nurse. In the event a student fails to demonstrate the personal and professional
qualifications, the student may be asked to withdraw from the School.
II. Moving from One Term to Another
Each student must have paid the tuition and school costs or made arrangements to
do so before the beginning of the next term. See the Director of the School if you have
any problems.
WITHDRAWAL
Students wishing to withdraw from the School must submit a written statement to
the Director of the School. Failure to report to class or clinical assignment is not an official withdrawal.
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Candidates who have completed courses comparable in hours and content to those
currently offered by Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing are considered
for course exemption on an individual basis. Exemptions will not be granted for
courses taken prior to five (5) years of the application date without special permission.
Exemption Requirements by Category
1. Non-nursing courses: applicants must provide
a. official school/ college transcript(s)
b. school/college catalog containing the course description(s) for which exemption(s) are being requested.
2. Nursing courses:
a. L.P.N. Graduates - exemptions may only be granted for First Level Nursing
courses. The applicant must:
1. have graduated from a state approved N.L.N. accredited school.
2. submit an official school transcript with satisfactory grades (C average
minimum).
3. have a current L.P.N. license and be eligible to practice in the state of
Minnesota.
4. satisfactorily achieve in faculty-designated examinations.
5. If academic requirements are met, the applicant may be admitted to the
Second Level for an evaluation period.
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b. Students from professional nursing programs - The applicant must:
1. have been enrolled in a state approved and N.L.N. accredited program.
2. submit an official school transcript with satisfactory grades (C minimum)
in previous nursing courses.
3. submit references which include (1) from the director of the nursing program and (2) from nursing instructors who can adequately evaluate the applicant's previous nursing performance.
4. submit a school/college catalog containing course description(s) for which
exemption(s) are being requested. Only current credits earned within the
five years prior to application will be considered for exemption.
Exemption Procedure
1. In addition to furnishing the credentials required for admission, the applicant
must submit an Application for Exemption form and provide the appropriate data
listed in Section B above.
2. The following fee schedule will prevail:
a. non-nursing course exemption fee - $5.00 each.
b. nursing courses exemption fee - $10.00
c. standardized testing fees - at cost
3. The Admissions and Promotions Committee will approve or disapprove course exemption requests. Granting of final acceptance will be the responsibility of the
Faculty Organization.
4. In order to be eligible for graduation from this school, the student must complete a
full academic year at the school.
5. All requests for course exemptions must be submitted and approved before the
academic year begins. The deadline for submitting requests is May 30 prior to the
academic year in which the exemption is desired.
ACADEMIC YEAR
The academic year at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital, School of Nursing differs according to the level of the program. First year students, (Level I), follow Augsburg College's academic calender consisting of the 4-1-4 plan of two semesters and an interim.
Each semester is 14 weeks in length and the interim is 4 weeks. Second and third year
students (Levels II, III, IV) follow the School of Nursing calender consisting of 4
quarters, where each quarter is 9 weeks in length.
The academic year at the School of Nursing begins in the fall, and this is the time
that most students enter the School. Occasionally, transfer, returning, and special
students enter at the beginning of a quarter or semester during the year.
UNITS OF CREDIT
The unit of credit at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing is the semester
hour. For transfer students, 1.5 quarter hours is equivalent to 1 semester hour.
Students at the School of Nursing accumulate a total of 114 semester hours of credit,
of which 36 semester hours are recorded on an Augsburg College transcript and are
automatically transferred to the School of Nursing. These transferred credits represent
all work taken at Augsburg College and those courses taught by the Augsburg professors at the School of Nursing.
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
RE-ADMISSION
In any re-admission, the Admissions and Promotions Committee reserves the right
to require additional information and testing when there is an indicated need for it.
Re-admission Procedure
1. Should a former student desire re-admission, she must submit a new application,
including references, updated transcripts and physical examination report if the
period of time since the last admittance at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School
of Nursing exceeds one year. A re-admission fee of $50.00 will be charged for this
student.
2. Should a former student desire re-admission, and has been away from the school
less than one year, she will need to submit a letter of request for re-admission
containing (a) reasons tor re-admission to the program, (b) activities during
absences from the program, and (c) professional goals. A re-admissions fee of
$25.00 will be charged for this student.
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Students at Lutheran Deaconess
as follows:
First year students
Second year students
Third year students
Hospital School of Nursing are divided into classes
Freshmen
Juniors
Seniors
ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
Each freshman student is assigned to an instructor who functions as a counselor. It is
the responsibility of each counselor to meet with her advisees at the close of each course
to review academic progress and any problems that should occur.
TRANSFER OF CREDITS
See Advanced Placement under Entrance Requirements and Procedures.
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LUTHERAN DEACONESS HOSP ITAL ENDOWMENT FUND
NON-MATRICULATING STUDENTS
Seven percent, simple-interest loans are granted from time to time. This fund provides
loans up to $1,000 per academic year. Applications may be obtained from the Director
of the School of Nursing.
Individuals may request permission to take selected nursing courses to meet personal
or professional objectives.
The candidate must:
1. have an interview with the Director of the program to assess and plan appropriately for courses to meet the objectives.
2. submit an Application for Admissions form and indicate course(s) desired.
3. submit the application fee for processing the record of $10.00.
LUTHERAN DEACONESS HOSPITAL
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (AAL)
This scholarship provides varying amounts of financial aid up to $1,000 per student
per year. This scholarship is available to students who are members of AAL. Recipients
are selected on the basis of financial need, Christian character, academic achievement,
and leadership potential. Information and applications can be obtained from the
Director of the School of Nursing.
MINNESOTA STATE GRANT-IN-AID
State money is administered and distributed through the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. This money is available to students who meet the state requirements. Applications are made through the BEOG form and can be obtained from
the Director of the School of Nursing or from your high school counselor.
SOCIAL SECURITY BENEIFTS
For unmarried full-time students if one parent (covered by Social Security) is retired,
deceased or disabled. The amount is dependent upon eligibility as determined by the
Social Security Administration. To apply, contact the Federal Social Security Administration Office in your area.
VETERANS' BENEFIT
Eligible students may receive assistance from the Veteran's Administration under the
0.1. Bill.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
In addition to loans, grants and scholarships, students can also seek employment to
help pay for their school costs. It is recommended that a student have sufficient funds
so that employment is not necessary for the first semester of the freshmen year, as
many students often need that period of time to adjust to the rigors of the program.
Employment may be available in various departments of Lutheran Deaconess
Hospital. Applications for employment may be made through the Personnel Department. This information concerning employment at Lutheran Deaconess Hospital is
subject to change in accordance with employment needs and policies of the hospital.
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CAMPUS VISITS
Prospective students or any other interested persons are invited to visit Lutheran
Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing campus at any time. School tours may be
scheduled with the secretary at the School of Nursing.
HOUSING FACILITIES
In addition to housing the School of Nursing, Anna Bergeland Hall contains a coed
residential facility for the nursing students. The third and fourth floors provide housing for female students, while the second floor contains rooms for male students.
Single students should live in the residence hall or with their parents if their homes are
within commuting distance. Two students share a room, and applicants may request to
live together. A few single rooms are available at a higher cost. Student accommodations include a desk, a bed, and a closet. Lounge and laundry areas are located on each
residential floor of the hall, and there is a main lounge on the first floor adjacent to the
library. The residence hall is connected to the hospital through a tunnel. A residence
hall director lives within the hall and is there to assist students with any problems that
should occur.
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
The following is a list of the major types of financial aid that students who attend the
School of Nursing may be eligible for. Students are encouraged to meet with their high
school counselors to discuss some of the following sources of aid as well as other
sources that they may be eligible for.
BASIC EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRANT (BEOG)
The Basic Educational Opportunity Grant Program is a federal aid program designed to provide financial assistance to those who need it to attend a post-high school
educational institution. The amount of a Basic Grant is determined on the basis of the
applicant's and her family's financial resources. Awards usually range between $50
and $1800. Applications may be obtained from the School of Nursing or from your
high school.
ELSIE HORTON ANN ROAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund is used to assist students in nursing either in the basic program or advanced
nursing program. Funds are generally awarded to second or third year students. Applications may be obtained from the Director of the School of Nursing.
DINING FACILITIES
FEDERAL LOAN THROUGH THE NURSE TRAINING ACT
The hospital offers complete cafeteria service to the nursing students, and meals can
be purchased at a reduced rate. There is also a hospital coffee shop. Within the resident
hall itself, there are limited facilities for food preparation.
Three percent, low interest, cancellable loans are available to students who meet
federal requirements. These loans are administered by the School of Nursing, and
graduates must work in a needs hospital in order to be eligible for the cancellation. The
loan is interest free until 9 months following graduation. Applications may be obtained
from the Director of the School of Nursing.
PARKING
FORTY & EIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS
Available parking space near the School of Nursing is limited. Parking facilities exist
in the hospital's parking lots for students.
HEALTH CARE
This unit of the American Legion provides several $100 scholarships for students in
the School of Nursing. Students are selected on the basis of academic achievement and
financial need. Applications may be obtained from the Director of the School of Nursing.
GUARANTEED BANK LOANS
A nurse is in charge of the student health service at all times. Students are required
to carry group hospitalization insurance through the school unless they have insurance
under family policies. The specific services of the student health service are described in
the student handbook.
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Seven percent interest loans administered through the Minnesota Higher Education
Coordinating Commission are available. These loans are cancellable if the graduate
works in a needs hospital, and are interest free until 9 months after graduation. Applications may be obtained from the Director of the School of Nursing or from your
high school counselor.
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THIRD YEAR
CHARGES
Payment Due
Tuition
Health Fee
Graduation Fee
Room Rent
COUNSELING PROGRAM
1st Term
Aug.
$600.00
22.00
40.00
135.00
2nd Term
Nov.
$600.00
3rd Term
Jan.
$600.00
135.00
135.00
4th Term
Total
Apr.
$600.00
$2400.00
22.00
40.00
135.00
540.00
The school has a counseling program which is flexible enough to meet varying individual needs. The program assists the student in meeting and solving educational
and personal problems. Referral services are used as indicated or requested e.g.
pastors, psychiatrists and psychologists to assist the student in becoming more selfdirecting.
LIBRARY SERVICES
LDH TOTAL
$3002.00
Additional expenses include: transportation to various clinical facilities and to
Augsburg College. Additional tours may also require additional charges. No attempt is
made to include personal expenses. Uniforms are purchased directly from the uniform
company. Books are purchased directly from nearby bookstores. Health insurance is
mandatory and may be purchased through the school.
Payment of Charges: Charges must be paid by due dates. If charges are not paid
and/or arrangements made, the student will not be allowed to attend classes.
Employment: The student academic hours allow time for employment. Many
students secure employment to help defray school expenses. It is suggested that
students not work during the first semester in the school.
Refunds: Tuition for a student leaving the school will be refunds as follows:
During the first
second
third
fourth
fifth
week
week
week
week
week
- 80%
- 70%
- 60%
- 50%
- 40%
No refund is made after the fifth week. No refunds are made for the Interim period.
Fees are not refundable.
Re-Admission: Should a former student apply for re-admission she will submit a
new application, including a physical examination report and 'references. A readmission fee of $25 will be charged to students returning after an absence of up to six
months. After an absence of more than six months, a $50 charge will be made in addition to the regular tuition charges. Transfer students pay the re-admission charge.
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Lutheran Deaconess Hospital Inger Bergh Library is located on the first floor of
Anna Bergeland Hall and is under the direction of the medical librarian. This library
contains about 3,000 volumes and about 120 periodicals. The library also houses a student learning center. Nursing students also have full privileges at the Augsburg College
Library and at the Children's Health Center and Hospital library.
RECORDS
The maintenance and safety of the applicant's records is the responsibility of the
Registrar.
Procedure for Gaining Access to Records:
I. Student Records
a. Access to student progress records is limited to School Administration, the
Registrar, the individual student, and faculty members.
b. Anyone except the Registrar gaining access to the file shall sign and date the
access sheet in the file. The purpose of the access shall also be completed on
the access sheet.
2. Graduate Records
a. Access to graduate records is limited to the Director of the School or her
designee, the Registrar, and the graduate.
b. Anyone gaining access to a graduate file shall sign and date the access sheet
for that file and shall state to what purpose the file was viewed.
c. No information is given from any graduate file unless upon the written request
of the graduate.
d. The above procedure also applies to files of resigned students.
For additional information see the Student Handbook.
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RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
Students are encouraged to practice the teachings of the Christian faith by attending
a church of their own affiliation and chapel services and by participating in student
groups that are sponsored by the churches or other religious organizations. As part of
the School's annual program of religious emphasis, six mission interest meetings are
held during the school year. The Good News Committee schedules chapel devotions
and plans activities for the annual spiritual emphasis week. The Taiwan project is a
plan in which one Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing graduate annually
is given the opportunity to serve for a two-year period in the Chiayi Christian Hospital
in Taiwan. These arrangements are made with the Board of World Missions of the
American Lutheran Church.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROGRAM
Tuition and fees are estimated below. Effort will be made to keep charges as
estimated. However, all tuition and fees are subject to changes as necessary.
PAYMENT PLAN
Pre-admission charges (not refundable)
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Students automatically become members of the Deaconess Student Association (DSA)
of Lutheran Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing when they are admitted to the
School. Through this organization students learn self-direction, self-discipline, leadership and responsibility, thus helping them to adjust to group living and to their future
roles as professional nurses. Each class selects its own officers who conduct the
business and guide the activities of the class. A faculty member serves as an advisor for
each class.
STUDENT PROFESSIONALISM
Each student is encouraged to become a member of the State and National Association
of Nursing Students. Participation in these organizations fosters an opportunity for
students to develop an interest in and a need for membership in professional organizations as a registered nurse.
SOCIAL-CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
The Big Brother and Sister activities assist new students in becoming oriented and adjusted to the School. The School of Nursing has a choir directed by a qualified Director. Periodically this choir gives concerts of both religious and contemporary music,
and every spring the choir goes on a tour. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of the rich cultural environment which the Twin Cities provide by attending concerts, operas, ballets, theaters, films, museums, art galleries, sporting events and other
cultural-recreational events. There are limited funds made available from Lutheran
Deaconess Hospital Auxiliary for students to attend community cultural events.
For additional information see the Student Handbook.
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$10.00
40.00
$50.00
Application Fee, submitted with application
Matriculation Fee, paid when appointment is accepted
FIRST YEAR CHARGES
Payment Due
Tuition at LDH
(Exclusive of pre-admission fees)
Charge for Augsburg Courses
(approx.)
Health Fee
Room Rent
1st Semester Interim 2nd Semester
Total
September
January February
$496.66
$496.67
$496.67
$1490.00
750.00
22.00
240.00
750.00
60.00
TOTAL
240.00
1500.00
22.00
540.00
$3552.00
SECOND YEAR
CHARGES
Payment Due
Tuition LDH
Health Fee
Room Rent
1st Term
Aug.
$600.00
22.00
135.00
2nd Term
Nov.
$600.00
3rd Term
Jan.
$600.00
135.00
135.00
LDH TOTAL
4th Term
Total
Apr.
$600.00
$2400.00
22.00
540.00
135.00
$2962.00
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GRADUATE CATALOG
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Introduction
Graduate Catalog
2016-2017
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg College Graduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and academic and
student policies and procedures for Fall Semester 2016 - Summer Semester 2017. It is subject to change without notice.
The catalog is intended to complement other College publications including the Student Guide and College website. It is
important for students to be familiar with all College 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 2016
Phone: 612-330-1000
www.augsburg.edu
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A Greeting from the President
I am pleased to know of your interest in Augsburg College’s exciting and innovative graduate programs. You are part of a
select and discerning group of professionals who seek to find a graduate program that combines an excellent
curriculum, a values-based approach to work, a talented and experienced faculty, and program formats that meet the
needs of busy and successful people. Augsburg College’s graduate-level programs in Business Administration, Creative
Writing, Education, Leadership, Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, and Social Work are distinguished by the
opportunities they provide students to expand decision-making and strategic skills.
Augsburg College is characterized by a strong mission: Augsburg College 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.
For our graduate programs, this mission helps to shape an innovative educational experience that features an expansive
perspective on social responsibility, economic realities, business initiative, and environmental sustainability.
At Augsburg College we believe that our distinctive educational purpose is to help you find your calling, at work and in
the world. Augsburg graduate programs are designed to offer you quality educational experiences, personal attention,
and opportunities to expand your personal and professional talents and skills. We are confident that our graduates are
prepared for leadership in our ever-changing global society, the hallmark of an Augsburg degree.
Sincerely,
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
President
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Welcome from the Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Welcome to graduate study at Augsburg College! Augsburg has a long history of preparing students for leadership in
their communities and places of work. Across our array of graduate programs, our students acquire specialized
knowledge in a discipline or field, engage in applied and collaborative learning, develop advanced intellectual skills;
encounter diverse perspectives and ideas; test theory through real-world experiences, and equip themselves for the
next stage in their vocational journeys.
In joining the Augsburg community, you become part of the Augsburg story—a story of academic excellence,
experiential education, intentional diversity, commitment to service in a spirit of mutuality, and dedication of faculty
and staff to student learning. The College offers learning opportunities for traditional and adult students in state-of-theart physical and online classrooms. Our locations--in the Twin Cities, Rochester, and several international sites—offer
opportunities to apply what you learn in the neighborhood, the local community, and in various urban and rural
locations.
Inspired by the faith of our Lutheran founders to be inclusive to the early immigrants who came to Augsburg’s doors, we
welcome a diversity of cultures and faiths. Indeed, the diversity of our campus community helps ensure that our
graduates are uniquely prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead. We actively encourage interdisciplinary study and opportunities for students to collaborate with others across disciplines. We ground professional
study in the best of the liberal arts tradition; we work to ensure that graduates from liberal arts disciplines are “career
ready.” We embrace the best in both traditions as we equip our students for future success.
While connected through these common commitments, each graduate program has its own distinctive identity and
curriculum. Your program offers a disciplinary home where you will join a community of faculty, staff, and fellow
students who will collectively extend your network of connections with prospective employers and expand your career
opportunities. You will have access to Augsburg alumni mentors; you will have opportunities to develop new global
connections through such public events as our annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum.
We’re delighted that you’ll be joining us.
Sincerely,
Karen Kaivola
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
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About Augsburg
At Augsburg College, we believe that graduate education should prepare gifted people for positions of leadership in
their communities and places of work. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not only the mastery of a major
field of study, but also the ability to apply critical thinking, problem solving, and advanced communication skills in a
collaborative approach within that discipline, thereby engaging others with diverse perspectives in the work of
advancing civic and global initiatives critical for a sustainable future.
The heart of an Augsburg education is the Augsburg mission, informed by the liberal and professional arts and sciences,
to serve our neighbors in the heart of the city and out into the world with faith-based, ethical values. We welcome
students from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Also, our programs look to the world through international
courses and cultural exchanges.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They stand as testaments to
the College motto, “Education for Service,” and mission:
Augsburg College 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.
Augsburg Today
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, Minnesota in 1872. A Rochester, Minnesota campus was added in 2002. A short history of
Augsburg College can be found at www.augsburg.edu/about/history.
Today, Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of its founders who believed:
Education should have a solid liberal arts core at the graduate level; this focus centers on the ability to think critically
and broadly about the world and the work we do in it.
An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and centers of faith.
The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning environment.
The vision of the College’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.
Degrees Offered
Augsburg offers the following graduate degrees:
Master of Arts in Education*
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing*
Master of Business Administration*
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Music Therapy
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Social Work
Doctor of Nursing Practice* (with tracks in Transcultural Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner)
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Augsburg offers the following dual degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting/Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of Arts in Leadership/Master of Business Administration
Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration
*Programs offered at both of Augsburg’s campuses (Minneapolis and Rochester, MN)
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg’s graduate programs is participation in a community of adult learners. This community
is enriched by the presence of men and women with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of
community interaction, Augsburg encourages students to make use of all College facilities, whether a student in
Minneapolis or Rochester, and to participate in College activities such as music and dramatic presentations and
lecture/speaker events.
Graduate Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and
commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold the doctorate or other terminal degree, and all consider teaching and
service to be the focus of their activity at the College. Faculty are involved in social, professional, and a variety of
research activities, but these support and are secondary to their teaching. Faculty are actively involved in a dynamic
faculty development program that introduces them to best practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories.
Augsburg’s small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty act as
academic advisors and participate regularly in campus activities.
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Locations
Minneapolis Campus
Augsburg College 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 the METRO Green and Blue light rail lines, which provide easy access to destinations in Minneapolis and St.
Paul, as well as the Minneapolis International Airport.
Rochester campus
Augsburg’s branch campus in Rochester, Minnesota, was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the College’s
mission and its expertise in teaching working adults. Graduate degrees and undergraduate majors including business,
education, and nursing, are offered on the Rochester campus. Graduate programs in Rochester include the Master of
Business Administration, Master of Arts in Nursing*, Master of Arts in Education*, and Doctor of Nursing Practice*.
The Rochester campus classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA), just a few blocks south of
downtown Rochester. Home to approximately 110,000 residents, Rochester is a city that enjoys a rich ethnic diversity
and superior technological resources.
Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a semester schedule with classes taking place on alternating weekday evenings
and on occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to working adults. Students may also take courses within their
program on the Minneapolis campus.
Students at the Rochester campus are Augsburg College students. They are supported through an array of e-learning
resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the use of online course management software.
Information about the Rochester campus is available at augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office at
507-288-2886.
*Program includes some Minneapolis courses.
Abroad Locations
Augsburg is enhanced by its global centers in Namibia, Mexico, and Central America. Students can perform research,
take courses, or consult with faculty in those locations to gain new perspectives on their disciplines.
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Facilities
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg are conveniently located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/skyway
system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus Music Hall, Lindell Library,
Oren Gateway Center, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication.
Admissions Office—The Office of Admissions is located on the lower level of Christensen Center.
Anderson Hall (1993)—Named in honor of Oscar Anderson, President of Augsburg College 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 Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies; Center for Global Education; and the Office of Marketing
and Communication.
Center for Wellness and Counseling—The Center for Wellness and Counseling offers programs and services that
enhance student learning by promoting personal development and well-being.
Christensen Center (1967)—The College center, with the Admissions Office, student lounge and recreational areas, the
Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, the Commons dining facility and Einstein Bros. Bagels, two art galleries, copy
center, and offices for student government and student publications.
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 drama and communication offices.
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 brings together the computer technology resources of the College. It also houses the Gage Center for Student
Success. The library is located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and 7th Street and the Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS).
Luther Hall (1999)—Named for theologian Martin Luther, Luther Hall is a three-story apartment complex along 20th
Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets that houses juniors and seniors in units from efficiencies to two-bedroom suites.
Melby Hall (1961)—Named in honor of J. S. Melby (dean of men from 1920 to 1942, basketball coach, and head of the
Christianity Department). It provides facilities for the health and physical education program, intercollegiate and
intramural athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center, and general auditorium purposes. The Ernie Anderson Center
Court was dedicated in 2001.
Mortensen Hall (1973)—Named in honor of Gerda Mortensen (dean of women from 1923 to 1964), it has 104 one- and
two-bedroom apartments that house 312 upper-class students, 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 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, Bernhard Christensen
Center for Vocation, the Master of Business Administration Program, the Master of Arts in Leadership program, the
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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 classrooms; laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics; mathematics; a medium-sized
auditorium; faculty offices, administrative offices, and various other program offices.
Sverdrup Hall (1955)—Named in honor of Augsburg’s fourth president, it contains the Enrollment Center, as well as
classrooms and faculty offices.
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, and other administrative and faculty offices.
Urness Hall (1967)—Named in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urness, this tower provides living quarters for 324 firstyear students. Each floor is a “floor unit,” providing 36 residents, housed two to a room, with their own lounge, study,
and utility areas.
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Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships
Augsburg College is accredited by:
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) (Bachelor, and Master level degrees)
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level degrees)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (Bachelor, and Master level degrees)
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) (Bachelor, and Master level degrees)
Augsburg’s programs are approved or monitored by:
American Chemical Society (ACS)
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
Minnesota Board of Teaching
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Minnesota Office of Higher Education (MOHE)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Augsburg College is an institutional member of:
American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU)
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 College 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 College, 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, admissions 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 College 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 College’s Title IX Officer:
Ann Garvey| Vice President of Student Affairs| Student Affairs
Memorial Hall, Room 118G| 612-330-1168| garvey@augsburg.edu
Additionally, the College 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:
Lisa Stock| Director and Chief Human Resources Officer
Memorial Hall, Room 19| 612-330-1783| stock@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer for Athletics:
Kelly Anderson Diercks| Associate Athletic Director
Si Melby Hall, Room 205E| 612-330-1245| diercks@augsburg.edu
Deputy Officer:
Leif Anderson| Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Memorial Hall, Room 124D| 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 College 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
College. The student must request to review their education records in writing with their signature. The College will
respond in a reasonable time, but no later than 45 days after receiving the request.
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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.
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 College 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 College 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 College without notification of the request or disclosure to the
student.
Under FERPA you have the right to withhold the disclosure of the directory information listed below. Please consider
very carefully the consequences of any decision by you to withhold directory information. Should you decide to inform
Augsburg College not to release Directory Information, any future request for such information from persons or
organizations outside of Augsburg College will be refused.
“Directory information” includes the following:
The student’s name
The student’s address
The student’s telephone number
The student’s e-mail address
The student’s date and place of birth
The student’s major and minor field of study
The student’s academic class level
The student’s enrollment status (FT/HT/LHT)
The student’s participation in officially-recognized activities and sports
The student’s degrees and awards received (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 College will honor your request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to
contact you for subsequent permission to release it. Augsburg assumes no liability for honoring your instructions that
such information be withheld. The 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.
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Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter.
Annual Security Report
The Annual Security Report (ASR) for Augsburg College contains statistics on reported crimes on and near Augsburg
property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus security and crime. The 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 www.augsburg.edu/dps/reports. For a printed copy, contact
Augsburg’s Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
Copyright Policy
Augsburg College Graduate Programs follows the norms of the US Copyright Law in granting exclusive rights under the
Copyright Act to faculty and student authors to reproduce their original works, to use them as the basis for derivative.
Student Rights
The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the
matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg Student Guide, at
inside.augsburg.edu/studentaffairs/studentguide.
Official Notices
A College-provided e-mail account shall be an official means of communication with students, faculty, and staff of
Augsburg College. Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for all information sent to them via the College-provided email 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 AMail.
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Admission
All graduate programs require students to have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution or
an equivalent degree from outside the US.
All graduate students must submit completed applications. Each graduate program also has additional program
requirements, which may include coursework, professional experience, testing, etc. See the program sections for these
additional requirements.
Please refer to each individual program’s catalog section (below) for additional instructions and for detailed information
on applying to graduate programs, refer to the Graduate Admissions website at www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Readmission
Graduate students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College 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.
The last day to receive approval for readmission to the College and register for classes is the Friday prior to the start of
the term. Pending approval by the graduate program, students who left on probation or who were dismissed from the
College must have their readmission application and file reviewed by the program director. (Please consult with
individual programs for information regarding readmission process).
Non-degree Students
Individuals may take coursework at Augsburg College as a non-degree-seeking student. Non-degree students can enroll
on a space-available basis. Registration dates are included in the College’s Academic Calendar. Admission requires
program director approval, and the student must be in good standing at all previously attended institutions.
To apply for admission as a non-degree seeking student, submit the completed application, academic intent, and
unofficial transcript from the bachelor’s degree granting institution to the Admissions Office. Some programs may have
additional application requirements.
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is the minimum requirement for admission. Students who
have earned a bachelor’s degree outside of the United States must submit a copy of a foreign credential evaluation from
World Education Services (WES) or the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES) to confirm it is equivalent
to a United States bachelor’s degree or greater.
Non-degree status is conferred for only one term of enrollment. Additional terms require reapplication as a non-degree
seeking student. Students may count up to 6-8 semester credits earned as a non-degree seeking student toward an
Augsburg College degree with approval from the program director.
Non-degree seeking students who wish to pursue a degree must reapply for admission by submitting the completed
application, academic intent, official transcript from the bachelor’s degree granting institution, and any additional
materials required by the program.
International Students
Augsburg College graduate programs encourage qualified applicants from other countries to apply.
An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who is pursuing a “full course of study” to achieve a specific educational or
professional objective at an academic institution in the United States that has been designated by the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of study to such students, and has been enrolled in SEVIS (Student and
Exchange Visitor Information System).
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A student acquires F-1 status using form I-20, issued by a DHS-approved school through SEVIS. Status is acquired in one
of two ways:
If the student is abroad, by entering the United States with the I-20 and an F-1 visa obtained at a US consulate.
If the student is already in the United States and not currently in F-1 status, by sending the I-20 to USCIS (United
States Citizenship and Immigration Services) with an application for change of nonimmigrant status.
A student who is maintaining valid F-1 status may transfer from another DHS-approved school to Augsburg by following
the transfer procedures set forth in the F-1 regulations.
In addition to fulfilling all general admission requirements for a particular graduate program, prospective F-1 students
must also comply with the following:
English Proficiency Requirements for International Graduate Applicants
To meet Augsburg College admission requirements, you must provide evidence of a sufficient command of both written
and spoken English to study college courses conducted entirely in English. Below is a list of the tests and programs
Augsburg College accepts as evidence for English proficiency.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
www.toefl.org
Score report of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with a sub-score of 20 on the written and 20 on the speaking
sections. (The Augsburg College TOEFL code is 6014.)
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
www.ielts.org
Score report of 6.5.
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)
www.cambridgemichigan.org/melab
Score report of 80, and score report must be accompanied by an official letter from the testing coordinator.
Successful completion of a previous undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university in the
US, the United Kingdom, Ireland, English-speaking Canada, New Zealand, or Australia.
Score reports must be sent to Augsburg directly from the testing center. Score reports must not be more than two years
old.
Foreign Credential Evaluation
Augsburg requires foreign credential evaluation for any transcript(s) from an institution outside of the United States.
This evaluation should include the following:
Analysis of credentials to determine if your degree is equivalent to an accredited US bachelor’s degree
Verification the degree is equivalent, at a minimum, to a four-year US bachelor’s degree is required.
Course-by-course evaluation to show your complete course listing with credit values and grades received for each
course, may also be required for specific programs.
Calculation of grade point average to demonstrate your 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)
The evaluation report must be sent directly to Augsburg’s Office of Admissions. Refer to World Education Services at
www.wes.org or the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES) at www.naces.org for information on
how to obtain a foreign credential evaluation.
Proof of Financial Support
International applicants must provide reliable documentation that they have financial resources adequate to meet
expenses for the duration of their academic program, which include tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and
board, health insurance, personal expenses, and living expenses for dependents (if applicable).
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Funds may come from any dependable source, including scholarships, fellowships, sponsoring agencies, personal funds,
or funds from the student’s family. Documentation of scholarships and fellowships may be in the form of an official
award letter from the school or sponsoring agency; documentation of personal or family funds should be on bank
letterhead stationery, or in the form of a legally binding affidavit. Government Form I-134, Affidavit of Support, or
Augsburg’s Financial Sponsorship form can be used to document support being provided by a US citizen or US legal
permanent resident. All financial documents such as bank statements must be dated within three months prior to the
date of application.
Health Insurance
All F-1 international students and their dependents (if applicable) are required to have adequate health insurance
coverage for the duration of their program. International students will be enrolled in the Augsburg international student
plan unless they fill out a waiver verifying proof of coverage through an alternative provider for the same period.
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Financing Your Education
Costs
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
Graduate students will need to be enrolled in 3 credits to be considered half-time and 6 credits to be considered fulltime.
Tuition and Fees
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
Master of Arts in Education Tribal (MAET)
Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Arts in Music Therapy (MMT)
Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MPA)
$921 per 1.0 credit
$703 per 1.0 credit
$485 per 1.0 credit
UMD Rate
$799 per 1.0 credit
$642 per 1.0 credit
$668 per 1.0 credit
$799 per 1.0 credit
$822 per 1.0 credit
$761 per 1.0 credit*
*2015 start cohort
Tuition
Students are charged per credit. 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.
DNP Fee
MAN Fee
$55
$55
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/make-a-payment. 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 College offers payment plan options for all students. Information about payment plans is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/payment-plans-and-discounts.
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Payment Policy
Students at Augsburg College 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 College 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 college. 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 grants and loans. The College cooperates with
federal, state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid programs.
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).
Institutional Grants/Discounts
Augsburg offers grants/discounts for a variety of different students. Specific information about the different grants and
scholarships, along with eligibility requirements, can be found online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/paymentplans-and-discounts.
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Loan Assistance
Graduate students must be enrolled at least half-time in order to receive federal loans. Three semester credits per term
is considered half-time. Six semester credits per term is considered full-time.
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Student 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 Graduate Loan Program (PLUS)
Graduate PLUS is a loan program to help graduate students meet college costs. Students may borrow up to the cost
of attendance (minus all other student financial aid).
Further information about loan programs can be found online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Federal regulations require that all higher education institutions establish and implement a policy to measure whether
students [1] receiving financial aid [2] 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.
Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress
Minimum GPA requirements: Graduate Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA based on the entire
academic record.
Minimum Credits Completed: Graduate Students must earn a cumulative 66.67% of the credits attempted based on
the entire academic record. A completed credit has a grade of 4.0 – 2.5 or P. Credits earned and completed will
include accepted cumulative transfer credits as defined by the Registrar’s Office. Unsatisfactory grades “W
(withdrawn),” “I (Incomplete),” “0.0/F/FN (Zero),” and “N (Not Passing)” are counted towards the cumulative
attempted credits. Repeated and remedial courses are not counted towards the cumulative attempted credits.
Maximum Time Frame: To demonstrate academic progress, graduate students must complete their degree objective
within 150% of the length of the program.
Monitoring and Evaluating Progress
In order to ensure SAP standards are being met, the Student Financial Services Office will evaluate students’ academic
achievement at the end of each term. After the student’s record is evaluated and the Student Financial Services Office
determines the student’s GPA or completion rate to be unsatisfactory, the student will be placed on Financial Aid
Warning or Financial Aid Suspension. Students will be notified through their Augsburg email if they fail to meet SAP
standards.
Financial Aid Warning
A student who fails to meet SAP standards will be placed on Financial Aid Warning for the following term of enrollment.
Students placed on Financial Aid Warning will still be eligible to receive financial aid. Financial Aid Warning will last for
one term. If at the end of the term, the student meets SAP standards the Financial Aid Warning will conclude. Students
currently on Financial Aid Warning who do not meet SAP standards at the end of the term will be placed on Financial Aid
Suspension.
Financial Aid Suspension
A student who fails to meet either the minimum GPA requirement and/or minimum credits attempted while on
Financial Aid Warning will be placed on Financial Aid Suspension. A student on Financial Aid Suspension is ineligible to
receive any form of financial aid. A student on Financial Aid Suspension may submit an appeal to reinstate their financial
aid. Financial Aid Suspension will conclude when the student meets SAP standards, or successfully appeals.
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Financial Aid will be suspended when a student placed on Financial Aid Suspension does not meet SAP standards.
Because grades may not be available before the beginning of the next scheduled term, it is possible that financial aid
may be disbursed to a student before the review can be conducted. In the event that a student is found to be ineligible
for the financial aid that has been disbursed due to a failure to meet one of the Standards, the aid that was disbursed
will be canceled, and returned to the appropriate program(s).
Right to Appeal
Students who have had their financial aid suspended may submit the SAP Appeal Form to the Student Financial Services
Office. The SAP Appeal Form must be completely filled out, along with any additional documents required by the SAP
Committee. The appeal should state reasons why the student failed to meet SAP standards, and what changed for the
student that will allow the student to demonstrate progress towards meeting SAP standards. The appeal will be decided
by the SAP Committee. All decisions made by the Committee are final.
If a student’s appeal is approved they will be placed on Financial Aid Probation. If a student’s appeal is denied they will
remain on Financial Aid Suspension and will remain ineligible for financial aid.
Financial Aid Probation
A student who has been placed on Financial Aid Suspension and successfully appeals SAP will be place on Financial Aid
Probation. A student on Financial Aid Probation will be eligible to receive financial aid. Financial Aid Probation will last
for one term. If at the end of the term, the students meets SAP standards, the Financial Aid Probation will conclude.
Students currently on Financial Aid Probation who do not meet the standards at the end of the term will be placed on
Financial Aid Suspension.
[1] Financial Aid is defined as: Augsburg Institutional Aid, Federal Title IV funding, and Minnesota
State Financial Aid programs.
Student Account Financial Disclosure
Students at Augsburg College 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 College Tuition Refund Policy. Statements and account history are available online through AugNet Records
and Registration.
Augsburg College may require someone to co-sign on the students’ 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
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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 College, 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.
Financial Policy
Registration is permitted only if the student’s account for a previous term is paid in full or if the student is making
scheduled payments in accordance with an approved payment plan.
Augsburg College will not release student academic transcripts or graduation diplomas/certificates until all student
account charges are paid in full or, in the case of student loan funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins
Student Loan), are current according to established repayment schedules and the loan entrance and exit interviews have
been completed.
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,
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 College is required to refund
financial aid to the appropriate sources according to federal or Augsburg refund policies based on the last recorded date
of attendance. Students are responsible for the entire cost of the term including the portion previously covered by
financial aid should they stop attending. Students are strongly urged to follow guidelines for complete withdrawal from
college. If there are extenuating circumstances, a petition to have the cost of tuition refunded can be made. Petition
forms are available online through the Registrar’s Office website.
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A student who registers, does not attend any classes, and does not withdraw may petition to withdraw retroactively.
The student must petition within six months of the end of term and provide proof of non-attendance. Proof can include,
but is not limited to, statements from each instructor that the student never attended, or documentation of attendance
for the term at another college or university. If approved, grades of W will be recorded and tuition charges for the term
will be replaced with an administrative cancellation fee of $300.
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 Aid
Students must earn the financial aid they are awarded each semester. A student can earn their aid by attending classes,
or in the event of hybrid/online courses, be an active participant in the course.
Federal/State Aid Adjustments
Augsburg is required to return unearned federal/state aid for students who fully withdraw from their courses. Student
are eligible to keep more aid the longer they attend their courses. 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.
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.
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 (You can verify your financial aid status online through Track Your Financial Aid) and applied to
a student’s account (Check your Transaction History online to verify all of your financial aid has been applied to your
account and nothing is left pending) before the credit refund can be issued.
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 credit 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 30-45 days to be processed.
Bookstore
Students who are registered for the upcoming term will be allowed to charge up to $700 to their student account.
Students DO NOT need to request a bookstore account this year.
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.
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Students’ accounts will be billed for only what was spent on their bookstore accounts before credit refunds are 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.
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 $700 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 Due to Drug Offense
A student, who is 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.
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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.
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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Student Resources/Academic and Support Services
Lindell Library Resources
Since 1997 the James G. Lindell Family Library has been home to a wide variety of print and digital collections, now
numbering almost 200,000 books, 60,000 e-books, 60,000 e-journals, 4,000 movies on DVD or VHS, and more than 120
databases. Through its streaming video services, Lindell Library provides access to an additional 50,000+ educational
videos. Lindell also houses significant collections of juvenile literature and K-12 curriculum materials, as well as the
College’s archives and special collections.
If that still isn’t enough, Lindell Library belongs to CLIC, Cooperating Libraries in Consortium, a network of seven private
liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities. Augsburg students can borrow books and videos from any of the other CLIC
libraries and get those materials delivered directly to Lindell Library through CLIC’s daily courier service. Research
Support
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 talk to an expert in person 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 alone or in a large group, Augsburg students can check out a laptop from the Library’s
Circulation Desk. Other equipment is also available for check out; just ask our friendly staff for assistance.
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 Services
Augsburg College 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.
Computing
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 College has five
computer classrooms, 41 technology-enhanced classrooms and one video conferencing-enabled classroom. The
circulation desk in Lindell Library has 45 wireless 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
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.
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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 access to the
college curriculum. Its mission is a reflection of Augsburg’s commitment to providing a rigorous and challenging, yet
supportive, liberal arts education to students with diverse backgrounds, preparations, and experiences.
Each term, Disability Specialists work directly with students to develop a plan for ensuring they have equal access to
Augsburg courses, programs, activities, and facilities. Students are encouraged 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 college faculty,
staff, or administration to support each student as they work toward success. 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 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 family and Groves
Foundation. For further information, call 612-330-1053.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS is responsible for the enrollment planning, recruitment and advising of degree-seeking international
students. Members of the ISSS team serve as Designated School Officials (DSO) for the College’s F-1 student visa
program and as Responsible Officer (RO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the College’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 and ARO ensure institutional and individual compliance with 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 F or J immigration status.
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Academic Programs and Policies
Academic Calendars
All of our graduate programs meet on a semester calendar. Academic Calendars can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar. All academic calendars are subject to change without notice.
Academic Policies
The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the
American Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges.
Academic Honesty
A college is a community of learners whose relationship relies on trust. Honesty is necessary to preserve the integrity
and credibility of scholarship by the Augsburg College community. Academic dishonesty, therefore, is not tolerated. As a
College requirement, student course projects, papers, and examinations may include a statement by the student
pledging to abide by the College’s academic honesty policies and to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity.
(See Augsburg’s Academic Honesty Policy in the Student Guide).
Evaluation and Grading
Evaluation of academic performance in each program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale, where 4.0
achieves highest standards of excellence. See each program for details of field study and special projects. Students must
achieve a 3.0 cumulative GPA in order to graduate; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program
Progression Standards Policy. Grading option cannot be changed from traditional (0.0 - 4.0) to Pass/No Credit.
Explanation of grades for Graduate Studies:
Grade
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0–0.0
FN
P
N
V
W
I
X
Explanation
Achieves highest standards of excellence
Achieves above acceptable standards
Meets acceptable standards
Meets minimum standards
Unacceptable performance
Unacceptable performance, student stopped attending
Represents work at 3.0 or higher (not counted in grade point average)
No credit (not counted in grade point average)
Audit
Withdrawn
Incomplete
In progress, extended beyond term of registration
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. Graduate students will be charged an audit fee of $1,000. The written permission 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 towards graduation.
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Withdrawal 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.
Incomplete (I) Grades
Incomplete grades (I) are to be given only in the case of extreme emergency (i.e. illness, family emergency, death in the
family, military commitment). If you have any questions regarding the qualifying emergency please contact the
Registrar’s Office for verification.
An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student
emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of
passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements.
To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade form with the Registrar’s Office
that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course
instructor’s signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion; however,
students may not attend the same course (or a portion of the same course) in a following term with an incomplete
grade. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the
instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic term in the student’s program. If the
work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one term. When this is the case,
they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of the first term 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 instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being
maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the term in which the work is completed and evaluated (but not
longer than one year). 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 0.0 will be assigned.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of FN, 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 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. All courses
taken each term and grades earned, including W and N, will be recorded on the academic record. Only the credits and
grades earned the second time, for legitimately repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade point
average. Courses completed at Augsburg College must be repeated at Augsburg to be included in the repeat policy.
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 colleges. Courses taken on the P/N grading option are recorded, but not
computed in the GPA. The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted, i.e., courses with 0.0 to 4.0 grade assigned.
Attendance
Attendance and participation are critical to the success of any course. Evaluation of the level and quality of participation
may be incorporated into the course grade. We view attendance as a joint commitment of both instructors and students
to our professional development. Each instructor has the authority to specify attendance and participation requirements
to address the needs of particular courses, individual students, or various learning styles.
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Lack of attendance may result in a failing grade and the requirement to repeat the course. Students must notify the
professor in advance of any expected absence. In the case of emergency, when prior notification is not possible,
students must notify the professor of an absence as soon as possible.
Non-Attendance/Non-Participation
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. 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 and Academic/Financial Petition.
Graduate Continuation Policy
Students registering for the final project course must complete the Final Project Registration/Graduate Continuation
Contract by the last day to add with faculty signature for a Full Semester class as noted on the Academic Calendar. Upon
receipt of the contract, the Registrar’s Office will enroll the student in the Continuation Program for 7 semesters. Entry
into the Continuation Program maintains students’ active status in the graduate program, including library and AugNet
Services.
If a grade is not received by the grading deadline of the 7th semester, the grade will change from X to N. Students who
wish to complete the final project after receiving a failing grade must meet with the program director to evaluate
readmission to the College and program. Students who are readmitted may need to complete additional coursework
and will need to pay tuition and fees for any additional courses. If/when the final project course is completed, the new
grade would replace the previous N grade.
Students may withdraw from the College, and thus from the Continuation Program and the final project course, at any
point during the continuation period and receive a W notation on the transcript for the final project course. Following a
withdrawal, students are welcome to meet with the program director to evaluate readmission to the College and
program. Students who are readmitted may need to complete additional coursework and will need to pay full tuition
and fees for any additional courses. If/when the final project course is completed, the new grade would replace the
previous W grade.
Credit and Contact Hours
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.
All Augsburg programs follow the semester calendar with semester lengths from 14-16 weeks. Augsburg offers a
summer semester which follows the same format as both fall and spring semester. Students must take at least 3 credits
to be considered half-time, and 6 or more credits to be considered full-time. Students may take up to 22 credits.
Degree Requirements
To be conferred the graduate degree, all graduate students must achieve the following:
Successful completion of all required courses
A cumulative GPA of 3.0; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program Progression Standards Policy.
Successful completion of all degree requirements within the stipulated period of matriculation or a signed
continuation agreement with Augsburg College.
Probation and Dismissal
Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the
student will be placed on academic probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be
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restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. Graduate students in the Physician Assistant must consult
the PA Program Progression Standards Policy.
A student whose GPA falls below the required GPA for his/her graduate program (3.0 in most programs) in two or more
terms may be subject to probation or dismissal. A plan for the student to continue in the program may be worked out
with the program director.
Students may also be dismissed for violation of standards of behavior defined by their profession, their program, or the
College.
Dismissal Appeals Process
A student may appeal a program’s dismissal decision using the College’s program dismissal appeals process. Appeals are
limited to procedural errors that the student can demonstrate negatively affected the outcome.
The student initiates the appeal process by submitting a hard copy of the statement of appeal to the Assistant Vice
President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies (AVP-Graduate Studies); email is not acceptable. The
statement must identify each procedural error and state how each error negatively affected the outcome. The
statement of appeal will be the only basis of the student’s appeal. The AVP-Graduate Studies must receive the student’s
statement of appeal within 14 calendar days of the date on the department’s written notification of dismissal.
The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the statement of appeal to the program chair/director. The program must
submit a response to the student’s statement of appeal within 15 business days of the date that the statement was
received by the AVP-Graduate Studies’ office. A hard copy of the program’s response should be submitted to the AVPGraduate Studies. The AVP-Graduate Studies will send a copy of the program’s response to the student.
The AVP-Graduate Studies will convene the Program Dismissal Appeals Committee, which will include the AVP-Graduate
Studies as a non-voting chair and three program faculty members (one from programs not named in the appeal:
Business, Creative Writing, Education, Leadership, Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Social Work). The Program
Dismissal Appeals Committee will schedule its hearing within 15 business days of receipt of the program’s statement of
response. The Committee will meet with the student and a program representative to review the procedures and ask
questions of both the student and the program representative. The student and program representative may each bring
a third party to the review meeting (limited to an Augsburg College faculty member, staff member, or student). The role
of the third party representative is to provide support to the student or the program representative, not to serve as an
advocate during the meeting.
Dropping or Withdrawing
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through AugNet Records and Registration or with a Registration Form. To
see the drop and withdrawal deadlines, see the Academic Calendar at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Independent Study
Students may request to complete an independent study course as an addition to the required coursework. A faculty
sponsor is required for an independent study project, and project proposals must be approved by the program director
in order to receive credit. Normally, independent study may not be used as a replacement for a standard course offered
in the curriculum, with the exception of the general elective (if approved). A special independent study registration form
is required and is available on the Registrar’s Office website.
Term Off
Students may take a term off for up to two semesters and have continued access to Augsburg e-mail and AugNet
Services. If a student is not registered after 10th day of the third semester, the student’s file will be deactivated and the
student will need to submit an Application for Readmission to re-enroll.
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For an absence of any length, students should coordinate with their program director prior to leaving. Due to a variety of
program schedules and cohorts for some degrees, it is required that students meet with their advisor and obtain the
advice of their director.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
Students may petition the program director for transfer credit to apply to program requirements. The transfer of credit
will be evaluated on an individual basis. Students will be asked to provide appropriate documentation regarding
previous coursework, including but not limited to an official transcript, course description, and syllabus. In order to be
considered for transfer, a course must be from a regionally-accredited college or university institution and graded 3.0/B
or better. Courses must have been taken at the graduate level and course content must be comparable to program
requirements at Augsburg.
The maximum number of semester credits that can be transferred is:
Master of Arts in Education (6)
Master of Arts in Leadership (6)
Master of Arts in Nursing (9)
Master of Business Administration (18)
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (12)
Master of Music Therapy (Contact program director)
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies (Contact program coordinator)
Master of Social Work (22)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (Contact program director)
Augsburg credits are calculated in semester hours. If you completed courses at other institutions that are quarter hours,
they will be converted to semester hours. One quarter hour equates to two-thirds of a semester hour.
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are recorded 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.
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Master of Arts in Education
Augsburg has a long history in teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout Minnesota and
elsewhere. The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program combines our excellent undergraduate licensure coursework
with a master’s level coursework focused on teacher leadership, preparing teachers to serve K-12 students effectively
and to nurture healthy change within schools and school systems.
Our Philosophy
The Education Department program themes include relationships, reflection and inquiry, diversity and equity, and
leadership. One of these themes - leadership - is lived out within the MAE program. As this program theme suggests, we
expect our students to leave our programs as responsive, knowledgeable teachers prepared to exercise leadership in the
classroom and, eventually, the school and community.
Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through a combination of course content, field
experiences, and classroom instructors. Our goal is that students will leave our programs as collaborative and capable
teachers committed to educating all learners in a diverse and changing world.
Our Faculty
Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full-time and adjunct instructors, all of whom
have K-12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in K-12 settings; all full-time faculty
members are frequent visitors to K-12 settings through student teaching and field experience supervision, volunteer
work, and/or in-service education. We understand the importance of what we do and what you hope to do. We value
good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers.
Our Accessibility
We realize that although teaching is your dream, your reality most likely includes work, family, and personal
responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face, we offer flexible scheduling. A majority of
licensure and graduate-level courses are taught in the evenings to allow you to manage these responsibilities while
pursuing your goals. You will need to be available during the weekday for the challenge and responsibility of field
experiences, but education coursework is accessible through the evening schedules*.
As a student in Augsburg’s Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself among
interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly-qualified teacher—
the teacher you can become.
*By the end of Spring 2015 our licensure programs will have been fully transitioned from a weekend to an evening
schedule. New students will be in the evening program. For the time being, end of program MAE degree completion
options will remain on the weekend schedule.
Education Department Mission
The mission of the Augsburg Education Department is to develop responsive, knowledgeable teachers committed to
educating all learners in a diverse and changing world.
Program Themes
Responsive, knowledgeable teachers understand the dynamic interaction among relationships, reflection and inquiry,
diversity and equity, and leadership. These four interrelated program themes provide lenses through which we filter our
practice.
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Relationships
Learning is relational and communal. Responsive teachers create significant relationships with their students,
colleagues, and community partners by developing learning communities. These nurturing learning communities provide
safe, trustworthy places where challenging and engaging questions can be considered. We model the kinds of learning
communities that we expect our graduates to create. We share with our students a learning model that connects
content, theory, and practice in an ongoing cycle. Students and their learning are the focus for responsive teachers.
Therefore we embrace and foster a progressive and constructivist orientation.
Reflection and Inquiry
Responsive teachers are reflective practitioners who are students of teaching and learning. Providing numerous
frameworks through which to filter our experience encourages intentional and thoughtful inquiry. Through field
placements, service learning, generative questions, and classroom experiences, students and faculty develop their
perspectives about teaching and learning. Critical reflection allows us to examine content, theory, and practice in ways
that transform our practice. We think it is important to understand and learn how to manage the many polarities
inherent in the teaching and learning process.
Diversity and Equity
Responsive teachers embrace diversity and intentionally work to ensure that all learners, especially those who for some
reason have been marginalized, learn and develop in powerful ways. We continually reflect on what it means to be a
“school in the city.” We recognize that each student is unique, shaped by culture and experience; therefore,
differentiating instruction is essential. The perspective of multiple intelligences, learning style theory and teaching for
understanding help us differentiate and enable us to provide choice, variety, and flexibility. Responsive teachers believe
that all students can learn. They also have a sense of efficacy and believe that they can help all students learn.
Leadership
Responsive teachers recognize that becoming a learning leader is a developmental process, which begins in pre-service
education and continues throughout one’s career. Teachers serve as leaders within the classroom, and with experience,
increased confidence, and professional development become leaders within the school, the district, and the community.
Teacher leaders view themselves as lifelong learners. They become role models committed to their profession as a
vocation rather than a job. Emerging teacher leaders keep student learning at the center of their work while advocating
for instructional innovation, constructivist curricular development, and systemic change.
Master of Arts in Education Conceptual Framework
Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our graduate licensure and degree completion program. The
Augsburg Education Department believes that teachers are leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their
institutions and communities.
The leadership focus plays out in three ways. First, the additional work required in the graduate versions of the
combined undergraduate/graduate courses focuses on providing graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as
well as extend their knowledge beyond the basic requirements. Second, in the degree completion component, students
are required to include coursework focused on leadership and study aspects of leadership as part of their degree
program. Third, the final project—be it an action research, a leadership application project, or performance assessment
—gives students the opportunity to study an issue of concern and, supported by research, define a means for addressing
it.
Three Teacher Leadership Aspirations inform our program. They are as follows:
Aspiration 1: Teacher leaders value learning for personal and professional growth. Teacher leaders share knowledge
effectively with colleagues. We believe that teacher leaders are comfortable with their knowledge and expertise,
neither flaunting it nor hiding it, but sharing it with others generously. They work to build bridges with a full range of
colleagues, but they don’t let recalcitrant colleagues stop their own development. They see learning as a continuous
endeavor and seek it throughout their careers.
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Aspiration 2: Teachers leaders think big—beyond the classroom to the broader context of education and community.
We believe that teacher leaders see systems and the “big picture” and are able to put their classrooms, schools, and
communities into a broader context. They understand the link between policies, politics, and education and participate
in change efforts at the macro and micro levels. They seek to work with administrators to establish school and district
policy that improves life for everyone. If this involves political action, they are prepared to engage in it. Teacher leaders
also understand that teaching and learning are dynamic and that change within school systems is an ever-present
phenomenon. They are informed decision-makers predisposed to take on the challenge of change when they think it
benefits students, teachers, and/or community.
Aspiration 3: Teacher leaders possess courage and an orientation to action. We believe that teacher leaders help
others not be afraid. They are able to help people to take warranted risks and step outside their comfort zones. They
have the courage to bring people together to see the bigger picture and then help people get there. Teacher leaders
accept both power and accountability. They understand that responsibility without power diminishes potential for
effectiveness. They believe that accountability is a fair trade for the power to take effective action. They operate from a
foundation of self-efficacy.
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) is designed to provide a teaching license as part of a master’s degree program. K12 initial teaching licenses offered at Augsburg include:
Elementary education (K-6), with or without a middle school content area endorsement in math, communication
arts, social studies, or science. Subject matter courses for these endorsements may need to be taken in the weekday
schedule or at a community college when unavailable through evening course work.
Secondary education (5-12 and K-12) in social studies, communication arts/literature, visual arts, health,
mathematics, music, and physical education, 9-12 in biology, chemistry, and physics, and 5-8 general science .
Subject matter courses for these licenses may need to be taken in the weekday schedule or at a community college
when unavailable through evening course work. Augsburg requires that at least two content area courses are taken
at Augsburg.
Teachers who are already licensed can work towards the MAE degree through the following four licensure endorsement
options:
K-12 English as a Second Language
K-12 Special Education: Academic Behavior Strategist
All teachers seeking licensure through Augsburg must take and pass all tests required by the state of Minnesota for
licensure. These include tests in basic skills, pedagogy and content area knowledge.
Accreditations and Approvals
Augsburg College Teacher Education programs are accredited and approved by:
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Minnesota Board of Teaching. (MN BOT)
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools. For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the
Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships section of this catalog.
Program Structure
The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program is made up of a core of education licensure courses at the graduate level
coupled with a degree completion option. Courses in the degree completion phase are drawn from the Master of Arts in
Leadership (MAL) and graduate courses in education. Most students in the MAE program pursue a teaching license as
part of their program plan.
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The MAE degree is also open to students who do not want a teaching license but do want a background in education
and leadership. See the MAE program director for details.
The MAE degree requires ten or eleven Augsburg graduate level courses, depending on the degree completion option. In
addition, several courses at the undergraduate level are required for licensure. Only courses taken at the graduate level
apply towards the MAE degree.
Credit
MAE graduate level courses are offered for 3 semester credits. Each course is comprised of 37.5 instructional hours with
the expectation of about 75 hours of independent study outside of class.
Schedule
The majority of the education courses in the MAE licensure and degree programs are offered through the AU evening
schedule. Courses in this schedule meet face to face every other week with online instruction during the alternate
weeks. A few education courses and many undergraduate content area courses are offered in a face to face, classroom
based format, meeting weekly in the evenings. The MAL and education degree completion courses are offered primarily
in a weekend schedule through a mix of face-to-face and online instruction. Summer session courses are offered
primarily weekday evenings. Summer courses are offered in a mix of formats from all online to all face-to-face.
The following teaching licenses are available almost entirely through the evening and summer schedule: elementary
education, 5-12 social studies, 5-12 communication arts, K-12 art, K-12 special education, and K-12 English as a second
language.
Additional licenses in the following areas are available through a combination of weekday, weekday evening, summer
schedules, and, occasional off-campus courses: biology, chemistry, health, mathematics, music, physical education, and
physics. For these licenses, the education and degree completion courses are taken weekday evenings and summer
while some, if not all, of the content area courses are taken during the weekday and/or off-campus.
The weekday evening schedule is comprised of two semesters spread from early September through late April. In
general, classes are held every other week, face to face with online instruction in the intervening week. The weekday
schedule is also comprised of two semesters spread from early September through late April. Classes offered during the
weekday meet one to three times per week. Classes offered jointly between weekday and weekend meet on a weekly
basis in the evening. The official academic calendars can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Curriculum—Teaching Licenses
K-6 Elementary Education
This program is designed to prepare teachers for grades K-6. Optional endorsements in middle school specialty areas of
math, science, social studies, and communication arts can be pursued along with or separately from the K-6 license. The
teaching license and some endorsements are offered at both undergraduate and graduate levels through a mix of
undergraduate courses and combined graduate and undergraduate courses. Graduate-level licensure coursework (500
and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and have been admitted to the MAE program.
All of the following courses must be taken for K-6 elementary licensure. Up to seven courses may be taken at the
graduate (500) level and applied toward the MAE degree.
EDC 200/522 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting*
EDC 206/566 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 310/533 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
EDC 410/544 - Learners with Special Needs*
EDC 490/580 - School and Society
EED 225/524 - Foundations of Literacy
EED 325/525 - K-6 Methods: Literacy*
EED 350/550 - K-6 Methods: Math
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EED 360/560 - K-6 Methods: Science
To complete the license, the following undergraduate requirements must be completed:
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience* (taken concurrently with EED 325/525)
EED 311 - K-6 Methods: Health
EED 312 - K-6 Methods: Physical Education
EED 336 - Advanced Literacy Methods*
EED 341 - K-6 Methods: Art
EED 370 - K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematics
EED 380 - Kindergarten Methods*
EED 386 - K-6 Methods: Children’s Literature
EED 481, 483, 485 - Student Teaching: Elementary K-6
EED 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. Students spend 20 or more hours per term in field experiences.
These experiences occur in K-6 classrooms during the weekday. If more than one course with field experience is taken in
a given term, field experience requirements expand accordingly (i.e., two courses with 20 hours of field experience each
require a total of 40 hours).
Undergraduate Liberal Arts Requirements
The number of supporting content area courses required for licensure depends upon the courses completed as part of
the bachelor’s degree and/or other coursework. Requirements are determined by Minnesota licensure standards for
specific college-level coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth science for all students seeking elementary
licensure. Specific requirements are on file in the Education Department.
Minnesota licensure standards allow for optional subject area endorsements in communication arts/literature, social
studies, math, and science. Subject matter courses for these endorsements will be available through a combination of
weekday, evening and off-campus courses. Specific requirements for these endorsements are on file in the Education
Department.
Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or
better was achieved. The Education Department and the content area departments determine the courses that are
accepted. Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make these determinations. Courses that are
older than five years are judged on a case-by-case basis. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is
not automatically accepted into the MAE degree. The program has limits on the amount and type of courses that are
accepted. Grades of B or better are required for transfer consideration. See the MAE program director for approval of
graduate coursework accepted in transfer.
K-12 and 5-12 Secondary Education
K-12 and 5-12 licenses in several content areas are offered through a combination of graduate and undergraduate
coursework. K-12 licenses prepare teachers to teach a content area across elementary, middle school, and high school.
Licenses for grades 5- 12 prepare teachers to teach at the middle and high school levels. Graduate-level licensure
coursework (500 and above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet MAE admissions
criteria.
Subject matter courses in the following majors are offered on weekday evenings and summer: English, communications
(for communication arts), art and selected social science courses. Students seeking 5–12 licensure in social studies must
complete a broad-based core of courses in the social studies in addition to a social science major. Education courses for
these licenses are also taken during weekday evenings and summer.
The following content area majors are offered primarily or entirely through the weekday program: biology, chemistry,
physics, health, physical education, music, and mathematics. Students seeking licensure in any of these areas typically
will need to take additional content courses in the weekday schedule and off-campus. Students can obtain a 9-12 license
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in physics, chemistry, or biology and have the option of adding the 5–8 general science to the 9-12 license. Students also
can obtain the 5–8 general science license without the 9–12 license. Education courses for these licenses are taken
during weekday evenings.
Licensure Requirements
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for
licensure; four to seven of them also may be taken at the graduate level and applied toward the master’s degree in
education.
EDC 200/522 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting*
EDC 206/566 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 310/533 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
EDC 410/544 - Learners with Special Needs*
EDC 490/580 - School and Society
ESE 325/525 - Creating Learning Environments
ESE 300/500 - Reading and Writing in Content Area*
To complete the license, students also will need to complete the following requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
ESE 3XX - K-12 or 5-12 Methods (in the content area)*
ESE 481, 483, 485 - Student Teaching: Secondary
ESE 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related
settings is required prior to student teaching. Students spend approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences.
Undergraduate Content Area Requirements
The equivalent of a major in the licensure content area is required for K-12 and 5-12 licenses. Students who have
majored in a field in which we offer licensure must have their previous coursework evaluated by the major department
at Augsburg. Two or more content area courses tied to Minnesota licensure standards are generally required, even with
a completed academic major.
Previous coursework is evaluated by the content area department and accepted if it meets Minnesota licensure
standards and if a grade of C or better was achieved. Coursework older than five years is judged on a case-by-case basis.
Specific course requirements for each content area are on file in the Education Department.
Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE degree program.
See the MAE program director for approval to use graduate level transfer courses in the degree program.
Special Education
Augsburg College offers licensure in K–12 Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist (ABS). This program
qualifies students to teach in special education programs and positions working with students with mild to moderate
disabilities in the areas of emotional/behavioral disabilities, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disabilities,
developmental and cognitive disabilities and other health disabilities. This program is built on an inclusive education
model. Under this model, students learn how to work closely with both special and general educators to facilitate
inclusion of special education students into the regular education classroom. Five years after being licensed, teachers
must extend their license in one of the above categories through additional coursework.
Also available is the Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort (temporarily suspended for 2016)—this graduate
licensure program in Special Education: EBD/LD is designed and taught from an American Indian perspective. It is offered
in collaboration with the University of Minnesota-Duluth as a hybrid (partly face-to-face and partly online) cohort
program. The licensure courses can be applied towards the MAE degree. See the Education Department and for more
information. The ABS licensure program is offered through weeknight and summer schedules. The Naadamaadiwin
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Tribal Special Education Cohort program is offered primarily online with weekend sessions at the beginning and end of
each semester.
Licensure Requirements
Licensure requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Classes will include both
undergraduate and graduate students, with graduate students having additional course responsibilities. Graduate
courses are taken at the 500 level. All courses must be taken for licensure, and up to seven courses may also be applied
toward the master’s degree in education. The following courses for the ABS license are offered at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels:
EDC 200/522 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting*
EDC 206/566 - Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
EDC 310/533 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
EDC 410/544 - Learners with Special Needs*
EED 225/524 - Foundations of Literacy
EED 325/525 - K-6 Methods: Literacy*
EED 350/550 - K–6 Methods: Math*
EED 360/560 - K–6 Methods: Science*
SPE 410/510 - Implementing Assessment Strategies*
SPE 411/511 - Etiology and Theory of Mild to Moderate Disabilities
SPE 415/515 - Theory to Practice*
SPE 425/525 - Transition and Community*
SPE 430/530 - Instructional and Behavioral Practices*
SPE 490/540 - Parent and Professional Planning
To complete the ABS license students will also need to complete certain requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
MAT 137 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
EDC 220 - Education Technology
EDC 330 and 332 - Building the Public Good: Public Achievement and Organizing
EDC 331 and 333 - Practicum in Public Achievement
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience* (taken concurrently with EED 325/525)
SPE 481,483 - Student Teaching: Elementary Special Education
SPE 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary Special Education
SPE 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
*Field experience required as part of this course.
This program is based on an innovative internship model that allows students employed in special education classrooms
to fulfill a portion of their special education field experience requirements while they work. Students not employed in
these settings are expected to complete a significant number of volunteer hours in special education settings. All must
complete field placements or student teaching in classrooms serving these populations. Hours must be completed
across elementary, middle school, and high school and include experiences with the five areas of disability that are part
of this license. Specific information on field experience requirements is available from the Education Department.
Licensure Requirements—EBD/LD–Naadamaadiwin Special Education Tribal Cohort
This program is available only at the graduate level. Courses are taught in a hybrid fashion, partially face-to-face and
partially online. Courses are available only to those admitted to the special education tribal cohort program.
(Temporarily suspended, 2015)
SPE 501 - Historical and Contemporary Issues in American Indian Education
SPE 503 - Assessment of American Indian Learners
SPE 504 - Working with American Indian Families and Communities
SPE 505 - The Manifestation of Multigenerational Trauma and Internalized Oppression
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SPE 506 - Indigenous Learners
SPE 507 - Indigenous Methods of Instruction: Practical Application
SPE 508 - Professional Issues and Development
SPE 509 - Literacy Instruction for American Indian Learners with Exceptionalities
SPE 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary Special Education
SPE 485, 487 – Student Teaching: Secondary Special Education
K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) License
The K-12 English as a Second Language license 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. The K-12 ESL licensure program is comprised of both undergraduate and graduate courses; up to seven
of the graduate courses can apply to the completion of the MAE degree. Graduate-level licensure coursework (500 and
above) is available to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and have been admitted to the MAE program. A
pre-requisite to program admissions 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 which means that courses are a mix of face to face and online
instruction. Classes are offered during the academic year in the evening semester framework and during summer
session to make them accessible to working adults. This license is also offered as an undergraduate major to Augsburg
Undergraduate (AU) students seeking a baccalaureate degree.
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for
licensure, and up to seven also may be taken at the graduate level and applied toward the master’s degree in education.
EDC 200/522 - Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting*
EDC 206/566 - Diversity/MN American Indians
EDC 310/533 - Learning and Development in an Educational Setting*
EDC 410/544 - Learners with Special Needs*
EED 325/525 - K-6 Methods: Literacy*
ESE 325/525 - Creating Learning Environments*
ESL 330/510 - History and Structure of the English Language
ESL 340/520 - ESL Literacy*
ESL 490/530 - Language, Culture, and Schools
ESL 420/540 - ESL Methods*
To complete the license, students also will need to complete the following requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115 - Chemical Dependency Education
EDC 220 - Educational Technology
EED 326 - Elementary Reading K-6 Field Experience (taken concurrently with EED 325/525)
ESL 310 - Second Language Acquisition
ESL 320 - Introduction to Linguistics
ESL 410 - ESL Testing and Evaluation
ESL 481, 483 - Student Teaching: Elementary
ESL 485, 487 - Student Teaching: Secondary
ESL 489 - Teacher Performance Assessment and Student Teaching Seminar
*This course has a 20 hour field experience attached to it.
Student Teaching
Students are required to complete student teaching for initial and additional licenses (unless otherwise indicated). In the
MAE program, student teaching is generally completed before finishing the degree. Students can apply for licensure at
this point and finish the degree later. Student teaching for elementary, secondary, and K-12 initial licenses lasts 12-14
weeks, depending on licensure scope. During that time, students work full-time as student teachers and are supervised
by an Augsburg faculty member. Students register for eight to twelve semester credits of student teaching and a two
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semester credit edTPA and student teaching seminar. They meet at Augsburg College for student teaching seminars
several times during the term. Most student teaching placements are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and
Rochester. However, students do have the opportunity to student teach abroad, where students complete a 10-week
student teaching experience in the metro area and then complete another student teaching experience abroad.
Opportunities to teach abroad are available around the world, and it is a wonderful way to build a global perspective in
education. Additional information is available through the Education Department.
Curriculum—Graduate Degree Completion Options
Students take graduate coursework as part of the licensure program. This coursework forms the Master of Arts in
Education licensure core, with between four to seven Augsburg graduate-level licensure courses fulfilling master’s
requirements. Students bringing fewer than seven graduate-level licensure courses or 21 semester credits into the
degree program must complete additional Master of Arts in Leadership (ML) or education graduate courses to reach the
required 30-33 semester credits for the MAE degree.
To finish out the master’s degree, students will need to complete one of the following options.
Action Research Degree Completion Option (Minimum 30 credits)
This degree completion option requires a minimum of three classes totaling at least nine semester credits: a Master of
Arts in Leadership (ML) elective, EDC 592 Action Research 1, and EDC 593 Action Research 2. The action research courses
guide the student through completion of a long-term action research project, typically conducted in the student’s
classroom and focused on a question or concern identified by the student. The research is presented at an action
research symposium and a formal written report of the research is placed in Lindell Library. The coursework for action
research is designed to be completed in two semesters; the project itself is done once the research is presented at an
action research symposium and the paper is accepted for placement in Lindell Library. Additional terms beyond those in
which the courses are completed are available through continuing registration for up to 12 semesters at no further
charge.
Leadership Application Project (LAP) Degree Completion Option (Minimum 30 credits)
This degree completion option requires a minimum of three classes totaling at least nine semester credits: an ML
elective, EDC 514 – Research Methods - Education focus or ML 514 - Evaluating Empirical Research and EDC 585 Leadership Application Project. Students electing this degree completion option do so because they are interested in
developing an educational product that meets an identified need.
The goal for those developing an educational product is to identify an issue or problem related to their practice, and
after researching available literature, develop a solution to the problem or issue. The solution might be developed in
the form of a curriculum, a workshop, a set of informational materials, a website, an article for publication or other
appropriate educational product.
This option is completed with a final oral presentation and placement of the final paper in the Lindell Library.
Additional terms beyond those in which the courses are completed are available through continuing registration for
up to 12 semesters at no further charge.
Performance Assessment/Teacher Leadership Degree Completion Option (Minimum 33 credits)
This degree completion option focuses on the theme of the MAE degree program - teacher leadership - and requires a
minimum of the following four classes:
One ML leadership-focused course
EDC 570 - Teacher Leadership
EDC 514 - Research Methods (ML 514 can be substituted if necessary)
EDC 594 - Performance Assessment Project
Students electing this degree completion option do so because they are especially interested in considering leadership
within the context of education and themselves as potential change agents. EDC 594 must be taken as the last course in
this sequence. Students finish their degree through this option with the successful completion of these four classes.
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Alternate Settings—MAE in Rochester
In step with Augsburg College’s excellent reputation in the field of education, the Master of Arts in Education program is
also offered in Rochester, MN. Licenses are available in elementary education and special education: ABS. Classes
primarily meet weekday evenings and summer at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester.
Elementary education
The K-6 elementary education license allows students to teach in grade K-6. Augsburg College offers this license at the
graduate level to students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and meet admissions requirements. Courses for this
license are available in Rochester.
Special education
The K-12 Academic Behavior Specialist (ABS) program is designed for students currently working with or planning to
work with students with mild to moderate special needs. The program leads to Minnesota teaching licensure in special
education and the ability to work with students whose special needs are categorized as EBD, LD, DCD, ASD, and/or OHI.
All courses for these licenses are available in Rochester.
The Performance Assessment degree completion option is offered in Rochester as needed, typically every other year.
MAL Elective Courses
At least one elective must be taken from the Master of Arts in Leadership courses. The following are recommended, but
others may also be used. Course descriptions can be found in the MAL portion of the graduate catalog.
ML 510 - Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
ML 511 - Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 520 – Self-Identity and Values: Keys to Authentic Leadership
ML 530 - Ethics in Communication
ML 531 - The Dynamics of Change
ML 545 - Decision Making and Leadership
ML 550 - Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 560 - Cultural Competence and Effective Leadership
ML 565 - Women and Leadership
ML 599 - Topics
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission to MAE
Admission Requirements
Students admitted into the MAE licensure and degree programs must have:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (required for full admission for the graduate licensure option and
degree program). Students with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5-2.99 may be admitted conditionally into the
graduate licensure program. To be admitted to the MAE degree completion program, all students must have a 3.0 or
better Augsburg GPA.
Application Checklist
The following items must be sent to the Augsburg Office of Admissions:
Completed application form - www.augsburg.edu/mae
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$35 non-refundable application fee
Personal summary outlining your tentative educational objectives and reasons for wanting to attend Augsburg
Official academic transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions (including colleges,
universities, vocational/technical schools, and PSEO institutions) sent directly to the Admissions Office.
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional
requirements outlined in Admission of International Students.
Transfer Policy
Acceptance of previous education coursework completed at institutions other than Augsburg College is limited. Most
courses that have not been completed in the last seven years are considered to be too old to transfer and need to be
completed as part of one’s program at Augsburg. EDC 310/533 - Learning and Development, EDC 220 - Education
Technology, and ESE 3XX - K-12/5-12 Special Methods in Content Area are courses which may have a shorter acceptance
time frame. Additional information on the transfer policy is available through the Education Department.
Credit Evaluation: An official transfer credit evaluation of previous academic work will be completed as part of the
admissions process. Education coursework is evaluated by the Education Department. For secondary licenses, content
area coursework is evaluated by the content area department. This process is initiated as part of the admissions process.
Generally, the requirement for secondary licensure is that two or more classes in the content area must be taken at
Augsburg, even with an undergraduate major in the field. In all cases, previous undergraduate courses must have
received a grade of C or better to be eligible for transfer. Previous graduate coursework must have received a grade of B
or better to be considered.
Acceptance into the MAE Program
Application files are reviewed by the MAE director. Applicants are notified of the admission decision by the Office of
Admissions, usually within one to two weeks after the application file is complete. Applicants whose cumulative
undergraduate GPA is below 2.5 will not be admitted into the MAE program; however, these applicants can be
reconsidered when additional undergraduate coursework raises the cumulative undergraduate GPA to 2.5 or above. An
exception to this occurs when the applicant has completed an advanced degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Under these circumstances, the applicant can be considered for full admission into the MAE degree and licensure
programs.
Advising and Registration
Admitted students are able to participate in academic advising and the registration process. Typically, first-term
registration occurs with intake advising. After the first term, students generally are able to register online through
Records and Registration. All students are assigned an Education Department advisor early in the first semester of
courses.
Academic Policies
Application to the Education Department
Once accepted to the College and the MAE program, students may take designated courses in education and content
areas. Prior to beginning the methods courses within a program, students must be admitted to the Education
Department. This admissions process is outlined in the EDC 200/522 - Orientation to Education and in admissions
handbooks, which are available through the Education Department.
Academic Achievement
All MAE students are expected to achieve and maintain 3.0 or better GPA in their Augsburg course work. Students
whose cumulative GPA falls between 2.5 and 2.99 at the end of their licensure program are able to complete the license
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but are not eligible for the degree. Students with cumulative GPA’s below 2.5 may not student teach and are subject to
academic probation and possible dismissal.
In all cases, a cumulative GPA on the Augsburg graduate transcript must be at 3.0 or better to be admitted to the degree
completion component of the MAE degree. Students who are ready to begin the degree completion component must
file an Intent to Complete form (available through the MAE coordinator) at which point a transcript review is completed
to confirm the 3.0 or better GPA and to determine the completed courses that apply to the degree and the courses that
remain.
Minimum Grade Policy
Students who fail to maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA in a given term are notified that they must raise their GPA to the
required level. Students who receive below a 2.0 in any undergraduate course or 2.5 in any graduate course required for
licensure are expected to repeat the course as soon as possible and raise the grade to the appropriate level.
Dismissal from Licensure and Degree Program
Students may be dismissed from the licensure program prior to and during student teaching for failure to maintain
appropriate academic and teaching-based performance standards, for gross violation of College policy, and/or for
conduct in violation of professional ethics. Dismissal occurs within the context of established department procedures
described in the Education Department Handbook available through the Education Department. Students have the right
to appeal dismissal from the licensure program on the grounds of procedural error, using the College’s program
dismissal appeals process. Information about the program dismissal appeals process is available in the Augsburg Student
Guide. Students who fail to complete the license may have the option to finish the degree.
Fieldwork Requirements
Fieldwork experiences are tied to several licensure courses. In most cases, these experiences are conducted within a
service-learning framework, providing service to the school and classroom while also providing students’ opportunities
for focused reflection linked back to course objectives. In general, students should plan for a minimum of 20 hours field
experience per term. When multiple courses with field experience are taken in the same term, the requirements expand
accordingly. Students in field experiences are evaluated by their host K-12 teachers on the basis of criteria drawn from
the Minnesota Standards of Effective Practice. Evaluations are kept in the students’ Education Department files and
used in decisions regarding progress through the program and student teaching. A full description of field experience
requirements is available in the Education Department Handbook.
Readmission and Withdrawal
Students in good standing who fail to register for courses for two terms (not including summer) are withdrawn from the
MAE program. To be readmitted to the College and the MAE program, students file a Readmission form through the
Registrar’s Office.
Program Costs
In addition to tuition, students in this program can expect to pay a data maintenance fee upon admission to the
department, as well as liability insurance at the student rate during student teaching and the cost of a background check
for licensure and, possibly, field experience. In addition, optional international travel courses have associated costs
above and beyond the charge for tuition.
Full-time Faculty
Joseph A. Erickson, Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA, Luther-Northwestern Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Margaret J. Finders, Associate Professor of Education. BA, University of Iowa; MA, University of Iowa; PhD, University of
Iowa.
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Jeanine Gregoire, Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Audrey Lensmire, Assistant Professor of Education. BA Indiana University; MAT National Louis University; PhD University
of Minnesota.
Rachel M. Lloyd, Assistant Professor of Education. BS, Carleton College; MA, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Susan O’Connor, Associate Professor of Education. BS, University of Minnesota; MS, PhD, Syracuse University.
Donna Patterson, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, MEd, University of Minnesota.
Christopher Smith, Assistant Professor of Education. BS Purdue University; MS Purdue University; PhD University of
Minnesota.
Jennifer Diaz, Assistant Professor of Education. B.S. Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison. M.S.
Curriculum and Instruction, Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Master of Arts in Leadership
MAL Mission
The purpose of the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program is to develop leaders for organizations, the community,
and society. Organizations seek leaders who possess:
An ethically and morally responsible vision
An understanding of how change occurs and how it can be managed
A sensitivity to the complex problems of organizations and an ability to find solutions consistent with their mission
Cultural competence and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population
The ability to inspire and motivate people to work toward a common goal
The Augsburg leadership development model provides a framework through which the program recruits its students and
develops their skills.
Program Overview
The study of leadership is central to Augsburg College. The College mission statement says, “Augsburg College educates
students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.” The Master of Arts in
Leadership is quintessentially Augsburg. The integrated liberal arts perspective on leadership education is what we think
of as the “Augsburg difference.”
The Master of Arts in Leadership is the core program of Augsburg’s Center for Leadership Studies (CLS). Developed and
launched in 1987, it is Augsburg’s oldest graduate degree and one of the oldest leadership graduate degrees in the
United States. The program responds to the leadership development needs of both for-profit and not-for-profit
organizations. MAL has a deep theoretical base in leadership studies, yet also offers its students practical approaches to
leadership that can be applied in the workplace and society.
Leadership Development Model
The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that:
Inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources
Promotes productivity within and beyond the organization
Works toward progress for the individual and the organization
To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision,
the ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are abilities and awareness, outlined
in the Leadership Development Model, which serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg’s model of
leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual.
Learning Goals and Outcomes
The MAL program is designed to support students in developing the knowledge and skills to:
Explore the nature and practice of leadership in a wide variety of dynamic organizational and community settings
Develop a personal understanding and philosophy of leadership
Aspire to be responsible leaders who are informed citizens, critical thinkers, and thoughtful stewards
Enhance knowledge of self and the capacity to be reflective learners
Analyze and navigate increasingly complex changing environments
Formulate and articulate a shared vision in order to inspire others to achieve desired goals
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MAL Courses
Each course encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to
adult learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity.
These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and
understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the
world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities.
Plan of Study
Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule
Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that the
students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined, and well-motivated individuals seeking a balance of classroom
experience, group interaction, and individual study. Courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for
discussion and dialogue.
The program features classes taught by faculty from multiple disciplines and offers two formats to allow students to
choose the option that works best for them. Both formats offer a combination of classroom and online learning styles in
different proportions. The classic classroom format emphasizes face-to-face instruction augmented by online work. The
integrated hybrid format combines online and intensive learning experiences with occasional sessions in a traditional
classroom setting.
Two Convenient Formats: Classic Classroom and Integrated Hybrid Cohort
Overview of Classic Classroom Format
For nearly 30 years, our classic classroom format has featured a flexible choice model that allows students to select
courses that focus on individual goals, interests, and learning style. Students can also determine the pace at which they
move through the program. This format offers numerous electives and allows for individualized studies. Some online
work is incorporated into this format.
Schedule
During fall and spring semesters, classes usually meet every other Saturday morning or afternoon for four hours.
Additional instruction time is provided online. Seven Saturday sessions are included in one semester. Some select classes
meet on Monday evenings. Students can take a combination of Saturday and Monday courses.
A sample class schedule in the classic classroom format:
Period I
Saturday
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Period II
Saturday
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Period III
Weeknights
6:00 pm to 9:45 pm
Note: Each class taken commits a student to Period I, Period II, or Period III, an average of two meetings a month. A few
courses are taught on an immersion model, which features fewer but longer sessions.
The MAL program also offers summer semester courses in seven-week, fourteen-week, or special immersion formats.
Most summer semester courses meet on weeknights from 6:00 pm to 9:45 pm rather than on Saturdays.
Curriculum
Four core courses:
ML 505 - Foundations of Leadership
ML 514 - Evaluating Empirical Research
ML 580 - Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership
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ML 585 - Integrating the Theory and Practice of Responsible Leadership (Capstone Course)
Seven electives, selected from more than 20 offerings*
*Students may petition the program to do a thesis in place of two of the elective courses. Students who do the thesis
are required to develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of leadership or of a leadership-related topic
and register for ML 592 Thesis Consultation I and ML 593 Thesis Consultation II. Students electing to write a thesis are
still required to take ML 585 to complete the program.
Elective courses for the Classic Classroom format
The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list. All courses are 3
semester credits:
ML 510 - Visions of Leadership
ML 511 - Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 520 - Self-Identity and Values: Keys to Authentic Leadership
ML 527 - Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
ML 530 - Ethics in Communication
ML 531 - The Dynamics of Change
ML 535 - Organization Theory and Leadership
ML 536 - Facilitating Organizational Change
ML 538 - Communication Skills for Leadership
ML 539 - Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
ML 540 - Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
ML 545 - Decision Making and Leadership
ML 548 - Coaching and Consulting
ML 550 - Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 553 - Design and Leadership
ML 557 - Language of Leadership
ML 560 - Cultural Competence and Effective Leadership
ML 563 - Leadership in a Global Society
ML 565 - Women and Leadership
ML 570 - Negotiation: Theory and Practice
ML 574 - Strategic Leadership
ML 575 - Constructive Conflict Resolution
ML 576 - Leading Innovation
ML 577 - Universal Responsibility and Leadership: A Nicaraguan Experience
ML 598 - Independent Study
ML 599 - Topics
Overview of Integrated Hybrid Cohort Format
A combination of online, classroom, and experiential learning
The integrated hybrid model is completed in two years with a combination of intensive face-to-face sessions and online
coursework. Students complete the program with a cohort of peers representing many different perspectives. Students
learn from each other and build relationships that will provide support throughout the program and a valuable network
for the future.
Schedule
After starting with a five-day summer experience, classes meet on a semester schedule September through mid-April
(fall and spring semesters) and mid-May through mid-August (summer semester). Coursework will be online and
supported by three on-campus class sessions per term.
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Curriculum
*ML 505 - Foundations of Leadership
ML 512 - Responsible Leadership for the 21st Century (Intensive)
*ML 514 - Evaluating Empirical Research
ML 520 - Self-Identity and Values: Keys to Authentic Leadership
ML 535 - Organization Theory and Leadership
ML 553 - Design and Leadership
ML 563 - Leadership in a Global Society
ML 574 - Strategic Leadership
ML 577 - Universal Responsibility and Leadership: A Nicaraguan Experience (or alternative elective)
*ML 580 - Colloquium of Contemporary Theories of Leadership
*ML 585 - Integrating the Theory and Practice of Responsible Leadership (Capstone Course)
* Core courses offered in the integrated hybrid format (required for all students)
A sequenced list of seven electives is prepared for each cohort. In the cohort program, students complete 11 courses,
including a capstone course (ML 585).
MBA/MAL Dual Degree
The dual degree program takes advantage of the intellectual benefits of studying business administration and leadership
in a coordinated program. It leverages Augsburg’s long tradition of graduate leadership training via the MA in Leadership
with the robust demand for business education through our MBA program. The dual degree provides students with the
leadership skills needed to run a business and, at the same time, helps them develop the comprehensive outlook they
need to thrive in today’s interconnected world.
A minimum of 18 Augsburg courses completes the MBA/MA in Leadership dual degree, including at least 7 MBA
courses and 7 MA in Leadership courses.
The following dual degree program requirements must be met.
7 courses are required from MBA courses:
MBA 510 – Applied Managerial Economics
MBA 520 – Accounting for Business Managers
MBA 530 – Managerial Finance
MBA 540 – Business and Professional Ethics
MBA 550 – Marketing Management
MBA 570 – Quantitative Decision Making for Managers
MBA 580 – Management Consulting Project
4 core courses are required from MA in Leadership courses with 3 MAL elective courses:
ML 505 – Foundations of Leadership
ML 514 – Evaluating Empirical Research
ML 580 – Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership
ML 585 -- Integrating the Theory and Practice of Responsible Leadership
ML Electives (3)
Three Focus Area Courses
Students will choose one course from each of the focus areas:
Focus Area #1: Organizational Development
MBA 545 – Organizational Behavior
ML 535 – Organization Theory and Leadership
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Director approved course with organizational development focus
Focus Area #2: Global/Multicultural Perspective
MBA 565 – Managing in a Global Environment
ML 560 – Cultural Competence and Effective Leadership
ML 563 – Leadership in a Global Society
Director approved course with global/multicultural focus
Focus Area #3: Strategic Leadership
MBA 595 – Strategic Management
ML 574 – Strategic Leadership
Director approved course with strategic leadership focus
One Additional Elective Course
Elective course may be taken in either MBA or MA in Leadership Program
Admission to the Dual Degree Program
Admission for the dual degree program is handled on a “rolling” basis and requires applicants to hold a bachelor’s
degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university. Official transcripts from all post-secondary
institutions are required as well as a current résumé and two recommendations. An interview with the program director
is also part of the admissions process.
Although we do accept the GMAT and GRE, we also offer candidates an alternative math and writing profile assessment
entitled the Individual Learning Profile (ILP) which provides a picture of candidate’s math and writing (verbal)
competency detailing strengths and areas of improvement. The profile is not an admissions screening instrument and
will be used as a platform to develop a skills improvement plan for students should they need it.
Earning the dual degree during or after the MBA or MA in Leadership program
Students who are currently enrolled in the MBA or MA in Leadership program or alumni who wish to return to
Augsburg may add the dual degree to their existing degree by completing most of the same requirements listed on the
front of this page. Students may use previously completed application pieces and coursework to help meet these
requirements.
Returning students may complete an abbreviated application form after consultation with the MBA or ML program
director. Upon entering the MBA program, a quantitative online profile assessment must also be taken. This is used as a
platform to enhance skills, if needed.
Students with an MA in Leadership who wish to add the dual degree will take a minimum of 7 required MBA courses.
Students will complete one course in each of the 3 focus areas if they did not complete these courses during their MAL
program. Each student’s program will be slightly different based on their prior course selections.
Students with an MBA will complete 4 required and 3 elective MA in Leadership courses. Students will need to complete
one course in each of the 3 focus areas if they did not complete these courses during their MBA program. Each student’s
program will be slightly different based on their prior course selections.
Students in both programs will meet individually with the program directors to determine whether their completed final
project meets the criteria aligned with the dual degree final project. Directors may ask that the project be modified or
added to or ask the student to complete another project. These decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership Studies
The certificate program is an attractive option for people who want to develop their leadership skills without
undertaking a full degree program. A certificate is awarded after completion of three Augsburg MAL courses in
leadership. Students pursuing this option take ML 505 - Foundations of Leadership and two additional electives. All three
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courses may count toward an MA in leadership. No more than one course may be double counted in another Augsburg
graduate degree program. The normal application process is used for students who wish to pursue the certificate.
Joint BA in Accounting and Master of Arts in Leadership
A BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership (MAL) can be earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master’s degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion
of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in Accounting and an MA in Leadership and will have fulfilled the
150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on a
Saturday and weeknight schedule. Refer to the MAL program schedule for the list of courses each year and to the
accounting program coordinator for a detailed academic plan. Students should meet with both the MAL director and an
accounting advisor to create an effective plan for successful completion of the five-year program.
General Requirements for the Accounting/MAL 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 a professor and one from an employer)
Personal statement
Example of applicant’s 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: Professor Stu Stoller.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission to the Master of Arts in Leadership Program
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the program must have:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited, four-year college or university
Minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 and a minimum cumulative grade point average of
3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university. Should an applicant not meet the
minimum admission requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as decided on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants to the program must have two years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a
position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential.
Applicants holding a master’s or other advanced degrees from accredited colleges or universities are admissible.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee.
Admission is handled on a “rolling” basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, spring, and summer
terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant’s:
Previous college record
Letters of recommendation
Experience and organizational background
Written statement
Interview, if requested
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Application Checklist
The following materials must be submitted to the Office of Admissions:
Completed application form
$35 non-refundable application fee (waived if online application is used)
A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant’s career and life goals to leadership aspirations
Recommendation letter from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential
Recommendation letter from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant’s work style and
leadership potential
Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s)
conferred
Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any.
Résumé
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members.
For further information, contact: Office of Admissions, 612-330-1101, gradinfo@augsburg.edu or
www.augsburg.edu/mal.
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional
requirements outline in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions section.
Academic Policies
Academic Evaluation
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being
graded on P/N basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 3.0. No more than two
courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5
can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. Any
course with a grade of 2.0 or lower will be transcribed as 0.0 academic credit.
In order to graduate, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. All required courses and the final projects
must be successfully completed. A student registered for a final course may be permitted to participate in
commencement but will not receive a diploma until all courses are successfully completed.
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be
placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a
student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a course, the student must petition
successfully with the MAL director before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow
would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the
program. Students may also be dismissed for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of College
policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed.
MAL Program Enrollment Policy
Students normally take either one or two courses per semester. Enrolling in two courses per semester (including
summer semester) enables a student to complete the coursework in the program within two years.
Students who are away from classes for one year or longer must complete an Application for Readmission and submit it
to the Registrar’s Office. Students who have been out of the program for more than two years may, at the discretion of
the program director, be required to take additional courses to refresh their understanding of the field.
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Accreditation and Affiliation
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For a
complete list of Augsburg’s accreditation, approvals, and memberships, in the Accreditation, Approvals and
Memberships section.
MAL Faculty
Andrew Aoki, Professor of Political Science. BA, University of Oregon; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
John Benson, Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; MA, PhD,
Columbia University.
Thomas Berkas, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BCE, University of Minnesota, PhD University of Minnesota.
Joseph A. Erickson, Professor of Education. BA, MA, University of St. Thomas; MA, Luther Seminary; PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Stephen K. Erickson, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, Augsburg College; JD, University of Minnesota. Vice President
and Advanced Practitioner, Erickson Mediation Institute.
Garry Hesser, Martin Olav Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning. BA, Phillips University; MDiv, Union Theological
Seminary; MA, PhD, University of Notre Dame.
Lucinda Hruska-Claeys, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BS, University of Minnesota; MA, Southern Illinois UniversityCarbondale; JD, University of Minnesota; MAL, Augsburg College. Attorney at Law and Vice President for Wells
Fargo Bank (retired).
David Lapakko, Associate Professor of Communication Studies. BA, Macalester College; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Velma J. Lashbrook, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies. BS, Iowa State University; MS, Illinois State University;
EdD, West Virginia University.
Steven Manderscheid, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, University of Minnesota; EdD,
University of St. Thomas. Chair, Department of Organizational Management, Concordia University.
Marilyn S. McKnight Erickson, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA, St. Mary's University;
President and Advanced Practitioner, Erickson Mediation Institute, Mpls.
Thomas Morgan, Professor of Business Administration. BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS, University of
Oregon; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan, Professor Emerita of Political Science and Leadership Studies, former Director of the Center for
Leadership Studies and the MAL Program (1993-2011). BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, PhD, Indiana
University.
Diane Pike, Professor of Sociology. AB, Connecticut College; PhD, Yale University.
John S. Schmit, Professor of English. BS, St. John’s University; MA, University of New Orleans; PhD, The University of
Texas-Austin.
Alan Tuchtenhagen, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies and Director of the Center for Leadership Studies and the
MAL Program. BS, Westmar College; MA, University of Nebraska; DPA, Hamline University.
Joseph Volker, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, University of California-Irvine; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Vice President and Practice Area Leader, MDA Leadership Consulting Inc.
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Master of Arts in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice
Welcome to graduate nursing education at Augsburg College. Our classes are made up of students representing a
dynamic mix of cultures, spiritual traditions, and life-ways. It is exciting for us to offer experienced nurses transforming
educational opportunities and engaging transcultural encounters that expand career choices and advance nursing
practice.
The increasing diversity of our population today challenges all of us to respond to individual health care needs with
creativity and competence in a variety of emerging care settings. The Master of Arts in Nursing program is designed to
prepare nurses for those evolving contexts of care. Students can choose between two tracks of study: Transcultural
Nursing and Transformational Nursing Leadership. Each track of study emphasizes leadership skills, inter-professional
collaboration and ways to serve persons in a variety of care settings.
The post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program builds on the MAN and prepares nurses for innovative
health leadership and advanced nursing practice at local and system-wide levels. Drawing on a transcultural nursing
(TCN) foundation, the DNP-TCN curriculum embraces integrative health care and holistic nursing practice to maximize
health for individuals and communities. Emphasis is on eliminating health inequities through peaceful, just, and
collaborative actions that uphold and improve human potential. Students design their own scholarly paths defined by
their unique gifts, interests, and practice goals. Throughout the DNP-TCN program, there are a range of opportunities for
collaboration across cultures, socio-economic strata and care systems.
The post-BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) to DNP/Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP/FNP) track of study prepares
nurses for advanced nursing leadership and integrative primary care of families across cultures and care settings. Using
transcultural nursing as a foundation, the DNP/FNP curriculum embraces integrative healthcare and holistic nursing
practice. The curriculum emphasizes knowledge, skills and values that foster one’s ability to lead change, while
addressing health needs and concerns of families and communities. Nursing scholarship and advanced autonomous
practice frame the critical exploration of knowledge in transcultural nursing, integrative healthcare practices,
transformational leadership, and health assessment.
Classes in both the DNP and MAN programs are offered on the Augsburg campus and at Bethel Lutheran Church in
Rochester, MN, where our learning site is located. Class formats vary: face-to-face, video conferencing or immersions
with on-line components. However, students and faculty are committed to driving from one site to the other at least
once during each semester to be physically present and together. Building relationships is important to us. Program
faculty and staff are available at both sites and eager to assist students.
Joyce P. Miller, DNP, RN
Lisa M. VanGetson, DNP, RN, FNP-C, APHN-BC
Chair, Department of Nursing
Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice –
Director, Master of Arts in Nursing Program
Family Nurse Practitioner Program
and Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Transcultural Nursing Track
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Master of Arts in Nursing
Mission
Within the context of liberal arts education and guided by the values of the Lutheran Church, the Master of Arts in
Nursing program prepares nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural nursing practice across care settings
with particular emphasis on promoting health equity locally and globally.
Students select from two tracks of study—Transformational Nursing Leadership or Transcultural Nursing. Both tracks
prepare nurse leaders to assume a wide variety of roles and responsibilities throughout the healthcare system and in
emerging care settings in communities.
Curriculum
The MAN curriculum is organized into 33 semester credits –15 semester credits in a Nursing Core, in which all students
enroll, and 18 semester credits in one of the two Tracks of Study. Practica are taken concurrently with most courses and
are integrated throughout the program. Each semester credit of practicum is equal to 45 clock hours of practice.
Students select a track of study when applying to the program, however, this is not essential until after one’s first
semester. Students may study full-time (6-8 semester credits per term) or part-time (4 semester credits per term). Time
to degree completion takes an average 22 months when studying full-time, and 32 months when studying part-time.
Nursing Core Courses (15 semester credits)
The core nursing courses integrate a strong foundation of social justice incorporating multiple ways of knowing with
curricular emphasis on nursing science, art, and theory to guide practice.
NUR 500 - Transcultural Health Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 500P - Practicum: Transcultural Health Care (1 semester credit)
NUR 541 - Politics of Health (3 semester credits)
NUR 541P - Practicum: Politics of Health Care (1 semester credit)
NUR 505 - Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice (3 semester credits)
NUR 505P - Practicum: Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Practice Nursing (1 semester credit)
NUR 520 - Research Methods in Nursing (3 semester credits)
Transformational Nursing Leadership Track (18 semester credits)
The Transformational Nursing Leadership track is designed to develop nurse leaders’ ability to critically analyze,
articulate, and develop effective strategies to cope with high level health care inequities. Curricular emphasis is on interprofessional collaboration across care settings. Participation in nursing leadership practica in traditional and emerging
care settings adds depth and meaning to classroom dialogue. Practica also provide opportunities for students to apply
knowledge and gain experience partnering with diverse care providers, populations, and communities to address health
inequities in creative and relevant ways. Transformational Nursing Leadership track courses include:
NUR 501 - Nursing Leadership in Complex Adaptive Systems (3 semester credits)
NUR 501P - Practicum: Nursing Leadership in Complex Adaptive Systems (1 semester credit)
NUR 521 - Transformational Nursing Leadership (3 semester credits)
NUR 521P - Practicum: Transformational Nursing Leadership (1 semester credit)
NUR 523 - Theory, Practice and Research Seminar (3 semester credits)
NUR 523P - Practicum: Theory, Practice and Research Seminar (2 semester credits)
NUR 525 - Graduate Field Project (3 semester credits)
NUR 525P - Practicum: Graduate Field Project (2 semester credits)
Students graduating from the Transformational Leadership Track of the master’s program are eligible to apply to the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for certification as a Nurse Executive, Advanced and to the Transcultural
Nursing Certification Commission (TCNCC) for advanced certification in Transcultural Nursing.
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Graduate Field Project in Transformational Nursing Leadership
Students will fulfill their Master of Arts in Nursing through a final practice-focused project, which serves as the capstone
of the master’s program. The last two classes in the curriculum–NUR 523 and NUR 525—emphasize the development
and articulation of a graduate field project focused on transformational leadership. Students present their final projects
in NUR 525.
Transcultural Nursing Across Care Settings Track (18 semester credits)
The Transcultural Nursing track in the Master of Arts in Nursing program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced
practice across care settings in culturally diverse communities. The curriculum is grounded in nursing science, theoryguided practice, and transcultural principles. Emphasis is on reaching out to persons and populations that are
underserved by traditional care systems and who exist outside of the social mainstream. As such, the track provides rich
alternative learning opportunities for graduate students locally and internationally. Transcultural Nursing Across Care
Settings track courses include:
NUR 532 - Transcultural Healing Practices and Self Care (3 semester credits)
NUR 532P – Practicum: Transcultural Healing Practices and Self Care (1 semester credits)
NUR 530 - The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Healing (3 semester credits)
NUR 530P – Practicum: The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Healing (1 semester credits)
NUR 523 - Theory, Practice and Research Seminar (3 semester credits)
NUR 523P – Practicum: Theory, Practice and Research Seminar (2 semester credits)
NUR 525 - Graduate Field Project (3 semester credits)
NUR 525P - Graduate Field Project (2 semester credits)
Students graduating from the Transcultural Nursing track of the master’s program are eligible to apply to the
Transcultural Nursing Certification Commission (TCNCC) for advanced certification in Transcultural Nursing.
Graduate Field Project in Transcultural Nursing
Students will fulfill their Master of Arts in Nursing through a final practice-focused project, which serves as the capstone
of the master’s program. The last two classes in the curriculum—NUR 523 and NUR 525—emphasize the development
and articulation of a graduate field project focused on transcultural nursing. Students present their final projects in NUR
525.
Practica
Practice experience is emphasized in both tracks in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. Students earn 9 semester
credits of practicum work that is equal to 405 clock hours of practice—45 clock hours per semester credit hour. Some
practica are semi-structured, experiential, and led by faculty and cultural guides familiar with the communities in which
the practica occur. Other practica options are student directed. Students are encouraged to immerse themselves in
practice settings that serve persons underserved or excluded from mainstream health care, as emphasis in the
transcultural track is on cultural diversity and health inequities across healthcare settings. Practica focusing on
experiential learning with a transformational nurse leader provides students with the opportunity to gain a greater
understanding of organizational dynamics and change through a complexity science paradigm.
Augsburg Central Health Commons & the Inner City
A unique opportunity for students to explore advanced nursing roles and new models and forms of practice is provided
by the Augsburg Central Health Commons, and the Health Commons in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Both Health
Commons are nursing-led drop-in centers dedicated to serving those in need and focused on healthy individuals and
communities. People from diverse backgrounds, who have health experiences grounded in wide ranging cultural
contexts frequent the Health Commons for health support and reassurance. Service and care are based on respect,
relationship, and collaboration that connects health and hope for all participants. Health Commons partners include
Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis, Fairview Health Services, and the East Africa Health Project.
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Study Abroad and Away
The Department of Nursing works closely with cultural guides and nurse mentors in various contexts of care in emerging
care settings at home and abroad. The Center for Global Education is a partner with the Department of Nursing in
developing and facilitating study abroad opportunities in Guatemala, Mexico, Namibia, Pine Ridge, SD, and England..
Additional collaborative partners include the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) in Namibia. A detailed
listing of practica and immersion experiences abroad and away can be found at the nursing website
(www.augsburg.edu/nursing).
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission Requirements
Decisions about admission to the program will be made by the Graduate Nursing Faculty on an individual basis.
Admissions are handled throughout the year, with students being admitted at the beginning of the fall (September),
spring (January), and summer (May) semesters.
Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the following items:
An earned Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university, or an Associate of Science
degree in nursing in addition to a non-nursing bachelor’s degree
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous college coursework
Experience as a registered nurse
Three letters of recommendation
A current, unencumbered nursing license
All required immunizations
Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
A Criminal Background check
A college level statistics course within the last 7 years is required for progression in the program, but is not
necessary for admission
A written statement describing professional and educational goals
The following items must be sent to the Office of Admissions:
Completed application form—www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
$35 non-refundable application fee (fee waived if completed online)
A 2-3 page typed statement describing the applicant’s professional and educational goals
Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s character and ability for graduate study. (Two of these
recommendations must be from professional colleagues)
Evidence of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training, and required immunizations
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any
degree(s) conferred
An interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members may be requested.
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. For more information, refer to the
additional requirements outlined in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions section.
(www.augsburg.edu/grad/international)
Academic Policies
Evaluation of academic performance in the Master of Arts in Nursing program will be based on number grades using a
4.0 point scale. See detailed information in the Academic Programs and Policies
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Attendance Policy
Class attendance is expected and should be considered a key responsibility, not only to one’s self, but to one’s
classmates and the course instructor. Instructors may lower grades if attendance and participation is lacking. Individual
syllabi will contain individual instructors’ requirements. Because classes are held in Rochester and Minneapolis, students
must prepare to drive to class at least once per semester.
Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the MAN program. If a student falls below a 3.0
average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be
restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of 2.0 or less in a course, the
student must petition successfully to the faculty of the Master of Arts in Nursing program before being allowed to
continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of 2.0 or less
is received, the student may be dismissed from the program.
Students may also be dismissed for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of college policy as
published in the Student Guide. Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed.
Credit for Prior Education
Students may petition the Master of Arts in Nursing faculty for approval of transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be
evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from
regionally accredited colleges and universities, whose course content is comparable to course content in the Master of
Arts in Nursing program. No more than nine semester credits will be accepted for transfer credit.
Schedules for Classes
Master’s classes are taught in a hybrid format combining in-class and web-based instruction to meet the needs of
working adults. Fall and spring classes meet 6 times per semester for 5 hour periods. Summer classes meet weekly for 78 hours for 7 weeks. Video conferencing is used to connect students in Rochester, MN, with students in Minneapolis.
Some driving for class is required, as students from Rochester will travel to Minneapolis one time per semester and
students from Minneapolis will travel to Rochester one time per semester. If weather is inclement, video conferencing is
used. Classes in Rochester meet at Bethel Lutheran Church at 810 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN.
Practica are additional to courses. Students enroll in practica concurrently with enrollment in courses.
Accreditation and Affiliations
The Master of Arts in Nursing program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For a
complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the Accreditation Approvals,
and Memberships section.
Faculty
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, Minnesota State University; MAN, Augsburg College; DNP,
Augsburg College.
Kathleen Clark, Instructor and Director of the Augsburg Central Health Commons and Health Commons at CedarRiverside, BSN University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; MAN, Augsburg College; DNP, Augsburg College.
Kaija Freborg, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire; MAN, Augsburg College; DNP,
Augsburg College.
Cheryl Leuning, Professor of Nursing, BA, Augustana College; MS-PHN, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Utah.
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Joyce Miller, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of Graduate MAN and
DNP-TCN Programs. ADN, Rochester State Junior College; BSN, Augsburg College; MAN, Augsburg College; DNP,
Augsburg College.
Deborah Schuhmacher, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, University of North Dakota, MAN, Augsburg College; DNP,
Augsburg College.
Lisa Van Getson, Assistant Professor, Director, DNP-FNP Program, BSN, College of St. Teresa, Winona, MN; MA, St.
Catherine University, St. Paul, MN; MAN, FNP, Winona State University; DNP, Augsburg College.
Gail Van Kanegan, Lecturer & Clinical Director, DNP-FNP Program, Diploma of Nursing, Blessing Hospital School of
Nursing; ADN, John Wood Community College; MA, FNP, GNP, University of Missouri-Columbia; DNP, Augsburg
College.
Staff
Sharon Wade, Nursing Programs Coordinator. BA, Augsburg College.
Linden Gawboy, Nursing Programs Administrative Assistant.
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Doctor of Nursing Practice – Transcultural Nursing (TCN) Leadership Track
Mission
Within the framework of liberal arts education and guided by the values of the Lutheran Church, the post-master’s
Doctor of Nursing Practice program, TCN Leadership track of study prepares nurses for advanced transcultural nursing
leadership in communities in order to maximize health through peaceful, just, and collaborative actions that uphold and
improve human potential across care settings and care systems, with emphasis on eliminating health inequities locally
and globally.
As a post-master’s program, the DNP-TCN track of study builds upon the strengths of the Master of Arts in Nursing
(MAN) program and prepares nurses for advanced leadership and practice roles in Transcultural Nursing (TCN).
Program Goals
Graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program are prepared to:
Negotiate the complexity of multicultural care settings and care systems to eliminate health inequities among
populations and communities
Challenge conventional knowledge about illness through an ecological approach to social determinants of health
Lead change through building coalitions with marginalized people that are based on mutuality and common cause
Program Structure
The program is structured in a modified cohort model. One cohort a year will be admitted to begin in the fall term.
Students can choose to take full or part-time study. Students taking full-time study take two didactic offerings, two
seminars, and a practicum each semester. Students in full-time study can complete the post-master’s DNP-TCN
curriculum in 20 months, including completion of the DNP project. Students selecting part-time study take one didactic
offering, one seminar and a practicum each semester. As a part-time student, completion of the program is expected to
take 32 months, including completion of the DNP project.
The DNP curriculum is organized into 33 semester credits comprised of didactic classes, experiential practica, and
seminars, with a DNP project completing the degree. As a practice doctorate, the emphasis is on building leadership and
practice skills in knowledge application among diverse population groups. The goal is to improve health and decrease
health inequities that lead to unnecessary morbidity and mortality in communities.
Students graduating from the DNP-TCN track are eligible to apply to the Transcultural Nursing Certification Commission
(TCNCC) for advanced certification in Transcultural Nursing.
Didactic
A total of six didactic courses (18 semester credits) constitute the DNP program. One course equals three semester
credits. The DNP courses (NUR 800 level), are taught in a variety of immersion models: one format is two days a month eight hours of class time each day, followed by a half-day morning seminar. Other courses are offered in an immersion
format of 3-4 days of class per semester with 3 half-day seminars.
Class attendance is expected and should be considered a key responsibility, not only to one’s self, but to one’s
classmates and the course instructor. Classes are held on Augsburg’s campus in Minneapolis and an additional learning
site in Rochester, MN, at Bethel Lutheran Church (810 3rd Ave SE). Video conferencing or Zoom is used for some of the
classes and for distant students. However, students must be prepared to drive to Rochester and/or Minneapolis for class
at least once per semester. If weather is inclement, video conferencing or Zoom is used.
Practica
Practica are organized to give flexibility and individual choice to students to support their increasing independence and
depth of practice experience at the doctoral level. Students select practicum experiences that are either structured
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immersions in a variety of cultural contexts led by nursing faculty or are student initiated and individually directed
experiences mentored by nursing faculty.
In a 15-week semester, practicum hours are computed as follows:
1 semester credit hour =
2 semester credit hours =
3 semester credit hours =
45 clock hours of practicum time per semester
90 clock hours of practicum time per semester
135 clock hours of practicum time per semester
To earn the DNP, students must complete a total of 1,000 practicum hours in their Master’s and DNP programs.
Students will be allowed to transfer up to 600 practicum hours from their master’s in nursing into the Augsburg DNP. As
such, all students will register for at least nine semester credits of practica in the post-master’s DNP-TCN.
Seminars
Seminars focus on integration of conceptual learning with field practice, developing the student’s particular practice
interests. Students are required to participate in a doctoral seminar every semester —fall and spring—until completion
of the DNP degree. Cohorts of students who enter the DNP program together usually progress as a group in the
seminars in which they enroll each semester, depending on whether they are studying full-time or part-time. The final
seminar (NUR 841) culminates in the DNP project presentation and completion of the requirements for the DNP degree.
Final DNP Project
Final DNP projects must make a significant impact on nursing practice and health outcomes of populations and
communities, demonstrate an evidence-based contribution to existing nursing knowledge, and be suitable for
presentation or publication in a peer-reviewed venue. Through this scholarly project students demonstrate leadership in
synthesizing and applying scientific knowledge to practice challenges in local and/or system wide contexts of care.
Students should begin working on their DNP projects in the early stages of the DNP program and continue throughout
the program. The student’s scholarly project is planned in collaboration with a major faculty advisor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission to the DNP-TCN
Applicants to the Doctor of Nursing Practice TCN program must have:
An earned master’s degree in nursing from a regionally-accredited institution
A GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 grading scale in master’s in nursing program
A current unencumbered RN license to practice in the US.
Evidence of a completed graduate research course
Evidence of up-to-date immunizations
Satisfactory results of a certified federal criminal background check
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis. Selection of candidates will be made
on the basis of an evaluation of the following items for each applicant:
Three page typed double spaced essay responding to the following excerpt from Wendell Berry’s essay, “Health in
Membership.” “I believe that the community—in the fullest sense: a place and all its creatures—is the smallest unit
of health and that to speak of the health of an isolated individual is a contradiction in terms.”
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (Applicants with a college or university degree
completed outside of the United States must submit an official evaluation from World Educational Services.)
Three professional references
A non-refundable deposit will be used to hold a place in the DNP/FNP program. The deposit will be applied to the
orientation practicum.
A successful, personal interview with Augsburg Nursing faculty
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The number of applicants admitted to the DNP program will be limited and based on availability of faculty members who
share a student’s practice interests and goals. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not ensure that an
applicant will be admitted to the program.
Applicants who have graduated from a foreign nursing program, should submit their coursework for validation to the
World Education Service (WES) or the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES) and have the reports sent
directly to Augsburg College. Additionally, internationally-educated applicants may request the Commission on
Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) (www.cgfns.org) to forward their 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, who have passed
the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same residency requirements expected of all students.
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit score evidence from TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language) score report of 80 on the Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) with a subscore of 20 on the written and 20 on the
speaking sections. See Graduate Admissions for more information. (www.augsburg.edu/grad/international)
Accreditation
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For a
complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the Accreditation, Approvals,
and Memberships section.
Faculty
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, Minnesota State University; MAN, Augsburg College; DNP,
Augsburg College.
Kathleen Clark, Instructor and Director of the Augsburg Central Health Commons and Health Commons at CedarRiverside, BSN University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; MAN, Augsburg College; DNP, Augsburg College.
Kaija Freborg, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire; MAN, Augsburg College; DNP,
Augsburg College.
Cheryl Leuning, Professor of Nursing, BA, Augustana College; MS-PHN, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Utah.
Joyce Miller, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of Graduate MAN and
DNP-TCN Programs. ADN, Rochester State Junior College; BSN, Augsburg College; MAN, Augsburg College; DNP,
Augsburg College.
Deborah Schuhmacher, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, University of North Dakota, MAN, Augsburg College; DNP,
Augsburg College.
Lisa Van Getson, Assistant Professor, Director, DNP-FNP Program, BSN, College of St. Teresa, Winona, MN; MA, St.
Catherine University, St. Paul, MN; MAN, FNP, Winona State University; DNP, Augsburg College.
Gail Van Kanegan, Lecturer & Clinical Director, DNP-FNP Program, Diploma of Nursing, Blessing Hospital School of
Nursing; ADN, John Wood Community College; MA, FNP, GNP, University of Missouri-Columbia; DNP, Augsburg
College.
Staff
Sharon Wade, Nursing Programs Coordinator, BA, Augsburg College.
Linden Gawboy, Nursing Programs Administrative Assistant.
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Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track
Mission
Within the framework of liberal arts education and guided by the values of the Lutheran Church, the post-BSN (Bachelor
of Science in Nursing) to DNP/FNP track of study prepares nurses for advanced nursing leadership and integrative
primary care of families across cultures and care settings. Emphasis is on eliminating health inequities through peaceful,
just, and collaborative actions that uphold and improve human potential.
The curriculum emphasizes knowledge, skills and values that foster one’s ability to lead change, while addressing health
needs and concerns of families and communities. Nursing scholarship and advanced autonomous practice as a primary
care Nurse Practitioner, frames the critical exploration of knowledge in transcultural nursing, integrative healthcare
practices, transformational leadership, and health assessment.
Program Goals
Graduates of the Doctor of Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner program are prepared to:
Negotiate the complexity of multicultural care settings and care systems to eliminate health inequities among
populations and communities.
Challenge conventional knowledge about illness through an ecological approach to social determinants of health.
Lead change through building coalitions with marginalized people that are based on mutuality and common cause.
Provide primary care to persons, families and communities with particular consideration for those who are
underserved and/or marginalized by dominant societal structures.
Integrate scientific evidence based guidelines into clinical practice.
Program Structure
The program is structured to admit students beginning each fall semester. Students may take courses on a part-time or
full-time basis during the completion of their 500 level courses and the pre-FNP 800 level courses. Full-time study is
required during the didactic and clinical courses in the FNP course sequence during the last two years of the program.
Length of program: The Post-BSN to DNP/FNP track of study leads to eligibility for certification as a Family Nurse
Practitioner (FNP) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and requires a minimum of 84 semester
credit hours, including 57 didactic credit hours and 23 clinical credit hours.
Didactic
A total of 19 didactic courses (57 semester credits) constitute the DNP/FNP program. Didactic classes, structured
practica, and clinical experiences are taught in a variety of flexible schedules that are responsive to student needs. 500
level courses consist of six classes a semester - five hours of class time, in addition to taking a one credit practicum
course associated with the didactic course. The DNP courses (NUR 800 level), are taught in a variety of immersion
models: one format is two days a month - eight hours of class time for the first day and four hours the subsequent
morning, followed by an afternoon seminar. Other courses are offered in an immersion format of 3-4 days of class per
semester with 3 half-day seminars. The FNP courses (final two years of study) are offered on Mondays approximately
five times a semester, class time hours will vary from 8 to 12 hours. Web-based assignments are integrated into all
classes through Moodle.
Community practicum experiences may be scheduled during the class meeting days as well. Additionally, some courses
may be taught in an immersion format, where students and faculty are “immersed” in a unique socio-cultural context
and course content and a set number of practicum hours are condensed into seven to fourteen days.
Class attendance is expected and should be considered a key responsibility, not only to one’s self, but to one’s
classmates and the course instructor. Classes are held on Augsburg’s campus in Minneapolis and in Rochester, MN, at
Bethel Lutheran Church (810 3rd Ave SE) the location of Augsburg’s learning site or at Hermitage Farm Center for
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Healing, 6415 West River Road NW, Rochester, MN. Video conferencing is used for some of the classes. However,
students must be prepared to drive to Rochester and/or Minneapolis for class at least once per semester. If weather is
inclement, video conferencing is used.
Practica (for DNP courses) / Clinicals (for FNP courses)
Practica are organized to give flexibility and individual choice to students to support their increasing independence and
depth of practice experience at the doctoral level. Students select practicum experiences that are either structured
immersions in a variety of cultural contexts led by nursing faculty or that are student initiated and individually directed
experiences mentored by nursing faculty. FNP clinical sites will be arranged by clinical faculty.
In a 15-week semester, practicum hours are computed as follows:
1 semester credit hour = 45 clock hours of practicum time per semester
2 semester credit hours = 90 clock hours of practicum time per semester
3 semester credit hours = 135 clock hours of practicum time per semester
To earn the DNP/FNP, students must complete a total of 1,035 practicum hours. Students will be allowed to transfer up
to 400 practicum hours from their master’s in nursing. To complete the DNP/FNP, students must complete 630 clinical
hours (530 hours of primary care of the adult and 100 hours of primary care of children and women’s health and 35
clinical for integrative health). As such, all students will register for at least 23 semester credits of practica.
Seminars
Seminars focus on integration of conceptual learning with field practice developing the student’s particular practice
interest. Students are required to participate in a total of four one-semester-credit doctoral seminars during the
DNP/FNP program. The final seminar culminates in the project presentation and completion of the requirements for the
DNP degree.
Final DNP/FNP Project
Final DNP/FNP projects must make a significant impact on nursing practice and health outcomes of populations and
communities, demonstrate an evidence-based contribution to existing nursing knowledge, and be suitable for
presentation or publication in a peer-reviewed venue. Through this scholarly project students demonstrate leadership in
synthesizing and applying scientific knowledge to practice challenges in local and/or system wide contexts of care.
Students should begin working on their DNP/FNP projects in the early stages of the program and continue throughout.
The student’s scholarly project is planned in collaboration with a major faculty advisor.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission to the DNP/FNP
Applicants to the Doctor of Nursing Practice FNP program must have:
A completed application form and payment of application fee ($50 fee waived if apply on-line).
An earned baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN or BAN), master’s degree in nursing, or a doctor of nursing practice
(DNP), from a nationally accredited institution and a nationally accredited nursing program.
A minimum of five years active and current clinical practice as a Registered Nurse.
Evidence of current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse. MN license required. Other state licenses will be
required for clinical rotations.
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (Applicants with a college or university degree
completed outside of the United States must submit an official evaluation from World Educational Services. All costs
related to document translations and evaluations are applicants’ responsibility.
GPA of 3.0 from previous baccalaureate nursing program; GPA of 3.2 from previous masters in nursing program or
DNP program.
Three professional letters of recommendation.
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A 2-3 page professional essay responding to the following: Explain why transcultural, holistic and integrative health
education as a Doctorate of Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner is important in shaping the future of
healthcare.
Documentation verifying the number of practice hours completed in a nationally accredited graduate nursing
program, if applicable. (A maximum of 400 practice hours may be transferred into the DNP/FNP tract of study from a
nationally accredited master’s in nursing program.)
A current Curriculum Vitae.
Successful personal interview with Augsburg Nursing Faculty.
Evidence of a completed undergraduate statistics course (within the last 5 years) on an official transcript before
enrolling in the Nursing Research course (NUR520) & the associated practicum (NUR520P).
Evidence of up to date immunizations per Department/College requirements
A valid passport or proof of application is encouraged.
Evidence of HIPAA training within the last 2 years.
Satisfactory results of a certified federal criminal background check at time of admission and annually thereafter;
additional testing may be required for clinical placement, e.g., alcohol, drug testing, HIV testing, etc.
A non-refundable deposit will be used to hold a place in the DNP/FNP program. The deposit will be applied to the
orientation practicum.
The number of applicants admitted to the DNP/FNP program will be limited and based on availability of faculty members
that share a student’s practice interests and goals. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not ensure that an
applicant will be admitted to the program.
The above Admission Criteria are current as of April 2015 and are subject to change.
Applicants who have graduated from a foreign nursing program, should submit their coursework for validation to the
World Education Service (WES) or the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES) and have the reports sent
directly to Augsburg College. Additionally, internationally-educated applicants may request the Commission on
Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) (www.cgfns.org) to forward their 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, who have passed
the NCLEX, will be considered for admission and must meet the same residency requirements expected of all students.
Applicants whose first language is not English must submit score evidence from TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language) score report of 80 on the Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) with a subscore of 20 on the written and 20 on the
speaking sections. See Graduate Admissions for more information. (www.augsburg.edu/grad/international)
Accreditation
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which
has accredited the Master of Arts in Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at Augsburg. Augsburg is
accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the Accreditation,
Approvals, and Memberships section.
Faculty
Katherine Baumgartner, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, Minnesota State University; MAN, Augsburg College; DNP,
Augsburg College.
Kathleen Clark, Instructor and Director of the Augsburg Central Health Commons and Health Commons at CedarRiverside, BSN University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; MAN, Augsburg College; DNP, Augsburg College.
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Kaija Freborg, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire; MAN, Augsburg College; DNP,
Augsburg College.
Cheryl Leuning, Professor of Nursing, BA, Augustana College; MS-PHN, University of Minnesota; PhD, University of Utah.
Joyce Miller, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Chair of the Department of Nursing, and Director of Graduate MAN and
DNP-TCN Programs. ADN, Rochester State Junior College; BSN, Augsburg College; MAN, Augsburg College; DNP,
Augsburg College.
Deborah Schuhmacher, Assistant Professor of Nursing. BSN, University of North Dakota, MAN, Augsburg College; DNP,
Augsburg College.
Lisa Van Getson, Assistant Professor, Director, DNP-FNP Program, BSN, College of St. Teresa, Winona, MN; MA, St.
Catherine University, St. Paul, MN; MAN, FNP, Winona State University; DNP, Augsburg College.
Gail Van Kanegan, Lecturer & Clinical Director, DNP-FNP Program, Diploma of Nursing, Blessing Hospital School of
Nursing; ADN, John Wood Community College; MA, FNP, GNP, University of Missouri-Columbia; DNP, Augsburg
College.
Staff
Sharon Wade, Nursing Programs Coordinator. BA, Augsburg College.
Linden Gawboy, Nursing Programs Administrative Assistant.
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Master of Business Administration
Embarking on a graduate degree program is an exciting and challenging decision. The Augsburg MBA is a rigorous and
intensive educational experience. The Augsburg MBA is practical and “hands-on,” focusing on applicable skills and
knowledge designed to increase your ability to think, analyze and act. Augsburg MBA students all work on a consulting
project with a local business where they apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to a real-world business
problem. The Augsburg MBA also provides students a unique opportunity to investigate business cultures and practices
through a faculty-led international experience. Our curriculum integrates the global experience of our faculty and
reflects Augsburg’s mission of developing leaders grounded in values, purpose, and vocation.
The Augsburg MBA is a proven accelerated cohort-based program focused on three learning modules; Personal and
Professional Development, Quantitative Decision Making and Value Creation, all built on a foundation of ethical
decision-making. We encourage our students to challenge themselves, their classmates and professors to bring a new
and expanded focus of the world through guided reflection and examination.
Augsburg MBA students are chosen because they exhibit purpose and direction in their careers and lives, and positive
engagement with their community and associates. Our MBA graduates make a difference. We invite you to become
part of a growing community of Augsburg MBA alumni.
Bruce E. Batten, Ph.D.
Director, Master of Business Administration Program
MBA Mission - “Prepare Students for Meaningful Work”
Our mission is to prepare students for meaningful work by developing their decision-making skills, critical thinking and
by transforming them into effective managers and leaders in service to others. The program aspires to provide an
outstanding student-centered education that produces graduates who are critically astute, technically proficient, and
who understand the moral and ethical consequences of their decisions on their organization and on the world.
Accreditation
The Augsburg MBA is a candidate for accreditation with the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
(ACBSP).
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For a
complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the listing in the Accreditation, Approvals,
and Memberships section.
MBA Program Overview
Today’s business leader must be able to quickly analyze situations and information and critically analyze alternatives and
courses of action. The purpose of the Augsburg MBA is to prepare students to accept greater responsibility in
organizations facing this dynamic and fast-evolving business culture. The curriculum of the MBA gives students the
ability to think critically and ethically as they face the increased challenges of a global business environment. Quality,
individual initiative, ethics, and teamwork are hallmarks of the Augsburg MBA. We have a commitment to continually
improve students’ experiences and learning in the program. Our faculty is uniquely qualified to bridge theory and realworld application, giving MBA students opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge in a variety of disciplines.
Plan of Study
The Augsburg MBA is an accelerated, evening program that allows working professionals to complete an MBA degree in
approximately 24 months. This is accomplished by using a cohort model in which students follow a predetermined
schedule with classes meeting one night a week.
Students in a cohort program model stay together as a group through the sequence of classes for the duration of the
program. This provides a continuous, collaborative learning process. The cohort environment fosters a cohesive learning
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community where students learn from each another, mentor each other, and peer coach. You’ll share diverse
professional expertise and experience as you work in teams on projects, case studies, presentations, and simulations,
both inside and outside of class. Working both individually and in small groups enables you to enhance your strengths,
build your skills, expand your business acumen, and improve your decision-making. Together as a community you’ll build
personal, social, and academic abilities.
Adult learners bring a wealth of work and personal life experiences with them into the classroom, multiplying the
opportunities for learning. The personal connections and relationships you build with fellow students and faculty will
extend into an important and valuable network as you take your career to new levels.
Program Requirements
The Augsburg MBA requires 42 semester credits for degree completion. Augsburg MBA courses are either one and a
half or three semester credits. Each three semester credit course consists of 28-32 hours of in-class instruction and 5 ½ 9 ½ hours of online instruction through our web-based electronic course management system.
Up to nine credits may be waived through prior business coursework (with director/faculty approval) or certain
professional credentials (with appropriate documentation).
Courses that can be waived with equivalencies:
MBA 510 (3 semester credits)
MBA 520 (3 semester credits)
MBA 530 (3 semester credits)
MBA 550 (3 semester credits)
MBA 565 (3 semester credits)
Professional Credentials
Students who have passed the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or Certified Management Accountants (CMA) exam
may be waived from MBA 520, Accounting for Managers.
Prior Academic Coursework Guideline
Students with prior academic coursework that meets the following criteria may be waived from eligible core
courses.
Completion of at least two undergraduate courses covering corresponding Augsburg MBA core course material (See
department for Equivalency details).
The most recent of the undergraduate courses was taken within the past five years and a second course within
seven years.
A grade of B (or 3.0 on 4 point scale) or higher was earned in any course considered for a course waiver.
Course(s) must be taken at an approved, regionally-accredited institution.
Acceptance of core course waivers implies the student accepts the responsibility for having the essential knowledge
and understanding of the core course material, and is properly prepared for any future core or elective course for
which the waived course was a prerequisite. Academic credit is not awarded for any waived course, nor will the
course appear on academic transcripts.
Academic Calendar
The Augsburg MBA is designed as a year-round program. Courses are offered during fall, spring, and summer semesters.
Courses are offered consecutively during each term so students are able to concentrate on one subject at a time. The
program is designed to have students take at least two courses per term.
Official academic calendars and the MBA registration policies can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. The unique
cohort model of the Augsburg MBA requires individual schedules for each cohort. These schedules are provided by the
MBA department.
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The Faculty-Led International Experience
Each year, all current MBA students are offered the opportunity to participate in a faculty-led international experience.
This trip is taken in conjunction with either of these courses: MBA 565 - Managing in a Global Environment or MBA 595 Strategic Management. Students will travel as a group to an international location, visit businesses, participate in faculty
lectures, and learn about the culture and traditions of the countries visited. Each MBA student should have two
opportunities during their matriculation in the program to participate. Costs can vary; but as a minimum, trips normally
include tuition (for the course selected), lodging, and travel in-country, as well as some meals.
The Augsburg MBA
The 16 required courses of the Augsburg MBA are as follows:
MBA 592 - Leadership: Ethics, Vision and Transformation
MBA 540 - Business and Professional Ethics
MBA 560 - Communication Issues in Management
MBA 545 - Organizational Behavior
MBA 585 - Student Learning Experience 1: Personal and Professional Development
MBA 570 - Quantitative Decision-Making for Managers
MBA 520 - Accounting for Business Managers
MBA 530 - Managerial Finance
MBA 510 - Applied Managerial Economics
MBA 586 - Student Learning Experience 2: Simulation/Decision Making
MBA 550 - Marketing Management
MBA 565 - Managing in a Global Environment
MBA 515 - Operations Management
MBA 594 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MBA 595 - Strategic Management
MBA 580 - Management Consulting Project
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Locations and Schedules
MBA classes are offered at two locations: Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus and Augsburg’s Rochester campus. Cohorts
begin three times per academic year at Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus: September, January, and May. In Rochester,
cohorts begin in September and May.
Orientation for new cohorts is generally scheduled for one to two weeks in advance of the beginning of classes. For
more information on class schedules, go to www.augsburg.edu/mba or call the Office of Admissions at 612-330-1101.
Admission to the Augsburg MBA Program
Admission to the Augsburg MBA program is determined by a committee decision. The committee may include MBA
program staff, Business Administration Department faculty, and Office of Admissions staff.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the MBA program must have:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
Minimum of two years of relevant work experience
Personal interview with the MBA program director
Admission checklist
The following materials must be submitted to the Office of Admissions:
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Completed application—Apply online at www.augsburg.edu/mba
$35 application fee
Two personal statements
Official undergraduate/graduate transcripts sent directly to the Augsburg Office of Admissions
Current résumé of work history
Two confidential letters of recommendation
MBA Math (needs to be completed before by the end of the second semester)
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional
requirements outlined in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions section.
Admission as a Transfer Student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants.
Transfer students may receive up to 9 semester credits in transfer. (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit in Academic
Programs and policies.) Students must complete no fewer than 21 semester credits at Augsburg in order to receive their
MBA degree from Augsburg College. All students must complete the Management Consulting project (MBA 580) to
graduate. Eligible coursework must be approved by the MBA program director before transfer credit will be granted.
Academic Policies
MBA Program Enrollment Policy
Students are strongly encouraged to remain in their cohort and complete their MBA program as scheduled. Adjustments
or modifications to the MBA schedule require the approval of the MBA program director.
All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years of matriculation. Extensions
beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the MBA director. Students who leave the program for
more than one semester must request a leave of absence in writing from the MBA program. A leave of absence may be
granted for one calendar year. Students who return to the program after a leave of one year or more must fill out an
Application for Readmission form and submit it to the MBA office. Time spent on an official MBA-approved leave of
absence will not count toward the five-year deadline for degree completion.
Academic Evaluation
Evaluation of academic performance in the MBA program will be based on number grades using a 4.0-scale. For
complete information, see Academic Programs and Policies.
Withdrawal from Class
For information regarding the last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a “W” on their
records, refer to the academic calendar at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Attendance Policies
Student attendance at scheduled class meetings is a priority and required. However, MBA faculty understand that MBA
students are working adults with significant responsibilities who, on occasion, face unforeseen situations that may
interfere with attendance. Students should notify the faculty member teaching the course as soon as possible when the
problem is immediate. When the student knows in advance of a class date where a potential conflict exists, they must
discuss the proposed missed class with the faculty member prior to the date of the class. Students are responsible for
the work covered during that class session and for making appropriate arrangements for obtaining handouts, lecture
content, or other materials. Faculty members may assign appropriate independent work to insure that the student
understands the material covered during the class session.
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If appropriate and acceptable coordination is carried out by the student, there need not be any grade reduction for a
single missed class session. This may be dependent on assignments due on the date of the missed class; e.g., final
project presentations or team presentations. Point/grade reductions for unexcused absences are the prerogative of the
faculty. Two missed class sessions, excused or unexcused, may be grounds for directing the student to withdraw from
the course. More than two absences, excused or unexcused, require that a student withdraw from the class.
Degree Requirements
To be conferred the MBA degree, students must achieve the following:
Successful completion of all admission conditions
Successful completion of MBA courses (2.5 or above)
No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 or below, and with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the
completion of the program
Successful completion and submission of the management consulting project (capstone)
Students who successfully complete Augsburg’s MBA program will receive a Master of Business Administration
degree.
MBA Faculty
Bruce Batten, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, MBA. BS, Davidson College; PhD, Medical College of
Virginia.
Jeanne M. Boeh, Associate Professor of Economics. BS, MA, PhD, University of Illinois.
David Conrad, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, Winona State University; MA, Ed.D, St. Mary’s
University
George Dierberger, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, University of Minnesota; MA, International
Studies, University of St. Thomas; MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson University; Ed.D, Organization Development,
University of St Thomas.
Stella Hofrenning, Assistant Professor of Economics. BS, University of Maryland; PhD, University of Illinois.
Mark Isaacson, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Marc McIntosh, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, DePaul University; MBA, Harvard University; DBA,
Argosy University.
Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp, Associate Professor of Business Administration. BA, MA, Central School for Planning and
Statistics, Warsaw; PhD, Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow.
Peter J. Stark, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. BS, Northwestern University; MBA, Pepperdine University.
Steven M. Zitnick, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, BA, Shimer College: MS, Economics, University of
Utah.
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Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
MFA Mission
The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing is a two-year, low-residency program designed for those who wish to deepen
and broaden their artistic sensibilities, discover a close-knit community of fellow writers, enjoy individual attention from
an accomplished and forward-thinking faculty, and prepare themselves for the future of creative writing.
Program Overview
Summer Residencies
The Augsburg Low-Residency MFA includes 10-day summer residencies on the Augsburg campus in Minneapolis,
offering daily workshops, readings, and panels that focus on literary craft as well as career skills in teaching, editing,
publishing, book arts, marketing, translation, and adaptation. The full degree program includes three summer
residencies, featuring visits by distinguished writers in each genre as well as editors, agents, publishers, and literary
entrepreneurs.
Fall and Spring Semesters
The first two residencies are followed each year by fall and spring off-campus semesters. During those terms, students
work with faculty mentors in virtual classrooms that make use of online and other technologies. Each semester, MFA
candidates enroll in one Mentorship section and one section of Critical and Creative Reading. Although MFA learning
objectives call for demonstrated expertise in at least one genre by graduation, twenty-first century writers compose
their work in an environment in which genre has permeable boundaries and lines between genres are often erased.
With this in mind, cross-genre work will be encouraged, with students working in a genre other than the declared
specialty, usually during the second off-campus semester.
Owing to a revision in the curriculum, those students beginning the program in Summer of 2016 will take a combined
mentorship and reading course during each fall and spring semester. During their final year of long-distance study, they
will also take two two-unit courses: in one they will write a paper on some element of the craft of writing; in the other
they will work on and complete their thesis.
Semester Mentorships
The Mentorship is a one-on-one experience with a faculty mentor who guides the student’s production of work and
study of craft. This one-on-one creative studio experience is focused on the MFA candidate’s own writing and growth as
a writer.
Critical and Creative Reading in an Online Classroom
This is a reading-as-writers course that provides an opportunity to work with your professor and a community of peers,
considering craft, criticism and aesthetics. Meetings are online in the electronic classroom. The format may include
online discussion boards, Skype or video chats, and teleconferences with mentors and fellow learners. The online
classroom offers an opportunity to continue conversations begun during the residency with members of the MFA
community.
Students may repeat mentorship courses (ENL 511, 513, 521, and 523) and critical and creative readings courses
(ENL 512, 514, 522, and 524), subject to the permission of the program director.
Genres and Concentrations
Genres include Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry, Screenwriting and Playwriting.
The program also includes concentrations in teaching, translation, and publishing. Concentrations require additional
coursework. With the program director’s consent, students may enroll in concentration courses simultaneously with
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MFA studies. Candidates enrolled in the publishing concentration will be the staff of the publishing house Howling Bird
Press and will select and publish one book each year. The book prize is open to submissions nationally.
Plan of Study
Students may select a completion plan for the MFA:
The Traditional plan. Students choose one genre as the designated field of study but areis encouraged to work
outside the designated field of study for one term.
Extended Study. Designed for students who wish to prolong their studies in a single genre, this option has students
completing at least five mentored and reading terms instead of the standard four. At least four of these terms
should be used to study the student’s declared genre.
Mixed Genre. Designed for students who want to more deeply immerse themselves in a secondary genre, this
option has students completing at least five mentored and reading terms, including three in the student’s primary
declared genre and two in a different genre.
Post-MFA. Designed for students who already have an MFA, this option allows students to drop into the program for
a single residency or semester of study — or longer. Students seeking this option should contact the program
director, as his approval is required.
Career Concentration. Designed for students who wish to better prepare themselves for the job market, this option
allows students to enroll in electives in teaching, translation and/or publishing. This work is completed alongside a
traditional or extended/mixed genre course of study, or pursued immediately after completing the MFA.
Accommodating Writers Who Work Full-Time and Those Who Live Outside of Minnesota
Augsburg’s Traditional MFA in Creative Writing can be completed in eleven courses (three summer residencies and four
off-campus electronic semesters of two courses each). Those students beginning summer of 2016 can complete the
program in nine courses (three summer residencies, four long-distance mentorship and reading courses, a craft paper
course, and a thesis course.) A typical plan of study in the Traditional Low-Residency MFA, will work like this:
First Year
Summer Residency I, including genre workshops, writing seminars, readings and lectures, ten days on the Minneapolis
campus, with assignments before and after residency.
Fall Semester I, a combined Mentorship studio and Creative and Critical Reading course.
Spring Semester I, a combined Mentorship studio and Creative and Critical Reading course (generally the “out-ofgenre” term).
Second Year
Summer Residency II, including genre workshops, writing seminars, readings and lectures, ten days on the
Minneapolis campus, with assignments before and after residency.
Fall Semester II, a combined Mentorship studio and Creative and Critical Reading course and a craft paper course.
Students complete a craft paper at this point.
Spring Semester II, a combined Mentorship studio and Creative and Critical Reading course and a thesis units course.
This is the semester during which students complete a thesis and prepare a lecture/presentation for their final
residency.
Third Year – Residency Only
Summer Residency III, including genre workshop, writing seminars, readings and lectures. Final term for graduating
MFA candidates. Graduates give a public lecture/presentation and a reading from thesis work. Ten days on the
Minneapolis campus, with assignments before and after residency.
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Coursework:
ENL 531 Residency in Creative Writing: Fiction
ENL 532 Residency in Creative Writing: Nonfiction
ENL 533 Residency in Creative Writing: Poetry
ENL 534 Residency in Creative Writing: Screenwriting
ENL 535 Residency in Creative Writing: Playwriting
ENL 536 Residency in Creative Writing: Multi-Genre
ENL 541 Mentorship and Critical and Creative Reading: Fiction
ENL 542 Mentorship and Critical and Creative Reading: Nonfiction
ENL 543 Mentorship and Critical and Creative Reading: Poetry
ENL 544 Mentorship and Critical and Creative Reading: Screenwriting
ENL 545 Mentorship and Critical and Creative Reading: Playwriting
ENL 546 Mentorship and Critical and Creative Reading: Multi-Genre
ENL 547 Craft Paper: Fiction
ENL 548 Craft Paper: Nonfiction
ENL 549 Craft Paper: Poetry
ENL 550 Craft Paper: Screenwriting
ENL 551 Craft Paper: Playwriting
ENL 552 Craft Paper: Multi-Genre
ENL 553 Thesis: Fiction
ENL 554 Thesis: Nonfiction
ENL 555 Thesis: Poetry
ENL 556 Thesis: Screenwriting
ENL 557 Thesis: Playwriting
ENL 558 Thesis: Multi-Genre
ENL 561 Mentorship and Critical and Creative Reading - Half-time: Fiction
ENL 562 Mentorship and Critical and Creative Reading - Half-time: Nonfiction
ENL 563 Mentorship and Critical and Creative Reading - Half-time: Poetry
ENL 564 Mentorship and Critical and Creative Reading - Half-time: Screenwriting
ENL 565 Mentorship and Critical and Creative Reading - Half-time: Playwriting
ENL 566 Mentorship and Critical and Creative Reading - Half-time: Multi-Genre
Concentrations:
ENL 525 - Teaching Writing: Practice and Theory
ENL 526 - Literary Translation Practicum
ENL 527 - Publishing I
ENL 528 - Publishing II
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission to MFA
Admission Requirements
Qualified applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university with a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or higher for all undergraduate coursework. Students with a GPA of 2.5-3.0 may be admitted conditionally
into the program based on the strength of their writing samples.
Applications Must Include
Completed online application
One letter of recommendation
A personal essay
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A writing sample:
Fiction or Creative Non-Fiction, 20 pages, double-spaced
Poetry, 15-20 pages, single-spaced
Screenwriting or Playwriting, up to 30 pages in script/playwriting format
Admission as an International Student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional
requirements outlined in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions section.
Academic Policies
Credit
To earn the MFA, candidates must complete 44 semester credits, write a critical/creative paper, deliver a public
lecture/presentation, give a public reading/staging, and complete a book length manuscript of publishable quality
(fiction, nonfiction and poetry), a screenplay/calling card script (screenwriting), or a full-length play of producible quality
(playwriting).
The residencies and the combined mentorship and critical and creative reading courses carry six semester credits. Craft
paper and thesis courses carry two semester credits. To earn the MFA, candidates must complete 46 semester credits,
write a critical/creative paper, deliver a public lecture/presentation, give a public reading/staging, and complete a book
length manuscript of publishable quality (fiction, nonfiction and poetry), a screenplay/calling card script (screenwriting),
or a full-length play of producible quality (playwriting).
To include a concentration in Teaching or in Translation/Adaptation in the MFA, students must complete 12 courses or
48 credits. For the MFA with a concentration in Publishing, students must complete 13 courses or 52 credits.
Transfer
Augsburg’s low-residency MFA includes in-person and online elements that help us maintain a strong community and
create a culture in which our writers thrive.
This studio degree is the terminal degree in writing and because of the unique features of a terminal, low-residency,
studio degree, the final decision on transfer credit will depend on review by the Augsburg College MFA Program. A
maximum of eight semester credits from traditional residency MFA programs and from MA programs in creative writing
or English literature may be accepted. The MFA Program Director will review and may offer up to four additional credits
in transfer for equivalent residency or workshop experience completed in another program. The maximum transfer
credits allowed is 12 credits.
Academic Evaluation
Grading
The MFA Program uses fine arts studio grading practices, formative in nature and designed to be an element of the
teaching curriculum. A narrative transcript composed of comments on those elements that the particular student writer
is working on during a particular term will be used to assess progress in the mentorship courses. These are formative
and qualitative assessment elements and professors’ responses will vary as professor/artists and student/artists
approach student work with the student’s individual artistic aims in mind. In addition to the fine arts formative and
qualitative assessment, students will be assessed in light of their success in meeting learning objectives of the course
while completing work assigned.
MFA in Creative Writing Courses are graded on a Pass/No Credit basis, using the Augsburg graduate grading model scale
as described below:
P – Represents work at 3.0 or higher and meets acceptable standards.
N – No credit, not counted in grade point average.
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Alignment of Course Outcomes
MFA courses are aligned with the Program Hallmarks of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP), the
national professional organization for writing programs and the writers who teach in those programs.
Participation
Students are expected to fully participate in Summer Residencies, attending workshop sessions and scheduled meetings
with mentors as well as a majority of readings, lectures and other scheduled sessions. Participation in off-campus
coursework is expected to occur during the designated time for each Mentorship studio critique session and “time
away” for creative work. Students are also expected to take part in synchronous and asynchronous sessions with
mentors and demonstrate “presence” in the Creative and Critical Reading courses through regularly scheduled
exchanges with faculty and peers.
Academic Honesty
Augsburg’s high expectations for academic honesty will be applied to this class. Please refer to the Student Guide at
inside.augsburg.edu/studentaffairs/studentguide/academic-honest-policies if you have any questions.
Affiliation
The Augsburg College MFA Program is a member of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) and
curriculum is based on the AWP Hallmarks of an Effective Low Residency MFA Program in Creative Writing.
A complete list of Augsburg’s accreditation, approvals, and memberships, is available in the Accreditation, Approvals,
and Memberships section.
Mentor Faculty
James Cihlar, Publishing Mentor. BA, University of Iowa; MA, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; PhD, University of
Nebraska, Lincoln.
Stephan Clark, Assistant Professor of English, MFA Mentor. BA, University of Southern California; MA, University of
California, Davis; PhD, Literature and Creative Writing, the University of Southern California.
Cass Dalglish, Professor of English, MFA Mentor. BA, Spanish Language and Literature, St. Catherine University; MFA,
Creative Writing, Vermont College of Fine Arts; PhD, Creative Writing, Archetypal and Ancient Women’s Writing,
The Union Institute and University.
Heid E. Erdrich, MFA Mentor. BA, Dartmouth College; MA, The Johns Hopkins University Writing Seminars; PhD, Creative
Writing and Native American Literature, The Union Institute and University.
Jack El-Hai, MFA Mentor. BA, Carleton College; MFA, Creative Writing and Literature, Nonfiction, Bennington College.
Neal Karlen, MFA Mentor. BA, Brown University; MA, University of Minnesota.
Carson Kreitzer, MFA Mentor. BA, Yale University; MFA, University of Texas, Austin.
Christina Lazaridi, MFA Mentor. BA, Princeton University; MFA, Screenwriting, Columbia University.
Sarah Myers, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts, MFA Mentor. BS, Northwestern University; MFA, Playwriting and
Drama and Theatre for Youth & Communities; PhD, Performance as Public Practice, the University of Texas,
Austin.
Lindsay Starck, Assistant Professor of English, MFA Mentor. BA, Yale University; MFA, University of Notre Dame; PhD,
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (anticipated).
Cary Waterman, Assistant Professor of English, MFA Mentor. BA, the University of Denver; MA, Poetry Thesis,
Minnesota State University-Mankato.
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Faculty Associates
Robert Cowgill, Associate Professor of English, Academic Writing Faculty. BA, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
D.E. Green, Professor of English. Academic Writing and Teaching Faculty. BA, Amherst College; MA, PhD, Brown
University.
Michael Kidd, Associate Professor of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, Translation and Adaptation Faculty. BA,
Pomona College; PhD, Cornell University.
John Schmit, Professor of English, Academic Writing and Teaching Faculty. BS, St. John’s University; MA, University of
New Orleans; PhD, The University of Texas.
Frankie Shackelford, Professor Emerita, Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies, Translation and Adaptation Faculty. BA,
Texas Christian University; PhD, University of Texas.
Kathryn Swanson, Professor of English, Academic Writing and Teaching Faculty. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University
of Minnesota.
Visiting Writers
Ed Bok Lee, Poetry
Sue William Silverman, Creative Nonfiction
Ben Percy, Fiction
Alex Lemon, Poetry and Memoir
Deborah Blum, Creative Nonfiction
Pam Houston, Fiction
Kristoffer Diaz, Playwriting
Bill Wheeler, Screenwriting
Carson Kreitzer, Playwriting
Kenneth Rance, Screenwriting
Helene Wecker, Fiction
Staff
Kathleen Matthews, Administrative Assistant
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Master of Music Therapy
MMT Mission
To prepare students to be leaders in the field, while fostering their passion to serve clients and families, and offer unique
learning experiences that allow them to discover and realize their full potential. To engage students in life changing
experiences, rich in experiential learning, collaborative in nature, fostering a holistic view of the use of music in health,
healing and well-being. To advance the practice of music therapy by preparing students through a hybrid master’s
degree program that is innovative, flexible and possesses breadth and depth, designed to meet the changing demands
of healthcare.
Program Overview
Degree requirements
The MMT degree program is designed for music therapists who are currently board certified and who wish to continue
their education and advance their level of practice. The program is a 36 credit program with core music therapy courses,
courses focused on the practice of music therapy in healthcare and medicine, and elective courses of interest.
Core Music Therapy Courses – 24 credits
MUS 510 - Advanced Music Therapy Theory (3 credits)
MUS 511 - Advanced Music Therapy Practicum (0 credit)
MUS 515 - Advanced Music Therapy Clinical Practice I (3 credits)
MUS 520 - Advanced Music Therapy Clinical Practice II (3 credits)
MUS 525 - Cross-Cultural Awareness in Music Therapy (3 credits)
MUS 530 - Music Therapy Ethics (2 credits)
MUS 535 - Music Therapy Supervision and Professional Development (2 credits)
MUS 540 - Music Therapy Research I (3 credits)
MUS 545 - Music Therapy Research II (3 credits)
MUS 595 – Thesis or Final Project (2 credits)
Music Therapy Electives– 12 credits
MUS 550 - Music Psychotherapy (2 credits)
MUS 555 - Music Therapy, Spirituality and Well-being (2 credits)
MUS 560 - Music and Imagery (2 credits)
MUS 565 - Advanced Music Therapy with Infants, Children and Family Centered Care (2 credits)
MUS 570 - Music, Neurology and Physiology (2 credits)
MUS 575 - Music Therapy in Palliative Care (2 credits)
MUS 576 - Music Therapy in Trauma Informed Care (2 credits)
MUS 580 - Transcultural Music Therapy I (4 credits) (global educational experience)
MUS 582 – Transcultural Music Therapy II (4 credits) (global educational experience)
MUS 585 - Advanced Music Therapy Group Work (3 credits)
MUS 590 - Interdisciplinary Practice & Research Methods in Music Therapy (3 credits)
Thesis or Final Project
Completion of a thesis or final project is required as a part of the degree program. The thesis and final project are both
subject to approval by program director.
Thesis: A scholarly paper utilizing historical, philosophical, descriptive, experimental or mixed methods research.
Final Project: A supervised clinical project that is comprehensive and designed to develop and advance an area of
one’s clinical practice.
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The Equivalency Plus Master of Music Therapy will complete the courses outlined above in addition to any courses
needed to accomplish their equivalent status. The Equivalency Plus MMT is 64 credits plus the clinical internship and is
designed to be completed in two and a half years. The equivalency courses include the following:
MUS 271 - Introduction to Music Therapy (2 credits)
MUS 274 - Music Therapy Practicum (0 credits)
MUS 340 - Music Therapy Methods I (2 credits)
MUS 345 - Music Therapy Methods II (2 credits)
MUS 374 - Music Therapy Practicum (0 credits)
MUS 372 - Psychological Foundations of Music I (4 credits)
BIO 103 - Human Anatomy & Physiology (3 credits)
PSY 105 - Principles of Psychology (4 credits)
PSY 262 - Abnormal Psychology (4 credits)
EDC 410 - Learners with Special Needs (4 credits)
The Equivalency Plus+ Master of Music Therapy will complete the courses outlined previous two sections (MMT and
Equivalency Plus), as well as the course listed below.
MUS 101 Materials of Music I (2 credits)
MUS 111 Aural Skills I (2 credits)
MUP xxx Primary Lessons (minimum 4 semesters needed)
MUE xxx Chamber or Large Ensemble (minimum of 4 semesters needed)
MUS 102 Materials of Music II (2 credits)
MUS 112 Aural Skills II (2 credits)
MUS 201 Materials of Music III (2 credits)
MUS 211 Aural Skills III (2 credits)
MUS 231 History and Lit of Music I (4 credits)
MUS 232 History and Lit of Music II (4 credits)
Plan of Study
There are three tracks for the Master of Music Therapy program. The first is for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree
in music therapy. They follow the master of music therapy track. The second track is for individuals that hold a
bachelor’s degree in music. They follow the Equivalency Plus Master of Music Therapy track. The third is for individuals
that hold a bachelor’s degree that is not in music, but have a strong music background. They follow the Equivalency
Plus+ Master of Music Therapy track.
Admission to MMT
Online Application
All college transcripts
2 letters of recommendation (can be submitted online through the application-please have your recommenders
email addresses when you begin the application).
Proof of Board Certification
An Audition (this can be taped or live) ten to fifteen minutes of your best instrument(s).
Essay-(can be submitted as part of the online application) no longer than three pages addressing the following
questions.
Describe your goals as a music therapist and how an MMT degree will help you reach those goals.
Tell about a moment that helped encourage you to begin a career in music therapy.
As a music therapist you will help people from all walks of life and with a variety of needs and illnesses, how are you
qualified (physically, mentally, and emotionally) to assist these people in improving their quality of life?
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Please note that you can upload your essay directly into the online application. You may also input the names and emails
of your recommenders and the system will send them a link to directions and the checklist we request they fill out for
you.
If not submitted with the online application, materials need to be sent to:
Augsburg College
Graduate Admissions, CB 65
2211 Riverside Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
or emailed to gradinfo@augsburg.edu
For Academic Policies, please see Academic Policies.
Accreditation and Affiliation
Augsburg is regionally accredited by:
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
The Master of Music Therapy Program is accredited by:
National Association Schools of Music (NASM)
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
MMT Faculty
Annie Heiderscheit, Assistant Professor, Director of Master of Music Therapy. BME-MT, Wartburg College; MS, Iowa
State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
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Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Mission
The mission of the Augsburg College Department of Physician Assistant Studies is based on a foundation of respect and
sensitivity to persons of all cultures and backgrounds and oriented toward providing care to underserved populations.
Students are well educated in current medical theory and practice, and graduates are encouraged to work in primary
care settings. The program promotes dedication to excellence in performance, with the highest standards of ethics and
integrity, and commitment to lifelong personal and professional development.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Continued
Accreditation to the Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Augsburg College. Continued accreditation is an
accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
Continued Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until
accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next comprehensive
review of the program by ARC-PA will be Spring 2019.
About PA
As defined by the American Academy of Physician Assistants:
“PAs are health professionals licensed or, in the case of those employed by the federal government, credentialed to
practice medicine in association with designated collaborating physicians. PAs are qualified by graduation from an
accredited PA educational program and/or certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician
Assistants ... Within the physician-PA relationship, PAs provide patient-centered medical care services as a member of a
healthcare team. PAs practice with defined levels of autonomy and exercise independent medical decision making within
their scope of practice.”
In the state of Minnesota, a PA is licensed with the Board of Medical Practice. In Minnesota, and most other states,
the PA must be NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certified and hold a
delegation agreement with a licensed physician.
Curriculum
The Physician Assistant program at Augsburg is 28 months long with studies beginning each year in the summer
semester (late May or early June). The program accepts up to 30 students for each new class. Graduates will receive a
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and a PA certificate.
Approximately the first 16 months of the program is didactic, or classroom work, including courses in human gross
anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical medicine, pharmacotherapy, history and physical exam skills, research, and
professional issues. The academic phase of the program also includes development of practical skills through the use of
case studies, simulated patients, and technical skills workshops (ie. suturing, casting/splinting, etc.)
The clinical phase is completed in approximately 12 months. The clinical phase of the program is designed to effectively
train students for practice by providing them with rotation experiences in different specialties and a variety of practice
settings. To that end, each student will be required to complete rotations outside the metropolitan area. Each student is
required to successfully complete clinical rotations in family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health,
emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, and one elective rotation by choosing from various specialties. The
clinical phase will culminate with a preceptorship that is designed to solidify the student’s skills and potentially place
them in a setting that might be interested in recruiting a graduate PA. Clinical instructors include Physicians, Physician
Assistants and other health care providers.
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A student will be required to complete the clinical phase at site(s) determined by the Program to provide the student
with the best educational experience. Clinical rotation sites will be located throughout the state of MN and other cities
in the 5 state area.
The Augsburg PA program includes time away from the program at varying times which may or may not differ from the
traditional breaks at Augsburg University; these breaks contribute to the overall 28 month length of the program.
PA Program Sample Calendar
YEAR 1
Summer
PA 501 - Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy
PA 503 - Human Pathophysiology
Fall
PA 511 - History and Physical Exam Skills I
PA 521 - Pharmacotherapy I
PA 531 - Clinical Medicine I
PA 542 - Professional Issues
PA 546 - Clinical Practice Seminar I
Spring
PA 512 - History and Physical Exam Skills II
PA 522 - Pharmacotherapy II
PA 532 - Clinical Medicine II
PA 547 - Clinical Practice Seminar II
PA 555 - Research Tools for the Physician Assistant
YEAR 2
Summer
PA 533 - Clinical Medicine III
PA 545 - Clinical Phase Transition
Master’s Project course, one of the following*:
PA 599 - Directed Study
ML 577 - International Experience
Fall
PA 6XX - Clinical Rotations 1, 2, 3
Spring
PA 6XX - Clinical Rotations 4, 5, 6
YEAR 3
Summer
PA 6XX - Clinical Rotations 7, 8
PA 62X - Preceptorship
PA 690 - Capstone
*Other program-approved options may be available
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
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Admission to the PA Program
Admission Requirements
Complete and current-year admission guidelines can be found on our website at www.augsburg.edu/pa.
Admission to any physician assistant program is a highly competitive process.
Qualified applicants will have:
Bachelor’s degree (in any major) from a regionally-accredited four-year institution
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 as calculated by CASPA at the time of application
Minimum science GPA of 3.0 as calculated by CASPA at the time of application
Completed the prerequisite courses listed below
Prerequisite Courses
To be an eligible applicant for the physician assistant studies program, you must have completed the prerequisite
courses listed below. These courses must have been completed within 10 years of the year you are applying for
admission.
Applicants completing their first undergraduate degree in the spring term may complete prerequisite coursework in the
summer, fall, and spring term of the academic year they apply as long as the degree and prerequisite coursework will be
completed by the start date for the program. Applicants who already have an undergraduate degree, or who will
complete their degree in a term other than spring, have the summer and fall semesters of the year they apply by which
to complete prerequisites.
All course prerequisites must have been passed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. Meeting minimum prerequisites does
not guarantee admission into the program.
One full course of psychology
One full course of physiology* (human/vertebrate/organ)
One full course of microbiology*
One full course of biochemistry*
One full course of general statistics
One course of medical terminology
*Labs are recommended but not required.
The following are strongly recommended but not required:
Direct patient care is the best type of experience to obtain in order to strengthen an application. We recommend at
least 2000 hours to be competitive in this category.
Additional science courses such as anatomy, genetics, immunology, other biology courses, and organic chemistry
Demonstration of motivation for the PA profession by formally shadowing a PA or other health care provider.
Demonstration of a commitment to, and involvement with, underserved communities
Note: The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required.
PA Studies Application Process
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Studies program has a two-step application process—applying through CASPA and to
Augsburg’s PA Studies Program.
The Augsburg PA Program participates in the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) which is
sponsored by the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). All applications to the PA Program for the entering
class must be processed through CASPA, following all guidelines and regulations set forth by CASPA. Application forms
with detailed instructions can be obtained online at portal.caspaonline.org.
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You will be considered an eligible applicant if you have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application (as
calculated by CASPA), if you have a minimum science GPA of 3.0 at the time of application (as calculated by CASPA), if
you have completed or will complete your undergraduate degree prior to the start date of the program, and if you have
completed or will complete your prerequisite courses within the timeline specified for your degree status.
Additional Application Details:
The Augsburg PA Program requires three letters of recommendation submitted through the CASPA process. We strongly
recommend that one be from an employer/colleague (a professional reference), one letter be from a professor or
adviser (an academic reference), and the third from a person of your choice. Be sure that your letter writers are able to
tell the committee about you as well as his/her experiences with you and observations about you.
Your Supplemental Application must be submitted electronically on or before August 1 in order to be considered.
We use the CASPA “Complete Date” to determine if you have met the application deadline of August 1. The “Complete
Date” on your application must be August 1 or prior in order to be considered meeting the deadline. CASPA assigns a
“Complete Date’ when they have received your electronic application, transcripts from all schools attended, 2 of your 3
letters of reference, and payment. Until those criteria are met, your application will not be given a “Complete Date.”
Your GPA (cumulative and science) is set at the time of your CASPA submission. The Augsburg PA Program will not
recalculate GPAs as additional coursework is completed post CASPA submission. We will request grade reports for your
prerequisite courses and add them to your file as they are completed, but your official GPA, as calculated by CASPA, will
be the GPA of record for your application
Selection Process
All complete files (CASPA and Supplemental Applications that meet requirements) will be reviewed by the admissions
committee.
The selection committee looks for a balanced application by reviewing key criteria such as cumulative GPA, science GPA,
and direct patient care experience followed by overall academic record, service to underserved (meaning
disadvantaged, minority, or underrepresented populations), essay responses, knowledge of the profession, fit with the
program goals and mission, and recommendation letters.
As the committee completes file review, candidates are selected for an interview. The interviews are generally
conducted during the months of October, November, and January. Candidates come to campus to meet program
faculty, staff and current students, and to view the facilities.
As interviews are completed, seats in the incoming class are offered. The cohort class will be filled between the months
of October and May. A list of alternates will be selected in January to fill seats that accepted candidates may not claim.
All applicants are notified of their final status by mid-February.
Accepted candidates must complete and pass a background check prior to matriculation and annually through the
program. Failure of the background check may result in dismissal from the program.
Academic Policies
Please see the PA program website at www.augsburg.edu/pa for further details about policies outlined here.
Technical Standards
The physician assistant must have the knowledge and skills to function in a broad variety of clinical situations and to
render a wide spectrum of patient care. They must be able to integrate all information received by whatever sense(s)
employed, consistently, quickly, and accurately, and they must have the intellectual ability to learn, integrate, analyze,
and synthesize data.
Candidates for physician assistant certification offered by the Physician Assistant Studies Department at Augsburg
College must have, with or without reasonable accommodation, multiple abilities and skills including:
perception/observation, communication, motor/tactile function, cognition and professionalism.
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Candidates for admission and progression must be able to perform these abilities and skills in a reasonably independent
manner.
Perception/observation
Students must be able to perceive, by the use of senses and mental abilities, the presentation of information through:
Small group discussions and presentations
Large-group lectures
One-on-one interactions,
Demonstrations (physical exam maneuvers)
Laboratory experiments (cadaver dissection)
Patient encounters (at a distance and close at hand)
Diagnostic findings (EKGs, laboratory results, x-rays and ultrasound)
Procedures (suturing, casting/splinting, IV access))
Written material (powerpoints, textbooks, and readings)
Audiovisual material (slides, medical videos)
Communication
Students must be able to skillfully communicate (in English) verbally and in written form with faculty members, other
members of the healthcare team, patients, families, and other students, in order to:
Elicit information
Convey information
Clarify information
Create rapport
Develop therapeutic relationships
Demonstrate competencies
Motor/tactile function
Students must have sufficient motor function and tactile ability to meet the competencies required for graduation and
to:
Attend (and participate in) classes, groups, and activities which are part of the curriculum
Communicate in a written format
Examine patients (including observation, auscultation, palpation, percussion, and other diagnostic maneuvers)
Do basic laboratory procedures and tests
Perform diagnostic procedures
Provide general and emergency patient care (airway management, placement of intravenous catheters,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and application of pressure to control bleeding)
Function in outpatient, inpatient, and surgical venues (standing and actively assisting the surgical team)
Perform in a reasonably independent and competent way in sometimes stressful clinical environments
Cognition
Students must be able to demonstrate higher-level cognitive abilities, which include:
Rational thought
Measurement
Calculation
Visual-spatial comprehension
Conceptualization
Analysis
Synthesis
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Organization
Representation (oral, written, diagrammatic, three dimensional)
Memory
Application
Clinical reasoning
Ethical reasoning
Sound judgment
Professionalism
Students must possess the emotional health required for the full utilization of their intellectual abilities, for the exercise
of good judgment, for the prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients, and
for the development of effective relationships with patients. Candidates must be able to tolerate physically taxing
workloads and function effectively under stress. They must be able to adapt to changing environments, display
flexibility and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in the clinical problems of patients. In summary, PA
students must be able to:
Consistently display integrity, honesty, empathy, caring, fairness, respect for self and others, diligence, and
dedication
Promptly complete all assignments and responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients
Develop mature, sensitive, and effective relationships, not only with patients but with all members of the
Augsburg community and healthcare teams
Tolerate physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding workloads
Function effectively under stress, and proactively make use of available resources to help maintain both physical
and mental health
Take responsibility for themselves and their behaviors
Documentation of a Disability
The Augsburg College Department of Physician Assistant Studies is pledged to the admission and matriculation of
qualified students and wishes to acknowledge awareness of laws which prohibit discrimination against anyone on the
basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability.
Regarding disabled individuals, the Physician Assistant Studies department will not discriminate against such individuals
who are otherwise qualified but will expect all applicants and students to meet certain minimal technical standards.
All Augsburg students have been accepted by the college based on their ability to succeed academically and are required
to meet the same academic and technical standards. Disability Resources (CLASS Office) provides academic support and
accommodations to students with disabilities or temporary conditions. Accessing accommodations is an ongoing and
interactive process where information can be gathered from the student and from other relevant sources. We ask that
students interview with a Disability Specialist to discuss their requests. We prefer students to present any
documentation that describes their disability and the impact on educational experiences and in the educational
environment early in the process. Each student’s requests will be evaluated on an individual basis.
The purpose of documentation is to assist in providing information and understanding about how the courses or
facilities might present barriers and to what degree the disability affects the student, and to plan for accommodations to
facilitate access.
Some Examples of Disabilities
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD)
Learning Disabilities
Psychiatric Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Head Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury
Physical Disabilities and Systemic Illnesses
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Deafness/Hearing Impairment
Blindness/Low Vision
Disabilities that are sporadic or degenerative in nature
Temporary conditions
The first step in accessing services is to call CLASS to schedule an appointment with a Disability Specialist, (612) 3301053.
Experiential Learning Policy
The Augsburg Physician Assistant Program does not award academic credit to an individual for experiential learning.
Applicants desiring admission to Augsburg’s PA Program must satisfactorily complete all prerequisite courses.
Experiential learning will be considered separately from prerequisite courses. Experiential learning prior to and during
admittance to the Augsburg PA Program will not substitute for any part of the clinical phase.
Employment while in the Program
Program faculty discourage outside employment while in the Physician Assistant Program. Faculty do recognize that
employment may be an issue that some students will face. Given this recognition, realize that program obligations will
not be altered due to a student’s work obligations. It is further expected that work obligations will not interfere with the
physician assistant students’ learning progress or responsibilities while in the program.
Withdrawal and Readmission Policies
Voluntary withdrawal from the Physician Assistant Program may be initiated by a student after submission of a letter to
the Program Director requesting withdrawal. In the letter, the student should outline the circumstances and reasons for
withdrawal. Students will be requested to conduct an exit interview with the Program Director prior to leaving the
program. For information on withdrawal, see the Academic Policies section.
Readmission
Students may request readmission after voluntary withdrawal by submitting a letter to the Program Director stating the
reasons the student wishes readmission and the anticipated date for readmission. The submission of a letter and
previous enrollment does not constitute automatic acceptance and/or reentry into the program. Reapplication to the PA
Program after dismissal from the program will be considered only under extremely unusual circumstances.
For the full readmission policy and reapplication process, please contact the program.
Advanced Placement
The Department of PA Studies does not offer advanced placement to admitted students. All students admitted to the PA
Program must complete the entire curriculum.
Transfer
The Department of PA studies does not accept student transfers from other PA programs.
Costs of the PA Program
For tuition information, go to www.augsburg.edu/pa.
For complete and current payment options go to the Student Financial Services website at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial.
PA Program Faculty
Beth Alexander, Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator; PharmD, University of Minnesota
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Eric Barth, Assistant Professor; BS and PA Certificate, Trevecca Nazarene University; MPAS, University of Nebraska
Stephanie Elko, Director of Clinical Education; MPAS, PA-C University of New England
Jenny Kluznik, Assistant Professor; MPH, George Washington University; MPAS, Augsburg College
Holly Levine, Assistant Professor; MD, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Skye Peltier, Instructor; MPH, University of Minnesota; MPAS, Augsburg College
Alicia Quella, Program Director, Clinical Associate Professor; PhD, PA-C, University of Iowa
Meredith Wold, Instructor; MPAS PA-C, Augsburg College
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Master of Social Work
You have chosen an exciting way to serve others. The social work profession offers you the rewarding prospect of joining
with others to respond to problems and develop opportunities that benefit individuals, families, groups, and
communities. The MSW degree prepares you for advanced professional practice in the field of social work.
Augsburg’s MSW program prepares you for agency-based practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities,
and with a dedication to system change that reduces oppression and discrimination. Graduates of our program share
how they appreciated the opportunity to learn new ideas as well as learn more about themselves. These graduates
valued our small class size, our cohort structure, and the opportunity to have a mentoring relationship with our faculty
and staff. As a small program, we have high expectations for our students and at the same time offer the flexibility to
help them meet their individual goals.
Attending Augsburg College will transform and develop your professional life in unexpected ways. We have two
concentrations. The first, Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP), will prepare you for direct clinical practice with
individuals, families, and groups. The second, Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP), will prepare you for macro social
work practice with organizations, communities, and other large systems.
We are delighted in your interest in our MSW program and invite you to join us in a lifelong adventure in learning. The
personal and professional growth necessary to become an advanced professional social worker is challenging. We
encourage you to take the challenge with us.
Lois A. Bosch, PhD, LISW
Director, Master of Social Work
MSW Mission
Our mission is to develop social work professionals for advanced practice that promotes social justice and
empowerment towards the well-being of people in a diverse and global society.
Program Overview
The MSW program prepares social work students for agency-based practice in public and nonprofit settings. By working
in the agency setting, social workers collaborate with others to provide holistic, affordable, and accessible services to
individuals, families, groups, and communities. Our challenging MSW curriculum integrates social work theory with
micro and macro practice methods. Students develop skills, knowledge, and values necessary for ethical social work
practice. As you progress through our MSW program, you will:
Learn how individuals live in and are affected by their social environment
Understand how social policies and programs affect individuals, families, communities, and society
Apply theories and methods of practice through the field practicum experience
Use a range of client-centered approaches to practice with client groups of all types and sizes
Engage in practice informed by sound, scholarly research
Evaluate the effectiveness of your social work practice or social work programs
Advocate for the eradication of oppression and discrimination
Be a responsible and contributing citizen in the local and global community
Accreditation
Augsburg’s MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Your MSW degree must be
accredited by CSWE if you seek licensure with the social work board of your state. For more information on CSWE
accreditation go to www.cswe.org.
Augsburg College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools. For a complete list of Augsburg’s accreditations, approvals, and memberships, see the Accreditation, Approvals,
and Memberships section of this catalog.
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Plan of Study
Students entering Augsburg’s MSW program with a bachelor’s degree from a discipline other than social work are
classified as foundation students. Full-time foundation students are enrolled in a two year program. Part-time
foundation students are enrolled in a four year program.
Students entering Augsburg’s MSW program with a bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE (Council on Social
Work Education) accredited institution are classified as advanced standing students. Advanced standing students are
enrolled in a 16 month program. The part-time option is not generally available for advanced standing students.
All students must complete the MSW degree in no more than 4 years following matriculation.
Academic Calendar
The MSW program meets on a semester calendar, with classes offered September through June. Classes typically meet
every other weekend with an occasional back-to-back weekend. Field practicum hours are generally completed during
weekday hours. If a student lives outside the Twin Cities metro area, the field practicum hours can be completed at a
placement near the student’s place of residence. Hours per week vary depending on the agency placement and the
student’s availability. For academic calendars and schedules, go to www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Class Periods
Classes meet in 4 hour blocks on Friday evenings, 6 to 10:00 pm; Saturday mornings, 8:00 am to 12 pm; and Saturday
afternoons, 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Each class meets on campus for 8 sessions in a given semester and for 4 sessions on
campus in a summer term (May-June), with the expectation that students engage in hybrid learning activities between
on-campus class weekends.
Time Commitment
Although classes meet on weekends, students spend time on their studies during non-class weekends and weekdays in
accordance with our hybrid learning format. Hybrid learning is a combination of face-to-face class sessions and
online/experiential learning. On a class weekend, the typical student will spend 12 hours in class within a 23-hour
period. For every hour spent in class, a student may expect to spend 3 to 4 hours outside of class working on online
activities, assignments, readings, or group projects. A student may also spend 15 to 20 hours per week in the field
practicum during the fall and spring semesters (a span of 8 to 9 months for each practicum). In the final year of study,
students complete a summative evaluation or a portfolio, which requires significant independent research, analysis, and
writing.
Some MSW students work full-time while enrolled in the program. However, full-time employment is not
recommended. Most students arrange to reduce their work hours or request time away during their graduate studies.
Each student’s situation is unique and must be decided individually. All students must develop strategies for balancing
family, work, and academic responsibilities.
Credit and Contact Hours
MSW courses range from 2 to 4 semester credits. Depending on the number of credits, students will spend 16 to 32
hours in the classroom per course. Students will also be expected to engage in activities and independent study outside
of class.
Cohort Structure
MSW students are admitted to a particular cohort. Cohorts are distinguished by level of admission (foundation or
advanced standing), rate of attendance (full-time or part-time), and chosen concentration (Multicultural Clinical Practice
[MCCP] or Multicultural Macro Practice [MCMP]). Any changes to a student’s cohort selection must be approved by the
MSW director.
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Field Practicum
Foundation students complete 920 hours in two field practica; advanced standing students complete 500 hours in one
field practicum. Successful completion of the first field practicum, required for foundation students, is a minimum of 420
hours. Successful completion of the second field practicum, required for both foundation and advanced standing
students, is a minimum of 500 hours. Each practicum experience is spread over two semesters (fall and spring). These
hours are completed concurrent with enrollment in the fieldwork seminars as well as other MSW courses.
MSW Curriculum Components
Foundation Curriculum
In the foundation courses and field practicum, you are introduced to social work as a profession. You will learn both
historical and contemporary theories and practice methods relating to both the individual and the environment. During
the foundation year, you will study human behavior and the social environment, history of social welfare policy,
research methods, assessment frameworks, family and community diversity, and social work values and ethics.
In the foundation curriculum you will apply this generalist knowledge of theories and practice methods in the generalist
field practicum. The field practicum is completed concurrently with your enrollment in two field seminar courses. The
full foundation curriculum is required of all students, with the exception of those admitted with advanced standing.
Before beginning the concentration curriculum, all foundation coursework and field hours must be successfully
completed.
Concentration Curriculum
After completing the foundation requirements, you will enroll in the concentration curriculum that you selected at the
time of your application to the program. You will also complete an advanced field practicum. Augsburg offers two
concentrations: Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) or Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP). In either concentration,
you will deepen your knowledge of the primary issues affecting families and communities, develop a range of clientcentered approaches to practice, gain a broader understanding of human diversity, develop competencies in practicebased research, and learn practice or program evaluation techniques.
In the concentration curriculum, you will apply this advanced knowledge of theories and practice methods in the
concentration field practicum. The field practicum is relevant to your chosen concentration and is completed
concurrently with your enrollment in two field seminar courses. As a capstone to your MSW program, you will complete
a portfolio project or a summative evaluation project.
Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) Concentration
Multiculturalism is a process requiring practitioners to have a deep awareness of their social and cultural identities, as
well as the ability to use multiple lenses when working with diverse populations. With person-in-environment as an
organizing perspective, multicultural clinical social work practice addresses the biopsychosocial and spiritual functioning
of individuals, families, and groups. To this end, graduates of the MCCP concentration develop competence in using
relationship-based, culturally informed, and theoretically grounded interventions with persons facing challenges,
disabilities, or impairments, including emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders.
Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP) Concentration
In the tradition of Jane Addams, the heart of macro social work practice is directing energy toward changing agency,
government, and institutional policies that obscure or oppress people. While many social workers view their role as
focused on individuals and families, social workers must actively seek equality and justice for clients within agencies,
institutions and society. Social work leaders must advocate for social change where necessary to ensure social justice.
Similar to the MCCP concentration, it is important to address macro level social work practice within the context of
cultural understanding and awareness. The Multicultural Macro Practice concentration (formerly Program Development,
Policy and Administration) responds to this demand for leadership.
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The macro social work practitioner recognizes the strengths and abilities of individuals and communities to implement
change. The social work macro practitioner works with these individuals to do so. In the MCMP concentration, you will
learn the knowledge and skills necessary to work with others to achieve needed social change. You will also learn to
develop, lead, guide, and administer programs that serve diverse people in a variety of settings.
Portfolio or Summative Evaluation Project
Portfolio Project (MCCP students)
The goal of the MCCP Portfolio is to enhance the integration of theory and practice, as well as to offer more vivid
portrayals of a student’s academic and professional experience than traditional assessments. By definition,
portfolios are formative (i.e., designed for guided reflection and self-evaluation). However they are also summative
documents in that they illustrate students’ competencies. All MCCP students are required to create a portfolio
during their final year of study. Items in a portfolio might include videos, process recordings, reflective statements,
writing samples, case analyses, term papers, electronic submissions, policy activities, feedback from service users,
self-evaluations of personal progress, and links to references.
Summative Evaluation Project (MCMP students)
All social workers must evaluate their practice to determine whether they are helping or harming clients. While in
the concentration practicum, MCMP students will design and implement a program evaluation for their summative
project. This project requires integration and application of knowledge and skills from both the foundation and
concentration curricula. Students develop their research while in their field internship and are advised by their field
seminar professor. Students conduct and present this evaluation/research project during their final year of study.
Master’s Thesis
Students in both concentrations have the option of completing a thesis in addition to either the portfolio or summative
evaluation project. Credit for the SWK 699 general elective is given for this option. Students work with a thesis advisor to
develop more in-depth research skills contributing to social work knowledge. To pursue the thesis option, students
should notify the MSW program director by the end of spring semester of the foundation year.
Degree requirements
To be conferred the MSW degree, students must achieve the following:
Successful completion of any admission conditions (see Admission to MSW)
Successful completion of all required MSW courses
No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 and with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Successful completion of 920 hours of approved field practica for foundation students or 500 hours of approved
field practicum for advanced standing students
Successful completion and submission of the portfolio project (MCCP) or the summative evaluation project (MCMP)
Successful completion of all degree requirements within 4 years of matriculation.
State of Minnesota Social Work Licensure
Six months prior to completion of the MSW degree at Augsburg, students may apply to take the Licensed Graduate
Social Worker (LGSW) license exam from the Minnesota Board of Social Work. To achieve LGSW licensure students must
pass the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) master’s level national social work licensure examination and
complete the MSW degree.
To seek the Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) license or the Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
(LICSW) license, one must work two years full-time (or 4,000 hours part-time) as an LGSW under the supervision of an
LISW or LICSW, depending on the desired licensure. Upon completion of the supervision requirement, one may take the
LISW or LICSW’s Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) national social work licensure examination. For the LICSW,
there are additional requirements for 360 clinical clock hours in 6 specific categories. For more information, go to the
Minnesota Board of Social Work web page, www.socialwork.state.mn.us.
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MSW Course Requirements
Foundation Courses
FALL
SWK 500 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment*
SWK 505 - Practice Methods and Skills 1: Individuals*
SWK 530 - Integrative Field Seminar 1 (taken concurrent with first practicum)*
SPRING
SWK 506 - Practice Methods and Skills 2: Groups and Families*
SWK 535 - Integrative Field Seminar 2 (taken concurrent with first practicum)*
SWK 504 - Applied Research Methods (foundation students only)
SUMMER
SWK 501 - History of Social Welfare Policy*
SWK 516 - Practice Methods and Skills 3: Communities and Policies*
SWK 510 - Advanced Practice Methods (advanced standing students only)
SWK 509 - Human Behavior: Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis (advanced standing students only)
SWK 504 - Applied Research Methods (advanced standing students only)
*Course potentially can be waived for advanced standing students (BSW holders).
Concentration Courses
Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) Concentration:
FALL
SWK 610 - Integrative Field Seminar 3: Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) (taken concurrent with second practicum)
SWK 615 - Diversity and Inequality 1: Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP)
SWK 628 - Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) with Individuals
SWK 629 - Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) with Families
SPRING
SWK 611 - Integrative Field Seminar 4: Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) (taken concurrent with second practicum)
SWK 616 - Diversity and Inequality 2: Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP)
SWK 630 - Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) Policy Practice
SWK 631 - Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) with Groups
SUMMER 1
SWK 634 - Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) Supervision
SWK 639 - Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) Elective
SWK 640 - Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) Capstone
SWK 699 - General Elective
Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP) Concentration:
FALL
SWK 651 - Integrative Field Seminar 3: Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP) (taken concurrent with second practicum)
SWK 657 - Diversity and Inequality 1: Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP)
SWK 660 – Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP) Research Methods
SWK 667 - Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 1
SPRING
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SWK 652 - Integrative Field Seminar 4: Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP) (taken concurrent with second practicum)
SWK 658 - Diversity and Inequality 2: Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP)
SWK 668 - Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 2
SWK 670 - Multicultural Macro Practice Policy
SUMMER
SWK 669 - Organizations/Social Administrative Practice 3
SWK 699 - General Elective
SWK 671 – Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP) Planning
Portfolio or Summative Evaluation Project
Completed and submitted in final year of study.
SWK 699 General Elective
Students in both concentrations complete at least one general elective course. The following are examples of elective
offerings that rotate each year:
Trauma, Theory, and Treatment in Multicultural Clinical Practice
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Social Work Clinical Practice
Spirituality and Social Work Practice
Empowerment of Services Users in Mental Health
Children’s Mental Health
We also offer short-term electives abroad, typically two weeks in length: Exploring Human Services in International
Settings (examples include Mexico, Slovenia, Namibia, South Africa, India, Bolivia, China, and Hong Kong)
Fieldwork and Field Placement
Social work education goes beyond the classroom. Through the field experience, we expect that students will
demonstrate skills to bridge theory and practice. Collaborative efforts between the student, the field agency, and the
MSW program are essential to successful learning. The foundation of the practice includes:
Ethical, competent professional practice
Problem solving within a systems framework and strengths perspective
Use of advanced practice theories in Multicultural Clinical Practice (MCCP) or Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP)
settings
Evaluation of the effectiveness of program or practice activities
An understanding of and respect for diverse peoples and cultures
Responsibility and service to the local and global community in the interest of social justice
A commitment to oppose oppression of all forms
Field Education Format
Under the instruction and supervision of professionally-trained, MSW-level, and program-approved field instructors,
foundation students will spend a minimum of 920 hours in two field practica. Advanced standing students will spend a
minimum of 500 hours in one field practicum. Both the foundation and concentration practica are spread over 2
semesters (fall and spring). Both practica are concurrent with enrollment in integrative field seminars, as well as other
MSW coursework.
The fieldwork education of the MSW program is divided into two components:
Foundation Practicum
The foundation practicum, or generalist practicum, puts emphasis on developing competence as a professional
generalist social worker. It requires a minimum of 420 hours and is completed by students admitted at the
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foundation level. Students spend an average of 15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters in this
practicum.
Concentration Practicum
The concentration practicum places emphasis on advanced practice skills and leadership qualities related to the
chosen concentration. It requires a minimum of 500 hours and is completed by all students, including those
admitted with advanced standing. Students spend an average of 18 hours per week during the fall and spring
semesters in this practicum.
Process for Field Practicum Selection
Field practica begin in the fall, but the selection process begins the previous spring in collaboration with two other Twin
Cities MSW programs. Students attend a field orientation before beginning their search. Augsburg College and the
University of Minnesota - School of Social Work jointly host a field fair where students meet a large number of agencies
and potential field instructors. Practicum selection involves interviews at approved sites, arranged by the student, and a
matching process conducted collaboratively by the field coordinators at three of the MSW programs in the Twin Cities.
In some instances, students can petition to complete a field practicum at an agency not on the approved list or at their
place of employment. Students who wish to do so work with the MSW field coordinator for such proposals.
Field Practicum Settings
The Augsburg field faculty are committed to the success of each student in a stimulating and challenging field practicum.
Our current list of approved clinical and community practice field sites includes agencies in the following areas of
practice:
Family and children
Child welfare
Mental health
Crisis intervention
Senior resources
Family social policy
Health and human services
Corrections and probation
Public and independent schools
Youth services
Hospitals
Developmental disabilities
American Indian family services
Chronic and persistent mental illness
Chemical dependency
Court services
Immigrant, migrant, refugee services
Victims of torture
Faith-based social services
Neighborhood services
Legislation advocacy
Housing services
Employment services
Community organizing
Research centers
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Dual Degree in Social Work and Business Administration (MSW/MBA)
Augsburg College offers a dual MSW/MBA degree in social work and business administration. Students enrolled in the
dual degree program learn to create better managed and financially sound service organizations to serve diverse
communities, both locally and globally.
Purpose
Many social service agencies today require that agency managers combine financial and business expertise with social
work practice and policy formation. The MSW/MBA dual degree prepares graduates to function in a workplace that
demands the delivery of quality services with increasingly limited resources.
Concentration
The MSW/MBA dual degree includes an accelerated third year of study for MSW students who elect the Multicultural
Macro Practice (MCMP) concentration. In this concentration, students learn to effect positive change in social service
systems through their work with communities, organizations, and social policy makers. Prior Augsburg MSW graduates
who have completed the necessary Multicultural Macro Practice (MCMP) coursework are eligible to return to complete
the MBA portion of the dual degree. The MSW degree must be completed before the MBA portion of the dual degree.
Schedule
Years 1 and 2 (September through June)
MSW classes meet on alternating weekends—Friday evenings, Saturday mornings, and Saturday afternoons—and
students engage in hybrid learning activities between class weekends.
Year 3 (12–16 months)
MBA classes meet one night per week. The MBA program includes a summer term. See the MBA section for required
courses for the dual degree.
Curriculum
Foundation or advanced standing coursework
Either 920 hours (foundation) or 500 hours (advanced standing) MSW field practicum experience
The MSW summative evaluation project may be accepted by the MBA program as partial fulfillment of the MBA
project.
Complete a minimum of eight MBA courses for students who completed the MSW degree 2002 and beyond;
complete a minimum of nine MBA courses for students who completed the MSW degree prior to 2002
For more information regarding the MBA coursework required for the MSW/MBA dual degree, see the MBA section.
MBA Admission
MSW/MBA dual degree applicants may apply to both programs at the same time or admitted MSW students may wait
to apply to the MBA program until their concentration year. The GMAT is waived for MSW/MBA dual degree applicants.
MBA application materials include: completed application, two short essays, an updated resume, two letters of
recommendation, and a personal interview with the MBA program director. Admission to one program does not
guarantee admission to the other.
For a complete list of courses and descriptions, see the Course Description Search.
Admission to MSW
The Augsburg College MSW program promotes the widest possible diversity within its student population. Therefore,
the admission policies ensure that educational opportunities are provided to persons with a range of abilities,
backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.
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Listed below are general descriptions for the application process. Refer to the online MSW application documents for
details regarding specific application requirements.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university
Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
Liberal arts coursework in the social sciences, humanities, biology, and statistics
Application Checklist
The application deadline is January 15 each year for matriculation in the following academic year. All application
materials noted below are due by the application deadline. For more information go to www.augsburg.edu/msw or call
612-330-1101.
Completed application form
$35 application fee
One official transcript from each previously-attended postsecondary institution. This includes colleges, universities,
vocational/technical institutions, and PSEO institutions.
Liberal arts prerequisite coursework including four social sciences, three humanities, one biology, and one statistics
course. These courses must be completed prior to enrollment.
Completed BSW course equivalency checklist (for advanced standing applicants)
Three recommendation checklist forms, with letters attached, submitted online
Typed personal statement responding to the questions noted on the application form
Results of the TOEFL language tests, if applicable
Official international credit evaluation course-by-course review (for degrees completed outside of the United States)
Admission as an international student
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional
requirements outlined in Admission of International Students in the Graduate Admissions section.
Admission as a transfer student
Students may apply to Augsburg as a transfer student. Transfer students follow the same procedure as new applicants.
Transfer students may receive up to 22 transfer credits. (See Evaluation of Transfer Credit in the Academic Programs and
Policies section of this catalog.) Eligible courses must be from a CSWE-accredited MSW program and students must have
received a grade of B (3.0) or higher. Students must complete no fewer than 30 credits at Augsburg in order to receive
their MSW degree from Augsburg College.
We do not grant academic credit for work or life experience.
Admission with Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is an application category open to those with a bachelor’s degree in social work from a program that
is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Advanced standing applicants may seek waivers for the
following eligible MSW courses: Human Behavior and the Social Environment, History of Social Welfare Policy, Practice
Methods and Skills 1 and 2, and Integrative Field Seminars 1 and 2 (which include 420 field practicum hours). Advanced
standing applicants must offer an equivalent BSW course for each with a grade of B (3.0) or higher in order to receive a
waiver.
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Academic Policies
Academic Achievement
Students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the MSW program. If a student falls below a 3.0
average, the student will be placed on academic probation. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in
order for a student to be removed from probation. If the cumulative grade point average again falls below 3.0, the
student may be dismissed from the program. Students are retained in the program who can:
Maintain expected grade point average (3.0 or higher)
Complete course requirements of the program and field placement in a timely manner
Complete the program within four years
Abide by the department’s Standards for Social Work Education and the NASW Code of Ethics
No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 will count toward the degree. Courses with a grade below 2.5 must be
repeated. No more than two courses can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted
in the grade point average. If a student receives a grade below 2.5 in a field course, the MSW director will initiate a Level
3 review, as outlined in section 3.2 of the Standards for Social Work Education.
Evaluation of Student Field Performance
The criteria for evaluating field performance can be found in the MSW Field Manual, which is located on the MSW
program Moodle page. The MSW Field Manual may be requested from the MSW Field Coordinator or MSW program
staff.
Four-Year Limit
All students are required to finish the degree within four years of matriculation. See the Academic Programs and Policies
section of this catalog for policy on continuation of coursework or final thesis.
Leave of Absence
Students who interrupt their program enrollment must request a leave of absence through the MSW program in order
to maintain their admitted status. The request must be made in writing or via the student’s Augsburg email account. A
leave of absence typically requires a full year away from the program in order to return to classes in sequence.
Prerequisite Courses
All foundation courses are prerequisite to the concentration courses. Students may not enroll in the concentration
courses until successfully completing all foundation courses. In addition there are individual courses that are
prerequisite to other individual courses in the MSW curriculum. These are listed in the MSW Student Handbook.
Program Costs
In addition to tuition fees, MSW students can expect to a pay a facilities fee and a field program fee. Students can also
expect to purchase textbooks and student liability insurance when in a field placement. There may also be additional
fees associated with short-term study abroad electives.
Graduate Scholarship Search Tips
As you may know, graduate students do not have access to many of the financial aid opportunities open to
undergraduates. Because of this, we strongly encourage you to spend time doing your own independent research into
graduate funding available locally, nationally, and internationally.
The simplest way to begin a search for graduate funding is to look online. There are many scholarship search engines
online. The following websites may provide a good starting point for your search:
www.naswfoundation.org
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www.gradloans.com
www.cswe.org
www.gradschools.com
www.mnssa.org
www.fastweb.com
www.aauw.org
www.gradview.com
www.finaid.org
www.petersons.com
www.studentaid.ed.gov
Examples of Social Work Graduate Scholarships
Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship
Two $500 scholarships offered each year to students from ethnic groups of color. Applications due in May (go to
www.cswe.org).
Gosnell Scholarship Funds
Ten awards ($1,000-$4,000) offered to social work students interested in working with American Indian/Alaska
Native and Hispanic/Latino populations or in public and voluntary nonprofit agency settings. Applications due in
August (see www.naswfoundation.org).
Vern Lyons Scholarship
One award ($2,000) offered to students interested in health/mental health practice and a commitment to the
African American community. Applications due in August (see www.naswfoundation.org).
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
Several awards ($1,000 each) offered to students who demonstrate excellence in preparation for clinical social work
practice. Applications due in March (see www.abecsw.org).
MSSA Diversity Educational Scholarship
One $500 award offered to students from African-American, American Indian, Asian, LGBT, Hispanic and Immigrant
Cultures in completing their education in the Human Service Field. Applications due in June (see
www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org).
Marjorie J. Carpenter Scholarship
One $1,500 award offered to students seeking education in the human service field so they may enhance their
professional and/or technical skill development. Applications due in June (see www.mnsocialserviceassoc.org).
Augsburg Scholarships
Augsburg’s Social Work Department offers several scholarships each year. Students who are enrolled in the first year of
the program are eligible to apply. Awards range in amount from $300 to $1,500.
Phyllis M. Baker Memorial Scholarship
Edwina L. Hertzberg Scholarship
Arvida Norum Memorial Scholarship
Steen Family Scholarship Fund for Minority Social Work Students
Edwin Yattaw Memorial Scholarship
Bodo F. Suemnig Memorial Scholarship
Blanca Rosa Egas Memorial Scholarship
AmeriCorps Tuition Discount
Augsburg offers a tuition discount to students who are or have been AmeriCorps volunteers—25% off the tuition cost of
one course per semester. This would apply to all semesters of the MSW program. Contact the Enrollment Center for
more information.
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Augsburg Partnership Grant
The Augsburg Partnership Grant applies to new enrolling students only and allows employees of partner institutions to
receive a 10% tuition discount. Application fees of $35 are also waived. If a student enrolls in an Employer Tuition
Reimbursement Payment Plan, the $20 processing fee is also waived. Contact the Enrollment Center for more
information.
Military Discount
See description in the Financing Your Education section of the catalog.
MSW Forum
All MSW students are invited to participate in the student-run organization, the MSW Forum. The purpose of the forum
is to facilitate communication between social work students and the social work department, as well as to provide the
opportunity for student participation in departmental governance, curriculum development, and program
improvements. As such, forum members are invited to attend Social Work Department meetings via representatives.
The forum has historically been volunteer based. Any student may serve on the forum, provided the student can make a
commitment to attend the meetings and share in the efforts. The MSW director and MSW program coordinator also
serve on the forum. Other faculty may be invited as permanent members or as guests.
Past forum members established these guidelines:
Provide an avenue for students to share and discuss ideas and/or concerns related to the MSW educational
experience with the Social Work Department
Encourage constructive dialogue among students, faculty, and department and College administrators
Make recommendations to the department regarding program improvements
Receive and give feedback on expectations of faculty, students, and the College
Plan and coordinate MSW student events, lectures, discussions
Organize social action projects
MSW Faculty
Laura Boisen, Professor of Social Work, MSW Field Coordinator. BS, Wartburg College; MSSW, University of Wisconsin;
MPA, Iowa State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Lois A. Bosch, Professor of Social Work, MSW Program Director. BA, Northwestern College; MSW, University of Iowa;
PhD, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign.
Ankita Deka, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Delhi University; MSW, Tata Institute of Social Sciences; PhD,
Indiana University.
Christina Erickson, Associate Professor of Social Work, BSW Field Coordinator. BS, University of Minnesota; MSW,
University of Minnesota-Duluth; PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago.
Melissa Hensley, Associate Professor of Social Work, Field Education Coordinator. BA, MSW, PhD, Washington
University in St. Louis; MHA, University of Missouri–Columbia.
Bibiana Koh, Assistant Professor of Social Work, BSW Program Director. BA, Hartwick College; MA, Columbia University;
MAT, School for International Training; MSW, Smith College; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara Lehmann, Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, Knox College; MSW, Tulane University; PhD, Case Western
Reserve University.
Nancy Rodenborg, Professor of Social Work. BA, Indiana University; MSW, University of Minnesota; MIA, School of
International Training; PhD, University of Arizona.
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Michael Schock, Associate Professor of Social Work, Department Chair. BA, University of Washington; MSW, University
of Minnesota; PhD, University of Washington.
MSW Staff
Doran Edwards, BSW Program Assistant Director
Emily Glynn, MSW Program Coordinator
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Augsburg College Board of Regents
For more details, go to www.augsburg.edu/about/leadership/regents.
Andra Adolfson
Ann B. Ashton-Piper
Karen A. Durant ’81
Matthew K. Entenza, J.D.
Mark A. Eustis
Alexander J. Gonzalez ‘90
Norman R. Hagfors
Jodi L. Harpstead
Bishop Richard N. Hoyme, ex-officio
Diane L. Jacobson, Ph.D.
Rev. Rolf A. Jacobson, Ph.D.
Wayne D. Jorgenson ‘71
Toby Piper LaBelle ‘96
The Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange ’75, J.D.
Steven E. Larson ’71, M.D.
André J. Lewis ’73, Ph.D.
Dennis J. Meyer ‘78
Pamela Hanson Moksnes ‘79
Paul S. Mueller ’84, M.D.
Jeffrey M. Nodland ’77
Lisa M. Novotny ’80
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
Curtis A. Sampson
Earl W. Sethre ‘68
Dean A. Sundquist ‘81
Bishop Ann M. Svennungsen, ex-officio
Gary A. Tangwall ’80
Rev. David L. Tiede, Ph.D.
Vicki L. Turnquist
Rev. Norman W. Wahl ’76, D.Min.
Steven J. Wehrenberg ‘78
Rev. Mark N. Wilhelm, Ph.D., ELCA advisory member
ELCA Congregational and Synodical Mission
Executive Director
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman
Program Director for Schools
The Rev. Dr. Mark Wilhelm
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"The good we secure for ourselves
Table of Contents
is precarious and uncertain ... until
it is secured for all of us and
Overview ................... .... . ....................... ... 1
incoryorated into our common life."
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-Jane Addams
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MSW Curriculum Components .......................... .. .. .. .5
MSW Courses and Upcoming Changes ..... .................... .. 7
Field Work Education and Field Practicum ........................ 10
Admission to the MSW Program ....... ............... ....... .. 12
International Applicants ............... .................... .. 16
Summary of MSW Fees and Charges ..... .. ... ...... .. ........ .. 17
Financial Aid ........................ ........ . ...... .. ..... 18
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Department of Social Work Faculty ......... ... ..... ............ 24
Lindell Library and Information Technology .. .. . .. ... ............ 26
Accreditation .............................................. 27
About Augsburg College ..................................... 28
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overview
The Augsburg Master of Social Work
concentrations: Family Practice or
of other countries, including England,
is a small program of distinction and
Program Development, Policy and
Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia,
quality. Our purpose is to prepare
Administration. The academic
and Taiwan.
social work students for agency-based
coursework consists of 18 full courses
practice in public and non-profit
for regularly admitted students or 13
are internationally known for their
settings. We offer a challenging
full courses for those admitted with
teaching and research. Our adjunct
curriculum, combining social work
advanced standing (see explanation of
faculty are innovative practitioners
theory, policy, practice methods, skills
advanced standing on page 13).
training, research, and evaluation
techniques.
Our philosophy is to emphasize
In addition to the academic
We have outstanding faculty who
and administrators from agency-based
settings. Our faculty provide expertise
coursework, students complete 900
in a broad range of areas within social
hours of field practica in two settings
work. All our faculty are available for
client strengths and empowerment;
and a summative evaluation project.
mentoring relationships. They
problem solving within a holistic,
The Twin Cities offer many unique
schedule office hours convenient to
systems framework; and practice
opportunities for field practicum sites
weekend students.
informed by solid research and
such as non-profit advocacy
evaluation. Throughout our
organizations, counseling centers,
the liberal arts base of the College and
The Augsburg MSW builds on
curriculum, we stress social work
neighborhood centers, state and
supports the College's mission: "To
values and ethics. We also emphasize
county agencies, schools, hospitals,
nurture future leaders in service to the
responsibility to the local and global
correctional facilities, and non-
world by providing high-quality
community, promotion of social and
governmental organizations. We have
educational opportunities, which are
economic justice, understanding of
field sites in both urban and rural
based in the liberal arts and shaped by
and appreciation for diverse peoples
settings.
the faith and values of the Christian
and cultures, and commitment to
oppose oppression of all forms.
Our classes are offered on a
weekend intensive format. Field
Church, by the context of a vital
metropolitan setting, and by an
placements are available weekdays, as
intentionally diverse campus
complete a year of generalist
well as some evenings and non-class
community."
professional preparation (the
weekends. We maintain small class
foundation) and a year of advanced
sizes of 10 to 25 students. We offer
preparation in one of two
trips abroad to compare social services
Augsburg MSW students
MSW Program Mission and Goals
The mission of the
sound, scholarly
on combined strengths
Department of Social Work
research; and
of the client, group, or
is: "To develop social work
professionals for practice
that promotes social justice
and empowerment towards
the well-being of people in
community rather than
• how to evaluate the
effectiveness of your
As you progress through
our MSW curriculum, you
will learn:
• how an individual lives
of social work programs.
Student learning is guided
education, graduate or
by the following MSW
post-graduate, in social
program goals:
work or related fields;
1. prepare students to be
competent, creative,
and ethical social work
professional
or her environment;
practitioners who
programs affect
individuals, families,
communities, and
society;
• to use a range of client-
maintain a perspective
4. prepare students to
work for peace, social
justice, and human
well-being at a variety
of levels with a global
perspective;
that is multi-cultural
and holistic (that is,
5. prepare students to
one which encompasses
apply critical thinking
the integrated needs of
skills within
individual, family, and
professional contexts
community), with
and to demonstrate the
centered approaches to
attention to the special
professional use of self;
practice with client
needs of our migrant,
groups of all types and
immigrant, and Native
sizes;
American local
populations;
• to apply theories and
methods of practice
excel in problem-
placement experience;
solving within systems
practice informed by
perspective that creates
a holistic approach to
practice; and
through the field
• the importance of
6. integrate a liberal arts
2. prepare students to
of many sizes, to
•
3. prepare students for
continuing advanced
in and is affected by his
• how social policies and
pathology;
social work practice and
a diverse and global
society."
focusing on individual
7. provide students with
increased access to
social work education.
become advanced
practitioners who build
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MSW Program Format
The Augsburg MSW degree
offered at the mid-point of
expectation of substantial
Fall Trimester 2000
is designed to meet the
class. Each class meets for
independent study outside
Class Weekends
needs of a wide range of
eight sessions in a given
of class.
Sept. 15-16
students with differing
trimester.
responsibilities and time
commitments. Scheduling
classes in a weekend
intensive format allows
students some flexibility in
coordinating school
obligations with weekday
work and family
commitments. Our weekend
format also provides access
to an MSW education to
those living outside of the
Twin Cities metropolitan
area, who must travel some
distance.
Sept. 29-30
Cohons and Course
Sequence
Oct. 13-14
MSW students are admitted
Nov. 3-4
Foundation students
with a particular "cohort."
Nov. 17-18
complete 18 full courses.
Cohorts are distinguished
Dec. 1-2
Full-time students enroll in
by: level of admission
Dec. 15-16
three courses per trimester
(foundation or advanced
for six trimesters, totaling
standing), rate of attendance
Winter Trimester 2001
two years. Part-time students
(full-time or part-time), and
Class. Weekends
enroll in one or two courses
preferred concentration
Jan. 5-6
per trimester for 12
(Family Practice or Program
Jan. 19-20
trimesters, totaling four
Development, Policy, and
Jan 26-27
years. Advanced standing
Administration-"PDPA").
Feb. 9-10
students attend full time,
Augsburg offers six cohorts.
Feb. 16-17
Course Load and Program
Duration
enrolling in three courses
per trimester for five
Academic Calendar
trimesters, totalling 13 full
We follow a trimester
courses over one year and
academic calendar, offering
two trimesters. The part-
classes September through
time option is not offered for
June, exclusively on
those with advanced
weekends. Classes typically
standing. All students must
meet every other weekend
complete the MSW degree
with some back-to-back
in no more than four years
weekends.
following matriculation.
Oct. 27-28
Mar. 2-3
Field Practicum
Mar. 16-17
MSW students spend 900
Mar. 23-24
hours in two field practica.
The foundation field
Spring Trimester 2001
practicum requires 420
Class Weekends
hours. The concentration
Apr 6-7
field practicum requires 480
Apr 20-21
hours. Each practicum
May 4-5
experience is spread out over
May 18-19
two trimesters (fall and
Jun 1-2
winter) and is completed
Jun 8-9
concurrent with enrollment
Jun 22-23
Classes meet in four-hour
Course Credh and contact
Hours
in integrative field work
Jun 29-30
blocks on Friday evenings,
A full credit MSW course
seminars (SWK 502-503 and
6 to 10 p.m., Saturday
( 1.0) is equal to 4 semester
SWK 523-524) as well as
mornings, 8 a.m. to noon,
credits or 6 quarter credits.
other MSW coursework.
and Saturday afternoons,
Each full course meets for 32
1 to 5 p.m. A short break is
contact hours, with the
Class Periods
Summatlve Evaluation
Proiect
spend 15 to 20 hours per
Paul) have developed a dual
All students apply
week in the field practicum
degree: Master of Social
knowledge and skills from
during the fall and winter
Work and Master of Arts in
the foundation and
trimesters (a span of six or
Leadership for Mission
concentration curriculum in
seven months for each
(MSW/MA). The dual
completing a project
practicum).
degree focuses on meeting
designed to evaluate their
projects. A student also may
In the final year of
Luther Seminary (in St.
the educational interests of
social work practice.
study, students complete a
people planning to serve the
Students conduct and
summative project, which
spiritual and social needs of
present this evaluation/
requires substantial
families, individuals, and
research project during their
independent research,
communities.
final year of study. They
analysis, and writing.
may also select the thesis
Some MSW students
A pilot project has
been approved by both
option as an elective (see
work full time while
schools. Augsburg is
page 6).
enrolled in the MSW
currently seeking approval
program. Most, however,
from the Council on Social
arrange to reduce their work
Work Education. For more
Time Commitment
Although classes meet on
weekends, students spend
time on their studies during
non-class weekends and
weekdays. The typical
student will spend 12 hours
in classes within a 23-hour
period. For every hour spent
in class, a student may
hours or request time away
information, contact the
during their graduate
Augsburg social work office,
studies. Each student's
(612) 330-1233, or Luther
situation is unique and must
Seminary, (651) 641-3521,
be decided individually. All
for their catalog. Applicants
students must develop
apply to each program
strategies for balancing
separately; admission to one
family, work, and academic
does not guarantee
responsibilities.
admission to the other. This
spend 3 to 4 hours outside
of class, working on
Dual Degree
assignments or group
Augsburg College and
joint program is ecumenical
in its admissions policies
and academic outlook .
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MSW Curriculum Components
The MSW curriculum, which
knowledge of theories and practice
Administration. In either
includes both academic coursework
methods in the foundation field
concentration, you will deepen your
and field education, has two
practicum. The field practicum is
knowledge of the primary issues
components: foundation and
completed concurrently with your
affecting families and communities,
concentration.
enrollment in two integrative field
develop a range of client-centered
work seminar courses (SWK 502 and
approaches to practice, gain a broader
Foundation Curriculum
The foundation curriculum is made
up of nine courses and a generalist
field practicum. In the foundation
courses, you are introduced to social
work as a profession. You will learn
both historical and contemporary
theories, issues, and practice methods,
relating to both the individual and
503). The full foundation curriculum
understanding of human diversity,
is required of all students, with the
develop competencies in practice
exception of those admitted with
based-research, and learn practice or
advanced standing (see explanation
program evaluation techniques.
of advanced standing on page 13 ).
you will apply this advanced
curriculum, all foundation
knowledge of theories and practice
coursework and field hours must be
methods in the concentration field
successfully completed.
the environment. During the
foundation year, you will study
Concentration Curriculum
human behavior and the social
The concentration curriculum is
environment; history of social welfare
made up of nine courses and an
policy; and services, research
advanced field practicum. After
methods, practice methods,
completing the foundation
assessment frameworks, family and
requirements, you will enroll in the
community diversity, and social work
concentration curriculum of your
values and ethics.
choice. Augsburg offers two
In the foundation curriculum,
you will apply this generalist
[n the concentration curriculum,
Before beginning the concentration
concentrations: Family Practice and
Program Development, Policy, and
practicum experience. The field
practicum is relevant to your chosen
concentration and is completed
concurrently with your enrollment in
two field seminar courses (SWK 523
and 524). As a capstone to your
MSW program, you will complete a
summative evaluation project in
practice or program evaluation.
'
Family Practice
concentration was
building upon but separate
Concentration:
developed in response to
from the summative
Family, in its diverse forms,
the growing demand for
evaluation project. Course
is central to society.
leadership and
credit is given for this
"Family," in this context, is
administration. Effective
option as an elective.
interpreted broadly as the
services require competent
Students work with a thesis
nurturing system
practitioners to provide
adviser to develop more in-
surrounding people. It is
strong leadership and
depth research skills
inclusive of many areas of
effective administration. In
contributing to social work
need. As a growing number
this concentration you will
knowledge.
of family-related challenges
learn the knowledge and
face society, there is an
skills necessary to promote
ever-increasing need for
and achieve needed change,
professionals who base their
and to develop, lead, guide,
practice on in-depth study
and administer programs
of the broad spectrum of
that serve diverse people in
issues that confront the
a variety of settings.
family. In the Family
Practice concentration, you
will concentrate on
promoting empowerment of
the family-nurturing systems
from a developmental and
holistic perspective.
Program Development,
Degree Requirements
To be conferred with the
MSW degree, students must
achieve the following:
• successful completion of
18 MSW courses (13 for
advanced standing), with
Summatlve Evaluation
Proiect
with a grade of 2.0 or 2.5,
All students will apply
and with a cumulative
knowledge and skills from
GPA of 3.0 or higher;
the foundation and
no more than two courses
• successful completion of
concentration curricula in
900 hours of approved
completing a final project
field practica ( 480 hours
designed to study social
for advanced standing);
Policy, and
work efficacy. Students will
Administration:
conduct and present this
submission of the
Social change is necessary
advanced research project
summative evaluation
to foster policies and
during their final year of
project; and
services that respond to
study.
human need. The Program
Development, Policy, and
Administration
Master's Thesis
Students have the option of
• successful completion and
• successful completion of
all degree requirements
within four years of
matriculation.
completing a thesis,
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MSW Courses and Upcoming Changes
Below are two curricula: existing
intend for the new curriculum to
date. We will offer this new course in
and revised. The revisions are in
begin in 2001-02. This means
winter 2001-02. Because of the
response to feedback requested from
students who begin in 2000-01 will
earlier start for advanced standing
several constituencies, including
complete the first year under our
students, we will move the advanced
students, alumni, faculty, field
existing curriculum, but will complete
standing application deadline for
agencies, and CSWE. The revised
subsequent years under the revised
2001-02 admission to January
curriculum is approved by the social
curriculum.
work department and awaiting
15, 2001. (Advanced standing
For advanced standing students,
approval from the College Academic
the revised curriculum adds a new
Affairs Committee in 2000-01. We
course and requires a winter start
applicants previously applied in
October.)
EXISTING Curriculum
Foundation Courses:
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Integrative Field Work Seminar II
Integrative Field Work Seminar I
Methods and Skills II
Methods and Skills I
Introduction to Family Practice
History of Social Welfare Policy
Introduction to Program Development, Policy & Admin.
Research I
Family Practice Concentration Courses:
Integrative Field Work Seminar III
Thesis Seminar
Family Practice I
Creative Problem Solving in Supervision
Research II
Family Diversity/Family Social Policy
Integrative Field Work Seminar IV
Elective
Family Practice II
Program Development, Policy, & Administration Concentration Courses:
Integrative Field Work Seminar lII
Thesis Seminar
Processes of Program Planning & Development
lnterorganizational, Community, Political Relations
Research II
Advanced Social Policy
Integrative Field Work Seminar IV
Elective
Organizational Development & Administration
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REVISED Curriculum
Foundation Courses:
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)
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Methods and Skills II: Families & Groups
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar and Skills Lab
Community Development for Social Change
Methods and Skills I: Individuals
Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice
History of Social Welfare Policy
Research I
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar and Skills Lab
Advanced Practice Methods (advanced standing only)
Family Practice Concentration Courses:
Field Work III: Integrative Seminar (.5)
Family Practice II
Diversity in an Urban Environment I (.5)
Family Social Policy
Family Practice I
Creative Problem Solving in Supervision
Research II: Practice Evaluation
Family Practice Elective
Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar (.5)
General Elective
Diversity in an Urban Environment Il (.5)
Program Development, Policy, and Administration Concentration Courses:
Field Work III: Integrative Seminar (.5)
Planning and Policy Practice I
Diversity in an Urban Environment I ( .5)
Organizations/Social Admin Practice II
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice I
Planning and Policy Practice II
Research II: Program Evaluation
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice III
Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar (.5)
General Elective
Diversity in an Urban Environment II (.5)
ENROUMENT Options
Foundation • Full-time
YEAR 1
Fall
Human Behavior & the Social
Environment
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar &
Skills Lab
Methods & Skills I: Individuals
(foundation practicum begins)
YEAR2
Fall
Field Work III: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity (.5 each)
Research II: Evaluation (practice
or program)
Concentration Course #l
(concentration practicum begins)
Winter History of Social Welfare Policy
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar &
Winter Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity (.5 each)
Skills Lab
Concentration Course #2
Methods & Skills II: Families & Groups
Concentration Course#}
(foundation practicum continues and finishes)
(concentration practicum continues
Spring Research I
and finishes)
Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice
Community Development for Social Change
Spring
General Elective
Concentration Course #4
Concentration Course #5
I
Advanced Standing • Full-time
YEAR 1
No Courses
Fall
YEAR2
Fall
Field Work Ill: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity ( .5 each)
Winter Advanced Practice Methods
Research II: Evaluation (practice
Spring
Research I
or program)
Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice
Concentration Course # 1
Community Development for
(concentration practicum begins)
Social Change
Winter Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity ( .5 each)
Concentration Course #2
Concentration Course #3
(concentration practicum continues
and finishes)
Spring
General Elective
Concentration Course #4
Concentration Course #5
Foundation • Part-time
YEAR 1
YEAR2
Fall
Fall
Human Behavior & the Social
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar/Skills Lab
Methods & Skills I: Individuals
Environment
(foundation practicum begins)
Winter History of Social Welfare Policy
Winter Field Work II: Integrative Seminar/Skills Lab
Spring
Research I
Methods & Skills II: Families & Groups
(foundation practicum continues and finishes)
Spring
Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice
Community Development for
Social Change
YEAR4
YEAR3
Fall
Field Work Ill: Integrative Seminar &
Fall
Diversity (.5 each)
Research II: Evaluation (practice
or program)
Concentration Course # 1
(concentration practicum begins)
Winter Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity ( .5 each)
Concentration Course #2
(concentration practicum continues
and finishes)
Spring
Concentration Course #3
General Elective
Winter Concentration Course #4
Spring
Concentration Course #5
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Field Work Education and Field Practicum
Field Work Education and
Field Placement
work integrative seminars, is
education of the MSW
Social work education is
the arena for the
program is divided into two
not merely classroom based.
application of this
components: foundation
Through the field
philosophy. It is our belief
and concentration. The
experience, we expect that
that the collaborative efforts
foundation field practicum
you are able to demonstrate
between the student, the
requires 420 hours and is
your aptitude in bridging
field agency, and the MSW
completed by those students
theory and practice. The
program are essential.
admitted at the foundation
foundation of your practice
includes:
• ethical, competent
professional practice
• problem solving within a
systems framework and
strengths perspective
• an understanding of, and
respect for, diverse
peoples and cultures
• responsibility and service
to the broader community
in the interest of social
justice
• a commitment to oppose
oppression.
We recognize that the
field experience, called
"practica," with the field
Field Education Format
Under the instruction and
supervision of
professionally-trained,
MSW-level, and programapproved field instructors,
you will spend 900 hours in
two field practica. Each
practicum is spread out over
two trimesters (fall and
winter) and is completed
concurrently with
enrollment in field work
integrative seminars (SWK
502-503 and SWK 523524) as well as other MSW
The field work
level. The foundation
practicum puts emphasis on
developing competence as a
professional generalist social
worker. The concentration
field practicum requires 480
hours and is completed by
all students, including those
admitted at the foundation
level and those admitted
with advanced standing.
The concentration
practicum places emphasis
on advanced practice skills
and leadership qualities
related to the chosen
concentration.
coursework.
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Process for Field Praclicum Selecuon
at an agency that is not on the
• senior resources
Field practicum selection for the fall
approved site list or is at your place of
• family social policy
of any academic year is done in the
employment. In either case, you can
previous spring during specified dates
work with the MSW field coordinator
determined by the MSW field
to determine if the site in which you
• corrections and probation
coordinator. You are required to
are interested is acceptable. All field
• public and
attend the student field orientation
practica must be supervised by
before beginning your field practicum
professionals who are approved as
search.
Augsburg field instructors.
At the student field orientation,
the MSW field coordinator will
provide a list of field sites approved by
Augsburg's MSW program and
classified according to type of field
setting. Based on your area of interest
and your career goals, you will choose
two or more field sites and will
arrange interviews at each. Once
interviews are finished, you will rank
your choices of field sites, and the
field sites will rank their choices of
interns. The MSW field coordinator
• youth services
• developmental disabilities
Field practica are not only the basis
for a sound social work curriculum,
• American Indian family services
but are long-remembered. The
• chronically and persistently
primary goal of the field faculty at
mentally ill
Augsburg is the success of each
student in a stimulating and
•chemical dependency
challenging field practicum. Our
• court services
current list of approved field sites
• immigrant, migrant, refugee services
includes agencies in the following
areas of practice:
• family and children services
• child welfare
with field site preferences.
• mental health
In rare instances, you may
independent schools
• hospitals
Field Practicum Settings
strives to match student preferences
petition to complete a field practicum
• health and human services
• crisis intervention
• victims of torture
• Catholic and Lutheran social
services
• neighborhood services
Admission to the MSW Program
Entering a Master of Social
must be disciplined and
Work program requires a
hard working. Most
commitment to a
importantly, they must
and a commitment to
professional career of
exhibit a commitment to
social justice
serious responsibility. Social
the values of the social
workers serve children and
work profession.
adults who are arguably the
• awareness of social issues
• clear appreciation of the
value base of the social
work profession
most vulnerable people in
program promotes the
our society and need the
widest possible diversity
strongest support that can
within its student
the ability to work with
be provided on their behalf.
populations. Therefore, the
diverse peoples and
Therefore, social work is by
admission policies ensure
cultures
necessity a rigorous course
that educational
of study requiring
opportunities are provided
Augsburg MSW
knowledge and skills in
to persons with a range of
philosophy and focus on
complex procedures which
abilities, backgrounds,
agency practice
must be applied
beliefs, and cultures.
appropriately and
sensitively with diverse
individuals and
communities.
To excel in the
Augsburg MSW program,
students must manage a
demanding academic
curriculum. They must
employ well-developed
APPiicant Qualities
A strong candidate for the
MSW program will
demonstrate the following:
• outstanding academic
abilities
• a solid foundation in the
liberal arts
• the ability to think
analytical skills and critical
clearly and communicate
thinking abilities. They
effectively
must be open to examining
their own values and
worldview. They must be
collaborative, flexible, and
be able to accept
•
The Augsburg MSW
being of others
constructive criticism. They
• strong writing skills and
• leadership qualities and
• knowledge of the
APPiication Requirements
To apply for the MSW
program you must meet the
following minimum
standards:
• bachelor's degree from an
accredited, liberal arts
college or university;
• cumulative
undergraduate GPA of
3.0 or higher;
• liberal arts course work in
the social sciences,
command of the English
humanities, human
language
biological systems, and
• healthy sense of self and
statistics.
concern for the well-
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Conditions for low GPA
Human service experience
minimum score of 85 is required. To
If your undergraduate cumulative
Although it is not a requirement,
inquire about times the test is offered,
GPA (not including proprietary
we give strong preference to those
cost, study tools, testing facilities near
schools) is 2.99 - 2.50, you may file
applicants with work or volunteer
you, or to inquire about results of a
an application provided you show
experience in human services,
past test, please contact either testing
completion of at least one graduate
particularly experience that
service via their Web sites:
level course, from an accredited,
demonstrates responsibility and
<www.toefl.org> or
academic institution, with a grade of
leadership. We consider human
<www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/>.
B (3.0) or higher. If your cumulative
service experience to be direct or
GPA is 2.49 - 2.0, you may file an
indirect practice in a health and
application provided you show
human service organization. This
completion of at least two graduate
includes assessment; treatment
level courses, from an accredited,
planning and evaluation; case
academic institution, each with a
management; information and
grade ofB (3.0) or higher. All
referral; counseling; advocacy;
graduate courses must be completed
teaching; research; supervision;
and documented on an official
consultation; community
transcript at the time of application.
organization; and the development,
than seven years prior to the
implementation, and administration
desired MSW matriculation date;
Liberal arts coursework
All applicants to the MSW program
must show completion of the
following liberal arts courses, each
with a grade of C (2.0) or higher:
• four social science courses
• three humanities courses
Applicants also must show
completion of, or declare an
intention to complete, the following
courses, each with a grade of C (2.0)
or higher:
• one basic statistics course
• one human biology, physiology, or
anatomy course
of policies, programs, and activities.
Applicants are advised that MSW
field placement options may be
limited for those who lack prior
human service experience. Also, we
do not grant academic credit for work
or life experience.
Admission with Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is an application
category open to those with the
following qualifications:
• bachelor's degree in social work,
accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education (CSWE);
• BSW degree received no more
• cumulative undergraduate GPA of
3.0 or higher;
• liberal arts course work in the
social sciences, humanities,
mathematics, human biological
systems, and statistics.
If your undergraduate cumulative
Test of English as a Foreign
GPA is 2.99 or lower, you may not
Language
apply for advanced standing and must
If English is not your native language,
apply at the foundation level,
you must take the Test of English as a
following the low GPA requirements
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the
outlined above.
Michigan English Language
Assessment Battery (MELAB). For
the TOEFL, a minimum score of 600
These courses must be completed
(paper test) or 250 (computer test) is
prior to enrollment.
required. For the MELAB, a
request to apply to Augsburg
receive a grade of B (3.0) or
Advanced standing
as a transfer student. Transfer
higher. Transfer students may
applicants are asked to
students follow the same
receive credit for up to eight
identify courses from their
application timeline as
courses. All transfer students
BSW programs that are
foundation applicants, unless
must complete no fewer than
10 courses at Augsburg.
BSW parallel courses
parallel to the MSW courses
the foundation year has been
from which they seek
completed. In the latter case,
exemption. These courses
the transfer student should
include Human Behavior
follow the timeline for
and the Social Environment
advanced standing applicants.
501), Practice Methods I and
II (SWK 505/506), and
Integrative Field Work
Seminar I and II (SWK
502/503 ), which includes
420 field practicum hours.
Only BSW courses with
a grade of B (3.0) or higher
are eligible for consideration
as a parallel course. If an
advanced standing applicant
is admitted, but does not
have an eligible BSW course
for one (or more) of these
courses, he or she will
complete that MSW course
at Augsburg, prior to
enrolling in the advanced
standing curriculum.
Additional documents
Social Work,
Transfer students follow the
(612) 330-1233 or
same procedures as a new
<swkinfo@augsburg.edu>.
applicant; however, the
The application packet
following additional
includes an application form,
documents are required:
a liberal arts checklist, a
• copy of the syllabus for
parallel course checklist,
each MSW course for
three recommendation
which transfer of credit is
forms, transcript request
sought;
• a letter of recommendation from the MSW
forms, and an application
status card.
To complete an MSW
program from which the
application, you will need to
student is transferring-
submit the following:
either from an instructor,
1.) completed and signed
an adviser, or the MSW
director; and
application form;
2.) $25 application fee;
• official transcript showing
MSW grades.
Each completed MSW
course is considered
•
materials may be requested
from the Department of
(SWK 500), History of
Social Welfare Policy (SWK
Application materials
A packet of application
3.) completed liberal arts
course checklist;
4.) completed BSW parallel
Admission as aTransfer
Student
individually and is not
course checklist (for
guaranteed to be
advanced standing
Students admitted to
transferable. Eligible courses
applicants);
another MSW program
must be from a CSWE-
accredited by CSWE may
accredited program and must
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5.) three completed and signed
APPiication Deadlines
recommendation forms, with letters
The application deadline refers to actual receipt of the application packet
attached;
in our office, and does not refer to a postmark date. In the event a
6.) official transcript(s) from all postsecondary institutions attended;
7.) results of Test of English as a Foreign
deadline falls on a weekend, materials will be due the following Monday.
Foundation applicants
Received packets are processed beginning
November 15
Language (for non-native English
Priority filing date
4:30 p.m., December 15
speakers);
Final deadline
4:30 p.m., January 15
Notification date
March 15
Matriculation term
Fall trimester (September)
8.) typed personal statement, with responses
to these questions:
• What is your perspective on social
welfare and society?
• What is your understanding of the social
work profession?
• Describe your employment and/or
volunteer experiences and explain how
they have prepared you for pursuing the
MSW degree.
• Give examples of your demonstrated
Advanced standing applicants
Received packets are processed beginning
November 15
Priority filing date
4:30 p.m., December 15
Final deadline
4:30 p.m., January 15
Notification date
March 15
Matriculation term
Winter trimester (January)
"Late" applications
We may consider late applications on a space available basis. We review
all applications that are completed by the final deadline, which takes
ability to work with a diversity of
about two months. After our review and decision process we may
people.
determine we have space for additional students and will accept a select
• How would you rate your written and
oral communication skills?
• What are your personal qualities that
make you well suited for the social work
profession?
• What are your limitations and how
would you address them in your
professional education?
• What are your career and life goals?
• How do you anticipate the MSW
degree will facilitate your career
development?
number of late applications by a designated date. To file a late application,
you must request advance permission from our office. Applications that
arrive after the final deadline are not automatically considered as late
applications.
International Applicants
The Department of Social
for any transcript(s) from an
coordinate and pay for this
Work encourages qualified
institution outside of the
evaluation and to begin the
applicants from other
United States. This
process early enough so that
countries to apply to the
evaluation should include
results are received in our
MSW program. An
the following:
office by our deadline. We
international applicant is
1.) analysis of credentials-to
suggest:
someone who is not a
determine if your degree is
permanent, legal resident of
equivalent to an accredited
the United States.
U.S. bachelor's degree
International applicants
Evaluators, Inc.
Phone: ( 414) 289-3400
2.) course by course
Fax: (414) 289-3411
follow the same timelines
evaluation-to show your
and application procedures
complete course listing
as U.S. residents; however
with credit values and
they must follow these
grades received for each
World Education Services,
additional instructions:
course
Inc.
• All application materials
must be submitted in
English;
3.) calculation of grade point
average-to show your
cumulative grade point
• If English is not your
average using the standard
native language, you
U.S. grading system, i.e.,
must submit official
A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0,
scores from the TOEFL
D= 1.0, F=O.O
or MELAB (see
minimum required score
on page 13 );
• If your bachelor's degree
was received from an
institution outside of the
United States, you must
request an evaluation of
credentials (see below).
•
Educational Credential
4.) translation to English
(if applicable)
You should request that
OR
Phone: (800) 937-3895 ext. 2
Fax: (212) 966-6395
Declaration of Finances and
Student Visa
Before being admitted,
international applicants will
be asked to provide proof of
funds to finance the MSW
education, including tuition,
books, and living expenses.
the evaluation report be sent
A Declaration of Finances is
directly to the Department
completed by you or your
of Social Work. Typically,
financial sponsor with
the evaluating service will
appropriate documentation
send a second copy to you at
such as bank statements or
no extra charge. Usual tum-
other financial records. The
Guidelines for lnternatio11a1
TranscrlPt Submission
around time for a credential
Declaration of Finances is
evaluation is approximately
required for Augsburg to
MSW admission requires an
30 days from the time they
issue an I-20 for the student
"evaluation of credentials"
receive all your documents.
visa (F-1).
It is your responsibility to
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summarv of MSW Fees and Charges
Application Fee
$25
Admission Deposit
$100
Campus Access Fee
$10 per trimester
Information Technology Fee
$25 per full course
Late Registration Fee
$35
per day, up to a max of $125
Registration Change Fee
$5
(if making a change after the first class session)
Transcript Fee
Continuation Fee
$3 per copy
$350 per trimester
(if work on the degree continues beyond scheduled coursework)
Tuition for 2000-2001:
per course $1,284
Tuition is set on an annual basis and is payable at the beginning of
each trimester.
Enrollment Pavment OPlions
Payment in full: due prior to first day
of classes
Payment plan:
A 3-pay plan is available each trimester
with 1/3 tuition due every 30 days,
beginning prior to the first day of classes.
Company reimbursement:
Courses that are company reimbursed
require a deposit of $150 per course, with
full payment due within 45 days after the
end of the term.
Registration is permitted only if the
student's account for a previous term is paid
in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not
Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of
release diplomas or academic transcripts
one percent per month on any account with an open balance of 30
until all student accounts are paid in full.
days or more.
This policy applies to student loan funds
Tuition Refund Schedule
In order to be eligible for a refund of tuition charges, students are
responsible for canceling courses with the registrar's office. A per
course tuition refund will be made on the following basis:
Through the first scheduled class meeting: 100% of tuition
(minus a $75 administrative fee if withdrawing completely)
Prior to the second class meeting: 80% of tuition
Prior to the third scheduled class meeting: 60% of tuition
No refund after the third scheduled class meeting.
administered by the College (e.g., Perkins
Student Loan); payments must be current
according to the established repayment
schedules.
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Financial Aid
Companv Tuition Assistance
Programs
Federal and State Aid
Programs
students enrolled in the
Many companies, agencies,
The Enrollment Center uses
MSW program. Non-degree
and corporations offer full or
standard, nationally accepted
seeking students are not
partial tuition assistance to
methodology to determine
eligible for any type of
employees who participate in
eligibility for federal and
financial aid through
work-related or degree-
state financial aid programs.
Financial assistance is
available to degree-seeking
Augsburg College. Students
related college programs.
enrolled in two or three full-
Augsburg College offers a
credit courses per trimester
payment plan by which
are eligible to apply for full-
employees may handle
time aid. Students enrolled
tuition reimbursement.
in one course are eligible to
Students should contact the
apply for half-time aid. The
Enrollment Center to make
Enrollment Center assists
payment arrangements using
students in assessing
the company reimbursement
financial aid eligibility and
payment plan.
offers financial aid from
Federal Stafford Loan
Program
Common loan provisions:
Borrowing limits: Graduate
students may borrow up to
$18,500 per year with an
aggregate of $128,500
(undergraduate and
graduate). Based on an
eligibility calculation, a
Bureau of Indian Attairs.
Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships
student may borrow from
Sponsored Scholarships
American Indian students
combination of both, but
Augsburg actively pursues
who meet federal, state, or
cannot exceed the annual
non-Augsburg funding for
tribal requirements may
loan limits.
special scholarships. The
apply for these scholarships.
available alternatives, some
of which are listed below:
either the unsubsidized or
subsidized program or a
Interest rates: The
availability of such
Indian grants generally
annually variable interest
scholarships may enable the
supplement other sources of
rate is determined by the 91-
participation of individuals
financial aid. For assistance
day T-bills + 3.1 %, capped at
of limited financial means as
in application, please contact
8.25% and changes each
well as individuals working
Augsburg's American Indian
July 1 for all borrowers. The
for volunteer agencies and
Student Services director at
interest rate for enrollment
other organizations not likely
(612) 330-1144 or your
periods beginning between
to provide tuition
tribal agency.
July 1, 2000 and June 30,
reimbursement.
2001 is 7.59% .
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Federal Perkins Loan Program
to the Enrollment Center for further
begins six months after you cease to
A joint Augsburg College-federally
procesing. Loan proceeds are released
be enrolled at least half time in an
funded program administered through
through electronic funds transfer .
eligible program leading to a degree or
the College for students who
certificate. Repayment may extend up
demonstrate financial eligibility. The
students may borrow up to $9,000 per
to 10 years.
student is required to sign a
year minus any other student loan
Repayment terms: Repayment
Deferments: In most cases,
Borrowing limits: Graduate
promissory note at least once per
indebtedness. Maximum graduate
deferments are granted for continued
term, after which funds are put on the
borrowing cannot exceed $40,000
education, disability, and
student account.
including undergraduate. The
unemployment. Contact your lender
Borrowing limits: You may
if you think you are eligible for a
borrow up to $4,000 per year as a
deferment.
graduate student, with a $30,000
Program specific provisions
maximum.
Federal Stafford Loan
Interest and repayment: Simple
minimum loan amount per year is
$500.
Interest and repayment: The
interest rate is variable. Interest
payments begin 90 days after the loan
(subsidized): The Enrollment Center
interest of 5% and repayment of
is disbursed and continue quarterly
has determined that, based on the
principal (at a minimum of $50 per
thereafter while the student is
financial information submitted,
month) begin nine months after you
enrolled. Principal payments begin in
students qualify for up to the amount
graduate or leave school. Partial or
the 13th month after you leave
listed on their Award Notice.
total loan cancellation privileges exist
school.
for certain types of teaching, disability
Deferments: There are no
during the time the student is
Interest: No interest accrues
and, in certain circumstances, military
deferments. Contact the Minnesota
enrolled at least halftime.
service.
Higher Education Services Office
Fees: An origination fee of up to
Deferments: No interest accrues
3% and a guarantee fee of up to 1%
nor do payments need to be made at
may be deducted from the loan check
any time you are enrolled at least
before you receive it.
halftime or for serving three years in
the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA.
Federal Stafford Loans
(unsubsidized):
You may borrow up to the amount
Contact the student loan coordinator
in the Enrollment Center if you think
you are eligible for a deferment.
listed on your Award Notice.
regarding special circumstances and
repayment.
To APPIV for Financial Aid
Financial aid application
materials are available from the
Enrollment Center at (612) 330-1046
or <efscvctr@augsburg.edu>.
Applicants must be admitted to
SELF (Student Educational Loan
Augsburg as regular students or be
the period of enrollment and may be
Fund)
returning students in good academic
capitalized.
The SELF is administered through
standing before an award notice will
the Minnesota Higher Education
be processed.
Interest: Interest accrues during
Fees: An origination fee of up to
3% and a guarantee fee of up to 1%
Services Office. Applications are
may be deducted from the loan check
available from the Enrollment Center
before you receive it.
and should be completed by the
borrower and co-signer and returned
Academic Policies
The financial aid application
Academic Honestv
Attendance
will be processed when the
A college is a community of
Students must notify the
following documents are
learners whose relationship
professor in advance of any
received:
relies on trust. Honesty is
expected absence. In cases of
• the Free Application for
necessary to preserve the
extreme emergency, when
Federal Student Aid
integrity and credibility of
prior notification is not
(FAFSA) or the Renewal
scholarship by the Augsburg
possible, students must notify
FAFSA
College community.
the professor in a reasonable
Academic dishonesty is,
amount of time about an
therefore, not tolerated. As a
absence. Consistent
program requirement, all
attendance is expected, and
• Augsburg Financial Aid
Application
• Federal income tax
return(s) and W-Z(s).
student course projects,
missing more than one class
We recommend new
papers, and examinations
session may result in a
students complete and submit
include a statement by the
reduced grade. Missing more
all financial aid application
student pledging to abide by
than two class sessions may
materials at the same time as
the College academic
require withdrawal and a
leave of absence.
they submit MSW admission
honesty policies and to
application materials.
uphold the highest standards
Financial aid applications
of academic integrity.
Evaluation of Student Field
Performance
Advisement
The criteria for evaluating
Academic and professional
field performance include
should be submitted to the
Enrollment Center. If
applying for aid after being
admitted, apply as soon as
possible, but no fewer than
eight weeks prior to the start
of the first term. Those who
apply fewer than eight weeks
prior to classes should be
prepared to pay for the first
term of classes with personal
funds.
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advising is essential to
attendance, field seminar
supporting and promoting
faculty feedback on field
professional growth and
journal or other assignments,
development of goals.
and a field evaluation
Therefore, the Department of
instrument, which is
Social Work provides both
completed by the field
academic and professional
instructor and then discussed
advisement. After admission,
with the student and the field
students are assigned a faculty
seminar faculty. It is the
adviser. As adult learners, the
responsibility of the field
advising relationship requires
seminar faculty to submit the
the student to take
field grade. Field courses are
responsibility for initiating
graded with a P/N. Students
contact with the adviser if
must achieve a minimum of
academic problems arise.
3.0 to receive credit.
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Grade Definitions
No more than two courses
Evaluation of academic pe1formance for the Master of Social Work degree is based
with a grade of 2.0 or 2.5 will
on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions:
count toward the degree. Courses
with a grade below 2.0 must be
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
Achieves above basic course standards
3.0
Achieves basic course standards
2.5
Pe1formance less than basic course standards
second time are counted in the
2.0
Pe1formance below basic course standards
grade point average. If a student
repeated. No more than two
courses can be repeated. Only the
1.5-0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit-course must be repeated)
P
N
w
credits and grades earned the
receives a grade of N in a course,
the student must successfully
Achieves at or above the 3.0 level (not computed in grade point
petition the department before
average)
being permitted to repeat the
Does not meet minimum passing standard (no credit-not computed in
course and to continue in the
grade point average)
program. A plan for the student to
Grade given when course is dropped
follow would be outlined at that
time.
Incomplete grade given in case where student is unable to complete
course requirements on time for reasons beyond the student's control
x
A grade of X is given by the instructor to indicate that the study (field
placement or independent study) is extended. A final grade will be
issued at the end of the term in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year from the term in which the X
was given).
Academic Probation
A student placed on academic
probation is required to meet with
his or her adviser to review the
situation and to plan the steps the
student has to take to be removed
from probation. During the
Academic Achievement
probation trimester, the adviser
Students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student
and student will:
falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on academic probation for the
• meet, to review the situation
following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for
a student to be removed from probation. If the cumulative grade point average
again falls below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the program. Students are
retained in the program who can:
• maintain expected grade point average (3.0 or higher);
• complete course requirements of the program and field placement;
• complete the program within four years; and
• abide by the Social Work Code of Ethics.
and make a plan;
• meet during the probation term
and monitor progress; and
• meet following the probation
term to determine if the GPA is
restored.
Grounds for Dismissal
request a leave of absence in
which is prerequisite to
A student may be dismissed
order to maintain their
Organizations/Social
from the MSW program for
admitted status. The request
Administration Practice III.
behavior detrimental to the
must be made in writing. A
program, such as a gross
leave of absence typically
violation of College policy
requires a full year away from
(see Student Guide) or
the program in order to
conduct unbecoming to
return to classes in sequence.
social work practice or in
violation of professional
ethics. Students may also be
dismissed for insufficient
academic performance.
Dismissal would occur only
after established procedures
Typically, full-time students
complete degree requirements
in two years. Occasionally,
some students may request to
Prerequishe courses
extend completion of the
All foundation courses are
degree if a requirement is not
prerequisite to the
yet finished. In this event,
concentration courses.
the student is charged a $350
Students may not enroll in
continuation fee, beginning
the concentration courses
in the following fall term, if
until successfully completing
the degree is still not finished
all foundation courses. Under
at that time. This charge is
Independent StudV
the new curriculum, the
again levied for each
Students may request to
following courses are
consecutive trimester that
were followed.
complete an independent
sequenced as follows:
occurs with the degree still
study course as an addition to
Research I is prerequisite to
unfinished. Part-time students
the required coursework. A
Research II, Field Work I is
do not have the option to
faculty sponsor is required for
prerequisite to Field Work II,
extend the degree as their
an independent study project.
Field Work III is prerequisite
course sequence extends over
A proposal of the project
to Field Work IV, Family
the full four years.
must be approved by the
Practice I is prerequisite to
MSW program in order to
Family Practice II, Planning
receive credit. No course
and Policy Practice I is
offered in the current
prerequisite to Planning and
curriculum may be taken as
Policy Practice II,
an independent study.
Organizations/Social
Leave of Absence
Students who interrupt their
program enrollment must
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Conunuation Fee
Four Year limit
CSWE requires that all
students finish the degree
within four years of
matriculation.
Administration Practice I is
prerequisite to
Organizations/Social
Administration Practice II,
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MSW Program Management
The Master of Social Work program
OHice Location
Social work Administration
is, in large part, managed from within
Memorial Hall,
Dr. Anthony Bibus
the Department of Social Work.
Corner of 22nd Ave
Chair, Department of Social Work
Students may contact the MSW
and 7th street;
(612) 330-1746
program with questions about any of
Room 12, ground floor
bibus@augsburg.edu
OHiceHours
Dr. Nancy Rodenborg
the services listed below.
MSW OHice Services
MSW admissions
New student orientation
Academic calendar
Classroom scheduling
MSW weekend office coverage
Academic advising
Academic standing review
Course registration
Transfer of credit review
Field practicum
coordination
Enrollment projections
Student database
management
Production of SWK
NEW SN OTES
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Class Fridays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Class Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact Information
General social work info:
(612) 330-1189
BSW Program Director
(612) 330-1430
rodenbor@augsburg.edu
Dr. Lois A. Bosch
MSW Program Director
(612) 330-1633
bosch@augsburg.edu
General MSW info:
(612) 330-1233
BSW questions:
(612) 330-1307
MSW questions:
Dr. Michael Schock
BSW Field Coordinator
(612) 330-1725
schock@augsburg.edu
(612) 330-1763
Dr. Laura Boisen
swkinfo@augsburg.edu
MSW Field Coordinator
www.augsburg.edu/msw
(612) 330-1439
boisen@augsburg.edu
Doran Edwards
Graduation clearance
BSW Program Assistant
Alumni network (S.W.A.N.)
(612) 330-1307
edwardsd@augsburg.edu
Janna Caywood
MSW Program Assistant
(612) 330-1763
caywood@augsburg.edu
Kelly Anders
Social Work Department Secretary
(612) 330-1769
anders@augsburg.edu
Kerri Barrett
MSW Secretary
(612) 330-1233
barrettk@augsburg.edu
Department ol Social Work Facultv
Anthony Bibus Ill
M.S.S.W., University of
Interests: family issues,
Chair
Wisconsin;
African American and
biracial issues, multi-cultural
(612) 330-1746
M.P.A., Iowa State
bibus@augsburg.edu
University;
education, public schools, race
Memorial Hall, Room lOA
Ph.D., University of
relations, diversity training in
B.A., College of St. Thomas;
Minnesota
the workplace, leadership,
M.A., University of Virginia;
Ph.D., University of
cross-cultural adoption issues.
at risk families, kinship foster
Maria Dinis
care, delivery of child welfare
(612) 330-1704
Interests: child welfare,
services, family policy,
dinis@augsburg.edu
family-based services, work
management and supervision
Memorial Hall, Room 14
with involuntary clients,
in human service
B.A., M.S.W., California
Minnesota
supervision, social policy,
organizations.
State University;
social work ethics,
Lois A. Bosch
Ph.D., University of
international models of
MSW Director
practice, peace and justice,
(612) 330-1633
Interests: community
social work education.
bosch@augsburg.edu
organization, planning and
Vernon Bloom
Memorial Hall, Room 15
administration, substance
(612) 330-1133
B.A., Northwestern College;
abuse, addiction and
Memorial Hall, Room 24
M.S.W., University of Iowa;
prevention, social welfare.
B.A., University of
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Sumin Hsieh
Minnesota
California-Berkeley
Interests: children and
(612) 330-1376
families, developmental
hsieh@augsburg.edu
disabilities, social work in
Memorial Hall, Room 8
Interests: criminology;
schools, social policy reform,
B.A., Tunghai
mental health policy; race,
empowerment/strengths
University, Taiwan;
gender and disability issues;
perspective, mteragency
M.S.W, Tunghai University,
community organization and
collaboration, parent
Taiwan;
development.
participation.
Ph.D., University of
Laura Boisen
Francine Chakolis
Minnesota
MSW Field Coordinator
(612) 330-1156
Interests: adolescent
(612) 330-1439
Memorial Hall 115A
substance use behavior,
boisen@augsburg.edu
B.S., Augsburg College;
substance use treatment and
Memorial Hall, Room 12B
M.S.W., University of
outcome evaluation, school
B.S., Wartburg College;
Minnesota
social work, international
M.S.W., University of
Minnesota
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Interests: child protection,
social work.
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Rosemary Link
Phu Phan
schock@augsburg.edu
(612) 330-11 47
(612) 330-1375
Memorial Hall, Room 116B
link@augsburg.edu
phan@augsburg.edu
B.A., University of Washington;
Memorial Hall, Room 1178
Memorial Hall, Room 6
M.S.W., University of Minnesota;
B.A., Southhampton University;
B.A., M.S.W., University of
Ph.D., University of Washington
C.Q.S.W., London University;
Minnesota
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Interests: woman battering,
Interests: social work in Vietnam,
adolescent sexua l behavior,
Interests: child and family well-
social work practice in a variety of
adolescence and social policy,
being, international social policy and
settings, activism on behalf of the
community organ ization, behavioral
comparative social work, social work
Vietnamese population in the Twin
research and program development,
in schools and prisons.
Cities.
group work.
Sharon Patten
Nancy Rodenborg
Clarice Staff
(612) 330- 1723
BSW Director
(612) 330-1374
patten@augsburg. edu
(612) 330-1430
staffc@augsburg.edu
Memorial Hall, Room 17
rodenbor@augsburg.edu
Memorial Hall, Room l 16A
B.A., St. O laf College;
Memorial Hall, Room 11
B.A., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., MA, Ph.D., University of
B.S., Indiana University;
M.S.S.W., D.S.W., Columbia
Minnesota
M.S.W., University of Minnesota;
University
Interests: social policy/health care,
long-term care, aging, income support
and soc ial services, policy research
and program evaluation, welfare
M.l.A., School for International
Training (Vt.);
Ph.D., Arizona State University
Interests: social policy and planning,
community organization and
development, role of social worker in
Glenda Dewberry Rooney
policy developmen t, program
reform .
(on leave 2000-01)
development and evaluation,
Curt Paulsen
B.S., University of North Texas;
education of future social workers.
(612) 330-1621
M.S.W., University of Illinois-
Maryann Syers
paulsen@augsburg.edu
Chicago;
(612) 330-1771
Memorial Hall, Room 7
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
syers@augsburg.edu
B.A. St. Olaf College
M.S.W., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., The Fielding Institute
Interests: ethics, occupational social
work practice, employee assistance
programs, organizational
Memorial Hall, Room 16
B.A., Arizona State University;
M.S.W., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota
Interests: The relationship of family
development, trust and justice in
systems with individua l freedom,
social relations, practice research,
Interests: domestic violence,
responsibility, loneliness, identity, and
social work licensure.
women's issues, social work practice
spirituality.
Michael Schock
with trauma survivors , men tal health,
BSW Field Coordinator
gay and lesbian issues.
(612) 330-1725
lindell librarv and Information
Technolouv center
The Lindell Library, named
service among these and
electronic resources to
for donor James G. Lindell
other local libraries
students in support of their
and family, is a state-of-the-
(including the University of
academic endeavors. The IT
art facility that houses the
Minnesota and Minneapolis
department provides two
library collection,
and St. Paul public libraries)
student computing labs on
information technology and
facilitates easy and quick
campus and offers a variety
service center, and audio-
sharing of resources.
of computer-related
visual media services. The
Additional collections
equipment to check out for
library has a vast periodical
nationwide are also
use in the library, including
collection, other circulating
accessible through
both IBM Thinkpad and
collections, a multi-media
interlibrary loan
Macintosh laptops.
classroom, a copy center, and
arrangements. Remote, off-
a library instruction room.
campus computer access to
department launched
In fall 2000, the IT
There are a variety of study
these services is provided via
"AugNet," Augsburg's
spaces, ranging from carrels
a telecommunications link.
intranet. This collection of
computer network resources
and casual seating to group
The library staff is
study rooms equipped with
experienced in guiding
includes private and shared
network access.
graduate students to
folders and a secure Web site
research materials for
for students, faculty, and
collection of 175,000
coursework as well as other
staff. By entering passwords,
volumes is complete with the
research projects. Librarians
students have access to
latest electronic catalogs,
will help students acquire
secure information from
indexes, and CD-ROM
research skills through
Web-connected computers-
stations for various academic
individual appointments and
Webmail; the campus
disciplines, e.g., Social Work
group instructional sessions.
directory; grades, schedule,
The Lindell Library's
Abstracts, Psychlit, ERIC
Located in Augsburg's
and financial aid
(education) and CINAHL
Lindell Library is the
information; and a daily
(nursing and health). An
Information Technology (IT)
summary of College
online catalog, CLICnet,
department. The IT
announcements and events.
reflects holdings of Augsburg
department has worked hard
and its seven partner Twin
to keep pace with the latest
Cities private college
advances in the technology
libraries. Twice-daily courier
industry and to provide
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Accreditation
Accreditations and 1m11a11ons
MSW Student Forum where issues
forum. Other faculty may be invited
The Augsburg Master of Social Work
affecting them are discussed.
as permanent members or as guests.
program is accredited by the Council
The College operates in
on Social Work Education (CSWE).
compliance with the Family
these guidelines:
Augsburg College is accredited by the
Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• provide an avenue for students to
Past forum members established
North Central Association of
(FERPA) of 1974 as amended and
share and discuss ideas and/or
Colleges and Schools*. Augsburg
Title IX. Students have the right to
concerns related to the MSW
College is a member of the
inspect certain official records, files,
educational experience with the
Associated Colleges of the Twin
and data which pertain to them
social work department
Cities (ACTC), the Lutheran
(except where a waiver of access has
Education Council in North
been signed) and to challenge
among students, faculty, and
America, and the Minnesota Private
inaccurate or misleading information.
department and College
Colleges Council. Augsburg is
Students have a right to experience
administrators
registered with the Minnesota Higher
education free from discrimination.
Education Services Office.
Registration does not mean that
credits earned at the institution can
be transferred to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of
every student, educational institution
or employer.
MSW Forum
All MSW students are invited to
participate in the student-run
organization, "MSW Forum." The
purpose of the forum is to facilitate
communication between social work
students and the social work
• encourage constructive dialog
• make recommendations to the
department regarding program
improvements
• receive and give feedback on
expectations of faculty, students,
and the College
• plan and coordinate MSW student
events, lectures, discussions
• organize social action projects.
department, as well as to provide the
s1uden1 Rights
opportunity for student participation
The College has adopted a statement
in department governance,
of student rights and responsibilities
curriculum development, and
and has provided for due process in
program improvements.
the matters of disciplinary action,
The forum historically has been
grievances, and grade appeal. These
volunteer based. Any student may
rights, responsibilities, and processes
serve on the forum, provided he or
are outlined in the Student Guide of
she can make a commitment to
Augsburg College. Students are
attend the meetings and share in the
encouraged to participate in the
efforts. The MSW director and MSW
program assistant also serve on the
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MASTER OF ARTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
lntroduction-2
Leadership Development Model-3
Curriculum Design-4
Course Design-7
Admission Requirements-11
International Appl icants-12
Academic Policies-13
Fee and Payment lnformation-16
Financial Aid-1 7
About Augsburg-19
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MASTER OF ARTS
IN LEADERSHIP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
lntroduction-2
Leadership Development Model-3
Curriculum Design-4
Course Design-7
Admission Requirements-11
International Appl icants-12
Academic Policies-13
Fee and Payment lnformation-16
Financial Aid-1 7
About Augsburg-19
Leadership Studies Faculty-20
WELCOME TO THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE
MASTER OF ARTS IN
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Dear Friend:
Welcome to the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program's catalog. Launched
in 1987, the program has been a vital part of the Augsburg College curriculum
ever since.
The MAL program offers students an excellent opportunity to explore leadership
within the context of the liberal arts. The program design broadens the skills and
mindset you need to improve your leadership capabilities in your current and
future positions, as well as in your life.
The MAL program is taught by senior Augsburg faculty from a variety of
disciplines. The faculty are committed to an interdisciplinary approach to leadership studies. Our students
represent a wide array of occupations including business, health care, and the non-profit sector. This diverse
learning community provides a rich environment for you to explore leadership beyond your own realm of
expertise.
Our program will help you develop skills you need to be an effective leader in an ever-changing world. I am
frequently told by students that the program has changed their lives, has sharpened their understanding of
themselves and others, and has opened doors that would otherwise have remained closed. To learn even more
about the program, please visit our Web site at <www.augsburg.edu/mal>.
I would be happy to help you determine how Augsburg's Master of Arts in Leadership program may benefit
you. You may contact me via e-mail at <noonan@augsburg.edu> or by telephone at 612-330-1198. I look
forward to seeing you on campus soon!
Cordially,
Norma C. Noonan, Ph.D.
Director, M.A. in Leadership Program
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The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) is the core program of Augsburg's Center for Leadership Studies (CLS).
The MAL program, which was launched in 1987, responds Lo the leadership development needs of both for-profit
and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the
following qualities: a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an
understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to the complex problems
organizations face and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to
motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively represent
the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program provides a means by which individuals may
discover and refine these and other abilities fundamental to effective leadership.
Leadership studies is a growing field in American higher education, and the MAL program has significantly
developed and modified its curriculum in response to new trends in the field . The program has a deep theoretical
base in leadership studies yet attempts also to offer its students practical approaches to leadership that can be
applied in the workplace and society.
ACCOMMODATING THE FULL-TIME WORK SCHEDULE
Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that
the students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined, and well-motivated individuals seeking a balance of
classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most courses are organized as seminars with the
opportunity for discussion and dialogue. During the academic year, classes meet on alternate Saturdays for four
hours. A few courses are taught by the immersion model, which has fewer sessions but longer meeting times. Most
courses incorporate some online work into their agenda. MAL students may take up to seven courses during the
calendar year; with that schedule it is possible to complete the degree within two years.
COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS
Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a community of learners gathered on the Augsburg
campus. This community is enriched by the students, who have a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate
community interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs, and
Christensen Center. The Center for Leadership Studies also offers special colloquia and seminars each year to
supplement and complement the course work of the master's program.
A SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE IN THE MAL PROGRAM
PERIOD I
Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
PERIOD II
Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I or Period II, an average of two meetings a month. A
Jew courses are taught on an immersion model which features fewer but longer sessions.
Augsburg College has two summer sessions. The MAL program usually offers at least two classes during the
summer; the courses are five weeks in duration, meeting normally two nights a week, except for special immersion
courses.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL-AUGSBURG COLLEGE
The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that
1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources , 2) promotes productivity within and
beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this ,
individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to
persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are abilities and awareness, outlined in the
Leadership Development Model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg's model of
leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual.
Leadership
Orientation
Toward Action
Sense of Vision
Ethical
• Social awareness
• Environmental awareness
• Tolerance of religious and
philosophical differences
• Appreciation of situational
complexity
Creative
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Long-term perspective
Flexibility
Adaptability
Innovativeness
Facility for
Persuasion
Communicative
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Risk Assumptive
• Curiosity
• Achievement motivation
• Self-esteem
Effective listener
Effective speaker
Effective writer
Diplomatic ability
Effective team member
Interpersonal sensitivity
Culturally Aware
• Appreciation for
cultural differences
• World-view perspective
• Tolerance of individual
differences
Decisive
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Self-confidence
Analytical ability
Ability to think critically
Understanding of research
Ability to manage conflict
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Augsburg uses a course system rather than a credit system in its curriculum. An Augsburg course is equivalent to
four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each course normally includes two or more liberal arts disciplines,
encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult
learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity.
These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and
understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the
world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative
abilities.
FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS
There are three ways to complete the MAL degree. In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP) Option
(Plan A), students complete a thesis or a major leadership application project and 10.5 credits. In the Non-Thesis
Option (Plan B), students must complete 11 credits, two papers, but no thesis. For the third option, the
Comprehensive Exam Seminar (Plan C), students complete 11 credits, including the comprehensive exam seminar.
PLAN A: THESIS/LAP OPTION
Students who select the Thesis/LAP Option are required to develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of
leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based study gives the student the opportunity to "tie
together" what has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities.
The principal distinction between the thesis and the leadership application project lies in their underlying
orientation. A thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while a leadership application project is based on practical
application. Both require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative, the student must register for ML 592
and 593 .
For more information regarding the Thesis/LAP Option, refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines
booklet. Students who do not complete their thesis or leadership application project within two years are required to
pay a continuation fee each trimester.
PLAN B: NON-THESIS OPTION
One alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of two major papers. The first of these papers will be written
in conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written while enrolled in ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent
Project. The independent research projects approved each year will be presented in an annual colloquium.
For more information regarding the Non-Thesis Option, refer to the Thesis/LAP Project&: Non-Thesis Project
Guidelines booklet. Students who do not complete their independent project within a year of registering for ML 597 are
required to pay a continuation fee each trimester.
PLAN C: COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SEMINAR
The third completion option involves one paper written in conjunction with ML 580 (as in Plan B) and a
Comprehensive Exam Seminar (ML 589). This course must be taken as the last course in the program or in
conjunction with another course during the last term. This course is taken on a pass/fail basis, and when the course
and the oral, written, and take-home examinations are successfully completed, the program requirements will be
satisfied.
CORE COURSES FOR THESIS/LAP OPTION (PLAN A):
(3.5 course credits)
The following core courses are required for all Thesis/LAP
students in the MAL program:
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 592
Thesis/LAP Consultation I
ML 593
Thesis/LAP Consultation II (0.5 course)
CORE COURSES FOR NON-THESIS OPTION (PLAN B):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Contemporary Theories of Leadership
ML 597
Non-Thesis Independent Project
CORE COURSES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
SEMINAR OPTION (PLAN C):
(4.0 course credits)
ML 510 Visions of Leadership
ML 514
Research Methods
ML 580
Contemporary Theories of Leadership
ML 589
Comprehensive Exam Seminar
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ELECTIVE COURSES FOR ALL OPTIONS: (at least 7.0 course credits)
The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list:
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ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 520
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
ML 521
Methods of Critical Thought
ML 525
Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership
ML 527
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
ML 530
Ethics in Communication
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change
ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership
ML 539
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
ML 540
Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership
ML 548
Coaching and Consulting
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 557
Language of Leadership
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
ML 565
Women and Leadership
ML 568
The Global Business Environment
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
ML 598
Independent Study (special permission required)
ML 599
Topics: special courses offered only once or twice
ML 500
Leadership Practicum
The MAL program sponsors professional development workshops
and seminars. These workshops are offered to students and
alumni who desire more applied case studies or wish to address
topics not included in the courses. (Offered occasionally)
ML 510
Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey
(1.0 course)
Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a
historical and philosophical framework for the program. This
course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety
of disciplines and perspectives.
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course)
Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional
aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This
course uses creativity as a method , and it examines techniques for
solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world view.
ML 514
Research Methods (1.0 course)
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice.
Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed.
ML 520
Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth (1.0 course)
Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors
that influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values on learning and
leadership strategies.
ML 521
Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course)
Investigation of the processes of critical thinking, drawing from philosophy as well as natural and social science. The
course will survey a variety of contemporary approaches to critical thinking, including the use of logic and analytical
reasoning, the relationship of evidence to the confirmation of theories and the value of appeals to scholarly studies. A
special focus of the course will be an assessment of the ways in which natural and social sciences can (and cannot)
assist leaders in addressing problems and seeking solutions. (not offered currently)
ML 525
Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership (1.0 course)
Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm,
Maslow, May, and others to personality theory are considered as are the systems theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson.
The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings.
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ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace (1.0 course)
The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is a notable feature of contemporary life. This course
explores the dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership through a variety of sources and perspectives.
ML 530
Ethics in Communication (1.0 course)
Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within
human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics,
advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and
organizational settings.
ML 531
The Dynamics of Change (1.0 course)
This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways
of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The
course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and
organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public
and private sector issues for social change.
ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership (1.0 course)
In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to
enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant
within various types of organizational structures and cultures.
ML 539
Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization (1.0 course)
Understanding through reading, reflecting, and dialogue of the
functions of communication in organizational settings with particular
emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the social contract between the
individual and the organization in a changing world. Supplementary
reading packet, open dialogue, and individual projects.
ML 540
Political Leadership: Theory and Practice
(1.0 course)
Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and
other organizations. Special focus on significant leadership theories
and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are
interdisciplinary and relevant to business and non-profit organizations
as well as to politics.
ML 545
Decision Making and Leadership (1.0 course)
Review of the decision-making process-the setting, goals, and
contingencies-as it affects leaders and leadership. Analysis of
arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and
their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social
decisions, past and present-their intentions, consequences,
arguments, explanations, and justification.
ML 548
Coaching and Consulting (1.0 course)
The purpose of this course is to develop influence skills through the
exploration and application of consulting and coaching practices. To fulfill that purpose participants will read the work
of master consultants and coaches, develop a toolkit, practice consulting as both a consultant and a client, and reflect
on these experiences to develop their own purpose, principles, and practices for influencing others.
ML 550
Communication, Decision Making, and Technology (1.0 course)
Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how communication,
decision making, and leadership have been altered by these technologies. Students examine how they can engage and
manage these processes in their organizations.
ML 557
Language of Leadership (1.0 course)
Students analyze language from a variety of rhetorical and sociolinguistic perspectives and learn to make judgments
about rhetorical and stylistic strategies. Topics include the use of language as an organizing principle for social
interaction; speech act theory; strategies for giving effective directives; the creation and manipulation of style; the
development of persuasive appeals; the protection of "face;" and strategies for maintaining personal relationships across
hierarchical levels in organizations.
ML 560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective (1.0 course)
This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in
culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include
improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity,
appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic
groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups.
ML 565
Women and Leadership (1.0 course)
A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and
leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An
interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and
leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches
to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past
and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical
and leadership skills of the participants.
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ML 568
The Global Business Environment (1.0 course)
Knowledge of the global business environment in the context of leadership studies is essential for modern, successful
leaders and other professionals. The course complements other offerings in the international cultural understanding of
leadership.
ML 580
Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (1.0 course)
Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on
critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One-year coursework in MAL program and ML 510.
ML 589
Comprehensive Exam Seminar (1.0 course)
This course is a completion option for the Master of Arts in Leadership. Students prepare for the examination seriesoral, written, and take-home-through discussion, readings, and critical analysis in the seminar. It must be the final
course taken in the program.
ML 592
Thesis/LAP Consultation I (1.0 course)
Independent research project supervised by an academic adviser.
ML 593
Thesis/LAP Consultation II (0.5 course)
Completion of the thesis/LAP under the guidance of an academic adviser.
ML 597
Non-Thesis Independent Project* (1.0 course)
Major written project in an area of the student's choice, to be completed in consultation with an adviser and a reader.
The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the non-thesis option.
ML 598
Independent Study* (1.0 course)
Provides directed independent study in an area of the
student's choice. Open to students who have completed at
least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students
must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and
have it signed by the supervising professor. Proposals
must be approved by the MAL program director prior to
registration for the course.
ML 599
Special Topics (1.0 course)
Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated
extensively through current course offerings. Specific
topics will be published prior to registration.
*A student may count only one of the following for credit
toward the MAL degree: ML 597 or ML 598, except with
permission of the MAL program director.
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Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university and must
have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) and a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university Applicants
holding a master's or other advanced degrees from accredited colleges or universities are admissible. Should an
applicant not meet the minimum admission requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as decided on a
case-by-case basis. Applicants to the program must have three years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more
organizations in a position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee.
Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are
handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of
candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's:
• Previous college record
• Letters of recommendation
• Experience and organizational background
• Written statement
• Interview, if requested
To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office:
• Completed application form
• $35.00 non-refundable application fee
• A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations
• Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential
• Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style
and leadership potential
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred
• Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Graduate Admissions Office, 612-330-1101, 1-800-458-1721, <gradinfo@augsburg.edu>, or <www.augsburg.edu>.
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The Augsburg College MAL Program Office encourages qualified applicants from other countries. The term
"international student" as used here refers exclusively to those students seeking to study at Augsburg in F-1
nonimmigrant status. Questions pertaining to program eligibility for other immigration categories will be directed to
the appropriate college personnel for a response.
International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternate Saturdays and that students may take only
two classes per trimester plus one in the summer for a yearly total of seven classes. With this schedule, students can
complete the required course work in less than two years.
See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process and selection criteria. Application materials
required for international students are:
• Completed application form
• $35.00 application fee (non-refundable) payable in U.S. dollars
• A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations
• Completed Certification of Finances and supporting documentation which reliably demonstrate that the student has
financial resources adequate to meet expenses while studying at Augsburg
• Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor assessing leadership potential
• Letter of recommendation in English from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style
and potential as a leader
• Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended listing all
courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any
• Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (paper) or 250
(computer). TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) minimum scores were not yet available at the time of this catalog's
publication. Please contact the MAL admissions counselor for updated information.
Participants may be asked to participate in a phone or
in-person interview with graduate faculty or staff.
Note: All F-1 international students and their
dependents are required to have adequate health
insurance coverage for the duration of their program.
Students will be enrolled in the College-recommended
plan unless they fill out a waiver verifying proof of
coverage through an alternative provider for the same
period.
EVALUATION STANDARDS
Evaluation of academic performance in the MAL program will be
based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined below.
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in
the course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis.
In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a
grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will
count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of
or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the
second time are counted in the grade point average.
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0
Achieves above basic course standards
2.5
2.0
Achieves the minimum passing standard
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
P
Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average)
N
Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and not computed in grade point average)
W
Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record
Performance below basic course standards
Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the
student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Office of the Registrar
stating reasons for the request and the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade. The signature of the
instructor and any other necessary
documentation must be included.)
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Because leadership issues are presented, discussed,
and analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is
highly important and should be considered a
responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's
classmates and course instructor.
ACADEMIC PROBATION AND
DISMISSAL POLICIES
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the
student will be placed on probation for the following
term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be
restored in order for a student to be removed from
probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a
course, the student must petition successfully with the
MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to
continue in the program. A plan for the student to
follow would be outlined at that time. If a second
grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be
dismissed from the program by the MAL Advisory
Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the
MAL Advisory Committee for behavior detrimental to
the program, such as a gross violation of College policy
(as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would
occur only after established procedures were followed.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the
MAL program, it is unlikely that courses taken
elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in
the curriculum. Students may petition the MAL program
director for approval of any variation in the curriculum
including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be
evaluated on an individual basis. Approved transfer
courses will appear on the student's Augsburg transcript
but will not be counted in the cumulative grade point
average. Semester and quarter credits will be
appropriately converted to Augsburg course credits.
The only courses that will be considered for transfer
credit are those earned from accredited colleges and
universities, whose course content is comparable to
those in the MAL program. No more than two courses
will be accepted for transfer credit.
CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS
Augsburg operates on a course credit system rather
than semester or quarter hours. Each full-credit
graduate course in the MAL program is the equivalent
of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students
meet a total of 28 hours per course and are responsible
for a significant amount of individual study and
preparation.
MAL PROGRAM ENROLLMENT POLICY
Students may take either one or two courses per
trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester
enables a student to complete the coursework in the
program within two years. All students are required to
complete all components of the program within five
years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered
on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory
Committee. Students who leave the program for more
than one trimester must request a leave of absence in
writing from the MAL program. A leave of absence may
be granted for one calendar year. Students who return
to the program after a leave of one year or more must
fill out an Application for Readmission form and turn
it into the Office of the Registrar. Time spent on an
official MAL-approved leave of absence will not count
toward the five-year deadline for degree completion.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS
MAL follows the Weekend College schedule for the last
date each term on which students may withdraw from
a class and receive a "W" on their records. Please refer
to <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/calendars/weekend!> for
up-to-date information.
STUDENT RIGHTS
The College has adopted a statement of student rights
and responsibilities and has provided for due process
in the matter of disciplinary action , grievances, and
grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg College
Catalog and the Student Guide. Students have a right to experience
education without discrimination.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as
amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education
records . Augsburg's policy is published in the Augsburg College Catalog
and in the Student Guide.
Augsburg College understands that no information other than
"directory information" can be released without the written
permission of the student. Students must give permission in writing
for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the
official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This
means that faculty or others cannot write letters of
support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless
explicit written permission is given by the student to release non"directory information." It is not sufficient to ask for letters of
recommendation.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
Students who successfully complete Augsburg's leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is
accredited by The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central Association* and is a member of the Associated Colleges of
the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America, and the Minnesota Private College Council.
Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. Registration is not an endorsement of
the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transfened to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or
employer.
*The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association, <www.ncahigherlearningcommi.ssion.org>.
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A schedule of fees is published separately in the MAL
Catalog Supplement. Tuition is determined annually.
ML 593 is a half-credit course for which half of the
current full credit tuition is charged.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Various payment plans are available:
1) Payment in Full:
Payment is due after registration and before the
beginning of the trimester. No finance or
administrative fee is charged for payments made
during this period. The late payment fee is $25. A
finance charge of 8% APR will apply toward any
unpaid balance after the start of the term.
2) Payment Plan:
A three-payment plan is available each trimester
upon application and after College approval.
Payment plans will be approved only if previous
plans have been satisfactorily completed. Payments
for each trimester are due in three equal
installments. There is an administrative fee of $50
per trimester. There is no finance charge if
payment is made in full by end of the payment
plan. The late payment fee is $25. A finance charge
of 8% APR will apply if not paid in full by the end
of the payment plan period.
3)
Company Reimbursement:
Full courses, or equivalent, that are company
reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course
reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days
after the end of the term. An application for the
Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan must be
filed once each academic year. The student is
responsible for payment if the employer does not
pay for any reason. A finance charge of 8% APR
will accrue on the deferred balance once the term
has begun.
Registration is permitted only if the student's
account for a previous term is paid in full as
agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas
1r academic transcripts until a student's account is
,>aid in full. This also applies to student loans
administered by the College (e.g., Perkins Student
; Jan). They must be current according to
established repayment schedules.
REFUND SCHEDULE
Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be
eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based
on the appropriate refund schedule (except for the
minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative
costs). Financial aid may also be adjusted for those
students who withdraw from the College or drop one
or more courses and receive financial assistance.
[NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid
adjustments are not necessarily made on a one-to-one
basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition
refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned.
Be sure you understand the financial consequences of
making adjustments to your registration.]
Students are responsible for canceling courses through
the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any
refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop
attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are
responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be
adjusted based on the student's last recorded date of
attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date
that the drop/add form is processed.
The refund schedule is effective whether or not a
student has attended classes. All refunds of charges will
be applied to the student account and all adjustments
for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before
eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit
balance is determined. Please allow two weeks for a
refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged,
not a percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition,
e.g. deposits made under the employer reimbursement
payment plan.
For information about refunds and the refund
schedule, visit <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb.
Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking
students enrolled in the MAL program. Non-degreeseeking students are not eligible for any type of
financial aid through Augsburg College. Two full-credit
courses per trimester are considered full time. One
course is considered half-time enrollment. The
Enrollment Center (612-330-1046, or 1-800-458-1721,
or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb) assists students in
assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid
from available alternatives, including the following:
SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS
Augsburg actively pursues non-Augsburg funding for
special scholarships. The availability of such
scholarships may enable the participation of
individuals of limited financial means as well as
individuals working for volunteer agencies and other
organizations not likely to provide tuition
reimbursement
COMPANY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full
or partial tuition assistance to employees who
participate in work-related or degree-related college
programs. Augsburg College offers a payment plan by
which employees may handle tuition reimbursement.
Students should contact the Enrollment Center to
make payment arrangements using the company
reimbursement payment plan.
TRIBAL AND STATE INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
American Indian students who meet federal, state, or
tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships.
Indian grants generally supplement other sources of
financial aid. For assistance in application, contact
Augsburg's American Indian Student Services Program
director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal agency.
STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM
Common Loan Provisions
Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up
to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500
(undergraduate and graduate).
A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or
subsidized programs or a combination of both but
cannot exceed the annual loan limits.
Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is
determined by the 91-day T-Bills +2.3%, capped at
8.25% and changes each July l. For example, the
interest rate from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 is
4.06% for repayment.
Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after
you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible
program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment
may extend up to 10 years.
Deferments: In most cases, deferments are granted for
continued education, disability, and unemployment.
Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a
deferment.
FEDERAL AND STATE AID PROGRAMS
The Enrollment Center uses standard, nationally
accepted methodology to determine eligibility for
federal and state financial aid programs.
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TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM
A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program
administered through the College for students who
demonstrate financial eligibility. No checks are issued,
but the student is required to sign a promissory note at
least once per term. Funds are put on the student
account after the note is signed.
Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per
year as a graduate student with a $40,000 maximum.
Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and
repayment of principal begin nine months after you
graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan
cancellation privileges exist for certain types of
teaching, disability, and, in certain circumstances,
military service.
Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need
to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half
time or for serving three years in the military, Peace
Corps, or VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you
think you are eligible for a deferment.
SUPPLEMENTAL LOANS:
If additional financing is needed, the Enrollment Center
can offer guidance in selecting the appropriate loan.
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Financial aid application materials are available at
<www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be
admitted to Augsburg as regular students or be
returning students in good academic standing.
The financial aid application will be processed when
the following documents are received:
1)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at
<www.fafsa.ed.gov>.
2)
Verification Form.
3)
Federal income tax return(s).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT
Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721,
<enroll@augsburg.edu>, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb.
ABOUT AUGSBURG
Augsburg College is a diverse, faith-based learning community in the heart
of the city that transforms individual interests, gifts, and talents into
opportunities to work, lead, and serve in the world.
Through a rigorous blending of classroom learning, one-on-one mentoring,
and real-world experience, Augsburg's liberal arts and sciences curricula
challenge students from diverse religious, cultural, ethnic, and experiential
backgrounds through research, study, and service opportunities.
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) ,
Augsburg serves the wide-ranging needs of more than 3,000 students in
day, weekend, and graduate programs.
HISTORY
Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. , by Norwegian
immigrants as a training school for Lutheran ministers and was named for
the Augsburg Confession from 1530. Augsburg relocated to Minneapolis in
1872.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the oldest park in the "City of Lakes." The University of
Minnesota-West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical
complexes-Fairview-University Medical Center-are adjacent to
Augsburg, with vast cultural, recreational, and corporate resources within a
short distance from campus.
ACCESSIBILITY
Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most
accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide
accessible connections among major buildings-student housing towers ,
the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the
library, and the music building. In addition, there are programs for
students with learning, psychiatric, and physical disabilities.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance,
or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and
loan programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs, except in
those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification.
Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations
to its employees and students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state
regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to
the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside
Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1058.
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LEADERSHIP STUDIES FACULTY
The professors who teach in the MAL program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or
appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by
combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields . The program's faculty members have extensive
experience teaching adult learners.
ANDREW AOKI, Associate Professor of Political
Science B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin.
ROSEMARY LINK, Professor of Social Work B.A.,
University of Southampton, Post graduate diploma &
C.Q.S.W, University of London; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
ALEXANDRE ARDICHVILI, lnstuctor M.B.A. and
Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Moscow State
University: Associate Professor of Organization Leaming
and Development at the University of St. Thomas.
THOMAS MORGAN, Professor of Business
Administration and Vice President for Planning and
Market Development B.S. , Juniata College; M.B.A.,
JOHN BENSON, Professor Emeritus of Religion B.A.,
University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Augsburg College; B.D. , Luther Theological Seminary;
M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University:
LARRY CROCKETT, Professor of Computer Science
NORMA NOONAN, Professor of Political Science
and Director of the Center for Leadership Studies
and the MAL Program B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota;
Priest, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota.
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University:
CASS DALGLISH, Associate Professor of English B.A.,
Economics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Academy of Economics,
Krakow, Poland.
College of St. Catherine; M.EA. , Vermont College; Ph.D.,
The Union Institute.
MAGDALENA PALECZNY-ZAPP, Associate Professor
of Business Administration B.A. , M.S., Academy of
CATHERINE PAULSEN, Instructor B.A., St. Olaf
JOSEPH A. ERICKSON, Professor of Education B.A.,
M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
ROBERT C. GROVEN, Associate Professor of
Communication Studies, Director of Forensics, and
Director of the Honors Program B.A., Concordia
College-Moorhead; M.A., ].D., University of Minnesota.
College; M.A., Lone Mountain College.
CURTIS PAULSEN, Associate Professor of Social
Work B.A. , St. Olaf College; M.S.W , University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Fielding Institute.
DIANE PIKE, Professor of Sociology and Director of
the Center for Teaching and Learning A.B.,
Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University:
DANIEL S. HANSON, Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies B.A. , Augsburg College; M.A. ,
University of Minnesota.
GARRY HESSER, Professor of Sociology and Director
of Metro-Urban Studies B.A., Phillips University;
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Notre Dame.
JOHN S. SCHMIT, Associate Professor of English and
Associate Dean for Adult Programs B.S. , St. John's
University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The
University of Texas-Austin.
KATHRYN SWANSON, Professor and Chair,
Department of English B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
DAVID LAPAKKO, Associate Professor of
Communication Studies B. A., Macalester College,
M.A. , and Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
VELMA J. LASHBROOK, Instructor B.S., Iowa State
University; M.S. , Illinois State University; Ed.D., West
Virginia University: President, Strategy Implementation
Associates.
JOSEPH VOLKER, Instructor B.A., University of
California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Vice President and Practice Area Leader, MDA
Leadership Consulting Inc.
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GRADUATE STUDIES CATALOG
2009-2010
Official publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College's
graduate programs. Although information was current at th...
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AuGSBURG
COLLEGE
GRADUATE STUDIES CATALOG
2009-2010
Official publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-330-1000
This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg College's
graduate programs. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is
subject to change without notice. The written policies in the catalog are the College
policies in force at the time of printing. It is the responsibility of each student to know
the requirements and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions
about anything in this catalog, consult the Adult and Graduate Admissions Office, the
graduate program directors, or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page iv for
correspondence or telephone inquiries.
Published December 2008
www.augsburg.edu
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A Greeting from the President
I am pleased to know of your interest in Augsburg College's exciting and innovative graduate programs. You are
part of a select and discerning group of professionals who seek to find a graduate program that combines an
excellent curriculum, a values-based approach to work, a talented and experienced faculty, and program formats
that meet the needs of busy and successful people. Augsburg College's several graduate-level programs-the
Master of Arts in Education (MAE), Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL), Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN),
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PA), and Master of
Social Work (MSW, and MSW/MA or MDiv, together with Luther Seminary)-are distinguished by the
opportunities they provide students to expand decision-making and strategic skills. The programs do so in an
environment that encourages students to transform theory into action and classroom experience into personal
and professional achievement.
Augsburg College is characterized by a strong mission: To nurture future leaders in service to the world by
providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and
values of the Christian Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by an intentionally diverse
campus community.
For our graduate programs, this mission helps to shape an innovative educational experience that features
expansive perspective on social responsibility, economic realities, business initiative, and environmental
sustainability.
At Augsburg College, we believe that our distinctive educational purpose is to help you, the individual student,
find your calling at work and in the world. The Augsburg graduate programs are designed to offer you quality
educational experiences, personal attention, and opportunities to expand your personal and professional talents
and skills. We are confident that our graduates are prepared for leadership in our ever-changing global society,
the hallmark of an Augsburg degree.
Sincerely,
Paul C. Pribbenow
President, Augsburg College
Greetings from the Academic Affairs Office
Welcome to our graduate programs. We are committed to education that prepares people for leadership in
their communities and places of work. We believe that the liberal and professional arts and sciences form the
best preparation for living in the fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow.
Our locations in the vital metropolitan areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Rochester offer exciting and
challenging field experiences for courses that include real-life learning through academic internships,
experiential education, and cultural enrichment. The Twin Cities and Rochester become extended campuses
for Augsburg students. Also, the diversity in our campus community ensures that our graduates are prepared
for the range of experiences and perspectives that characterize today's global environment.
When you join Augsburg you become part of a community that offers lifelong learning opportunities in
state-of-the-art classrooms, with accessible libraries and dedicated faculty and staff. You join a body of
experienced people who quickly form your network of employer connections and career opportunities. We
encourage our alumni to become your mentors and build on our city connections through public events,
including our convocations and Advent Vespers.
All our programs share distinctive qualities, including our commitment and mission to be of service, with one
another and to our neighbors. We expect our graduates to have their eyes on the world as they develop their
identity as global citizens, with a sense of responsibility to participate in socially- and economicallysustainable development. We hope that at some time during your degree, you'll explore the opportunities to
participate in an international learning experience-for example, travel seminars to our global campuses in
Central America, Mexico, and Namibia, and opportunities to meet visiting students and faculty members
from our partner institutions in Norway, Germany, Finland, and Slovenia. Inspired by the faith of our
Lutheran founders to be inclusive to the early immigrants who came to Augsburg's doors, we welcome a
diversity of cultures and faiths .
Although each graduate program has its own "neighborhood" and unique features, we encourage
interdisciplinary courses and opportunities for you to study with colleagues across disciplines. We encourage
both "horizontal" initiatives-i.e., cross-program collaboration-as well as "vertical" initiatives-engaging
our undergraduate students to consider graduate work. This means that sometimes you may be encouraging
classmates who are just beginning to imagine a graduate degree.
We are companions on your journey in fulfilling your dream of a graduate degree and we cannot wait to
meet you.
Sincerely,
~C.~
Barbara A. Farley
Vice President of Academic Affairs
and Dean of the College
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Rosemary]. Link
Associate Vice President of Academic
Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies
Table of Contents
Directory of Offices and Programs . . . ... . ... . , .iv
Introducing Augsburg College ........ ... .. . . .
History ........................... .. ... .. l
Minneapolis and Rochester Locations .. ... ... . .2
Accreditation, Approvals, and Memberships . . . . .3
Facts and Figures .... . ................ . ... .4
Academic Programs and Policies
Academic Calendars ........... . . _. ..... . .. . .5
Academic Policies . ... ....... . .. .. . . . . ..... .5
Evaluation of Transfer Credit ..... . , ... .... . . .6
Student Rights ................. . . . . ... . .. . .6
Graduate Admissions
Admission to Augsburg College .... ... . .... . .. 9
Readmission to the College ....... . ........ . . .9
Admission of International Students .... . ..... .9
Financing Your Education . . .. . . . .. ... ...... .
Costs of Study .......... . . .... ..... ... . .. . 11
Payment Options . . .. . .. . .. ... .... ... .. .. . 11
Sources of Financial Aid .. , . . ... , .... . . . ... . 11
Applying for Financial Aid ... . . . ...... .... .. 11
Refund Schedule ... ..... .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 12
Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in Education ................. 14
Master of Arts in Leadership ...... ...... ..... 26
Post-Master's Certificate in Leadership Studies
] oint degree in Accounting and Leadership
Master of Arts in Nursing .................. .36
Master of Business Administration ........... .44
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies .52
Master of Social Work .. .... . ......... .. .... 60
Dual Degree with Luther Seminary
College Information
Maps (Minneapolis and Rochester campuses) . , .74
Augsburg Board of Regents ............ . . ... .75
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Directory of Offices and Programs
Academic Affairs: 612-330-1024
Adult and Graduate Admissions Office:
612-330-1101 or gradinfo@augsburg.edu
Master of Arts in Education (MAE)
Vicki Olson, Director: 612-330-1131
Karen Howell, Coordinator: 612-330-1354
maeinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/mae
Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)
Norma Noonan, Director: 612-330-1198
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
malinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augburg.edu/mal
Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)
Cheryl Leuning, Dept. Chair and Director:
612-330-1214
Patty Park, Coordinator: 612-330-1150
Sharon Wade, Program Assistant: 612-330-1209
manursing@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
Bool<store: 612-359-6491
Center for Counseling and Health Promotion:
612-330-1707 or www.augsburg.edu/cchp
Campus Ministry:
612-330-1732 or campmin@augsburg.edu
Enrollment Center:
612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, or
enroll@augsburg.edu
Questions about registration, financial aid, transcripts,
payments, accounts
Lindell Library: 612-330-1604 or
www.augsburg.edu/library
Public Safety: 612-330-1717 or
security@augsburg.edu
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Steven Zitnick, Director: 612-330-1304
Katherine Fagen, Coordinator: 612-330-1774
mbainfo@augsburg.edu
wwww.augsburg.edu/mba
Registrar's Office: 612-330-1036 or
registrar@augsburg.edu
Rochester Campus Program Office:
507-288-2886 or rochinfo@augsburg.edu
Master of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
Dawn Ludwig, Director: 612-330-1399
Carrie Benton, Coordinator: 612-330-1518
paprog@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu/pa
Master of Social Worl< (MSW)
Lois Bosch, Director: 612-330-1633
Holley Locher, Coordinator: 612-330-1763
mswinfo@augsburg.edu
www.augsburg.edu.msw
Master of Social Work, and Master of Arts
in Theology or Master of Divinity
Luther Seminary: 651-641-3521
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Welcome/Information Desk: 612-330-1000
Introducing Augsburg College
At Augsburg College, we believe that
graduate education should prepare
gifted people for positions of leadership in their communities and places of
work. Augsburg graduates will be able
to demonstrate not only the mastery of
a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, solve problems,
act ethically and communicate effectively in a global world. The heart of an
Augsburg education is the Augsburg
mission, informed by the liberal and
professional arts and sciences, to serve
our neighbors in the heart of the city
with faith-based, ethical values. We
welcome students from a diversity of
backgrounds and experiences. Also,
our programs look to the world
through international courses and cultural exchanges.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Augsburg College is to
nurture future leaders in service to the
world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based
in the liberal arts and shaped by the
faith and values of the Christian
Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by an intentionally diverse campus community.
HISTORY
A College of the Church
Augsburg was the first seminary
founded by Norwegian Lutherans in
America, named after the confession of
faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg
opened in September 1869 , in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The first seminarians
were enrolled in 1874, and the first
graduation was in 1879.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
August Weenaas was Augsburg's first
president (1869-1876). Professor
Weenaas recruited two teachers from
Norway-Sven Oftedal and Georg
Sverdrup. These three men clearly
articulated the direction of Augsburg:
to educate Norwegian Lutherans to
minister to immigrants and to provide
such "college" studies that would prepare students for theological study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part
plan: first, train ministerial candidates;
second, prepare future theological students; and third, educate the farmer,
worker, and businessman. The statement stressed that a good education is
also practical.
and city life. This early interest in professional life as well education is a celebrated theme in our history and has led
to the fusion of the liberal and professional arts as a hallmark of the Augsburg College graduate.
Augsburg's next two presidents also
emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This commitment to
church and community has been Augsburg's theme for over 130 years.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and
improve academic offerings. Now the
College was a larger part of the institution than the seminary and received
the most attention.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic
college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg's
second president (1876-1907), required
students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student
involvement in the community gave
early expression to the concept of Augsburg's motto, "Education for Service."
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed
the Friends of Augsburg, later called the
Lutheran Free Church. The church was
a group of independent congregations
committed to congregational autonomy
and personal Christianity. This change
made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran
body. The college division, however, was
still important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911 , George Sverdrup
Jr, became president. He worked to
develop college departments with an
appeal to a broader range of students
than just those intending to be ministers. Augsburg admitted women in
1922 under the leadership of Gerda
Mortensen, dean of women. She spent
the next 42 years at the College as a
teacher and administrator.
The College's mission assumed a double character-ministerial preparation
together with a more general education
for life in society. In 1937, Augsburg
elected Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (1938-1962). His involvement in
ecumenical and civic circles made
Augsburg a more visible part of church
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college program based on general
education requirements and elective
majors. With curriculum change came a
concerted effort to become accredited.
Full accreditation was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College's
mission as serving the good of society
first and the interests of the Lutheran
Free Church second. The seminary
moved to Luther Theological Seminary
(now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in
1963 when the Lutheran Free Church
merged with the American Lutheran
Church. Subsequently, the American
Lutheran Church merged with two
other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form
the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. Students at Augsburg College
benefit from the Lutheran tradition of
service to your neighbor and faith in
the city.
A College in the City
Paul C. Pribbenow became the 10th
president of Augsburg College in July
2006. Under his leadership, the College
aims to educate students of all ages-in
the midst of a great city-to be faithful
citizens, in service to the world.
AUGSBURG TODAY
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the
founders who believed:
• Education should have a solid liberal
arts core at the graduate level; this
focus centers on the ability to think
critically and broadly about the
world and the work we do in it;
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• An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community
and centers of faith;
• The city-with all its excitement,
challenges, and diversity-is an
unequaled learning environment.
Augsburg is a college of the liberal and
professional arts and sciences, with its
main campus set in the heart of a great
metropolitan center. There are now
over 20,000 Augsburg alumni. In a
world that has changed much since
those first days of the College, Augsburg still sends out graduates who
make a difference where they live and
work. In addition to undergraduate liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers
master's degree programs in education,
leadership, nursing, business, physician assistant studies, and social work,
plus a dual degree MSW/MA or
MSW/MDiv with Luther Seminary
Augsburg is enhanced by its global
centers in Namibia, Mexico, and Central America. Students can perform
research, take courses, or consult with
faculty in those locations to gain new
perspectives on their discipline.
A Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of Augsburg's
graduate programs is participation in a
community of adult learners. This
community is enriched by the presence
of men and women with a variety of
work and life experiences. To facilitate
this kind of community interaction,
Augsburg encourages students to make
use of all College facilities such as Lindell Library, the Kennedy Center, and
the Christensen Center, and to participate in College activities such as music
and dramatic presentations and
athletic events.
Graduate Faculty
The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and Augsburg College
is particularly proud of the excellence
and commitment of its professors.
Most faculty hold the doctorate or
other terminal degree, and all consider
teaching and service to be the focus of
their activity at the College. Faculty are
involved in social, professional, and a
variety of research activities, but these
support and are secondary to their
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teaching. Faculty are actively involved
in a dynamic faculty development program that introduces them to best
practices in teaching and learning techniques and theories.
www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Adult and Graduate Admissions
Office at 612-330-1101, or the
Rochester program office at
507-288-2886.
Augsburg's small classes encourage its
tradition of close involvement between
professors and students. Faculty act as
academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities.
Augsburg's Rochester campus is located
in the facilities of Bethel Lutheran
Church (ELCA) just a few blocks south
of the heart of a city of approximately
100,000 residents. Situated in the heart
of the Midwest, the community has a
rich ethnic diversity and superior technological resources. Students at the
Rochester campus are students of
Augsburg College. As such, our purpose is to "educate for service," by
preparing and equipping women and
men to make a difference in the world.
MINNEAPOLIS AND ROCHESTER
LOCATIONS
Augsburg's Minneapolis campus surrounds Murphy Square, the first of 170
parks in Minneapolis, the "City of
Lakes." The University of Minnesota
West Bank campus and one of the city's
largest medical complexes-the University of Minnesota Medical Center,
Fairview-are adjacent to Augsburg,
with the Mississippi River and the
Seven Corners theatre district just a
few blocks away Downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, home to a myriad of arts, sports, entertainment, and
recreational opportunities, are just
minutes west and east via Interstate 94,
which forms the southern border of
the campus.
Convenient bus routes run by the campus and connect with the suburbs.
Augsburg is located just blocks away
from two Hiawatha Line light rail
stations.
Augsburg established its branch campus in Rochester, Minnesota, in 1998.
Classes in Rochester meet on an
evening schedule with occasional Saturdays, making them accessible to
working adults. There are three
trimesters in each academic year, and
students can enter degree programs in
the fall, winter, or spring. Several complete degree programs are available
through the Rochester campus. In
addition, students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester-based courses and
courses taken in the day or Weekend
College program on the Minneapolis
campus. Students who enroll in
Rochester courses are required to use
technology in the learning and communication process through the online
course management system. Further
information may be obtained at
ON THE MINNEAPOLIS CAMPUS
Admissions Offices
The Adult and Graduate Admissions
Office (for Weekend College,
Rochester, and Graduate Studies) is
located at 624 21st Avenue South. The
Physician Assistant Studies Program
admissions office is located in Anderson Hall.
Augsburg for Adults Office
Augsburg for Adults focuses on adultcentered educational programs and
assists adult learners in all programs. It
evaluates how the program fulfills their
needs and identifies the educational
services to help them succeed. The
Augsburg for Adults office is located in
Oren Gateway Center 110.
Augsburg Abroad
The Augsburg Abroad office, located in
Murphy Place, provides advising and
administrative services for students
interested in an international experience. Resources for study, work, internship, and volunteer opportunities
abroad are available.
Bookstore
The Augsburg College Bookstore, operated by Barnes and Noble, is located in
the Oren Gateway Center. Online purchasing, phone purchasing, and delivery services are available through the
bookstore.
Counseling and Health Promotion
The Center for Counseling and Health
Promotion (CCHP) offers programs
and services that enhance student
learning by promoting personal development and well-being. The center is
located at 628 21st Avenue South.
Christensen Center
Christensen Center is the hub of college life. The new first-floor student
lounge area offers games, TV, and a
place to gather. Also in Christensen
Center are Cooper's Coffee Shop, the
Commons dining areas , Christensen
Center Art Gallery, and offices for student government and student publications . The Office of Undergraduate
Admissions for Day College is located
on the first floor.
Murphy Place
Murphy Place is home to three of the
four components of the Office of International Programs-Augsburg Abroad,
Center for Global Education, and International Student Advising. It is also
home to the four support programs for
students of color - American Indian
Student Services, Pan-Afrikan Center,
Pan-Asian Student Services, and Hispanic/Latino Student Services.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama, and Communication
The Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel, and the Arnold Atrium
are housed in this complex, which provides space for campus ministry, the
theatre and communication studies
offices, as well as the film program.
Foss Center's lower level is home to the
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS).
James G. Lindell Family Library
This library and information technology center houses all library functions
and brings together the computer technology resources of the College. The
library is located on the block of campus bordered by 22nd and 21st
Avenues, and by Riverside Avenue and
Seventh Street.
Old Main
Home for the Languages and CrossCultural Studies, and Art Departments,
Old Main was extensively remodeled in
1980, combining energy efficiency with
architectural details from the past. It is
included on the National Register of
Historic Places.
Oren Gateway Center
Dedicated in 2007, Oren Gateway Center is positioned on Riverside Avenue
to serve as the "gateway" to campus. It
houses Alumni Relations, Parent and
Family Relations, Institutional
Advancement, Augsburg for Adults, the
Master of Business Administration program, the Master of Arts in Leadership
program, and the Step UP program. The
center also includes student residence
apartments, the Gage Family Art
Gallery, Augsburg Bookstore, Nabo
Cafe, classrooms , and thejohnson
Conference Center.
Science Hall
Kennedy Center
This three-story addition to Melby
Hall features a wrestling training facility, classroom space, locker-room and
fitness facilities, as well as hospitality
and meeting rooms, classrooms, and
office space.
Melby Hall
This complex provides facilities for the
health and physical education program, intercollegiate and intramural
athletics, the Hoyt Messerer Fitness
Center, and serves as the College's general auditorium.
Augsburg is accredited by:
• The Higher Learning Commission of
the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools
Music Hall
Music Hall contains Sateren Auditorium, a 217-seat recital hall, classroom
facilities, two rehearsal halls, music
libraries, practice studios, and offices
for the music faculty.
Food Services
A variety of food options are available
both in the Christensen Center and in
Oren Gateway Center.
ACCREDITATION, APPROVALS,
AND MEMBERSHIPS
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
• Accreditation Review Commission
on Education for the Physician
Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE)
• Council on Social Work Education
( CSWE) (bachelor's and master's
degrees)
Augsburg's programs are approved by:
• American Chemical Society
• Minnesota Board of Teaching
• National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• National Association of Schools of
Music
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of:
• American Association of Colleges
and Universities (AACU)
• American Association of Colleges of
Teacher Education (AACTE)
Classrooms, science laboratories, a
medium-sized auditorium, faculty
offices, and Finance and Administration offices are found in Science Hall.
• American Association of Higher
Education (AAHE)
Sverdrup Hall
• Campus Compact
The Enrollment Center, classrooms,
and faculty offices are located in Sverdrup Hall.
• Council of Independent Colleges
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
Originally built as a dormitory, Memorial Hall contains the president's office,
Human Resources, and other administrative and faculty offices.
• Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
(CIC)
• Lutheran Education Council in
North America (LECNA)
• National American Music Therapy
Association, Inc.
• National Association of Schools of
Music (NASM)
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• National Society for Experiential
Education (NSEE)
• Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities (ACTC),
• Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)
• Minnesota Private College Council
(MPCC)
• Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance
(TCAEA)
See individual graduate program sections for additional accreditation and
affiliation citations.
Augsburg College is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota
Office of Higher Education pursuant to
sections 136A.61to136A.71. Credits
earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
• Calendar year-Weekend/evening
trimesters and weekday semesters,
varying by the graduate program
• Majors-More than 50 majors in 35
departments and programs with two
five-year degrees (BA in accounting
with MAL, and BS/MSW in social
work). Six master's degree programs.
• Off-campus programs-The Office
of International Programs offers programs through Augsburg's Center for
Global Education and International
Partners programs for short- and
longer-term study abroad, for both
undergraduate and graduate students.
• Athletic affiliation-Minnesota
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(MIAC), and National Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA), Division Ill.
CLERY ACT INFORMATION
AUGSBURG COLLEGE FACTS AND
FIGURES
• Location-Augsburg College was
founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis.
The College moved to Minneapolis
in 1872.
• Religious affiliation-The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA). Although a strong plurality
of students are Lutheran, 15 percent
are Roman Catholic, and 1 7 percent
represent other denominations and
religions.
• Enrollment (fall 2008)-3,948 students from 40 countries. Graduate
student enrollment is 842.
• Alumni-Appox. 25,000 alumni
from 1870 through August 2008,
including over 1,200 graduate program alumni.
• Student/Faculty ratio-14 to 1
• Campus-17 major buildings. Major
renovations to classrooms in 2007.
• Accessibility-Augsburg is one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway/tunnel/elevator
system provides inside access to 12
major buildings.
• Degrees granted-BA, BS, BM, MA,
MBA, MS, MSW
• Library-Over 180,000 items, direct
access to over 2.5 million through
CUC, the Twin Cities private college
library consortium.
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The Clery Act Annual Report for Augsburg College contains statistics on
reported crimes on and near Augsburg
property and campus, as well as institutional policies concerning campus
security and crime. The report is available online at www.augsburg.edu/dps/
security/report.html. For a printed
copy, contact Augsburg's Department of
Public Safety at 612-330-1717.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Augsburg College, as affirmed in its
mission, does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or
disability in its education policies,
admissions policies, scholarship and
loan programs, athletic and/or school
administered programs, except in those
instances where religion is a bona fide
occupational qualification. Augsburg
College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its
employees and students.
Any questions concerning Augsburg's
compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and
opportunity can be directed to the
Office of Human Resources, CB 79,
Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside
Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or
612-330-1058.
Academic Programs and Policies
ACADEMIC CALENDARS
Most of our graduate programs meet
on a trimester calendar. Physician
Assistant Studies classes meet on a
semester day schedule.
The academic calendars for individual
programs can be found at www.augsburg.edu/registrar. All academic calendars are subject to change.
ACADEMIC POLICIES
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the
American Association of University
Professors and the Association of
American Colleges.
Academic Honesty
A college is a community of learners
whose relationship relies on trust.
Honesty is necessary to preserve the
integrity and credibility of scholarship
by the Augsburg College community.
Academic dishonesty, therefore, is not
tolerated. As a College requirement,
student course projects, papers, and
examinations may include a statement
by the student pledging to abide by the
College's academic honesty policies
and to uphold the highest standards of
academic integrity. (See Augsburg's
Academic Honesty Policy in the Student Guide at www.augsburg.edu/studentguide/)
Academic Evaluation
Evaluation of academic performance in
each program will be based on number
grades using a 4.0 point scale, where
4.0 achieves highest standards of excellence. See each program for details of
field study and special projects. Students must achieve a 3.0 GPA in order
to graduate; Physician Assistant students must consult the PA Program
Progression Standards Policy.
Withdrawn Status
W-Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline
without notation on the record
Incomplete (I) Grades
An incomplete grade (I) may be
awarded when the instructor gran ts
permission after determining that a
student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who
receive an incomplete grade should be
capable of passing the course if they
satisfactorily complete outstanding
course requirements. To receive an
incomplete grade, a student must file
an Application for incomplete Grade
form with the Office of the Registrar
that states the reasons for the request,
outlines the work required to complete
the course, and includes the course
instructor's signature. The instructor
may stipulate the terms and conditions
that apply to course completion; however, students may not attend the same
course (or a portion of the same
course) in a following term with an
incomplete grade. The student must
complete the outstanding work in
enough time to allow evaluation of the
work by the instructor and the filing of
a grade before the final day of the following academic term in the student's
program. If the work is not completed
by the specified date of the following
academic term, the grade for the course
becomes 0.0.
Academic Probation
Graduate students must maintain a 3.0
cumulative grade point average. If a
student falls below a 3.0 average, the
student will be placed on academic
probation for the following term. A 3.0
cumulative grade point average must
be restored in order for a student to be
removed from probation. Graduate students in the Physician Assistan must
consult the PA Program Progression
Standards Policy.
Attendance Policy
Class attendance is expected and
should be considered a responsibility,
not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. Students
must notify the professor in advance
of any expected absence. In the case
of emergency, when prior notification
is not possible, students must notify
the professor of an absence as soon
as possible.
Continuation Policy for Thesis or
Final Project
Students enrolled in a thesis or final
project are subject to a continuation fee
schedule after the term in which tuition
was paid for the project. These continuation fees maintain a student's library,
AugNet, and parking privileges while
work on the final project is ongoing.
During this time of research and writing, students pay either a $10 campus
access fee or a $200 continuation fee
each term until the project is completed,
or until the time limit for project completion is reached. The schedule for
when each fee is applied varies among
programs.
Course credit and contact hours
A full credit course (1.0) is equal to
four semester credits or six quarter
credits. Each full course on the
trimester schedule meets for approximately 28 contact hours (MSW
trimesters meet for 32 hours, and the
PA weekday semester schedule is
approximately 45 hours) with the
expectation of substantial independent
and group study offered through the
web-based electronic course management system.
Degree Requirements
To be conferred the graduate degree, all
graduate students must achieve the following:
• Successful completion of all required
courses
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0; Physician
Assistant students must consult the
PA Program Progression Standards
Policy.
• Successful completion of all degree
requirements within the stipulated
period of matriculation or a signed
continuation agreement with Augsburg College.
Dismissal for Academic Performance
A student whose GPA falls below the
required GPA for his/her graduate program (3 .0 in most programs) in two or
more terms may be subject to probation
or dismissal. A plan for the student to
continue in the program may be worked
out with the program director.
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Dismissal for Non-Professional
Behavior
Students may be dismissed for violation of standards of behavior defined
by their profession, their program, or
the College.
Dropping Courses or Withdrawing
Students who enroll in courses but
later decide not to attend must formally
drop their courses through the registrar's office prior to the start of classes
to avoid being charged for those
courses. Students who do not properly
drop courses will be responsible for the
tuition, regardless of non-attendance.
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn
online through AugNet Records and
Registration or in person at the Enrollment Center during hours of operation.
If you need assistance with this, contact your program faculty at least two
days in advance of the start of classes.
Independent Study
Students may request to complete an
independent study course as an addition to the required coursework. A faculty sponsor is required for an
independent study project, and project
proposals must be approved by the program director in order to receive credit.
Independent study may not be used as
a replacement for a standard course
offered in the curriculum, with the
exception of the general elective (if
approved). A special independent study
registration form is required and is
available at the Enrollment Center.
Terms of Non-attendance
Students who interrupt their program
enrollment for longer than one semester or three trimesters must readmit to
the College and program to resume
their degree program. For an absence
of any length, students should coordinate with their program director prior
to leaving. Due to a variety of program
schedules and cohorts for some
degrees, it is required that students
meet with their adviser and obtain the
advice of their director.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
Students may petition the program
director for transfer credit to apply to
program requirements. The transfer of
credit will be evaluated on an individual
basis. Students will be asked to provide
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appropriate documentation regarding
previous coursework, including but not
limited to an official transcript, course
description, and syllabus. In order to be
considered for transfer, a course must
be from a regionally-accredited college
or university and graded 3.0/B or better.
Courses must have been taken at the
graduate level and course content must
be comparable to program requirements
at Augsburg.
The maximum number of course credits that can be transferred to these program is as follows:
Master of Arts in Education (2.0)
Master of Arts in Leadership (2.0)
the college community in regard to
their personal and professional concerns. However, times do occur in
which students think they have been
mistreated. This procedure is provided
in order to ensure that students are
aware of the way in which their problems with faculty members can be
resolved informally and to provide a
more formal conciliation process when
needed. Each student must be given
adequate opportunity to bring problems to the attention of the faculty with
the assurance that each will be given
fair treatment. The faculty member
must be fully informed of the allegations and given an opportunity to
respond to them in a fair and reasonable manner.
Master of Arts in Nursing (3.0)
Master of Business Administration ( 6.0)
Master of Science, Physician Assistant
Studies (Contact program coordinator)
Master of Social Work (8.0)
Augsburg course credits are equivalent
to four semester hours or six quarter
hours. Therefore, transfer credits that
are reported to Augsburg as semester or
quarter hours are converted to Augsburg course credits by dividing by four
or six respectively
Courses and credits that are accepted
in transfer are recorded on the student's
transcript. Grades and gradepoints
from other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not
included in the student's cumulative
grade point average.
STUDENT RIGHTS
The College has adopted a statement of
student rights and responsibilities and
has provided for due process in the
matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in
the Augsburg Student Guide, at
www.augsburg.edu/studentguide. Students have a right to experience education without discrimination.
Grievance Procedures Involving
Augsburg College Faculty Members
and Students
Part I-Introduction/Preface
Augsburg College is committed to a
policy of treating fairly all members of
Definition of Grievance
A grievance is defined as dissatisfaction
occurring when a student believes that
any conduct or condition affecting
her/him is unjust or inequitable, or creates unnecessary hardship. Such grievances include, but are not limited to a
violation, misinterpretation, or
inequitable application of an academic
rule, regulation, or policy of the College or prejudicial, capricious, or manifestly unjust academic evaluation.
College policies and procedures that do
not come within the scope of the
Grievance Procedures are the sexual
harassment policy, the sexual violence
policy, the Committee on Financial
Petitions, Discipline Process, and Academic Standing.
Time Limits
Time limits will include only business
days (M-F) for the program in which
the student was enrolled. (Weekends,
and vacation days are not included;
summer may not be included depending on the student's program.)
Part II-Informal Process
It is always the student's responsibility
to know these procedures and timelines and to follow them.
A. Any time a student feels that she/he
has been mistreated by a faculty member, the student should contact the faculty member to discuss the problem
and attempt to resolve it.
B. If no mutually satisfactory solution
can be reached with the faculty member or if, in unusual circumstances, the
student prefers not to confer with the
faculty member, the student should
discuss the problem with the department chairperson of the faculty
member and attempt resolution of
the problem.
C. If the problem cannot be resolved in
discussions with the faculty member or
department chairperson, or if the faculty member and the department
chairperson are the same individual,
the student may contact the vice president of academic affairs and dean of
the College.
D. The student must begin the Informal
Grievance process within 15 days of the
conduct giving rise to the grievance, by
submitting an Informal Grievance
Form to the vice president of academic
affairs and dean of the College.
• The time limit to begin the Informal
Grievance process for a grade appeal
will be 30 days from the last published finals date for the relevant
term. It is the responsibility of the
student to maintain a correct and current address on file with the registrar.
request for such extension before the
end of the time limit. If the vice president of academic affairs and dean of
the College thinks the extension is
warranted, the Dean will notify all
concerned persons in writing.
E. If the grievance has been resolved,
either by agreement or by expiration of
the time limits, a copy of the informal
grievance and statements of the resolution will be kept by the vice president
of academic affairs and dean of the
College for one year. Neither a copy of
nor any reference to the grievance will
be placed in the personnel file of the
respondent.
If these informal discussions do not
resolve the problem to the satisfaction
of the student, a more formal conciliation procedure is available in Part Ill of
this document. Note: A student must
file a written grievance, per below,
within five days after completion of the
informal process
Part III- Formal Process Preface
If a student has a grievance with a faculty member that has not been
resolved through the Informal Grievance Process described in Part II of this
document, the student may then seek
resolution through formal procedures.
• The vice president of academic
affairs and dean of the College and
the student must ensure the informal
process is completed in 20 days . (See
Part I for definition of time limits.)
• In unusual circumstances, the time
limit may be extended by the vice
president of academic affairs and
dean of the College . A grievant or
respondent must submit a written
In accordance with FERPA, you are
notified of the following:
Right to inspect and review education
records
You have the right to review and
inspect substantially all of your education records maintained by or at Augsburg College. Your request should be
submitted in writing at least one week
prior to the date you wish to review
your records.
Right to request amendment of
education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record
that you believe to be inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of
your right to privacy This includes the
right to a hearing to present evidence
that the record should be changed if
Augsburg decides not to alter your
education records as you requested.
For a complete copy of the procedures,
contact the dean's office, Academic
Affairs.
Right to give permission for disclosure
of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to
give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information contained in your education
records, except to the extent that
FERPA and the regulations regarding
FERPA authorize disclosure without
your permission.
FER PA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended,
provides certain rights to students
regarding their education records. Augsburg College understands that no information other than "directory
information" can be released without
the written permission of the student.
Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be
released to anyone outside of the official
personnel (faculty and administration)
at Augsburg. For example, this means
that faculty or others cannot write letters of support/recommendation or
nominate students for awards unless
explicit written permission is given by
the student to release non-"directory
information." It is not sufficient to ask
for letters of recommendation. (See
One exception which permits disclosure
without consent is disclosure to school
officials with legitimate education interests. A school official is a person
employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or
research, or support staff position
(including law enforcement unit personnel and health stafD; person or company with whom the College has
contracted (such as an attorney, auditor,
or collection agent); a person serving on
the Board of Trustees, or a student serving on an official committee, such as a
disciplinary or grievance committee, or
assisting another school official performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest
if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her
professional responsibility
• If the student could not reasonably
be expected to be aware of the conduct when it occurred, the student
will have 15 days to file the grievance from the date on which the student could reasonably be expected to
be aware of the conduct or condition
that is the basis for the grievance . It
is the responsibility of the student to
establish the reasonableness of such
non-awareness. The vice president
of academic affairs and dean of the
College will determine if this paragraph applies to a grievant.
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its program policy)
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Right to withhold disclosure of
"directory information"
FERPA uses the term "Directory Information" to refer to those categories of
personally identifiable information that
may be released for any purpose at the
discretion of Augsburg College without
notification of the request or disclosure
to the student.
Under FERPA you have the right to
withhold the disclosure of the directory
information listed below. Please consider very carefully the consequences
of any decision by you to withhold
directory information. Should you
decide to inform Augsburg College not
to release Directory Information, any
future request for such information
from persons or organizations outside
of Augsburg College will be refused.
"Directory information" includes the
following:
• The student's name;
• The student's address;
• The student's telephone number;
• The student's e-mail address;
• The student's date and place of birth;
• The student's major and minor field
of study;
• The student's academic class level;
• The student's enrollment status
(FT/HT/LHT);
• The student's participation in officially recognized activities and
sports;
• The student's degrees and awards
received;
• The weight and height of members of
athletic teams;
• The student's dates of attendance;
• The most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended by the
student; and
• The student's photograph.
Augsburg College will honor your
request to withhold all Directory Information but cannot assume responsibility to contact you for subsequent
permission to release it. Augsburg
assumes no liability for honoring your
instructions that such information be
withheld. The Office of the Registrar
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must be notified in writing of your
intent to withhold your Directory
Information. If the notice is not
received by the registrar prior to Sept.
15 (or within 10 school days of the
start of a subsequent term for a new
student), it will be assumed that all
Directory Information may be disclosed for the remainder of the current
academic year. A new notice for withholding disclosure must be completed
each academic year.
Right to complain to FERPA Office
You have the right to file a complaint
with the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave.
S.W, Washington, D.C., 20202-4605,
concerning Augsburg's failure to comply with FERPA.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested
in writing and explicitly indicate
what information may be reported in
the letter.
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Admission to Augsburg College
All graduate programs require
students to have a bachelor's degree
from a regionally-accredited four-year
institution.
All graduate students must submit
completed application forms that can
be downloaded from each individual
program's web page, as listed below.
Each graduate program also has additional program requirements, which
may include coursework, professional
experience, testing, etc. See the program sections for these additional
requirements.
MA, Education-p. 24
www.augsburg.edu/mae
MA, Leadership-p. 33
www.augsburg.edu/mal
MA, Nursing,-p. 42
www.augsburg.edu/ma_nursing
MBA-p. 49
www.augsburg.edu/mba
MS , PA Studies-p. 57
www.augsburg.edu/pa
MSW-p. 69
www.augsburg.edu/msw
READMISSION TO THE COLLEGE
tion in the United States that has been
designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of
study to such students, and has been
enrolled in SEVIS (Student and
Exchange Visitor Information System).
A student acquires F-1 status using
form 1-20, issued by a DBS-approved
school through SEVIS. Status is
acquired in one of two ways: 1) if the
student is abroad, by entering the
United States with the I-20 and an F-1
visa obtained at a U.S . consulate
(although citizens of some countries
are exempt from the visa requirement);
or 2) if the student is already in the
United States and not currently in F-1
status, by sending the 1-20 to USCIS
(United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) with an application
for change of nonimmigrant status.
A student who is maintaining valid F-1
status may transfer from another DHSapproved school to Augsburg by following the transfer procedures set forth in
the F-1 regulations. Simply transferring
academically from another school to
Augsburg does not transfer a student's
F-1 status unless the student and a Designated School Official (DSO) from
Augsburg follow these procedures.
The last day to receive approval for
readmission to the College and register
for classes is one business day prior to
the start of the term. Pending approval
by the graduate program, students who
left on probation or who were dismissed from the College must have
their readmission application and file
reviewed by the program director.
(Please consult with individual programs for information regarding readmission process).
In addition to fulfilling all general
admission requirements for a particular
graduate program, prospective F-1
students must also comply with the
following:
ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
To fulfill this requirement Augsburg
graduate programs require international applicants to submit an official
score report from the Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a
minimum score of 100 (iBT), 250
(CBT) or 600 (PBT).
Augsburg College graduate programs
encourage qualified applicants from
other countries to apply.
An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who
is pursuing a "full course of study" to
achieve a specific educational or professional objective at an academic institu-
U.S. institution with a minimum of two
years of successful academic work
completed in the U.S. (seven or more
courses) .
B. Foreign Credential Evaluation
Augsburg requires foreign credential
evaluation for any transcript(s) from
an institution outside of the United
States. This evaluation should include
the following:
• Analysis of credentials-to determine if your degree is equivalent to
an accredited U.S. bachelor's degree.
Course-by-course evaluation-to
show your complete course listing
with credit values and grades
received for each course.
• Calculation of grade point averageto demonstrate your cumulative
grade point average using the standard U.S. grading system, i.e., A=4.0,
B=3.0, C=2.0, D=l.0, F=O.O.
• Translation to English (if applicable)
The evaluation report must be sent
directly to Augsburg's Adult and Graduate Admissions Office.
Augsburg accepts foreign credential
evaluations only from the following
organization:
World Education Services, Inc.
www.wes.org
A. Proof of English Competency
C. Proof of Financial Support
In order to receive an F-1 visa, the U.S.
Department of State (DOS) regulations
require international applicants to be
sufficiently proficient in English to pursue a full course of study.
International applicants must provide
reliable documentation that they have
financial resources adequate to meet
expenses for the duration of their academic program, which include tuition
and fees, books and supplies, room and
board, health insurance, personal
expenses , and living expenses for
dependents (if applicable).
The TOEFL is waived for applicants
who have a four-year degree from a
Funds may come from any dependable
source, including scholarships, fellowships, sponsoring agencies, personal
funds, or funds from the student's family. Documentation of scholarships and
fellowships may be in the form of an
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Applicants for graduate study must
submit the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). To complete and
submit the FAFSA electronically, go to
www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
For further information, contact the
Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046,
1-800-458-1721, enroll@augsburg.edu,
or www.augsburg.edu/enroll.
If a student is selected for verification,
additional documents will be needed.
Students in this situation will be contacted by the Enrollment Center.
FINANCIAL POLICIES
Refund Schedule
Students who withdraw from Augsburg
College may be eligible for a refund of
a portion of their charges based on the
appropriate refund schedule (except
for the minimum charge of $100 to
cover administrative costs). Financial
aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College
or drop one or more courses and
receive financial assistance.
[NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial
aid adjustments are not necessarily
made on a one-to-one basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition
refund but have 80% of your financial
aid returned. Be sure you understand
the financial consequences of making
adjustments to your registration.]
Students are responsible for canceling
courses through the Enrollment Center
in order to be eligible for any refund.
Students who unofficially withdraw
(stop attending) but do not complete
the drop/add form are responsible for
all charges. Financial aid may be
adjusted based on the student's last
recorded date of attendance. Refund
calculations are based on the date that
the drop/add form is processed.
The refund schedule is effective
whether or not a student has attended
classes. All refunds of charges will be
applied to the student account and all
adjustments for aid, loans, fines,
deposits, etc. will be made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting
credit balance is determined . Allow
two weeks for a refund.
The refund is a percentage of the full
tuition charged, not a percentage of
any deposit paid toward tuition, e.g.
deposits made under the employer
reimbursement payment plan.
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Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in Education
We are pleased with your interest in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program. Augsburg has a long
history in teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout Minnesota and elsewhere. We
know that Augsburg College is an excellent choice for you to pursue your teaching dreams and goals-and
here's why.
OUR PHILOSOPHY. The Education Department program theme-Teacher as developing professional: from
classroom decision-maker to educational leader-suggests the expectations we have that our students will leave
our programs prepared to exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the institution. Our department
mission statement goes beyond leadership to also lay out our expectations for fostering "student learning and
well-being by being knowledgeable in content, being competent in pedagogy, being ethical in practice, building
relationships, embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively."
Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through course content, field experiences,
and classroom instructors. Our goal is that students leave our programs prepared to be knowledgeable,
collaborative, capable beginning teachers who imbue their practice with ethics, tolerance, and compassion.
OUR FACULTY. Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full-time and adjunct
instructors, all of whom have K-12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in
K-12 settings; all full-time faculty members are frequent visitors to K-12 settings through student teaching and
field experience supervision, volunteer work, and/or in-service education. We understand the importance of
what we do and what you hope to do . We value good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers.
OUR ACCESSIBILITY. We realize that although teaching is your dream, your reality most likely includes
work, family, and personal responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face, we offer
flexible scheduling. A majority of licensure and graduate-level courses are taught in the evenings and weekends
to allow you to manage these responsibilities while pursuing your goals.
As a student in Augsburg's Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself
among interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly
qualified teacher-the teacher you can become.
Vicki Olson, PhD
Director, Master of Arts in Education
PROGRAMS
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
The Education Department offers initial licenses as well as
endorsements for already-licensed teachers that also lead to
a master's degree. The range of licenses available is
described below.
The K-6 elementary with a middle school specialty license
allows you to teach in grades K-6 and in your specialty area
of math, science, social studies, or language arts in middle
school. As an alternative to the middle school specialty,
MAE elementary licensure students can pursue a prekindergarten specialty. Licensure requirements are offered at
both the undergraduate and graduate level. That means
classes will include both undergraduate and graduate students, with graduate students having additional course
responsibilities. Graduate courses are taken at the 500 level.
Elementary education specialty areas in math, communication arts, and social studies are available through weekend
and weekday evening courses. The science specialty area is
available through a combination of weekday, weekday
evening, and weekend courses.
Secondary education licensure is available through weekend
and weekday evening courses in social studies, communication arts/literature, and K-12 visual arts. Licenses in other
majors, including biology, chemistry, health education,
mathematics, music education, physical education, and
physics can be completed through a combination of weekend, weekday evening, and weekday courses.
All of the following courses must be taken for licensure, and
four to six of them may be taken at the graduate (500) level
and applied toward the master's degree in education.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)*
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
Teachers who are already licensed can work towards the
MAE degree through the following four licensure options:
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
Pre-K specialty area endorsement
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading (1.0)*
EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0)
K-12 special education: emotional and behavioral disabilities
K-12 special education: learning disabilities
K-12 reading endorsement
Education Department Mission
To complete the license, you will also need to complete the
following requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
The Augsburg College Education Department commits itself
to developing future educational leaders who foster student
learning and well-being by becoming knowledgeable in content, competent in pedagogy, and ethical in practice, and by
building relationships, embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively.
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25)
Master of Arts in Education Conceptual Framework
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math (1.0) *
Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our
graduate licensure and degree completion programs. The
Augsburg Education Department believes that teachers are
leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their
institutions and communities.
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science (l.O)*
The leadership focus plays out in three ways. First, the additional work required in the graduate versions of the combined undergraduate/graduate courses focuses on providing
graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as well as
extend their knowledge beyond the basic requirements. Second, in the degree completion component, students are
required to include at least two graduate-level courses from
our Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program. This provides students the chance to study aspects of leadership as
part of their degree program. Third, the final project-be it an
action research or a leadership application project-gives students the opportunity to define an issue of concern and, supported by research, take on a leadership role in addressing it.
EED 312 K-6 Methods: Physical Education (.25)
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Children's Lit/Language Arts (1.0)
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25)
EED 342 K-6 Methods: Music (.25)
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social Studies (.5)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5)*
EED 481,483 Student Teaching (2.0)
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A
minimum of 100 hours in the classroom and educationrelated settings is required prior to student teaching. Students spend approximately 20 hours per term in field
experiences. These experiences occur in K-8 classrooms
during the weekday.
Undergraduate Liberal Arts Requirements
The number of supporting content area courses required for
licensure depends upon the courses completed as part of the
bachelor's degree and/or other coursework Requirements are
determined by Minnesota licensure standards for specific
college-level coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth
science for all students seeking elementary licensure. Specific
requirements are on file in the Education Department.
Minnesota licensure standards in a specialty area for middle
school: subject area specialties are offered in communication arts/literature, social studies, math, and science. The
pre-K specialty is also available. Specific requirements are
on file in the Education Department.
Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if i.t meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or
better was achieved. The Education Department and the
content area departments determine the courses that are
accepted. Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make these determinations. Courses that are
older than seven years are judged on a case-by-case basis.
Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is
not automatically accepted into the MAE degree.
EOC 490/580 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional
development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 311 K-6 Methods: Health (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EEO 312 K~6 Methods: Physical Education (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
physical education at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
Elementary Licensure Course Descriptions
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
An analysis of chemical use and abuse and what can be
done for the abuser. Includes information about school
health education and services.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession.
Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the
American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
(Undergraduate prereq.: ENL 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of
how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us
personally, as well as how these elements impact our
schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is
the Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that
comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection,
preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio
and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations.
EOC 310/533 Learning and Development in an
Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to
teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all
students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on
needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of
instructor)
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and
resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction
of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admissions to department)
EEO 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children's
Literature
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
children's literature and language arts at the kindergarten
and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 331 Middle School Methods: Communication
Arts/Literature - Writing (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school
level. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 341 K-6 Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
visual arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 34 2 K-6 Methods: Music (.25 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
music at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
mathematics at the kindergarten and elementary levels.
Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
science at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork
experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for
social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and
elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5 course)
Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for
teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department)
EED 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom
experience. Required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory
completion of licensure and/or degree program and program
portfolio.
Preprimary Specialty for Elementary Licensure
ECE 345/545 Foundations of Preprimary Education
Students gain an understanding of philosophical, theoretical,
historical, pedagogical, societal, and institutional foundations of preprimary education. Attention is given to the
efforts of modern programs to adapt instruction to developmental levels and experience backgrounds of young children
and to work in partnership with parents and social service
agencies. Field experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this
course. (Prereq.: PSY 105, 250,or their equivalents)
SECONDARY EDUCATION
K-12 and 5-12 licensures in several content areas are offered
weekends and weekday evenings through a combination of
graduate and undergraduate coursework. Additional content
areas are available through the weekday program. K-12
licenses allow you to teach your content area across elementary, middle school, and high school. Licenses for grades 512 allow you to teach at the middle and high school levels.
Graduate-level licensure coursework (500 and above) is
available to people who already hold a bachelor's degree and
meet MAE admissions criteria.
Licensure Requirements
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for
licensure; four to six also may be taken at the graduate level
and applied toward the master's degree in education.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (1.0)*
EDC 206/566 Diversity I Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
EDC 490/580 School and Society (1.0)
ECE 346/546 Learning Environments for Preprimary
Aged Children
Students gain an understanding of how to recognize and
construct, developmentally appropriate pedagogy and practice. Attention is given to the synthesis between course
readings and experience and students experience working
with current teachers in site based field experience. Field
experience (20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: PSY 105, 250, or their equivalents; ECE 345/545)
ECE 347154 7 Immersion and Teaching Competence
Students gain an understanding of how to deliver developmentally appropriate instruction and assess learning appropriately for preprimary children. Students gain experience
taking the perspective of families and communicating with
them. A reflective practitioner's skills are developed through
self-evaluation of curriculum planning. Field experience
(20 hours) is a critical part of this course. (Prereq.: admission to department; PSY 105, 250 or their equivalents;
ECE 345, 346)
ECE 488 Student Teaching in a Pre-Kindergarten
Classroom
PSY 250 Child Development (Prereq.: PSY 105 or
equivalent)
SOC 231 Family Systems
OR
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning
(Graduate students using the Preprimary endorsement must
take SPE 540.)
ESE 300/500 Reading and Writing in Content Area (1.0)
To complete the license, students also will need to complete
the following requirements at the undergraduate level:
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5)
ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments (1.0)*
ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods (1.0 -2.0)*
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0)
*Field experience hours are required in these courses. A
minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related
settings is required prior to student teaching. Students
spend approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences.
Undergraduate Content Area Requirements
The equivalent of a major in a content area is required for K12 and 5-12 licensure. Students who have majored in a field
in which we offer licensure must have their previous coursework evaluated by the major department at Augsburg. Additional content area coursework tied to licensure standards is
generally required, even with a completed academic major.
The following majors are offered almost entirely on weekends
and weekday evenings: communication arts/literature, history
or economics or psychology or sociology (all for social studies), art. Students seeking 5-12 licensure in social studies
must complete a broad-based core of courses in the social
studies in addition to a social science major.
The following majors are offered primarily or entirely through
the weekday program: biology, chemistry; physics, health,
physical education, music, and mathematics. Students seek-
ing licensure in any of these areas will likely need to take
additional content courses in the weekday schedule. Students
can obtain a 9-12 license in physics, chemistry, or biology
and have the option of adding the 5-8 general science to the
9-12 license. Students also can obtain the 5-8 general science
license without the 9-12 license.
Previous coursework is evaluated by the content area department and accepted if it meets Minnesota licensure standards
and if a grade of C or better was achieved. Coursework older
than seven years is judged on a case-by-case basis. Education
Department policy requires that a minimum of two content
area courses be taken at Augsburg. Specific course requirements for each content area are on file in the Education
Department. Graduate coursework accepted into the licensure program is not automatically accepted into the MAE
degree program.
Secondary Licensure Course Descriptions
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
See course description on page 17.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession.
Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the
American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
(Undergraduate prereq.: ENL 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of
how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our schools and
communities. Also addressed in this course is Minnesota
Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural
content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesotabased American Indian tribal government, history, language,
and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection,
preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio
and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to
teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all
students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on
needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of
instructor)
EDC 480/580 School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in
modern society, relationships with parents and community,
collaborative models, leadership, and professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student
teaching. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 300/500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and resources to teach reading and writing
through the content areas. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department. Note: Students seeking 5-12 Communication
Arts/Literature licensure do not take this course).
ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments
An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule,
state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on creating
environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience.
(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. Note: Students seeking 5-12 Health and K-12 PE licenses do not take
this course).
ESE 310 K-12 Methods: Social Studies
Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle
and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and
curriculum development. Middle school portion required for
elementary concentration in social studies taught concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5
course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission
to department)
ESE 330 K-12 Methods: Mathematics
Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and
high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required for
elementary concentration in mathematics taught concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5
course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 340 K-12 Methods: Science
Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies
and curriculum development. Middle school portion
required for elementary concentration in science taught
concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science
(.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and
admission to department)
ESE 350 K-12 Methods: Literature and Reading
Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for elementary
concentration in communication arts/literature and for
communication arts/literature license. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department.)
ESE 351 K-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening
(.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in
middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
Licensure Requirements
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Core
The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for
licensure, and up to six also may be taken at the graduate
level and applied toward the master's degree in education.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education (LO)*
ESE 352 K-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course)
Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle
school and high school. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to
department)
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0)
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development (1.0)*
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs (1.0)*
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading (1.0)*
SPE 315 Special Education Critical Issues Seminar (.5)
ESE 360 K-12 Methods: Visual Arts
Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 370 K-12 Methods: Music
Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools.
Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department)
ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching
Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure. Secondary licenses require two
courses. K-12 licenses require two to three courses. Student
teaching occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure
program and program portfolio.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
The MAE program with licensure in special education is
based on an innovative internship model that allows coursework and experience to occur simultaneously. In addition to
student teaching, students must complete two 40-hour field
placements where they will gain experience working with
students from age groups different from their internship site.
There are two licensure options in the K-12 Special Education program: emotional/behavioral disabilities (EBD), and
learning disabilities (LD). Both programs qualify you to
teach in special education programs and positions; many
students get licensure in both.
SPE 400/500 Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities (LO)**
SPE 410/510 Implementing Assessment Strategies (1.0)**
SPE 420/520 Planning, Design, and Delivery (1.0) **
SPE 430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices (1.0)**
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning (l.O) **
Learning Disabilities Core
Students wishing to earn learning disabilities licensure in
addition to emotional/behavioral licensure will take the
above courses in the emotional/behavioral core and two
additional specialty courses:
SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities
(1.0)**
SPE 434/534 Teaching Content Areas to Students with
Learning Disabilities (1.0)**
A student wishing to earn only a learning disabilities license
would take all of the above courses with the exception of
SPE 430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices.
To complete either license students will also need to complete certain requirements at the undergraduate level:
EDC 220 Education Technology (.5)
HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5)
EED 330 Children's Lit./Language Arts
and
Also available is the Naadamaadiwin Tribal Special Education Cohort-This graduate hcensure program in Special
Education: EBD/LD is designed and taught from an American Indian perspective. It is being offered in collaboration
with the University of Minnesota-Duluth as a hybrid (partly
face-to-face; partly online) cohort program. The licensure
courses can be applied towards the MAE degree . See the
Education Department and www.augsburg!edu/
mae/academics/ais_focus.html for more information.
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math*
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science* (see course descriptions
under Elementary Education).
*Ten to 20 hours of field experience required as part of this
course. Students currently working in schools can often use
their school employment for their field experience.
**These courses are taken during the internship year. A significant amount of contact with students labeled EBD or LD
is required. The ideal situation for the internship year is to
be working in a K-12 setting with these students. Students
not currently employed in schools must be available for
extensive volunteer field placements during the internship
year. (Minimum 10 hours/week).
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and
resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction
of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply to the special education
program at the graduate level, students must have a degree
and be currently employed in a K-12 setting as a paraprofessional or licensed teacher, and/or have experience working
with students who are labeled with emotional, behavioral,
or learning disabilities, as well as considerable time available for volunteer field placements.
EED 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children's
Literature
See course description on page 17.
This program is built on an inclusive education model. Under
this model, students learn how to work closely with both special and regular educators to facilitate inclusion of special
education students into the regular education classroom.
Special Education Licensure Course Descriptions
HPF 115 Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course)
See course description on page 17.
EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban
Setting
Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession.
Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the
American school system. Urban fieldwork experience.
(Undergraduate prereq.: ENL 111, sophomore standing)
EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians
This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of
how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us
personally, as well as how these elements impact our
schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is
Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand
the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise
Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture.
EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course)
See course description on page 17.
EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an
Educational Setting
A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to
teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST
and admission to department)
EDC 410/544 Learners with Special Needs
The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all
students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on
needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.:
PPST and admission to department or special permission of
instructor)
EED 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics
See course description on page 17.
EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science
See course description on page 17.
SPE 315 Critical Issues: Special Education Seminar
(.5 course)
This course is designed to support students seeking special
education licensure throughout their internship year. Issues
related to special education and their specific settings are
the focus of the course. The department portfolio is completed as a part of this course.
SPE 400/500 Teaching Students with Emotional/
Behavioral Disabilities
This course presents an overview of learners with emotional
and behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities. It
addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the
EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives
and conceptual models as they relate to this category of disability (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 410/510 Implementing Assessment Strategies
This course examines the assessment process from the prereferral to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and how they influence
student placement and programming. A qualitative and person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq:
PPST and admission to the epartment)
SPE 420/520 Planning, Desigu, and Delivery
This course provides students with skills to write and
implement individual program plans and to create effective
learning environments for students labeled EBD. Particular
attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student
need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel.
(Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning
Disabilities
This course will focus on the history and context of learning
disabilities, which includes the medical and sociological
aspects specific to learning disabilities. It will also teach students how to access information relevant to the field. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department).
SPE 4 30/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices
This course examines behavioral support options used with
students who are labeled EBD. It emphasizes the use of
reflective, proactive, and non-aversive approaches drawn
from current best practices and including positive behavioral
supports, person centered planning and functional assessment. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department)
ESE 300/500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas*
The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and resources to teach reading and writing
through the content areas. Should be taken at the graduate
level for the reading endorsement. Field experience required
for K-12 reading endorsement. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to the department)
SPE 4 34/534 Teaching Content Areas to Students with
Learning Disabilities
This course will teach students how to identify, adapt, and
implement developmentally appropriate instruction and
strategies that support the learning of students identified as
having learning disabilities. The specific focus will be on the
areas of reading, writing, and listening comprehension; and
math, reasoning, and problem solving skills. (Prereq: PPST
and admission to the department).
EDC 505 Literature in the Classroom (.5 course)
The study and use of literature in the K-12 classroom.
SPE 490/540 Parent and Professional Planning
This course examines the role of families of students with
special needs, specifically those families of students labeled
EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and
applied. The need to form strong connections with community agencies is emphasized. (Prereq: ENG 111, PPST and
admission to department).
EDC 510 Clinical and Reading Program Leadership
The study of effective leadership and professional development strategies for individual schools and school districts,
reading standards, state and federal reading legislation, and
fiscal and budgetary operations. The focused implementation
of knowledge and skills gained in reading licensure coursework. Field experience required. (Taken concurrently with
EDC 508)
EDC 508 K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation
The study of student reading development, the knowledge
and use of gathering and analyzing data of students' reading,
and designing and applying appropriate reading curriculum
based on this information. Field experience required.
(Taken concurrently with EDC 510)
SPE 481, 483, 485, 487 Student Teaching (1.0-2.0)
READING ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM
Augsburg College offers a K-12 Reading Endorsement program. This endorsement has been established to provide
teachers with existing teaching licenses an opportunity to
expand their knowledge and practices in the area of reading
instruction.
Candidates for this license will complete 4.5 credits of
coursework that have been designed to meet the requirements established for this license by the Minnesota Board of
Teaching. Students may use these courses to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts in Education degree.
These courses include:
EED 520 K-6 Methods: Reading (1.0)*
ESE 500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas (1.0)*
*The courses EED 320/520 and ESE 300/500 are offered to
both undergraduate and graduate students: EED 320/520 is
part of the elementary and special education initial licensure
programs; ESE 300/500 is part of the secondary initial licensure program. The rigor of the courses is increased at the
graduate level.
Reading license candidates who have already received their
initial teaching license and who are graduates of Augsburg
College within the past seven years will not be required to
retake the entire version of EED 320/520 or ESE 300/500.
However, they will be expected to complete the requirements for the graduate portion of the course they have
already taken within the context of a half-credit independent study. If the graduate course was taken as a part of initial
licensure (EED 520 or ESE 500) students do not need to
repeat the course; however, if ESE 500 was taken without a
field experience, 20 hours in a high school or middle school
reading setting must be completed.
EDC 505 K-12 Literature in the Classroom (.5)
EDC 508 K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation (1.0)*
EDC 510 Clinical and Reading Program Leadership (1.0)*
Reading license candidates who already have received their
initial K-8 teaching licensure and who are graduates of Augsburg College, but not within the past seven years, will be
required to take EED 520 or ESE 500 at the graduate level.
*Field experience required
Reading Endorsement Course Descriptions
EED 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading*
The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and
resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction
of reading difficulties. Should be taken at the graduate level
for the reading endorsement. (Prereq.: PPST and admission
to the department)
Reading license candidates who have already received their
initial teaching licensure and who are not graduates of Augsburg College will be expected to take EED 520 and ESE 500.
STUDENT TEACHING
Education students are required to complete student teaching in their content area. In the MAE program, student
teaching is generally completed before finishing the degree.
Students can apply for licensure at this point.
Student teaching for elementary and secondary initial
licenses lasts 12-14 weeks, depending on licensure scope.
During that time, students work full time as student teachers and are supervised by an Augsburg faculty member. Students register for two to three credits of student teaching
and meet at Augsburg College for a student teaching seminar several times during the term. Most student teaching
placements are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan
area and Rochester. However, students do have the opportunity to student teach abroad, where students do half of the
student teaching experience in the metro area and the
remaining portion in another country. Opportunities to
teach abroad are available around the world, and it is a wonderful opportunity to build a global perspective in education. Additional information is available through the
Education Department.
Student teaching for special education is completed as part
of the internship year if students are working in a licensure
appropriate setting. If not, student teaching is carried out
after completing the special education coursework.
A supervised practicum for the reading endorsement is
completed as part of EDC 510 Clinical and Reading Program Leadership. No further student teaching is required
for this endorsement.
GRADUATE DEGREE COMPLETION
Students take graduate coursework as part of the licensure
program. This coursework forms the Master of Arts in Education core, with between four to six Augsburg graduatelevel licensure courses fulfilling master's requirements.
To earn a master's degree beyond the core of education
classes, students will need to successfully complete a minimum of three additional graduate-level courses:
• a research methods course, typically ML 514
• an elective course chosen from leadership-focused courses
in the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program
The goal for the graduate degree completion component is
to foster the development of teachers as leaders within the
institution and community as in line with our program
theme and department mission statement.
Graduate Degree Completion Course Descriptions
Research Methods Course
All students seeking the Master of Arts in Education degree
must complete a graduate-level research requirement.
ML 514 Research Methods
Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and
ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice.
Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed.
MAE Final Project Options
Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts
in Education final project: a leadership application project
(LAP) or action research. This project serves as the capstone
of the master's program.
EDC 585 Leadership Application Project
The leadership application project (LAP) is a research-based
study that links issues of leadership and education with the
degree candidate's personal interests. The character of the
project will vary with the nature of the investigation and the
materials involved, but will always be application oriented.
The central component of the LAP is the demonstration of
leadership ability through a concrete project appropriate to
the candidate's workplace or place of service.
EDC 586 Action Research in Education (.5 course)
This course will introduce students to action research, a
form of research that simultaneously contributes to the
practical concerns of people while furthering the goals of
social science. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and
collaboration. Action research is used in real situations, and
is aimed at solving real problems. The goal of action
research is to gain better knowledge of one's practice while
improving the situation in which the practice is conducted.
This is the first of a two-trimester course.
• a research- or leadership-based final project
Students bringing fewer than six graduate-level licensure
courses into the degree program must complete additional
leadership or education graduate courses to reach the total
of nine required courses. A minimum of four graduate-level
licensure courses are required for the MAE degree.
The research methods course will help prepare students to
evaluate and document research for use in their final project
or paper. This course examines both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The leadership elective courses
allow students to examine issues of leadership at a personal
or ins ti tu tional level.
Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts
in Education final project, which serves as the capstone of
the master's program: a leadership application project (LAP)
or action research course sequence and project.
EDC 587 Action Research (.5 course)
The second term of this course involves intensive data
analysis, writing, and sharing of the degree candidate's
research. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and collaboration. The trimester will culminate with a symposium in
which student work will be presented in a public forum.
MAL Elective Courses
At least one elective must be taken from the Master of Arts
in Leadership courses. The following are recommended, but
others may also be used.
ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary
Journey
ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth
ML 530 Ethics in Communication
ML 531 The Dynamics of Change
ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership
Credit Evaluation: An official transfer credit evaluation of
your previous academic work will be completed as part of
the admissions process.
ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology
ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective
Advising and Registration: You are able to participate in
ML 565 Women and Leadership
academic advising and the registration process after you
have been accepted.
ML 599 Special Topics (as appropriate)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students admitted into the MAE program must have
completed:
• a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited four-year
institution, and can obtain licensure at the graduate level
• cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (required
for full admission for the graduate licensure option and
degree program). Students with a cumulative grade point
average of 2.5-3.0 may be admitted conditionally into the
graduate licensure program. They can apply to the MAE
full licensure and degree program after achieving 3.0 or
better in two (2.0) Augsburg courses.
Minimum Grade Policy and Academic Probation
Students who fail to maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA in a
given term in graduate course work are notified that they
are on academic probation and have one term to raise their
GPA to the required level. Failure to do so could mean dismissal from the program. Students who receive below a 2.0
in any course required for licensure-undergraduate or
graduate-are notified that they are on academic probation
and must repeat that course as soon as possible and raise it
to the appropriate level. Failure to do so could mean dismissal from the program. Students who receive a 2.0 in a
graduate course may use that course for licensure purposes,
but it will not be counted towards degree completion.
Application Checklist
The following items must be sent to the Augsburg Adult and
Graduate Admissions Office:
• Completed application form-www.augsburg.edu/mae
• $35 non-refundable application fee
• Personal summary outlining your tentative educational
objectives and reasons for wanting to attend Augsburg
• Official academic transcripts from all previously attended
post-secondary institutions (including colleges, universities, and vocational/technical schools) sent directly to the
admissions office.
Applying to the Education Department: Once accepted to
the College, students may take designated courses in education and content areas. Students initially admitted at the
graduate level may register for courses at the graduate level.
Prior to taking EDC 310/533 and above, students must be
admitted to the Education Department. This admissions
process is outlined in the EDC 200/522: Orientation to Education and in admissions handbooks, which are available
through the Education Department.
MAE IN ROCHESTER
In step with Augsburg College's excellent reputation in the
field of education, the licensure portion of the Master of
Arts in Education program is now offered in Rochester*.
Licenses are available in elementary education and special
education: EBD and LD. Classes primarily meet weekday
evenings at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester.
*Some licensure and content classes will be held in Minneapolis for students taking the Elementary Education
licensure.
Elementary education: The K-8 elementary with a middle
school specialty license allows you to teach in grades K-8
and in your specialty area of math, science, social studies, or
language arts in middle school. Augsburg College offers this
license to people who already hold a bachelor's degree and
meet admissions requirements.
Special education: Emotional Behavioral Disorder/Learning Disability: This program is designed for those currently
working with or planning to work with EBD and LD students. The program leads to Minnesota teaching licensure in
special education with a specialty in emotional/behavioral
disabilities and/or learning disabilities. All courses for these
licenses are available in Rochester.
MAE degree completion courses are currently held in
Minneapolis.
ACCREDITATIONS AND APPROVALS
Augsburg is accredited by:
Admission as an international student
• The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools
International applicants must submit the required application
materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements
outlined in Admission of International Students on page 9.
• National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education
Augsburg is approved by: Minnesota Board of Teaching
Acceptance: You will be notified of the Admission Committee's decision usually within one to two weeks after your
application file is complete and has been evaluated by the
committee.
For additional accreditations, approvals, and membership,
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MAE FACULTY
Elizabeth M. Ankeny , Associate Professor of Education.
BA, Augustana College; MAT, Morningside College; PhD,
Colorado State University.
Jeannie Uhlenkamp , Instructor of Education, BA, University of Minnesota; MSE, University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Diane C. Vodicka, Assistant Professor of Education. BEd,
North Park College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College.
Jacquylynn Brickman , Instructor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MEd, St. Mary's University.
Christopher R. Brown, Field Experience Coordinator/
Charter School Liaison, Instructor of Education. BS, Bemidji
State University; MEd , University of Sydney, Australia.
Joseph A. Erickson , Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA, Luther-Northwestern Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Jeanine Gregoire , Associate Professor of Education. BS,
MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Cheryl Gresczyk, Instructor of Education. BA, University of
Minnesota; MA, College of St. Thomas.
Gretchen Irvine, Assistant Professor of Education. BS, College of St. Teresa; MS, University of Wisconsin-River Falls;
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Deborah Katz, Instructor of Education. AB, Stanford University; EdM, Harvard Graduate School of Education; EdD,
National-Louis University.
Anne Kaufman , Associate Professor of Education. BS, MA,
PhD, University of Minnesota.
Mary Beth Kelley , Instructor of Education. BS, University
of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; MEd , Bethel College.
Gregory Krueger, Instructor of Education. BA, Southwest
Minnesota State University; MA, Hamline University.
Lynn Lindow, Associate Professor of Education. BS,
Mankato State University; MS, North Dakota State University; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Susan O'Connor, Associate Professor of Education. BS,
University of Minnesota; MS, PhD , Syracuse University.
Vicki L. Olson, Professor of Education and Director of the
MAE Program. BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Donna Patterson , Assistant Professor of Education. BA,
MEd, University of Minnesota.
Christina Peper, Instructor of Education. BA, University of
Minnesota; MEd, Southeastern Louisiana University.
Ronald Petrich , Assistant Professor of Education. BA,
Augsburg College; MS, University of Minnesota.
Alyssa Snyder, Instructor of Education. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of St. Thomas.
Dana L. Wagner, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, St.
Olaf College; MEd, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Barbara West , Instructor of Education, Faculty Coordinator of Teacher Placement/Licensing. BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, Syracuse University
Master of Arts in Leadership
Master of-Arts in 'Leadership
Welcome to the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL), a program that has been a vital part of Augsburg College
since being founded in 1987.
The MAL program offers students an excellent opportunity to explore leadership within the context of the
liberal arts. The program design broadens the skills and mindset you need to improve your leadership
capabilities in your current and future positions, as well as in your life.
The MAL program is taught by senior Augsburg faculty from a variety of disciplines. The faculty are committed
to an interdisciplinary approach to leadership studies. Our students represent a wide array of occupations
including business, health care, and the nonprofit sector. This diverse learning community provides a rich
environment for you to explore leadership beyond your own realm of expertise.
Our program will help you develop skills you need to be an effective leader in an ever-changing world. I am
frequently told by students that the program has changed their lives, has sharpened their understanding of
themselves and others, and has opened doors that would otherwise have remained closed. To learn more about
the program, go to www.augsburg.edu/mal.
I would be happy to help you determine how Augsburg's Master of Arts in Leadership program may benefit
you. Contact me via e-mail at noonan@augsburg.edu or by telephone at 612-330-1198. I look forward to seeing
you on campus soon!
Norma C. Noonan, PhD
Director, Master of Arts in Leadership
Mission Statement
The primary purpose of the Master of Arts in Leadership program is to develop leaders for organizations, the community,
and society Most organizations seek leaders who possess the
following qualities: an ethically and morally responsible
vision, an understanding of how change occurs and how it
can be managed, sensitivity to the complex problems of
organizations, and an ability to find solutions consistent with
their mission, cultural competence and sensitivity to the
needs of a diverse population, and the ability to inspire and
motivate people to work toward a common goal.
Introduction
The Master of Arts in Leadership is based on a liberal arts
approach to leadership studies. This cross-disciplinary program directs its academic content and pedagogical
approaches to situations, issues, and problems relevant to
organizational leaders. Augsburg's program recognizes that
today's leaders need a broad spectrum of abilities to provide
them with a more comprehensive understanding of their
world. Designed for working adults, the program offers
courses primarily on alternate Saturdays.
The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) is the core program
of Augsburg's Center for Leadership Studies (CLS). The
MAL program, launched in 1987, responds to the leadership
development needs of both for-profit and not-for-profit
organizations. While different in structure and purpose,
most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities:
a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending
beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how
change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a
sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face and
an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to motivate and inspire individuals
and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability
to effectively represent the organization both internally and
externally. The MAL program provides a means by which
individuals may discover and refine these and other abilities
fundamental to effective leadership.
Leadership studies is a growing field in American higher
education, and the MAL program has significantly developed and modified its curriculum in response to new trends
in the field. The program has a deep theoretical base in leadership studies yet attempts also to offer its students practical
approaches to leadership that can be applied in the workplace and society.
incorporate some online work into their agenda. MAL students may take up to seven courses during the calendar
year. It is possible to complete the degree within two years if
a student takes two courses each trimester.
Community of Learners
Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in
a community of learners gathered on the Augsburg campus.
This community is enriched by the students, who have a
variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate community
interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the
Augsburg library, computer labs, and Christensen Center.
The Center for Leadership Studies also offers special colloquia and seminars each year to supplement and complement
the coursework of the master's program.
A sample class schedule in the MAL program
Period I
Period II
Saturday
Saturday
8 a.m. to noon
1 to 5 p.m.
Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I
or Period II, an average of two meetings a month. An occasional course is taught on an immersion model which features fewer but longer sessions. A few courses are held on
Sunday afternoons, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Augsburg College has a summer session. The MAL program
usually offers at least two classes during the summer. The
courses are five weeks in duration, meeting normally two
nights a week, except for special immersion courses.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL
Leadership Development Model-Augsburg College
The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that
inspires cooperation among people who must compete for
limited resources, promotes productivity within and beyond
the organization, and works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this, individuals
aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key
attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade, and the
ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are abilities and awareness, outlined in the leadership development
model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg's model of leadership development is
designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual.
CURRICULUM DESIGN
Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule
Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working
adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that
the students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined,
and well-motivated individuals seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study
Most courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for discussion and dialogue. During the academic year,
classes meet on alternate Saturdays for four hours. A few
courses are taught by the immersion model, which has
fewer sessions but longer meeting times. Most courses
Each MAL course normally includes two or more liberal arts
disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes,
and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult
learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, discussion, written and oral presentations, and group activity.
These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and
understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and
understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content
areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the
world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with
it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL
Leadership
Orientation
Toward Action
Sense of Vision
Ethical
• Social awareness
• Environmental awareness
• Tolerance of religious and
philosophical differences
• Appreciation of situational
complexity
Creative
• Innovativeness
Facility for
Persuasion
Communicative
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Risk Assumptive
• Curiosity
• Achievement motivation
• Self-esteem
Final project options
There are three ways to complete the MAL degree. In the
Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP) Option
(Plan A), students complete a thesis or a major leadership
application project and 11 credits. In the Non-Thesis
Option (Plan B), students must complete 11 credits, two
papers, but no thesis. For the third option, the Comprehensive Exam Seminar (Plan C), students complete 11 credits,
including the comprehensive exam seminar.
Plan A: Thesis/LAP Option
Students who select the Thesis/LAP Option are required to
develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of
leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This researchbased study gives the student the opportunity to "tie
together" what has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities.
The principal distinction between the thesis and the leadership application project lies in their underlying orientation.
A thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while a leadership application project is based on a practical issue. Both
require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative,
the student must register for ML 592 and 593.
For more information regarding the Thesis/LAP Option,
refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines
booklet. Students who do not complete their thesis or leadership application project within two years are required to
pay a continuation fee each trimester.*
Effective listener
Effective speaker
rnective writer
Diplomatic ability
Effective team member
Interpersonal sensitivity
Culturally Aware
• Appreciation for
cultural differences
• World-view perspective
• Tolerance of Individual
differences
Decisive
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Self-confidence
Analytical ability
Ability to think critically
Understanding of research
Ability to manage connict
Plan 8: Non-Thesis Option
One alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of
two major papers. The first of these papers will be written in
conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written
while enrolled in ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project.
The independent research projects approved each year will
be presented in an annual colloquium.
For more information regarding the Non-Thesis Option,
refer to the Thesis/LAP Project and Non-Thesis Project
Guidelines booklet. Students who do not complete their
independent project within a year of registering for ML 597
are required to pay a continuation fee each trimester.*
*Both Plans A and Bare governed by Augsburg College's
policy on continuation. A student taking Plan A has a maximum of seven trimesters (including the one in which registration initially occurred) to complete a thesis or LAP. After
that the student may continue with permission but will pay
a fee each trimester. A student taking Plan B has a maximum of four trimesters (including the one in which registration initially occurred to complete the Plan B final
project. After that the student may continue with permission but will pay a fee each trimester. The fee is a continuation fee and is separate from any parking permits or other
incidental fees.
Plan C: Comprehensive Exam Seminar
The third completion option involves one paper written in
conjunction with ML 580 (as in Plan B) and a Comprehen-
ML 574 Strategic Leadership
The course develops students' ability to think strategically
and lead organizations through planning and implementation; application of models and concepts to examples and
cases from real-life practice. Case studies, exercises, and readings cover practices in for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
ML 577 Universal Responsibility and Leadership:
A Nicaraguan Experience
The exploration of universal responsibility, conceptually and
experientially. Course consists of a seminar in Minneapolis
and approximately two weeks in Nicaragua. The Nicaraguan
portion includes a home stay, meetings with leaders in various venues, and visits to multiple sites and organizations.
Topics such as Nicaraguan history, politics, indigenous cultures, poverty, health care, literacy; the arts, business, foreign
investment, and relations with the U.S. government and
nonprofit organizations are explored.
ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of
Leadership
Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by
instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on
critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prereq.: oneyear coursework in MAL program and ML 510)
ML 589 Comprehensive Exam Seminar (PIN}
This course is a completion option for the Master of Arts in
Leadership. Students prepare for the examination seriesoral, written, and take-home-through discussion, readings,
and critical analysis in the seminar. It must be the final
course taken in the program. No other course may be taken
at the same time.
ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation I (PIN)
Independent final research project supervised by an academic adviser.
*A student may count only ML 597 or ML 598 for credit
toward the MAL degree, except with permission of the MAL
program director.
Post-Master's Certificate in Leadership Studies
Graduate students who already possess a master's degree in
any area (including leadership) may wish to pursue the certificate program. A certificate is awarded after completion of
five Augsburg MAL courses in leadership (which were not
previously applied to any other degree). The student may
choose any five MAL courses or may wish to focus on a specific area such as ethics and leadership, global leadership,
organizational leadership, communications, or leadership
development. This option is attractive for people who want
to continue their professional studies but not necessarily
undertake a full degree program. The normal application
process is used for students who wish to pursue the postmaster's certificate.
Joint BA in Accounting and Master of Arts in
Leadership
A BA in accounting and an MA in Leadership (MAL) can be
earned in this five-year program designed for students who
wish to qualify for CPA certification and obtain a master's
degree. By the end of the fifth year and successful completion of all requirements, the student receives both a BA in
accounting and an MA in Leadership and will have fulfilled
the 150-hour requirement to qualify for the CPA certification. The MAL program offers a large number of courses on
a weekend schedule. Please refer to the MAL program catalog for a complete list of course offerings and the accounting program coordinator for a detailed academic plan.
It is recommended that students meet with an accounting
adviser to create an effective plan for successful completion
of the five-year program.
General requirements for the accounting/MAL program
ML 593 Thesis/LAP Consultation II (PIN)
Completion of the thesis/LAP under the guidance of an academic adviser.
ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project*
Major written project in an area of the student's choice; to
be completed in consultation with an adviser and a reader.
The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the non-thesis option.
Accounting students planning to pursue the five-year degree
must apply for admission to the MAL program at the end of
their junior year. The application process includes submission of:
• completed application form
• three letters of recommendation (two from professors and
one from an employer)
• personal statement
• example of their writing in an academic paper
ML 598 Independent Study*
Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least
three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must
complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it
signed by the supervising professor. Proposals must be
approved by the MAL program director prior to registration
for the course.
ML 599 Special Topics
Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated
extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics
will be published prior to registration.
• GPA of at least 3.30
• interview with a three-person panel from the MAL program
Students must also have faculty endorsement from the
accounting program. Students must complete at least one
year of accounting work experience (either a job or internship) by the time they graduate from the MAL program.
Program coordinator: Stu Stoller
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission as an International Student
Applicants to the program must have:
International applicants must submit the required application materials listed above. Refer to the additional requirements outlined in Admission of International Students on
page 9.
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited four-year
college or university
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average
(GPA) of 3.0 (on a scale of A=4.0) and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an
accredited college or university:
• Three years of experience (or equivalent) with one or
more organizations in a position of leadership or position
demonstrating leadership potential.
Applicants holding a master's or other advanced degrees
from accredited colleges or universities are admissible.
Should an applicant not meet the minimum admission
requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as
decided on a case-by-case basis.
Decisions about admission to the program will be made on
an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee.
Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to
the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the
beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of
candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the
following items for each applicant:
• Previous college record
• Letters of recommendation
• Experience and organizational background
• Written statement
• Interview, if requested
Application Checklist
The following items must be submitted to the Adult and
Graduate Admissions Office:
ACADEMIC POLICIES
Academic Evaluation
Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are
noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being
graded on PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 3.0. No more than two
courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the
degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below
2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the
second time are counted in the grade point average. In order
to graduate a student must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. All
required courses and the final projects must be successfully
completed. A student registered for final projects (ML 589,
ML 592, ML 593, or ML 597) will be permitted to participate in Commencement but will not receive a diploma until
all courses and projects are successfully completed.
MAL Program Enrollment Policy
Students may take either one or two courses per trimester.
Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to
complete the coursework in the program within two years.
All students are required to complete all components of the
program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will
be considered on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory
Committee. Students who leave the program for more than
one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing
from the MAL program. A leave of absence may be granted
for one calendar year. Students who return to the program
after a leave of one year or more must fill out an Application
for Readmission form and submit to the Office of the Registrar. Time spent on an official MAL-approved leave of
absence will not count toward the five-year deadline for
degree completion.
ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
• Completed application form-www.augsburg.edu/mal
• $35 nonrefundable application fee
• A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and
life goals to leadership aspirations
• Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate
supervisor, assessing leadership potential
• Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work
style and leadership potential
Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
For a complete list of Augsburg's accreditations, approvals,
and memberships, see page 3.
MAL FACULTY
Andrew Aoki , Professor of Political Science. BA, University
of Oregon; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
John Benson , Professor Emeritus of Religion. BA, Augsburg
• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions
attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred.
College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; MA, PhD,
Columbia University.
• Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended,
listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any
Thomas Berl<as, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BCE,
PhD, University of Minnesota. Graduate Faculty in Organizational Management, Concordia University, St. Paul.
Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with
graduate program faculty and/or staff members.
Larry Crockett, Professor of Computer Science. BA, MA,
Pacific Lutheran University; MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota; Priest, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota.
Cass Dalglish , Associate Professor of English. BA, College
of St. Catherine; MFA, Vermont College; PhD, The Union
Institute.
Curtis Paulsen , Associate Professor of Social Work. BA, St.
Olaf College; MSW, University of Minnesota; PhD, The
Fielding Institute.
Diane Pike , Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. BA, Connecticut College;
PhD, Yale University.
John Schmit, Associate Professor of English. BS, St. John's
Joseph A. Erickson , Professor of Education. BA, MA, College of St. Thomas; MA, Luther Northwestern Theological
Seminary; PhD, University of Minnesota.
John Furia, Assistant Professor of Business Administration.
University; MA, University of New Orleans; PhD, The University of Texas-Austin.
Kathryn Swanson , Professor of English. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
BA, Rhode Island College; MPA, University of Rhode Island.
Joseph Volker, Instructor of Leadership Studies. BA, UniverDaniel S. Hanson , Assistant Professor of Communication
sity of California-Irvine; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota.
Studies. BA, Augsburg College; MA, University of Minnesota.
Garry Hesser, Professor of Sociology, Director of MetroUrban Studies, and Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning. BA, Phillips University; MDiv, Union Theological
Seminary; MA, PhD, University of Notre Dame.
David Lapakko, Associate Professor of Communication
Studies. BA, Macalester College; MA, PhD, University of
Minnesota.
Velma Lashbrook, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies. BS, Iowa State University; MS, Illinois State University;
EdD, West Virginia University:
Rosemary J. Link, Professor of Social Work and Associate
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate
Studies. BA, University of Southampton; Postgraduate
diploma and CQSW, University of London; PhD, University
of Minnesota.
Steven Manderscheid , Instructor of Leadership Studies.
BS, St. Cloud State University; MS, University of Minnesota;
EdD, University of St. Thomas. Chair, Department of Organizational Management, Concordia University.
Thomas Morgan , Professor of Business Administration and
Executive Director, Center for Faith and Learning. BS, Juniata College; MBA, University of Denver; MS, University of
Oregon; PhD, University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan , Professor of Political Science, and
Director of the Center for Leadership Studies and the MAL
Program. BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, PhD, Indiana
University.
Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp , Associate Professor of Business
Administration. BA, MS, PhD, Academy of Economics,
Krakow, Poland.
Catherine Paulsen , Instructor. BA, St. Olaf College; MA,
Lone Mountain College.
STAFF
Patty Park, Program Coordinator
Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Arts in Nursing
We are excited about the educational opportunities, engaging practicum experiences and wealth of transcultural
nursing knowledge offered in the Master of Arts in Nursing program at Augsburg College. We are also proud of
our students who come from a wide range of diverse cultural, educational, and experiential backgrounds. Some
master's degree candidates enter directly from college, others are making mid-life career changes, and some are
returning to college after raising a family. The career options in nursing are more variable and more rewarding
than ever before.
As our population ages and becomes increasingly diverse, nurses are challenged to respond with creativity and
competence. The master's program prepares nurses for leadership across care systems, population groups,
cultures, and settings, with particular emphasis on addressing global and local health inequities. Graduates of
our master's program are practicing in acute care, community and public health, education, nursing
administration, and emerging care settings that are responsive to the needs of culturally diverse and underserved
populations. Many of our graduates are creating innovative practice models that demonstrate interdisciplinary
leadership and economically feasible solutions to health inequities within communities.
Students can choose between two tracks of study in the master's curriculum: Transcultural Nursing in
Community or Transformational Nursing Leadership and Management. Classes are offered at the Augsburg
campus in Minneapolis and at Bethel Lutheran Church in downtown Rochester, Minnesota. Video conferencing
is used for most classes and allows for "real time" connections between students in the two sites. Program
faculty and staff are available at both sites and eager to assist students in expanding their nursing practice and
advancing their career options while exploring together how we transform our unique gifts and interests into
personal and professional service in the world.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Leuning, PhD
Chair, Department of Nursing
Director, Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Arts in Nursing Mission
Within the framework of a Christian liberal arts education,
the Master of Arts in Nursing program is designed to prepare nurses for transformational leadership and transcultural practice across care settings, with particular emphasis
on addressing health inequities.
TRANSCULTURAL NURSING IN COMMUNITY
The Transcultural Nursing in Community track in the Master of Arts in Nursing program was designed to prepare
nurses for advanced population-focused practice in culturally diverse communities. The curriculum is grounded in
nursing science, public health principles, theory-guided
practice, and transcultural care. The program of study
focuses on reaching populations that are underserved by
traditional care systems and who exist outside of the social
mainstream. As such, the program provides rich alternative
teaching and learning opportunities for graduate students
locally and internationally. Upon graduation from the program, nurses completing this track are eligible to apply for
certification in Advanced Transcultural Nursing through the
International Transcultural Nursing Society. Also, graduates
completing this track will be eligible to apply to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for certification
in Advanced Community Health Nursing.
A total of 10 courses plus a thesis or graduate project are
required. Three courses in the Advanced Nursing Core,
which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, five
courses from the Transcultural Nursing in Community
Track, and two electives make up the coursework for the
program.
Advanced Nursing Core (three courses)
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice
NUR 520
Research Methods in Nursing
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
Transcultural Nursing in Community track (five courses)
NUR 500
Transcultural Health Care
NUR 503
Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life
Cycle, and
NUR 515
Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care
Systems
OR
The Politics of Health Care
NUR 541
Plus, two of the following courses: *
NUR 510
Advanced Community Health Nursing I
NUR 511
Advanced Community Health Nursing II
NUR 530
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
NUR 532
Transcultural Healing Practices
ELECTIVES-two graduate elective courses, which may
include the following:
ECO 520
Economics of Health Care in a Global
Community
Visions of Leadership
ML510
ML511
ML530
ML531
ML560
NUR 530
NUR532
NUR562
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
Ethics in Communication
The Dynamics of Change
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
Transcultural Healing Practices
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender, and
HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
Note: Academic advisers can inform students about other
possible electives.
*Students seeking certification in Advanced Community
Health Nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC) must complete 500 hours of clinical
practicum work and select NUR 510 and NUR 511; students
seeking certification from the International Transcultural
Nursing Society may select NUR 530 and NUR 532. Clinical
practicum hours are integrated into several courses in the
curriculum.
Thesis or Graduate Project-students are required to
complete either a thesis or a graduate project, which is
equivalent to one course.
NUR 525
Graduate Field Project
NUR 535
Integrative Master's Thesis
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND
MANAGEMENT
The Transformational Leadership and Management track
unites the liberal arts with nursing science and practice.
This track is designed to develop nurse leaders who are analytical, articulate, and constructively critical and who will be
able to cope with high-level healthcare delivery issues. Curricular emphasis is on interdisciplinary collaboration across
care settings. Participation in nursing leadership practica
and classroom dialogue provides opportunities for students
to apply knowledge and gain experience partnering with
diverse care providers, populations, and communities to
address health inequities in creative and relevant ways. Specialty electives build on students' competencies and goals.
Courses are offered by the Department of Nursing faculty as
well as faculty teaching in the Master of Arts in Leadership
and Master of Business Administration programs.
Students take a total of 10 courses, plus a thesis or graduate
project. Three courses in the Advanced Nursing Core,
which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, five
courses in the Transformational Leadership and Management Track, and two elective courses make up the course
work for the program.
Advanced Nursing Core (three courses)
NUR 505
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nurs
ing Practice
Research Methods in Nursing
NUR 520
NUR 523
Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
Transformational Nursing Leadership Track (five courses)*
NUR 500
Transcultural Health Care
NUR 521
Transformational Nursing Leadership
BUS 520
Management of the Healthcare Organization
Two of the following courses:
ML 511
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML 527
Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace
ML 535
Organizational Theory and Leadership
ML 565
Women and Leadership
Electives-two graduate elective courses, which may
include:
ECO 520
Economics of Health Care in a Global
Community
ML510
Visions of Leadership
Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process
ML511
Ethics in Communication
ML530
ML531
The Dynamics of Change
ML560
Developing a Multicultural Perspective
NUR530
The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
NUR532
Transcultural Healing Practices
NUR562
Walking the Truth: Culture, Gender, and
HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
Note: Academic advisers can inform students about other
possible electives.
*Upon graduation from the program and completion of the
Transformational Leadership and Management track, students are eligible to apply for certification in Advanced
Nursing Administration from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Thesis or Graduate Project
Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts
in Nursing final project, which serves as the capstone of the
master's program: a graduate field project, or an integrative
master's thesis.
The graduate field project, NUR 525, is based on a selfselected issue relevant to transcultural nursing in community or transformational nursing leadership. The student
will focus primarily on the application and integration of
knowledge. Working with an adviser, the student will
design and/or implement and evaluate a model of advanced
practice nursing applied to health inequities in a selected
community, or a nursing leadership issue.
The integrative thesis option, NUR 535, expands upon
and/or extends theoretical foundations or concepts identified in transcultural nursing, community health nursing,
and/or nursing leadership literature. The thesis project
demonstrates the student's ability to do independent
research involving the exposition of primary and secondary
literature appropriate to the topic, the collection and analysis of empirical data, and the articulation of implications for
advanced practice nursing.
Students register for their final project, with their adviser's
permission, near the end of the program. Students must
complete all coursework and defend the project within two
years after registration. After two years, students must pay a
continuation fee of $200 per term in order to retain student
status in the graduate program, including library privileges,
AugNet access, and parking privileges.
Please refer to the "Graduate Field Project or Integrative
Thesis Procedures and Policies" booklet available in the
Nursing Department for additional information.
Practica
Practice experience is emphasized in both tracks in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. Students who complete the
Transcultural Nursing in Community track will have
enough practice hours to be eligible to apply to take the certification exam in Advanced Community Health Nursing
through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Nursing
practice with diverse populations will also provide students
with the experiences needed to apply to take the certification exam in Transcultural Nursing. In the practica all students practice primarily in nontraditional settings with
persons underserved or excluded from mainstream health
care. Emphasis is on cultural diversity and health inequities
across health care settings. Students in the Transformational
Leadership and Management track have practice experience
in several courses with preceptors in leadership positions in
a variety of care settings.
A unique opportunity offered for practica at Augsburg is
provided by the Augsburg Central Nursing Center. The
Nursing Center provides services for persons struggling
with poverty and homelessness in the city of Minneapolis.
People from diverse backgrounds, who have health experiences grounded in wide-ranging cultural contexts, provide
many opportunities for students to explore advanced nursing roles and new models and forms of practice.
Study Abroad and Off-campus Opportunities
The Nursing Department works closely with cultural
guides, nurse mentors, and Augsburg's Center for Global
Education in developing study abroad opportunities. The
following study abroad and away opportunities are four
examples of existing practicum experiences.
Students may travel to Namibia in southwest Africa to
spend two weeks exploring health and healthcare challenges
within a rapidly developing country. Practical experience
with nurses in a variety of care settings, meaningful dialogue with key resource persons, and critical reflection foster personal and professional growth in this practicum.
Week-long immersion courses and practica are taught on
the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in western South Dakota.
These courses and experiences offer students the opportunity to live on the reservation and participate with public
health nurses providing health services. They also interact
with tribal leaders and experience cultural events relevant to
the Lakota people of Pine Ridge.
Ten-day courses and practica are available in Mexico and
Guatemala as well. Students explore the relationships of
indigenous and Western health care, the connection
between social justice and health, and interact with local
indigenous healers.
Students may apply all these study abroad options to
requirements in the Master of Arts in Nursing program.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NUR 500 Transcultural Health Care
This course explores meanings and expressions of health,
illness, caring, and healing transculturally. Focus is on
understanding and developing professional competence in
caring for individuals, families, groups, and communities
with diverse cultural backgrounds. Culture is examined as a
pervasive, determining "blueprint" for thought and action
throughout the human health experience. Patterns of
human interaction that foster health and quality of life are
analyzed, and health destroying patterns of interaction, e.g.,
stereotyping, discrimination, and marginalization, are examined and submitted to moral and ethical reflection. (36
hours of practice experience)
NUR 501 Transcultural Care Systems
In this course, organizations are viewed as cultural systems
that are complex and adaptive, where continuous change
and unpredictability rule the development and course of
evolution. The importance of relationships, the role of selforganization, the processes of emergence and co-evolution
are explored via readings and discussions. Attendance at a
local, national, and/or international nursing leadership conference is mandatory. Dialogue and networking with a variety of nursing leaders to understand the context of
transcultural healthcare organizations are expected.
NUR 503 Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life
Cycle
The major curriculum concepts of individuals, health, nursing, and society are developed further in this course as the
function of individuals living in families and in communities
is explored. Content about systems, communication, small
group, and nursing theories is applied to family constellation.
The influence of the multigenerational family is examined in
terms of culture, belief system, roles, healthcare patterns, values, and goals. Specific concepts related to values and culture
are expanded and applied to the more complex social structures of traditional and nontraditional families as they interact in and with society. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 505 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing
Practice
This course focuses on nursing science and nursing theory
as foundational to advanced transcultural nursing practice.
Philosophical underpinnings of different theoretical and
research traditions in nursing are compared and related to
the provision of culturally competent care in diverse communities. Nursing science is emphasized as a process of theory advancement and as an accumulating body of nursing
knowledge. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 510 Advanced Community Health Nursing I
This course focuses on persons, families and groups living
in relationship. Emphasis is on applying the core functions
of community/public health - assessment, policy development and assurance. Principles of epidemiology, population
demographics, and culture care are integrated into community-focused healthcare delivery models. Power structures
within dominant social systems are analyzed and critiqued
with regard to resource access and distribution among
underserved populations. (36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 511 Advanced Community Health Nursing II
Emphasis is on the application of public/community health
theory and research in providing health care to populations
and communities. Essential public health services are
assessed for adequacy in meeting community health needs
and addressing transcultural health goals. The impact of
diversity, privilege, resource limits, and globalization add
depth and reality to local and global community health concerns, patterns of health, suffering, and healthcare provisioning. Prerequisite: NUR 510. (72 hours of practice
experience)
NUR 515 Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care
Systems
In planning and implementing nursing activities, healthcare
organizations are considered subcultures of society, which
entail particular issues of access and utilization for marginalized people. Strategies for negotiating structures of privilege
and professional control will be explored. Working with
marginalized populations, students will identify and support
the agency or persons who are seeking help from these systems. Nursing action will focus on mediating subcultures of
clients with the subculture of healthcare systems. Major
emphasis will be placed on mutuality with clients in planning actions and evaluating outcomes. (72 hours of practice
experience)
NUR 520 Research Methods in Nursing
Through a combination of literature review, field experience, and class discussion, research methods relevant to the
exploration of culture and health will be examined. Class
topics will include formulating study questions to explore
collective foundations of meaning and explanation in health
and illness, practice in data collection procedures of field
research, and issues of interpretation and analysis in qualitative research. Prerequisite: a college-level statistics course.
(36 hours of practice experience)
NUR 521 Transformational Nursing Leadership
This course emphasizes transformational nursing leadership
and management in partnership with diverse groups. Transcultural competence is lifted up as significant to the evolving leadership and planning skills needed in emerging care
systems. Opportunities for students to engage in designing
relevant models of care delivery are woven into clinical
practica. (72 hours of practice experience)
NUR 523 Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar
The conceptualization, investigation, and application of
nursing knowledge will be critiqued with particular focus
on its contribution to developing practice in transcultural
community health care. Through reflection and dialogue,
which includes professional experience of practice contexts,
as well as theoretical and research literature, students will
formulate a transcultural nursing model of care. (36 hours
of practice experience)
NUR 525 Graduate Field Project
This course focuses on the application and integration of
knowledge to a student-selected issue or topic of concern
relevant to transcultural nursing, community health nursing, and/or transformational nursing leadership. Working
with a nursing faculty adviser, students design and/or implement and evaluate a theory-based model of advanced practice nursing. Relevant coursework is integrated into the
project and the final written report. Plans for disseminating
the report for public and professional use are encouraged.
Students will defend the project to their graduate committee
(major faculty adviser and two readers) and invited guests
at the time of completion.
NUR 530 The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for
Transformation
In this course, the student will explore ritual and ceremony
from a transcultural perspective. Attention will be focused
on rituals and ceremonies in specific cultures and religions,
and in the modern American medical system that sustains
its own rituals. In some cultures, formal or informal religious practices may be integral to the ritual of ceremony
and healing. In modern American culture, the perceived
division between the mind, body, and spirit has led to ritual
and ceremony being considered adjunctive to the scientific
approach to healing. Students will have an opportunity to
interact with persons who integrate ritual and ceremony
into their lives and healthcare practices. Students will also
discuss the meaning of ritual and ceremony to their own
lives and professional practice.
NUR 532 Transcultural Healing Practices
This course will introduce students to complementary healing practices including the historical and cultural contexts
in which they developed. Students will discuss the philosoph