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A Greeting
from the
President
On behalf of the entire college
community, I welcome you to
Augsburg College. It is a pleasure
to introduce the College to
prospective students and to use
this opportunity to welcome new
and returning students.
Augsburg has earned a reputation
as an affordable...
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A Greeting
from the
President
On behalf of the entire college
community, I welcome you to
Augsburg College. It is a pleasure
to introduce the College to
prospective students and to use
this opportunity to welcome new
and returning students.
Augsburg has earned a reputation
as an affordable, quality liberal arts
college of the church. The mission of
the College, its academic programs
and its metropolitan location attract a
wide variety of students, a diversity
which is actively encouraged.
Whether from a small town, a large
city or another country, all students
enjoy the sense of community here
at Augsburg.
The College continues to grow,
building on a tradition of excellence
in its programs, f a d t y , students
and facilities. It is a place where
community, national and world
leaders meet to discuss issues
and ideas.
I invite you to become part of this
tradition of excellence -Augsburg
is an exciting and challenging place
to prepare for your future.
I look forward to meeting you
on campus.
Charles S. Anderson
President
- AUCSBURC LOLLECE 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, 18 percent represent other
Protestant denominations and 21
percent represent the Roman Catholic
Church.
Accreditation -North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools,
National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education. Approved by the
American Chemical Society, Council on
Social Work Education, National
Association for Music Therapy, Inc.,
National Association of Schools of
Music, and National League for Nursing.
Member -Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, Lutheran Education
Council in North America, Minnesota
Private College Council. Registered
with the Minnesota Higher Education
Coordinating Board, as described on
page 11.
Enrollment (1993-'94) - 2,964 students
from 26 states and 26 nations.
I Graduates - 11,839 undergraduates
from 1870 through July 31,1993.
StudentIFaculty Ratio - 13.84 to 1.
Undergraduate class size averages 20-25.
Campus - 16 major buildings. Major
renovations in 1979-'80 with special
emphasis on accessibility.
Accessibility - Augsburg is now one of
the most accessible campuses in the
region. A skyway-tunnel-elevator
system provides access to 10 major
buildings without going outside.
I Financial Aid -Over
90 percent of the
students receive some form of financial
aid from the College and many other
sources.
I Library -Over 175,000 items, access to
over 7,000,000 through CLIC, the Twin
Cities private college library consortium
and Minitex, the regional library
network.
School Year - Semesters from September to May, 4-1-4 calendar, with January
Interim. Two summer school sessions.
Augsburg Weekend College -trimesters, September to June. Augsburg
Graduate Program - trimesters,
September to June.
Majors -More than 40 majors in 22
departments.
Off Campus Programs - Center for
Global Education, Student Project for
Amity Among Nations (SPAN), Higher
Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA),International
Business Program, Upper Midwest
Association of Intercultural Education
(UMAIE)and extensive cooperative
education and internship programs.
Athletic Affiliation - Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC),
and National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), Division 111.
I Policy - Augsburg College does not
discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
national or ethnic origin, age, gender,
sexual preference, marital status or
handicap as required by Title IX of the
1972 Educational Amendments or
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended, in its admission
policies, educational programs, activities and employment practices.
A
ugsburg College
in
- is grounded
traditions - the traditions of its founders,
of the church and of higher education in
the liberal arts. From this framework
springs a dynamic, challenging and
evolving institution that rises to the
challenges of today's - and tomorrow's changing world.
Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in
September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin,
and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The
first college stude,ntswere enrolled in 1874
and the first graduation was in 1879.
Augsburg is committed to educating
the whole person, encouraging and
respecting diversity and serving the larger
community. Through education, understanding and service, Augsburg faculty,
staff and students can affect the future in
positive ways.
Early Leaders Establish a Direction
The phrase, "Think globally, act
locally" rings true at Augsburg. The
College's location in the heart of the Twin
Cities provides rich opportunities for
experiential education, volunteer service,
internships and cultural enrichment. In a
sense, the cities are an extended campus
for Augsburg students.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg
are well prepared to make a difference in
the world. They stand as testaments to the
College motto, "Education for service,"
and to the Mission of the College:
To developfuture leaders of 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.
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,
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.
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 one hundred years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the "non-elitist"
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
About Augsburg 7
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. But the college division was still
important primarily as an attachment to
the seminary.
The Focus Changed
This attitude began to change after
World War I. In 1911, Georg 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 52 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 (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and
civic circles made Augsburg a more visible
part of church and city life.
After World War 11, Augsburg leaders
made vigorous efforts to expand and
improve academic offerings. Now the
College was a larger part of the institution
than the seminary, and received the most
attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential
to a liberal arts college, offering a modern
college program based on general education requirements and elective majors.
With curriculum change came a long effort
to become accredited.
The College reached full accreditation
in 1954, although many alumni had entered
graduate schools and teaching positions
long before that time.
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
Northwestern Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963.
A College in the City
President Oscar A. Anderson (19631980) continued Augsburg's emphasis on
involvement with the city. He wanted to
reach out to non-traditional student
populations, ensuring educational opportunity for all people. During his years of
leadership the College became a vital and
integral part of the city. Also in these years,
Augsbwg added the Music Hall,Mortensen
Tower, Urness Tower, the College Center,
Ice Arena and Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson has led the
College since 1980. He guides Augsburg's
commitment to liberal arts education,
spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in
enrollment and programs and a curriculum
that draws on the resources of the city as
extensions of campus and classroom.
Augsburg continues to grow under his
leadership. Some of the accomplishments
during his tenure include instituting three
graduate degree programs, hosting
national and international figures at
College-sponsored forums and events,
increased accessibility and the addition of
the Foss Center for Worship, Drama and
Communication.
- About Augsburg
Augsburg continues to reflect the
commitment and dedication of the
founders who believed:
An Augsburg education should be
preparation for service in community and
church;
Education should have a solid liberal
arts core with a practical dimension in
order to send out productive, creative and
successful citizens;
The city, with all its excitement,
challenges and diversity is an unequaled
learning laboratory for Augsburg students.
Augsburg is a quality liberal arts
institution set in the heart of a great
metropolitan center. There are now more
than 11,800 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.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Augsburg's campus is located in the
heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding
Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in
Minneapolis, the "City of Lakes." The
University of Minnesota West Bank
campus and one of the city's largest
medical centers - Riverside Medical
Center - is adjacent to the campus, with
the Mississippi River and the Seven
Corners theater district just a few blocks
away. Downtown Minneapolis and St.
Paul, home to a myriad of arts, sports,
entertainment and recreation opportunities, are just minutes west and east via
Interstate 94, which forms the southern
border of the campus. (See map in back.)
Convenient bus routes run throughout
the city and connect with the suburbs.
Reaching the Twin Cities is easy. Most
airlines provide daily service to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and bus or
train connections can be made from all
areas of the United States.
FACILITIES AND HOUSING
Instruction facilities and student
housing at Augsburg are conveniently
located near each other. A tunnel/ramp/
skyway system connects the two tower
dormitories, the fi;e buildings on the
~ u a d r i ~ lplus
e , Music Hall, Murphy
Place, and the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center
for Worship, Drama and Communication.
Admissions Office -The central
admissions office is located at 628 21st
Avenue South and provides offices for the
admissions staff and a reception area for
prospective students and their parents.
American Indian Support Program
and Black Student Affairs Program
Offices - Located at 620 21st Avenue
South, these programs provide support
services and information to American
Indian and Black students.
Anderson Hall -Named in honor of
Oscar Anderson, president of Augsburg
College from 1963 to 1980, this residence
hall is the newest building on campus.
Located at 2016 S. Eighth Street, Anderson
Hall contains four types of living units and
houses 192 men and women. (1993)
Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field - The
athletic field, located at 725 23rd Avenue
South, is the playing and practice field of
many of the Augsburg teams. An air
supported dome covers the field during the
winter months, allowing year-around use.
Christensen Center - Center of nonacademic activity, with spacious lounges
and recreational areas, dining areas,
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bookstore and offices for student govemment and student publications. (1967)
program and two admissions representatives.
College Relations House - Located at
709 23rd Avenue South, provides offices for
College Relations staff, who oversee public
relations and publications for the College.
Ice Arena -Two large skating areas
for hockey, figure skating and recreational
skating for Augsburg and the metropolitan
community. (1974)
Center for Global Education Located at 609 22nd Avenue South,
provides offices for the Global Center staff
and a resource room for those interested in
global issues. It is also the office for the
Coordinator of Academic Programs
Abroad.
Melby Hall -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,
chapel services and general auditorium
purposes. (1961)
East Hall -Houses the Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership (MMEP)
and the Center for Atmospheric Space
Sciences at 2429 S. Eighth Street.
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for
Worship, Drama and Communication Establishes a new "front door" for the
College on Riverside Avenue. The Foss
Center is named in recognition of the gifts
of Julian and June Foss and was built with
the additional support of many alumni and
friends of the College. The TjornhomNelson Theater, Hoversten Chapel and the
Amold Atrium are also housed in this
complex, which provides space for the
Campus Ministry program, drama and
communication offices. Augsburg's
computer lab, the Karen Housh Tutor
Center and the John Evans Learning
Laboratory are located in the lower level
of this facility. (1988)
The JeroyC. Carlson Alumni Center Named in 1991to honor Jeroy C. Carlson,
senior development officer and former
alumni director, upon his retirement from
Augsburg. Located at 2124 S. 7th Street, the
center houses the offices of Alumni/Parent
Relations, the Augsburg Fund, Community
Relations, the Hispanic/Latino support
Mortensen Tower - Named in honor
of Gerda Mortensen, dean of women from
1923 to 1964, has 104 one and two-bedroom
apartments that house 312 upper-class
students, plus conference rooms and
spacious lounge areas. (1973)
Music Hall - Contains a 217-seat
recital hall, classroom facilities, two
rehearsal halls, music libraries, practice
studios and offices for the music faculty.
(1978)
Old Main -Home for the Modem
Language and Art Departments, with
classrooms used by other departments.
Extensively remodeled in 1980, Old Main
combines energy efficiency with architectural details from the past. It is included on
the National Register of Historic Places.
(1900)
Science Hall ,- Houses classrooms,
well-equipped laboratories, a mediumsized auditorium and faculty offices. In
1960 the Lisa Odland Observatory on the
roof was completed. (1949)
South Hall and Annex Houses -All
are located in or near the campus area and
provide additional housing accommodations for students, faculty and staff.
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About Augsburg
George Sverdrup Library -Named in
honor of Augsburg's fourth president, it
contains reading rooms, seminar rooms,
work rooms, an audio-visual center, the
Augsburg archives, classrooms and faculty
offices. (1955)
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Named in honor of Augsburg's second and
third presidents, it provides space for
administrative and faculty offices. (1938)
2222 Murphy Place -Houses offices
for Weekend College, Graduate and Special
Programs, Cooperative Education and
classroom space. (1964)
Urness Tower -Named in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Umess, who have
given several generous gifts to the College.
The tower provides living quarters for 324
students. Each floor is a "floor unit,"
providing 36 residents, housed two to a
room, with their own lounge, study and
utility areas. (1967)
W ASSOCIATED SUPPORT
ORGANIZATIONS
Augsburg College has a commitment to
lifelong learning and to programs which
increase both individual and group
understanding and achievement. In
addition to the programs listed below, the
College is also home to Elderhostel and
College of the Third Age programs.
Inter-Race: The International Institute
for Interracial Interaction- Inter-Race
facilitates interracial understanding in
families, schools, places of work, communities and society. The Institute provides
training and consultation, research,
education, resource centers, publications,
public policy and legal study in five
centers. Inter-Race is located at 600 21st
Avenue South.
Minnesota Minority Education
Partnership (MMEP) -The Minnesota
Minority Education Partnership, Inc., is a
non-profit membership organization that
works closely with students, the communities of color and representatives from
education, business, government and nonprofits to develop programs that help
students of color succeed academically. By
drawing on the talents and resources of
others concerned with the success of
students of color, MMEP creates collaborative, workable approaches to complex
problems. MMEP believes that concentrating on the needs of students of color helps
them move from thinking to doing, from
wanting to having, and from dreaming to
achieving. The MMEP office is located in
East Hall.
Nordic Center - The Nordic Center
promotes interest in contemporary Norden,
encourages the pursuit of Nordic studies
and nurtures intercultural relations
between the United States and the five
Nordic nations of Denmark, Finland,
Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The Nordic
Center is located at 2400 Butler Place.
Augsburg Youth and Family Institute
- The Institute is designed to help
churches better serve the changing needs of
youth and families. The Institute at 2011
South Seventh Street offers academic
programs at both undergraduate and
graduate levels, as well as seminar/
workshops, a resource center and counseling senices.
W POLICIES
It is the policy of Augsburg College not
to discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
national or ethnic origins, age, gender,
sexual preference, marital status or
handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972
About Augsburg Ir
Educational Amendments or Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended,
in its admissions policies, educational
programs, activities and employment
practices. Inquiries regarding compliance
may be directed to the coordinators listed
in the directory in the back of this catalog,
or to the Director of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, Bremer Tower,
Seventh Place at Minnesota Street, St. Paul,
MN 55101.
The College and its faculty subscribe to
the Statement of Principles on Academic
Freedom as promulgated by the American
Association of University Professors and
the Association of American Colleges.
ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS
Augsburg College is accredited by the
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the American
Chemical Society, the Council on Social
Work Education, National Association for
Music Therapy, Inc., and the National
League for Nursing. Augsburg College is
an institutional member of the National
Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
We are a member of the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC),
Lutheran Education Council in North
America and Minnesota Private College
Council.
Augsburg College is registered with the
Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating
Board. Registration is not an endorsement
of the institution. Registration does not
mean that credits earned at the institution
can be transferred to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational programs
will meet the standards of every student,
educational institution or employer.
For Freshmen - 14
Early Admission of Freshmen - 15
For Transfer Students - 15
For Former Students - 15
For Special Students - 15
International Student Services - 16
- ADMISSIONS
A
ugsburg College is looking for
students with intelligence and character.
We want people who can benefit from and
contribute to their community, the College
community and the community at large.
Because firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities and academic atmosphere
is valuable, freshman and transfer applicants are encouraged to visit the campus
and meet with an Admissions Counselor.
Arrangements may be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes
when school is in session.
Augsburg's admissions staff is ready
to help students and parents with college
planning. Call the Admissions Office any
weekday between 8:00 a.m. and 430 p.m.
- (612) 330-1001 or toll-free (800) 788-5678.
We'll answer your questions and arrange
a tour for you (including Saturday momings during the school year). Our office is
on the northwest comer of Seventh Street
and 21st Avenue South in Minneapolis.
(Please call first.)
Selection of students for Augsburg
College is based upon careful consideration
of each candidate's academic achievement,
personal qualities and interests, participation in activities and employment, and
potential for development as a student and
as a graduate of Augsburg College. The
College selects students on individual merit
without regard to race, creed, disability,
national or ethnic origin, sex or age.
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1 FRESHMEN
Application for Admission -Applicants should complete the application for
admission and the essay and return them
to the Admissions Office together with the
non-refundable $20.00 application fee.
Transcripts - An official transcript
from the high school is required of freshman applicants. Freshman applicants who
are still high school students at the time of
application should have their most recent
transcript sent, followed by a final transcript upon graduation. General Education
Development scores (G.E.D.) may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores - Freshman applicants are
required to submit results from the college
entrance examination. The American
College Test (ACT) is preferred. Results
from SAT or PSAT are also accepted. It will
suffice if test scores are recorded on the
official high school transcript.
Additional Information- If there is
personal information that may have
affected the applicant's previous academic
performance, it may be included with the
application or discussed personally with an
Admissions Counselor. Academic recommendations may be required by the
Admissions Committee before an admissions decision is made.
On occasion, the Admissions Committee may also defer a decision on a
candidate's admission until other information has been received. For example, more
recent test scores, results of the present
semester's course work, additional letters
of recommendation or writing samples
may be requested by the Committee. If any
additional credentials are needed, the
Admissions Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision Augsburg College uses a "rolling" admissions plan. Students are notified of the
admissions decision, usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete
and has been evaluated by the Admissions
Committee.
Admissions
Confirmation of Admission - Accepted students who are applying for
financial aid are asked to make a $loo*
tuition deposit within 30 days of their
financial aid notification. Extensions may
be requested in writing to the Director of
Financial Aid.
Accepted students who are not applying for financial aid are asked to make a
$loo* tuition deposit. Those students who
wish to live in College housing must also
submit a $100 housing deposit.
*Non-refundableafter May 1.
Early Admission of Freshmen
Students of exceptional ability who
wish to accelerate their educational
program may be granted admission to
begin full-time work toward a degree
following completion of their junior year or
first semester of the senior year of high
school. Applicants for early admission
must complete the normal procedures for
freshman applicants, submit two academic
recommendations from the high school
faculty and arrange a personal interview
with the Director of Admissions.
Students from Minnesota who are
interested in the possibility of enrolling at
Augsburg under the auspices of the
Minnesota Post Secondary Enrollment
Options Act should contact the Admissions
Office for specific information.
I TRANSFER STUDENTS
Augsburg College welcomes students
who wish to transfer after having completed work at other accredited colleges or
universities. College credit is granted for
liberal arts courses satisfactorily completed
at accredited institutions. The College
reserves the right not to grant credit for
courses where it considers the work
unsatisfactory, to grant provisional aedit
for work taken at unaccredited institutions
and to require that certain courses be taken
at Augsburg.
Augsburg College limits transfer course
work from two-year colleges once a student
has reached junior status. If all transfer
work has been taken at a two-year college
as a freshman or sophomore, a maximum
of 17 Augsburg courses, or 96 quarter
credits, will be accepted toward the
number of Augsburg course credits
required for the baccalaureate degree.
A cumulative grade point average
(GPA) of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better is
required on previous college work.
Admission to a major, as well as
admission to the College, is sometimes
necessary. Please check with the Admissions Office and departmental section of
this catalog to see if admission to the major
is necessary.
I FORMER STUDENTS
Students who have intempted attendance at Augsburg College without
requesting a leave of absence and who
wish to return must apply for re-admission
through the Registrar's Office. Students
who have attended any other institution(s)
during the 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.
I SPECIAL STUDENTS (NON-DECREE)
In some circumstances, people may be
admitted as special students (non-degree)
and granted the privilege of enrolling in
courses for credit. Usually part-time
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- Admissions
students, they may subsequently become
candidates for a degree by petitioning
through the Registrar's Office.
Students regularly enrolled at another
college may take course work at Augsburg
College as a special student (non-degree).
A transcript must be sent to the Admissions
Office by the student's home institution.
An application form for special student
(non-degree) status is available from the
Admissions Office.
Augsburg welcomes students from
countries around the world. International
students from more than 50 countries have
attended Augsburg since 1954.
Students should contact the Admissions
Officefor an International Student Application and information on the application
procedure. Applications must be received
two months prior to the start of the
semester: July 1for Fall, November 1for
Spring.
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For additional information, call
(612) 330-1001, or 1-800-788-5678 (toll free),
or write to:
International Student Admissions
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55454
College Costs
Tuition and Fees - 1
Room and Board - 1
Special Fees - 18
Deposits and Payments - 19
1
Financial Policies
Refunds - 20
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Financial Aid
How and When to Apply - 21
Kinds of Aid
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Merit Scholarships - 22
Gift Assistance - 23
Loan Assistance - 23
Student Employment - 24
Sponsored Scholarships - 25
X OUR LDUCATION
A
11students receive financial help
indirectly, since a quality liberal arts
education costs more than tuition and fees
cover. The College raises that difference in
gifts -from alumni, faculty, staff, parents,
church, friends, foundations and endowment income.
Audit Fee
(for part-time students)
per course
However, the primary responsibility for
paying for a college education rests on
students and their families. Financial aid is
intended to supplement those resources.
Room Rent
(includes telephone
and basic service)
The Board of Regents has approved the
costs listed below for the 1994-'95 academic
year. The Board reviews costs annually and
makes changes as required. The College
reserves the right to adjust charges should
economic conditions necessitate.
TUITION, FEES, ROOM AND BOARD
Tuition
(full-time enrollment)
..................$485.00
Full-time students may audit a course
without charge. Part-time students taking
Lifetime Sports are charged the audit rate
for that course.
.......... $2,234.00
(Room rates and housing options are available through the Office of Residence Life.)
Full Board
(19 meals a week)
......... $2,138.00
Other board plans are available as defined
in the housing contract booklet available
from the Office of Residence Life.
Partial board
(14 meals a week)
Flex 5 point plan
Fees
......... $2,076.00
..........
$1,890.00
....................... $112.00
..... $ 11,902.00
This rate applies to all full-time students
attending in September, 1994. Students are
considered full-time when they take three
or more courses during the semester terms.
The charge includes tuition, general fees,
facility fees and admission to most Collegesupported events, concerts and lectures.
The amount is payable in two equal
installments at the beginning of each
semester.
Tuition
(part-time enrollment)
per one-credit course ....... $1,270.00
This rate applies to students taking fewer
than three courses in a semester and/or an
Interim only. Part-time students taking
Lifetime Sports are charged the audit rate
for that course.
OTHER SPECIAL FEES
(NON-REFUNDABLE)
Fees Billed on Student Account
ACTC Bus (full-time
students only) ............... $12.00
Late Registration (per day
after classes begin) ...........$25.00
Registration Change after first five
days (cancelladd/ change/grade
option, or combination
at one time) .................. $5.00
Music Therapy Internship
(one-half course credit) ...... $485.00
Private Music Lessons, per
semester (14 lessons) ........ $270.00
Student Teaching (per course
for full-time students) ........ $50.00
Student Teaching (per course
for part-time students) ....... $100.00
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Study Abroad (in approved
non-Augsburg programs) .... $193.00
Student Activity Fee ............. $100.00
Student Activity Fee
(part-time students) .......... $50.00
Fees Payable by Check/Cash
Application (new and/or
special students) ............. $20.00
$128.00
Nursing Credit Validation Tests
Nursing Comprehensive Exam .... $16.00
Nursing Name Pins ............... $5.00
Locker Rental (commuters) ........ $26.00
Student Parking Lot Permit
- car ....................... $81.00
-motorcycle ................ $41.00
Transcript Fee (per copy
after first, which is free) ........ $2.00
Special Examinations,
Cap & Gown Costs
(Schedule on file in Registrar's
Ofice)
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BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
These costs are estimated to be $500.00
per year.
DEPOSITS
Enrollment Deposit
(non-refundable)
........ $100.00
Required of all new students after
acceptance. The Enrollment Deposit is
credited to the student's account only when
his/her enrollment is terminated. Any net
credit balance (after all charges and/or
fines) will be refunded upon request of the
student. For more information, contact the
Admissions Office.
Housing Damage Deposit
..... $100.00
Required of all resident students at the
time of signing a contract, to reserve a
housing assignment. This deposit is
retained against damages and/or fines and
is returned to the student account (less all
charges for damages and/or fines) at the
end of the occupancy period covered by the
contract. New contracts may be terminated
for Fall or Spring Term by following the
conditions delineated in the housing
contract. The resident will be responsible
for all costs incurred due to late cancellation or lack of proper notification. If the
new contract is cancelled prior to July 1for
Fall Semester or January 1for Spring
Semester, $50 will be forfeited from the
$100 deposit as a service charge. The entire
deposit will be forfeited if cancellation is
after these dates.
I PAYMENTS
Semester Fees - Prior to the start of
each semester a Statement of Estimated
Charges showing basic charges and
financial aid credits designated by the
Student Financial Services Office is sent to
the student from the Business Office.
Payment Options - (1)Annual
payments, due August 15 as billed;
(2) Semester payments, due August 15 and
January 15 as billed; (3) Payment Plan upon application and after College
approval, a three-month plan is available
each semester. Details are included with
the Estimate of Charges letter; (4) 10-month
Payment Plan -upon application, College
approval, and payment of a $50 administrative fee, the annual charges may be paid
in 10 equal installmentsbeginning June 15
and ending March 15. No finance charge
will be assessed on accounts which are
current. An application will be sent upon
request.
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A finance charge is applied at a simple
rate of 1percent per month on any account
with an open balance of 30 days or more or
on a 10-month payment plan in which
payment is not current.
Tuition is set on an annual basis,
payable in two equal installments at the
beginning of each semester.
Registration is permitted only if the
student's account for a previous term is
paid in full.
Augsburg College will not release
academic student transcripts until all
student accounts are paid in full or, in the
case of student loan funds administered by
the College (Perkins Student Loan and the
Nursing Student Loan), are current
according to established repayment
schedules and the loan entrance and exit
interviews have been completed.
REFUNDS
Students fill out Withdrawal from
College forms available in the Advising
Center or Registrar's Office. They must be
filled out completely, signed and turned in
to the Registrar's Office. Students who
properly withdraw, change to part-time,
are dismissed or are released from a
housing contract will have their accounts
adjusted for tuition and room (except for
the minimum deduction of $100.00 to cover
administrative costs) according to the
following schedule:
100% - through the first five days of
classes (less $100 administrative
fee)
90% - from the 6th through 10th day
of classes
80% - from the 11th through 15th day
of classes
70% - from the 16th through 20th day
of classes
60% - from the 2lst through 25th day
of classes
50% - from the 26th day of classes
through the mid-point of the
term
No refund will be made after the
middle class day of the term. Board refunds
are made on a proportionate basis.
If a student is forced to withdraw due
to illness or an accident, the refund will
include the normal percentage plus onehalf of the percentage adjustment, upon
submission of a report from the attending
doctor stating the inability or inadvisability
of continued e ~ o h e n t .
Students who elect to omit an Interim or
to graduate in December are not entitled to
a refund of Interim tuition, room and board
charges. Students who participate in an
approved off-campus Interim are eligible to
apply for a board refund and room sublease. Details and request forms are
available in the Office of Student Life.
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 is determined.
REFUNDS FOR NEW STUDENTS FIRST TERM AT AUCSBURC
Refunds will be calculated on a pro-rata
basis (using federal government guidelines) for students attending Augsburg for
the first time. The refund will be a portion
of tuition, fees and expenses equal to the
period of enrollment up to the 60 percent
point in time of the period of enrollment.
The federal statute guidelines and requirements for refunds are more stringent for
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first-term new students. Students may
appeal refund decisions through the
Petition Committee.
Financing higher education could be the
most significant investment a person or
family makes in a lifetime. So, proper
planning and wise choices are important,
not only in choosing a college, but also in
the methods used to pay for it. Augsburg
College, through its Office of Student
Financial Services, will help students and
their families with both monetary and
advisory assistance to protect access to a
quality education in spite of increasing
costs.
Financial assistance awarded through
Augsburg is a combination of scholarships,
grants, loans and part-time work opportunities. The College cooperates with federal,
state, church and private agencies in
providing various aid programs. For the
1993-'94 academic year, nearly 9 out of 10
students at Augsburg received scholarships,
grants, loans and part-time employment.
The primary responsibility for financing
a college education rests upon the student
and family. Financial aid is intended to
supplement student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Augsburg
Financial Aid Application help determine
the amount of assistance for which a
student is eligible. This analysis estimates
the amount a student and family can be
expected to provide for college expenses,
taking into account such family financial
factors as current income, assets, number of
dependents, other educational expenses,
debts, retirement needs and special
considerations.
HOW AND WHEN TO APPLY
New Students - Regular Admission
1. Apply for admission to Augsburg
College. No financial aid notification is
made until the student has applied and
been accepted for admission.
2. Obtain the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)from a high
school or college financial aid office.
Complete the application, enter the
Augsburg College Code 002334, and send
the application to the processing agency
after January 1but before April 15 for
priority consideration.
3. Complete the Augsburg Financial
Aid application and submit it to Student
Financial Services.
4. After Augsburg receives the analysis
and you are accepted for admission, the'
Financial Aid Committee will meet and
review your eligibility for all the programs
available. A letter will be sent to you
detailing your financial aid.
5. Acceptance of this financial aid
package is required within the deadline
stated. If necessary, the appropriate loan
forms and/or work applications will be
sent to you.
6. Transfer students must submit a
financial aid transcript from each postsecondary institution previously attended
before financial aid will be offered. The
financial aid transcript forms are available from the Admissions or Financial Aid
offices.
7. All applicants (and parents of dependent students) are required to provide a
copy of their most recent federal tax form.
Returning Students
Eligibility for assistance must be re-
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Financial lntormation
established each academic year by filing
the Augsburg Application for Financial Aid
and the Renewal Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Renewal is
based on the family's financial eligibility,
the student's satisfactory academic
progress and fund availability.
KINDS OF AID
A student applying for aid from
Augsburg applies for assistance in general
rather than for a specific scholarship or
grant (except as noted). The various forms
of aid available are listed here for information only.
In addition to aid administered by
Augsburg College, students are urged to
investigate the possibility of scholarships,
grants and loans that might be available in
their own communities. It could be worthwhile to check with churches, the company
or business employing parents or spouses,
high schools, service clubs and fraternal
organizations for information on aid
available to students meeting their requirements. In addition to these sources, some
students are eligible for aid through Vocational Rehabilitation, Education Assistance
for Veterans, Educational Assistance for
Veterans' Children and other sources.
Merit Scholarships
President's Scholarships - President's
Scholarships, which assure gift assistance
equal to tuition, are awarded annually to
the most academically qualified full-time
freshmen students. These scholarships are
awarded without regard to need. The
awards are renewable for three years based
on academic performance at Augsburg.
Because this is a unified program, full
tuition is assured; that is, the College
guarantees the difference between non-
Augsburg grants and scholarships (such as
state scholarships, Pell grants, etc.) and full
tuition. Special application is due February
15. Details are available from the Admissions Office.
Transfer Scholarships - Transfer
Scholarships up to $5,000 are available to
full-time students in the day schedule who
are direct transfers to Augsburg College
following two years of full-time study at a
community college or other approved twoyear college. Students must have maintained at least a 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point
scale. Scholarships are awarded without
regard to need and will be renewed for a
second year given satisfactory academic
performance. Special application is due
April 1.Details are available from the
Admissions Office.
Regents' Merit Scholarships -The
Regents' Merit Scholarships are awarded to
incoming full-time freshmen of high
academic achievement. Depending on high
school class rank or college entrance test
score, Augsburg will award scholarships of
$1,000 to $4,000 each, renewable each year,
regardless of financial need.
Performing Arts Scholarships -These
recognize student excellence in music or
theater. Students with talents in music
(vocal and instrumental), acting, stage
design or production are qualified for this
$1,000 annual award. Selection is based on
individual performance auditions, good
academic standing and letters of recommendation. These scholarships are renewable as students maintain involvement with
a co-curricular performance group.
Hoversten Peace Scholarships Recognize students who have demonstrated a commitment to peace, service and
community. Examples of involvement of
recent scholarship recipients include
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Amnesty International, Habitat for
Humanity, community service and church
activities.
Lutheran Leader Scholarships These scholarships recognize incoming
freshmen of high academic achievement
with a demonstrated record of leadership
within their congregations. Students
eligible for the $1,000 annual renewable
award are those who rank in the top 30
percent of their high school class and have
the recommendation of their pastor.
Paired Resources in Ministry and
Education (PRIME) Awards - Augsburg
College will match the first $500 a year of a
student's scholarship or grant from a
Lutheran congregation. The scholarship or
grant check from the congregation must be
received at Augsburg by October 1.
Gift Assistance (Need Based)
Augsburg Tuition Grants - Available
to students who have shown academic
potential and have financial need. A
student's academic performance, financial
need, and high school and community
involvement are taken into consideration.
Minnesota State Scholarships and
Grants - Awarded by the state to Mimesota residents who have financial need. For
1993-'94, these ranged from $100 to $5,889.
All applicants from Minnesota are expected
to apply.
Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grants - A federal program
administered by the College. To be eligible,
a person must: (1) be a U.S. citizen or
permanent resident; (2) have exceptional
financial need as defined by the program;
(3) be capable of maintaining satisfactory
academic standing at the College; and
(4) be accepted for admission.
Federal Pell Grants - Federal Pell
grants are awarded to students attending
eligible institutions of higher education and
are based on financial need as defined by
program guidelines. The maximum grant
eligibility for each student for 1994'95 was
$2,300. Application is made by filing the
FAFSA.
Bureau of Indian AffairsITribal and
State Indian Scholarships -Bureau of
Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships and Augsburg American
Indian Scholarships are available to Indian
students (both full- and part-time) who
meet specific criteria. For Bureau of Indian
Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarships, students must be of 1/4 degree
Indian ancestry and be enrolled with a
federally recognized tribe. Eligibility
criteria for Augsburg American Indian
Scholarships vary; contact the American
Indian Support Program office. Indian
grants supplement all other forms of
financial aid. Questions may be directed to
the American Indian Support Office or to
your local BIA, Tribal or State Indian
Education Office.
Loan Assistance
Federal Perkins Student Loan -A
joint Augsburg College-federally funded
program administered through the College
for students who demonstrate financial
eligibility. Loans are interest-free during
your education. No interest accrues nor do
payments have to be made on the principal
at any time you are enrolled at least halftime. Simple interest of 5 percent and
repayment of the principal (at the minimum of $40 a month) begin nine months
after you leave school. Repayment may
extend up to 10 years. The loan cames a
teacher cancellation clause. The maximum
which may be borrowed for undergraduate
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study is $15,000 ($30,000 including graduate school).
Federal Stafford Student Loans Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford
Loan funds are obtained directly from a
local lender or state agency in states which
provide such programs. Subsidized
Stafford Loans are need-based loans which
the federal govenunent subsidizes by
paying accrued interest while in school and
during the grace period. Therefore, the
borrower is not responsible for interest
accrued while in school or during the sixmonth grace period.
Interest begins accruing on the date of
disbursement for the Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan 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 be capitalized (added to the balance of
the loan).
The interest rate for new borrowers
through the Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan is variable and changes
annually based on the 91-day Treasury Bill.
For students with existing loans, the
interest rate will match the interest rate on
their existing loans (7%,8%, 9% or
S%/lO%).
The following borrowing limits apply
to the Stafford Loan program after July 1,
1994:
Freshmen: $6,625 annually (Combined
Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford)
Sophomores: $7,500 annually (Combined Subsidized & Unsubsidized
Stafford)
Juniors/Seniors: $10,500 annually
(Combined Subsidized and
Unsubsidized Stafford)
Aggregate maximum: $46,000
Federal Nursing Student Loan -A
federal program with provisions similar to
the Perkins Student Loan program, but
restricted to applicants accepted or
enrolled in our program leading to the
baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients
must have financial need and be registered
at least half-time. The maximum loan is
$4,000 per year.
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)
- PLUS is a loan program to help parents
meet college costs of their dependent
childreri. Parents may borrow up to the cost
of attendance (minus other aid). Repayment
begins within 60 days of check disbursement at a variable interest rate not toexceed
10 perceni and a minimum payment of $50
per month. Application forms are available
at Augsburg College or the lending institutions. Applications are normally filed with
the bank or thrift institution with which
your family has an account.
The Student Educational Loan Fund
(SELF) - SELF is administered through
the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Applications are available
from the Office of Student Financial
Services.
Undergraduates may borrow up to
$6,000 per year minus any other student
loan indebtedness. Maximum undergraduate borrowing is $25,000. The minimum
loan amount per year is $1,000. The interest
rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90
days after the loan is disbursed and
continue quarterly thereafter, while the
student is enrolled. Principal payments
b e p the 13th month after you leave
school. There are no deferments.
Student Employment
Augsburg College provides work
opportunities for students with proven
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financial need who are at least one-half
time students. Assignment is made on the
basis of need and potential competence
in performing the duties assigned. Parttime work provided by the College is
considered financial aid, just like scholarships, loans and grants. A maximum of 15
hours of on-campus employment per week
is recommended.
All on-campus work is governed by
policies stipulated in the work contract
issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made monthly by
check to the student employee. Students
should make application to both the
Financial Aid and Personnel offices for
work study positions.
Federal College Work Study Program
and Minnesota State Work Study
Program - Under these programs the
federal or state government supplies funds
on a matching basis with the College to
provide some part-time work opportunities.
Augsburg College, through generous
gifts from alumni, faculty, staff and friends
of the College, offers more than 175
sponsored scholarships. For more detailed
information about sponsored scholarships,
contact the Student Financial Services
Office or your admissions counselor.
Sponsored scholarships are available in
the following categories: general scholarships, special scholarships, minority/
international student scholarships, and
departmental scholarships.
Social, Cultural, Recreational- 28
Fine Arts - 29
IntercollegiateAthletics - 29
Intramurals - 29
Student Affairs - 29
Academic Skills Enrichment - 29
Program for Students
with Disabilities (CLASS) - 30
Support Programs - 30
American Indian - 30
Asian American - 31
Black Students - 31
Hispanic/Latino - 32
Career Services - 32
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Center for Counseling and
Health Promotion - 32
Health Service - 33
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First Year Experience - 33
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Student Activities - 33
International Programs - 33
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Complaints, Records - 36
2g 3TUDENT LIFE
I bxperiences in the classroom are an
important part of college life, but learning
and development also occur in formal and
informal activities of the College and the
metropolitan area. Whether students are
residents or commuters, the climate for
leaming and living at Augsburg will add
dimension to their education.
Christian heritage, which will be the basis
for the kind and quality of life that reaches
beyond their years at Augsburg.
As a college of the church, we are
concerned about spiritual as well as
academic and social growth. Our concern
for spiritual growth is evident in the
opportunities we encourage and provide for
students to explore their own faith.
Through student government students
secure a closer relationship with and better
understanding of the administration and
faculty, and provide input into the decisionmaking process at Augsburg. Student
govemment also sponsors and directs
student activities, protects student rights
and provides the means for discussions and
action on all issues pertaining to student life
at Augsburg.
Because our campus is comprised of
individuals from many different religious
and cultural backgrounds, our worship life
is characterized by a similar diversity and
richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth
groups, outreach teams and community
outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and
justice forums, concerts and gatherings are
examples of the wide variety of activities
on campus.
This ministry finds its most visible
expression in chapel worship where
students, faculty and staff gather each day
to give thanks and hear the Gospel proclaimed by a number of speakers and
musicians. Each Wednesday night students
gather for Holy Communion. On Sundays,
Trinity Lutheran worship services are held
on campus, with many other churches
within walking distance.
We seek to develop a free and open
environment where people are encouraged
to use and discover the gfts and sense of
call and vocation that God has given them.
As a college of the church, we encourage
students to form values guided by our
The College Pastor and Campus
Ministry staff have offices in the Foss,
Lobeck, Miles Center and are available for
spiritual guidance, counseling, support or
information.
Student govemment is organized into
the executive branch, the legislative branch
and the judicial branch. Elections are held in
the spring for the next year. Freshmen elect
their representatives in the fall of their first
year. Many kinds of involvement are
possible -program planning, writing,
editing or service opportunities.If you want
to get involved, contact the president or vice
president of the Student Body in their
offices in the lower level of the Christensen
Center.
Throughout the year, a variety of social
and cultural activities take place on campus
as well as in the Twin Cities. These activities
include dances, films, theme events, name
entertainment and visiting personalities in
various fields.
The Christensen Center is the focus of
Student Life
leisure-time activity on campus. The
Gameroom and Student Lounge, popular
hang-outs, are located in the lower level.
Many of the clubs that unite classroom and
non-classroom related interests meet here.
Student offices in this area include the
College newspaper, the Augsburg Echo; the
yearbook, The Augsburgian; Student
Government and the Augsburg Student
Activities Council. KCMR, a studentoperated non-profit radio station serving
the needs of Augsburg and the surrounding
Cedar-Riverside community, is located in
Urness Tower.
Students have many opportunitiesto
participate in music and drama. In addition
to appearing on campus and in the city, the
Augsburg Choir, Concert Band and
Orchestra perform on national and intemational tours. Many other ensembles are
available to cover the entire range of
musical styles and previous musical
experience. Students stage several plays on
campus each year under the direction of the
Theatre Arts Deparbnent and have the
opportunity to attend a series of on-campus
v,&shops
with visiting arts professionals.
I INTRAMURALS
Every student is urged to participate in
some activity for recreation and relaxation.
An intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as
individual performance activities. Broomball has been an especially popular coed
sport. Check schedules for times when there
is open use of the gymnasium and ice arena.
The Student Affairs Division is comprised of a variety of programs, services and
activities dedicated to complementing and
enhancing students' educational experience
and the academic programs of Augsburg
College. These programs, services and
activities provide students with an enriched
collegiate experience which celebrates our
rich diversity of student needs and interests;
attends to the social, cultural and career
development of students; and enhances
students' academic performance through
direct intervention and environmental
management. The following information
provides a brief introduction to the major
efforts of the Student Affairs Division.
I ACADEMIC SKILLS ENRICHMENT
INTERCOLLEGIATEATHLETICS
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota IntercollegiateAthletic Conference
(MIAC) and is a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division LII. Men annually compete in
football, soccer, cross country, basketball,
hockey, wrestling, baseball, tennis, track and
field and golf. Women annually compete in
volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball,
track and field, softball and tennis.
The Academic Enrichment Program is
designed to offer students study skills
assistance so that they may achieve their
best from their studying. The program
includes four components: the Learning
Center, the Tutor Center, the Learning
Laboratory and the Center for Learning and
Adaptive Student Services (CLASS).
The Learning Center, located in
Memorial Hall, Room 119 and Foss Center,
Room 18, assists students in improving their
skills in such areas as time management,
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notetaking, textbook reading and comprehension, test-taking, and concentration and
memory improvement. Diagnostic testing
is also available to assess skills in reading,
vocabulary, spelling, study strategies and
learning styles. The staff will assist students
in developing effective and efficient study
skills.
The Karen M. Housh Tutor Center,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, arranges
for students to meet with tutors for content
tutoring in most freshman and sophomorelevel courses. The Center also notifies
students of tutoring labs available, as well
as supplementary instruction sessions, in
which tutors attend the classes and lead
discussions after class on major concepts of
the courses.
The JohnEvans Learning Laboratory,
located in Foss Center, Room 18, offers
students the opportunity to improve skills
in reading, writing and mathematics
through the use of computer software.
Tutors are available to demonstrate the uses
of the software, and students are able to
monitor their progress.
W PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Adaptive
Student Services (CLASS) serves over 150
students and is recognized nationally as a
leader in the field of educating students
with diagnosed learning and physical
disabilities. The CLASS program is a logical
outgrowth of the College's commitment to
provide a high quality liberal arts education
for students with diverse backgrounds,
experiences and preparation. Augsburg has
a commitment to recruit, retain and
graduate students with learning and
physical disabilities who demonstrate the
willingness and ability to participate in
college-level learning.
The staff includes three licensed learning
disabilities specialists, a physical disabilities
specialist, and an accommodationspecialist,
who supervises work-study students and
coordinates accommodation services for
students. One-on-one meetings between
students and specialists are the centerpiece
of the program model. Accommodations
include individualized academic support,
advocacy with faculty and staff, special
testing arrangements, taped textbooks, peer
tutors, securing notetakers, access to and
training on computers, and adaptive technology, such as a Braille printer, dictation
and voice recognition software, and adaptive keyboard equipment. Modified and
accessible dormitory rooms are available.
During the 1980s Augsburg spent nearly
one million dollars to make the campus
accessible to persons with physical disabilities by constructing a skyway-tunnelelevator system that connects 10 major
buildings. Augsburg has the oldest and
most extensive learning disabilities program
among the private colleges in Minnesota.
For more information, please contact the
CLASS office at 612/330-1053 to request a
copy of the CLASS brochure and/or
schedule an ~nformationalappointment
with a specialist.
W AMERICAN INDIAN SUPPORT
PROGRAM
The American Indian Support Program,
located at 621 21st Avenue South, is a
multifaceted office established in 1978 to
recruit and retain American Indian students. It is a national model of success and
continues to have one of the highest
retention and graduation rates of Indian
students in the state of Minnesota.
Student Life
Components of the program are as
follows:
American lndian Support Services:
Assistance in admissions procedures,
financial aid procedures including BIA,
Tribal and Minnesota Indian State Scholarship applications, orientation and registration, course work selection, individual education plans, academic advising, career
counseling, employment, community and
professional referrals, internships, student
housing and crisis intervention. It advises
and supports the Intertribal Student Union
(ITSU).
Intertribal Student Union: ITSU serves
as a peer support group for incoming and
currently enrolled American Indian
students. ITSU also organizes and cosponsors cultural events.
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership:MNITTP is a cooperative
effort between Augsburg College and the
Minneapolis Public School District, intended to increase the number of American
Indian teachers in the Minneapolis public
schools. Funded by the Minnesota State
Legislature in 1990, this project is designed
as a special grant and loan forgiveness
program. Students who are awarded state
teaching licensure may then apply for loan
forgiveness for each year the student
teaches, one fifth of the loan will be forgiven.
American lndian Studies Minor: An
academic component encompassingthe
range of American Indian contributions to
North American culture. Courses offered
include art, religion, history, literature,
Ojibwe language and women's issues. For
more information, contact Dr. Virginia
Allery, 612/330-1385, or see course listings
under Interdisciplinary Studies in the
academic section of the catalog.
Anishinabe Library Project: Over 1,000
books, a variety of journals and scholarly
publications, research materials, American
Indian magazines and newspapers and over
125VHS videos are housed in the Sverdrup
Library and at the American Indian Support
Program Office. The library project offers
both a historical and contemporary perspective on the cultures of various tribal nations
in the United States.
H ASIAN AMERICAN SUPPORT
PROGRAM
The Asian American Support Program
was created in 1992 to recruit and retain
Asian American students and to enhance
the quihty of their total experience while at
Augsburg College. The program seeks to
create opportunitieswhere Asian American
students can be involved in and contribute
to all aspects of academic and student life.
The Program provides assistance in the
admissions and financial aid application
procedures, orientation, registration and
course work selection, career development,
academic and non-academic difficulties,
and employment and placement referrals.
The Asian American Association is
affiliated with the Support Program. The
Association carries out various activities
during the acadeinic year to increase the network of friendship and support for Asian
American and other students at Augsburg.
BLACK STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Black Student Affairs Office (BSA) is
committed to enhancing the education and
personal development of students of
African descent, and to promote cultural
and historical awareness, academic achievement and social interaction. BSA sponsors
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events and activities, such as celebrating
Martin Luther King's birthday, Afrikana
History Month, the Each One Reach One
mentoring program and Augsburg Black
Alumni Council gatherings.
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU)
provides support to students, including a
schedule of social and cultural activities.
The headquarters is in the BSA Office, as is
the Pan-Afrikan Center.
HISPANIC/LATINO SUPPORT
PROGRAM
The Hispanic/Latino Support Program
offers students individualized attention in
many areas, including academic support,
counseling and advocacy.
Students find assistance in: admissions
and financial aid procedures, orientation
and registration, academic planning, career
counseling, housing, internships and
employment and placement referrals.
The program advises the Latino Student
Association and supports academic, social,
cultural events, and other activities that
improve the academic and personal
development of Hispanic/Latino students
and provides awareness of the unique
aspects of the Hispanic culture.
CAREER SERVICES
The Career Services Department is
committed to assisting all students with
their career planning. This process is an
important part of a student's development
while attending college. To aid students in
this process, Career Services offers students
the opportunity to actively participate in
career seminars, career assessments, oneon-one counseling, self-paced computer
career planning modules, and use of the
Alumni Resource Network for informational interviews.
S e ~ c eare
s available to all students, but
some programs are sponsored especially for
seniors. Seniors are encouraged to attend
one of three annual job fairs with recruiters
representing business, education or
nonprofit and government sectors. There is
also an annual graduate and professional
school fair for seniors to explore educational
options after graduation.
CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND
HEALTH PROMOTION
Counseling
Counseling provides a supportive
environment where students have many
opportunitiesto gain self-awareness
through personal exploration with the
assistance of trained, experienced counselors. Counselors serve as advocates providing support and assistance with direction.
Services include individual counseling,
group counseling, psychological testing,
assessment and referral, workshops, and
consultation and outreach.
Through the relationship with a skilled
counselor, a student may discuss personal
issues such as stress, depression, roommate
problems, intimacy and sexuality, drug use,
family problems, motivation, transitions,
breaking away from family, self-image,
difficult decisions, eating concerns, etc.
Counseling is an educational process in
which students learn to think objectively
about themselves and learn methods of
understanding themselves and others.
Professional counseling can make a
substantial contribution to the educational
experiences of the student by providing the
opportunity for increased self-understanding and personal growth.
Student Life 3:
Health Promotion
Health Promotion offers a wide spectrum of activities and events that increase
awareness of health issues and assist
students in adapting new behaviors for a
healthier lifestyle. Health Promotion also
works with various campus agencies to
foster positive change within the campus
environment.
Professional staff offer private consultations, individual assessments and group
workshops to accommodate the needs of all
students. Topics include varied health
issues such as fitness, nutrition, weight
management, stress reduction, alcohol and
other drug use, sexuality, etc. Students
interested in health issues can combine
learning and practice through involvement
with Health Promotion services. Academic
and practicurn opportunities are also
available to students from a variety of
academic disciplines.
HEALTH SERVICE
Riverside University Family Practice
Clinic serves as the Augsburg College
Health Service and is a family practice
residency clinic affiliated with the University of Minnesota. The clinic is located one
block from campus at 2615 Franklin Avenue
South. Office visits for illness and injury are
free for all Augsburg students.
Students must check family health
insurance coverage to determine if they are
included. If not, contact the Vice President
for Student Affairs Office for information
regarding student health insurance.
FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
(FYE)
The FYE program assists students in
their first Augsburg registration, provides
orientation events before classes begin, and
also includes a seminar series.
FYE reflects the College's commitment
to a meaningful introduction to college for
our students - an enriching beginning for a
college career. To provide focus for this
introduction, the ME seminar is centered
on a series of themes. These themes are
reflected in and expanded upon in readings,
discussions and other activities. Diversity,
tradition, change, ways of knowing and
what it means to be an educated person are
all themes associated with the program.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The Student Activities program creates
opportunities for students to enhance their
leadership skills through active involve
ment in developing events, activities and
organizations which serve the student community. Hundreds of major programming
effortsand targeted activities for specific
student interests are generated through
these efforts and make Augsburg a dynamic
and enjoyable interactive environment.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
The International Student Services Office
focuses on the needs of international
students. It also serves as a resource for
those interested in international events and
global issues.
International Students -International
students receive assistance in meeting their
educational objectives through advising on
academic concerns, immigration and visa
problems, financial matters, practical
matters (taxes, insurance, housing, daycare)
and personal concern.
New international students participate
in an orientation program before the
beginning of the term which provides
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practical information on housing, banking,
using local transportatiod and course
registration. Students also learn about the
U.S. educational system and adjusting to
life at Augsburg.
Study Abroad -An increasing number
of Augsburg students are taking advantage
of the opportunity to gain academic credit
for an overseas experience. Through study
abroad students may meet with grassroots
women's organizations in Mexico, work in a
small business or artisan program in Kenya,
examine Scandinavian perspectives on
world peace in Norway, or thrill to the
sounds of "The Magic Flute" at the Viennese
state opera house. Study abroad provides
opportmities to develop critical thinking
skills, strengthen language competencies,
further career paths, experience different
cultures and gain knowledge about the
increasingly interdependent world.
Students interested in studying offcampus receive advice on selecting programs which best fit their academic, career
and personal objectives. Assistance is given
with program application, course registration, financing and travel arrangements.
Orientation and re-entry programs are
offered to assist students in integrating the
experience abroad into their course work
and personal lives.
The deadline for application is
December 15 for off-campus study the
following year.
All students in good academic standing
at Augsburg may apply for permission to
study off-campus. The cost for many
programs is equivalent to full tuition, room
and board for a semester on-campus.
Financial aid is granted on the same basis as
on-campus study.
Students normally receive the same
number of course credits abroad as they
would if studying on-campus. Courses
abroad can fulfill major, distribution/
general education and graduation requirements when approved by academic advisers
and the Study Abroad Adviser before
departure.
Augsburg Community -The International Programs Office works to utilize the
cross-culturalperspectives of its intemational students and students with experience overseas to educate the college community on world issues. This is done
through faculty, staff and student
development programs which include
activities sponsored by the Cross-Cultural
Club and the International House, forums
on world issues sponsored by the Global
Community and Amnesty International
student groups, and seminars focusing on
issues of cross-cultural communication for
faculty and staff.
FOOD SERVICE
The Commons -Situated on the top
floor of the Christensen Center, this is the
main food service facility for students,
faculty and staff. %s pleasant, spacious
room features small table units for easy
conversation and overlooks the College
Quadrangle and Murphy Square. The
portions are generous and modestly priced.
Students on board plan who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons.
Murphy's - Located on the ground
floor of the Christensen Center, Murphy's
features grill items, pizza, soups and salads,
desserts and beverages. -
Augsburg provides a variety of board
Student Life
plan options for those living in College
houses or nearby apartments.
RESIDENCE LIFE PROGRAM
Augsburg recognizes the importance of
the residence experience during the college
years. Research indicates that students who
live on campus will be more likely to
complete their college degree successfully.
Augsburg provides a diverse and dynamic
residence program which fosters the
development of community, and supports
and enhances the academic experience.
Live-in staff assist students by providing
social and educational programming,
facilitating conflict resolutions and assisting
in emergencies.
Each complex contains 24hour study
rooms, computer services, laundry and
vending services and access to security staff.
Augsburg expects all freshmen and
sophomores, not living at home, to live in
college-operated housing. Housing for
married students and students with families
is available.
Students rent a room at the beginning of
the Fall term for the entire academic school
year. New students receive room assignments the summer before they arrive at
Augsburg. Upper-class students make
housing arrangementsin the Spring. All
resident students must sign room and board
contracts.
Freshmen and transfer students are
urged to make the tuition deposit by June 1
in order to secure housing. Students who
deposit after June 1will be provided
housing only if space is available.
All students living on campus must pay
a $100 deposit when they sign the housing
contract. The fee is credited to the student's
account when he or she moves out.
The College houses approximately 700
students in residence hall rooms, apartments, floor houses, and townhouses. A
wide variety of options are available,
including single rooms.
Urness Tower -All new students and
some upper-class students live in Urness
Tower. This 11-story high-rise houses 324
students. Each floor is considered a house
unit providing 36 students (two to a room),
with their own lounge, study and utility
areas. In Urness Tower, rooms are furnished
with a bed, dresser, desk and chair. Linens
are not provided.
Mortensen Tower -This building is a
13-story high-rise apartment building. It
contains 104 onebedroom and twobedroom apartments to accommodate 312
upper-class students. Mortensen Tower is
carpeted, air conditioned and contains
kitchen units. It is otherwise unfurnished.
Anderson Hall - Opened in Fall 1993,
this is the newest residence hall. It contains
four types of living units: two-bedroom
apartments, two-room suites, floor houses
and townhouses. This residence houses 192
men and women. All rooms are furnished
with beds, dressers and desks. It is
equipped with telephones, cable TV and
computer hook-ups.
Special Interest Housing -Students
may submit proposals in the Spring for a
program which allows them to live as a
group with a special educational contract.
Examples of programs include Campus
Ministry, healthy living options and
international floors.
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STUDENT STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR,
COMPLAINTS, RECORDS
The C O 1 l e ~
a statement of
standards for student behavior and has provided for due process in matters of disciplinary action, grievances and grade appeal.
The College operates in compliance with
the Family Rights and Privacy Act. Students
have the right to inspect certain official
records, files and data which pertain to
them and which are maintained in the
Officeof the
and the Placement
Office, and to challenge inaccurate or
misleading information.
Persons seeking additional information
on these topics should contact the Vice
President for Student Affairs Office.
General Information - 3,
Degrees Offered - 38
Academic Calendar - sa
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Computer Resources - 39
Academic Advising Center - 39
I
Academic Organ'mtion and Programs
Divisions and Departments - 40
Majors and Minors - 40
Teaching Licensure - 42
Pre-Professional Programs - 42
Honors Program - 43
Inter-Institutional Programs - 44
Study Abroad - 45
Experiential Education - 48
Weekend College -50
Graduate Programs - .
Other Programs - 51
Academic Policies and Procedures - 5
Registration- 51
Withdrawal from College - 52
Leave of Absence - 52
General Education Curriculum - 53
Quick Check Summary of
Graduation Requirements - 53
Graduation Requirements - 55
Students Entering 1993 and After Students Who Entered Prior to 1993 Students Entering Under Distributio
Curriculum Requirements - 64
Skills Component - 57
Liberal Arts Perspectives - 58
Rationale for Perspectives - 63
Evaluation and Grading - 66
Assessment of Previous
Learning Program - 68
Academic Progress, Probation
and Dismissal - 70
Four Year Assurance Program - 71
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A
ugsburg College constructs its
curriculum upon the premise that students
must be educated as fully human persons
-intellectually, spiritually and physically.
To act effectively, human beings must have
a broad grasp of the of the world from
which they have come as well as the world
in which
live.
providing courses in
the humanities, natural sciences and social
sciences, the general education curriculum
introduces students to the breadth and
complexity of knowledge and culture.
Required courses in religion are designed to acquaint students with the
Christian tradition and encourage them to
reflect upon the importance and meaning of
spirituality in their lives. Recreation courses
offer students the opportunity to develop
skills for participation in exercise and
sporting activities.
Students choose from over 40 major
areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge
in a discipline and to prepare for a career or
further study. Thus, through a balance of
curricular activities supported by full
programs in student life and religious life,
an Augsburg College education strives to
educate its students in a real world for the
real world.
DECREES OFFERED
Augsburg offers the Bachelor of Arts, the
Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of
Science undergraduate degrees. Augsburg
also offers the Master of Arts in Leadership,
the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership
and the Master of Social Work graduate
degrees.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Augsburg follows the 4-1-4 calendar,
with Fall and Spring semesters of approximately 14 weeks separated by a 4-week
January Interim. Full-time students normally take four course credits each semester
and one course during Interim. A maximum
of three course credits can be earned in the
two annual summer sessions, one of four
weeks and one of six weeks.
fiecalendar is coordinated with
of the four other colleges of the Associated
CoU,ges of the Twin Cities, so students can
t&e courses on another
during the
regular term. (SeeRegistration on page 51
and Calendars on page 269 and 270.)
January Interim is~&cularly intended to
be a time for both students and faculty to
employ different styles of teaching and
learning and to investigate questions and
topics in places and ways not possible
during the regular term.
The Interim catalog, published in the fall
of each year, is distributed to all students
and is available by contacting the Interim
Office. In addition to classes offered on
campus, Augsburg offers a variety of travel
opportunitieswithin the United States and
abroad. Augsburg offers two Summer
School sessions. The Summer School catalog
is published in the winter of each year, is
distributed to all students, and is available
by contading the Summer School Office.
Augsburg Weekend College and
Graduate Programs follow a trimester
calendar (see Augsburg Weekend College
and Graduate Programs, pages 50 and 51).
FACULTY
The heart of any educational institution
is its faculty. Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. ~ o sfaculty
t
hold the
dodorate or other terminal degree and all
consider teaching to be the focus of their
activity. Faculty are involved in social,
professional and a variety of research
activities, but see these activities as supporting their teaching. They are actively
involved in an exciting faculty development
program which introduces them to current
thought in many fields but especially in
teaching techniques and theories.
Augsburg's size and small classes
encourage its tradition of close involvement
between professors and students. Faculty
act as academic advisers and participate
regularly in campus activities. Every
freshman is assigned a First Year Experience
(FYE) adviser and, later, chooses a major
adviser. In this close interaction, faculty act
as both mentors and models for students.
tapes and films, and supplies media
equipment free of charge for instructional
use. Audio and video tape duplication
within the limits set by copyright law is
available. Fees are charged for the production of transparencies and posters as well as
for lamination. The Center supplies
television sets, VCRs, video cameras, video
editing, tape recorders, microphones, slide,
overhead, filmstrip, opaque and movie
projectors as well as screens and carts. Film
bibliographies and advice on materials
selection are available. Facilities for classes
in broadcasting are located in the Center.
I COMPUTER RESOURCES
I LIBRARY AND AUDIO-VISUAL
SERVICES
A relaxed atmosphere, a helpful staff
and friendly student library assistants make
the library a favorite place to study and do
research. The main library houses over
175,000 books, journals, records and
microforms. Music, chemistry and art
history slide libraries are located within
departmental areas.
A se~ce-orientedstaff provides
students with assistance to meet diverse
information needs including instruction in
the use of the library, reference service and
guidance in pursuing research. Students
have access to a wide variety of local,
regional, national and international
databases. Arrangements are made for
access by students with physical limitations
and special needs.
Students have access via a computerized
online catalog and daily courier service to
all the library holdings of the seven private
liberal arts colleges of the Twin Cities and
the James J. Hill Reference Library.
The Library Audio-Visual Center houses
a large collection of sound recordings, video
The recent completion of a new computer classroom and lab in the Foss Center
was an important addition to the growing
list of computer resources accessible to
Augsburg students and faculty.
Computing clusters -located in the
residence halls, the Foss Center computer
lab, the Library and the Science Building are connected via a campus-wide network
that offers a full range of network services.
Students also have 24-hour access seven
days a week to more than 30 computers in
the Mortensen/Umess study lounge.
Augsburg College, a member of the
National Science Foundation's Internet since
1990, is connected to hundreds of universities and other institutions in the U.S. and
around the world. Internet access and a
renewed focus on educational technology is
allowing Augsburg to integrate these
electronic resources into many different
areas of the learning process.
I ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER
The Academic Advising Center advises
transfer students and students with
undeclared majors, provides information on
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matters of general education, administers
and tracks all entry level skills assessments,
interprets catalog and graduation skills
requirements, and advises both students
who have been placed on academic
probation and re-entering suspended
students regarding GPA requirements. The
Center also coordinates summer advising
for the orientation program and provides
in-service training and development for
f a d t y advisers.
DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
The College curriculum is offered by 22
departments which are grouped into four
divisions for administrative and instructional purposes.
Humanities -Catherine Nicholl
(Chair).Art, English, Modern Languages,
Philosophy, Religion, Speech, Communication, Theatre Arts, College Librarians.
Natural Science and Mathematics Mark Engebretson (Chair).Biology,
Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science,
Physics.
Social and Behavioral Sciences Richard Nelson (Chair).Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, History,
Management Information Systems (MIS),
Political Science, Psychology, Sociology.
Professional Studies -Vincent Peters
(Chair).Education, Health and Physical
Education, Music, Nursing, Social Work.
MAJORSAND MINORS
Majors, or concentrations of study, may
be within one department, within one
division or cross academic disciplines. Some
students decide on a major or majors before
they enter college. Others test a variety of
disciplines before deciding. Normally a
major should be elected by the end of the
fourth semester and earlier in some
disciplines. Details of majors and minors are
in the course description section. Unless
otherwise indicated, majors are part of the
Bachelor of Arts degree.
Students may contact the Registrar
about creating a unique major.
Accounting
General Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Public Accounting
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Business Administration/Economics
Business Administration/Finance
Business Administration/Intemational
Business
Business Administration/Management
Business Administration/Marketing
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
Communication
General CommunicationStudies
Mass Communications
Organizational Communication
Computer Science (B.A. or B.S.)
East and Southeast Asian Studies'
Economics
Applied Economics
Economics
Economics/Business Administration
Education
Kindergarten-Elementary
Secondary (non-major, licensure only)
Engineering2
Academic lntormatlon -
English
Health Education
History
International Relations
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Metro-Urban Studies
Modem Languages'
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Music (B.A.)
Music Education (B.M.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Music Therapy (B.S.)
Nordic Area Studies
Nursing (B.S. -Weekend College only)
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
Space Physics (B.S.)
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Russian, Central and East European Area
Studies
Social Science
Social Work (B.S.)
Sociology
Speech
Theatre Arts
Transdisciplinary
Women's Studies
Accounting
American Indian Studies
Art
Art History
Studio Art
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
East and Southeast Asian Studies
Economics
English
Health Education
History
International Business
International Relations
Linguistics
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Metro-Urban Studies
Modern Languages '
French
German
Norwegian
Spanish
Music
Nordic Area Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Social Welfare
Sociology
Russian, Central and East European Area
Studies'
Special Education
Speech
Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
Theatre History and Criticism
Women's Studies
It is possible for students to complete
other majors through the Associated
Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC).
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Students who wish to complete a major
offered at one of the other ACTC colleges
must apply through the Augsburg
Registrar's Office.
Cooperative Program of the Associated Colleges of
the Twin Cities and agreements with the University of
Minnesota. It is possible for students to take beginning1
intermediate/advanced courses not available at consortium colleges in Arabic, Chinese,Hebrew, Japanese,
Russian, and other infrequently taught languages.
Students register directly with the ACTC ofice.
*Dualdegree programs with the University of
Minnesota Institute of Technology, Washington
University School o f Engineering and Applied Science
and Michigan Technological University.
W OTHER STUDY PROGRAMS
Teaching Licensure
Teaching Licensure programs are
offered at Augsburg in KindergartenElementary Education and the following
fields in Secondary Education: EnglishLanguage Arts, French, German, Health,
Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science
(Chemistry or Physics), Science (grades 5-91,
Social Studies, Spanish, Speech, Theatre
Arts, and in the special areas of Art (K-121,
Band (K-12) and Classroom Music (grades
5-12), Orchestra (K-12) and Classroom
Music (grades 5-12), Vocal and Classroom
Music (K-9), Vocal and Classroom Music
(grades 5-12), and Physical Education
(K-12).
Students planning to teach on the
secondary level have advisers both in the
Education Department and the area of their
academic major($
Pre-Professional Programs
Students who plan to enter the fields
of law, medicine, dentistry, the ministry,
veterinary science, pharmacy or engineering can profit from a liberal arts education
at Augsburg.
It is recommended that requirements for
admission to graduate schools or seminaries
be reviewed and the course of study at
Augsburg planned accordingly. A faculty
adviser is available in each field to assist
students in their planning. Students who
want to plan a pre-professional program
should contact the Assistant to the Dean for
Academic Advising early in their freshman
year to arrange for help from the appropriate faculty adviser.
Pre-Dentistry - These courses are
recommended to fulfill the minimum
requirements of the School of Dentistry at
the University of Minnesota: ENG, two
courses; BIO 113,114; PHY 121,122; CHM
115,116 (or 105,106), 351,352; MAT 124;
PSY 105. Requirements at other universities
may vary.
Pre-Engineering-This program
provides a course of study which enables
students to complete introductory core
requirements in mathematics, science and
the liberal arts necessary for engineering.
Some students in the program choose to
transfer after two years to an institution
granting degrees in engineering, while
others elect to participate in a dual
degree program.
Augsburg College has cooperative
arrangements with three universities to
allow the student to earn a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Augsburg College and an
engineering degree from either the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology,
Minneapolis; Washington University School
of Engineering and Applied Science, St.
Louis, Missouri, or Michigan Technological
University, Houghton, Michigan. The dual
degree programs afford students the opportunity to combine a strong background in
the liberal arts, including an elected major,
with the study of engineering.
Academic Information
Pre-Law - Students considering a
career in law should examine the handbook
published by the Association of American
Law Schools. Students may wish to take
the course POL 170 (Law in the United
States) to help determine their interest in
law. Pre-law students should major in a
discipline of their own choosing and will
satisfy most law school entrance requirements with a record of solid achievement in
the liberal arts.
Pre-Medicine-Many medical schools
are encouraging a liberal arts education to
prepare for study in medicine. At
Augsburg, the Biology and Chemistry
Departments have majors which can fulfill
the academic requirements for pre-medical
students. Both require CHM 115,116 (or
105,106),MAT 145,146;and PHY 121,122.
The chemistry major also requires CHM
353,361, one advanced course, seminar and
two or more biology courses. The biology
major also requires BIO 113,114,201,491
and at least one from each of five groups (BIO 367,386,471), (BIO 355,474), (BIO 351,
353,473), (BIO 361,440), (BIO476,481) with BIO 353 and 355 especially recommended for medical school. Designed to
meet the University of Minnesota ( M i m e
apolis) requirements, both programs also
encourage courses in the behavioral sciences
and humanities, including psychology and
sociology. The University of Minnesota
(Minneapolis)requires two years of English.
Requirements at other medical schools may
vary. Students are encouraged to consult
with their faculty adviser early in the
freshman year.
Pre-Occupational Therapy, PrePhysician's Assistant and Pre-Physical
Therapy - Course work in preparation
for these training programs should be
discussed with a faculty member in the
Biology Department.
Pre-Pharmacy -Augsburg has a
program designed to fulfill minimum
requirements of the College of Pharmacy at
the University of Minnesota: BIO 113,114;
CHM 115,116,351,352; ECO 112 or 113;
ENG 111and a second course; MAT 145,
146; PHY 121,122; electives from hurnanities, literature and the arts to fulfill the
semester hour requirements. Requirements
at other universities may vary.
Pre-Seminary -A student may enter a
theological seminary with any of several
different majors, such as history, philose
phy, English, psychology, sociology or
religion. Recommended preparation
includes REL 111,221; at least two semesters of history (WesternCivilization);one or
more courses in the history of philosophy
and Greek in the junior and/or senior year.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine -To meet
minimum requirements of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at the University of
Minnesota, these courses are recommended:
ENG, two courses; MAT 145; public
speaking, one course; CHM 115,116 (or 105,
106),351,352,353; BIO 113,114; PHY 121,
122; economics, one course; two courses in
art, literature, music, humanities, theatre, or
Upper Division modem languages; and
anthropology, economics, geography,
history, political science, psychology or
sociology courses to fulfill the rest of the
curriculum requirements. Requirements at
other universities may vary.
Honors Program
The Honors Program is designed to
challenge and encourage the most academically distinguished students at Augsburg.
The program combines academic and
cultural components with social activities.
Members of the program normally enter as
freshmen, with opportunities for transfers
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and others. Students graduate from the
Honors Program upon successful completion of the program, which is noted on
the transcript and which provides a n
advantage for both employment and
graduate school application.
During the freshman and sophomore
years, students take a four course honors
sequence that satisfies four Perspectives.
They also participate in a Monday Forum
program that affords an opportunity to hear
outside speakers, assess films, and pursue
course sequence topics in greater depth. The
First-Year Experience (FYE) is also integrated into the freshman sequence.
During the junior and senior years,
students take four mini-seminars (one full
course credit upon completion),one each
semester and participate in a six week
Monday Forum program each term. Seniors
take a Senior Seminar during Interim, which
satisfies a Perspective requirement, and are
obliged to complete an approved Honors
project. Some seniors satisfy this requirement by serving on the Augsburg Honors
Review, a yearly journal which publishes
outstanding student papers.
Requirements center on full participation in the program and the maintenance of
at least a 3.3 GPA the freshman year, a 3.4
the sophomore year, and a 3.5 the last two
years. Please direct enquiries to Dr. Joan
Griffin, Director of Freshman and Sophomore Honors, or Dr. Larry Crockett,
Director of Junior and Senior Honors.
INTER-INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges
and institutions in the Twin Cities area on
several programs.
Library and Media Center -Through
CLIC, the Twin Cities private colleges
library consortium, and MINITEX, the
regional library network, the Augsburg
community has access to over 5,000,000
volumes.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) -Full-time weekday students at
Augsburg and the St. Paul colleges and
universities of Hamline, Macalester, St.
Catherine and St. Thomas may elect a
course each semester at one of the other
campuses. No additional fee is required for
such an exchange, except for private
instruction in music and some independent
studies. See Independent Study for additional details. Students may elect to
participate in the cooperative program to
gain new perspectives, to get better
acquainted with the other schools or to
undertake a specific course or major not
offered on the home campus. The colleges
have coordinated calendars. The Interim
term may also be taken on another campus.
A regularly scheduled bus shuttles students
between the campuses.
Augsburg College also cooperates with
other colleges in planning study opportunities for the January Interim.
Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA) -Augsburg, in
cooperation with 17 other colleges and
universities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa
and South Dakota, develops and offers offcampus study semesters in Scandinavia,
South and Central America and the Twin
Cities. All HECUA programs are interdisciplinary and address the critical issues
associated with social change, inequality
and the human community. The consortium
also facilitates innovative curricular endeavors, an interchange and sharing among
faculty, cooperative research, international
and experiential education and conferences
on planning and metro-urban studies.
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Chemical Dependency Program -A
cooperative effort between Augsburg
College and Minneapolis Community
College in downtown Minneapolis has
resulted in the establishment of a four-year
program in social work, sociology or
psychology with a chemical dependency
specialty. The program is designed to train
specialists to help professional people in
dealing with chemical dependency problems. Courses are taken on both campuses.
Air Force ROTC -Augsburg students
may participate in the Air Force ROTC program at the University of St. Thomas under
the ACTC consortium agreement. Students
are eligible to compete for two and three
year AFROTC scholarships. For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar.
Note: A maximum of one full Augsburg
course credit of military science studies may
apply toward the total credits required for
graduation. Additional military science
credits beyond the one credit allowed will
be classified as non-degree credits.
Naval ROTC -Augsburg students
may participate in the Naval ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under
an agreement between Augsburg, the
University of Minnesota, and the program.
For more mformation, contact the Office of
the Registrar.
Note: A maximum of one full Augsburg
course credit of military science studies may
apply toward the total credits required for
graduation. Additional military science
credits beyond the one credit allowed will
be classified as non-degree credits.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY ABROAD
An increasing number of Augsburg
students are taking advantage of the
opportunity to gain academic credit for an
overseas experience. Through study abroad,
students may find themselves exploring the
ancient Mayan ruins in Mexico, meeting
with women's groups in Namibia, examining Scandinavianperspectives on world
peace or hilling to the sounds of music at a
Viennese opera house.
International Study at Augsburg College
is intended to motivate students to act
responsibly and effectively in society
by expanding their awareness of other
cultures, deepening their understanding
of the human condition on a global scale,
and helping them to understand the
connections between social justice and
global interdependence.
Eligibility and Application
All students in good academic standing
(a minimum GPA of 2.5) at Augsburg may
apply for permission to study off-campus.
Although foreign language skills are an
asset to students studying abroad, they are
not required. Since it takes some time to
prepare for studying abroad, students
should start planning during their freshman
and sophomore years. Students must apply
by December 15 for study off-campus for
the next academic year.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of many programs is equivalent
to full tuition, room and board for a
semester on-campus. Financial aid is
granted on the same basis as on-campus
study. Cost estifnates are drawn up to assist
the Financial Aid Office in awarding aid to
students studying overseas.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Study abroad is an integral part of
several majors at Augsburg, but will add an
international dimension to any academic
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program. Students majoring in a variety of
disciplines, from the natural sciences and
mathematics to the humanities, are among
those who study abroad each year. Students
normally receive the same number of course
credits abroad as they would if studying oncampus. Courses abroad can fulfill major,
distribution/general education and
graduation requirements when approved by
academic advisers and department chairs
before departure.
A sample of study programs is highlighted below. For information on these or
other programs overseas, contact the
Coordinator of Academic Programs Abroad.
Also see the International Studies section of
the Department and Programs section of
this catalog for full course descriptions of
the programs listed below.
The Center for Global Education
The Center for Global Education
facilitates cross-cultural learning experiences which prepare people to think more
critically about global issues and to work
toward a more just and sustainable world.
The Center's programs explore a diversity
of viewpoints and are grounded in the
perspectives of the poor and of others
struggling for justice and human dignity.
The Center's study programs are
conducted in Mexico, Namibia, Norway and
Switzerland. Students experience three
distinct types of living situations, which
include living with other participants in a
community house, spending several days in
a rural setting and several weeks living with
host families. They also travel together on
two-week seminars -in Mexico to Central
America, in Namibia to South Africa, and in
Switzerland to Italy and Germany. The cost
of these programs is equivalent to full
tuition, room and board for one semester on
campus plus airfare.
Augsburg College/OstFold, Norway
Semester or Academic Year
Augsburg, in cooperation with the
University of North Dakota and the city of
Moss, offers this semester or year-long
exchange program in Moss, Norway.
Students are taught in English. Courses
offered may meet perspectives for general
education requirements, or count as
electives in communication, international
business and Nordic Area Studies. Students live with host families on the island
of Jeby. Application deadline: April 15.
Women and Development: Latin American Perspectives - Fall
This program explores the experience of
women in Latin America, focusing on their
roles in economic development, social
change strategies, and the connections
women are drawing among issues of
gender, race, class and global economics.
The course offers credit in areas such as
religion, political science and Spanish.
Application deadline: April 1.
Social Policy and Human Services in Latin
America - Fall
This program introduces students to the
central issues currently facing Latin
America by focusing on new models of
political organizing, popular education and
human services. Credit may be earned in
social work, sociology, education, political
science and Spanish. Application deadline:
Apnl 1.
Southern Africa Societies in Transition
- Fall
This intensive progrim of study and
travel is designed to introduce participants
to the central issues facing Southern Africa.
Namibia is a nation that has recently gained
independence and is making a transition
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from colonialism to independence. Students
will explore the complex political, social and
economic dynamics of building a new
nation. Credit may be earned in history,
political science and religion. Internships
are available with development agencies.
Application deadline: April 15.
Contemporary Issues in Mexico and
Central America - Spring
This program examines the history of
political change, the dynamics of social
justice and the role of the church in Latin
America. Students explore the importance
of community and the role of U.S. citizens in
social and political change. Credit may be
earned in areas such as history, religion and
Spanish. Application deadline: October 15.
International Development and Human
Rights in Latin America - Spring
This program focuses on the themes of
international development and human .
rights. It includes coursework in human
rights, international development, Hispanic
literature and Spanish composition and
conversation. Credit may be earned in
Spanish, Latin American studies, international relations, political science, economics,
peace studies, anthropology and pre-law
studies. Internships in human rights
organizations are available. Application
deadline: October 15.
Women and Development: A Southern
Africa Perspective - Spring
This intensive study and travel program
is designed to introduce participants to the
central issues facing Southern Africa, with
emphasis on the experience of women. The
program introduces students to the struggle
of women in Southern Africa, to the history
of their role in society, and to the situation
that exists for women in Africa. Students
may earn credit in political science, religion
and sociology. Internships are available
with agencies providing special services to
women. Application deadline: October 15
Global Issues and World Churches Summer
This intensive program of study and
travel is designed to introduce participants
to the workings of international nongovernmental organizations, especially ecumenical
church agencies. The program will focus on
justice issues (international responses to the
challenges of humans rights, refugees and
relief, and social and economic development); peace issues (international responses
to conflict);and the integrity of creation
(international responses to environmental
and ecological travel).
The Higher Education Consortium for
Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers programs
through HECUA in three different full
semester programs in Norway,
Ecuador or Colombia. AU programs
emphasize the impact of the social change
and cross-cultural factors on the human
community. HECUA programs emphasize
intense language experience, internships
and field trips.
For more information on international
HECUA programs, see the listings under
International Studies, and for non-international programs, see Metro-Urban Studies
under Interdisciplinary Studies.
Scandinavian Urban Studies Term:
Norway - Fall
This interdisciplinary program focuses
on contemporary Scandinavian society,
culture and language, and the development
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of cities, urban problem solving and urban
life. Local, regional, and international field
study and site visits in Copenhagen,
Stockholm, Helsinki, and the former Soviet
Union, will provide comparative perspectives on welfare states and global politics.
Application deadline: March 15.
Community Internships in Latin America:
Ecuador - Fall or Spring
This interdisciplinaryprogram enables
the student to combine intense involvement in a community-based organization
with study of the community development
process and increasing language skills.
Students study philosophical and ideological perspectives of a variety of community
agencies or groups working with or for
low-income and other disenfranchised
populations in Latin America. Application
deadlines: November 1for Spring Term
and March 15 for Fall Term.
Literature, Ideology and Society in Latin
America: Colombia or Ecuador - Spring
This interdisciplinary program focuses
on development and social change in Latin
America through the study of ideology, as
reflected in literature, the arts and the
ways in which ideologies shape perceptions of social realities. Application
deadline: November 1.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected Education Department
students may participate in the International Student Teaching Abroad program
coordinated through Moorhead State
University or the University of Minnesota,
Morris. Students have options for student
teaching in dozens of countries through
the International Independent School
Network. Students who teach abroad will
also do part of their student teaching under
direct Augsburg faculty supervision.
For additional information, contact the
Education Department.
Interim Abroad
Each January, 25 to 30 courses are
offered around the world by Augsburg
professors and through the Upper
Midwest Association for International
Education (UMAIE).Course registration is
held during the Spring and Fall terms for
the following January. Application
deadline: October 25.
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
PROCRAMS
Through Internships, Cooperative
Education and Community Service,
Augsburg students integrate and expand
their liberal arts education by embracing
the worlds of work and service. Each work
or community service placement is closely
related to a student's major, course work or
career interest. Augsburg's Internship,
Cooperative Education and Community
Service programs link employers, community organizations and the academic
program in a way that enriches and
expands a student's educational experience
and personal development. An underlying
assumption is that a liberal arts education
is an effective preparation for careers and
citizenship. The integration of "knowing
and doing" adds breadth and depth to the
liberal arts curriculum and assists students
in making more informed academic, career
and personal decisions.
The College's metropolitan location
makes possible a wide range of opportunities. Students have gained valuable
learning experiences in small and midsize
companies, large corporations, non-profit
organizations, schools, government agencies and community-based organizations.
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Academic Internships
An academic internship is a carefully
planned work-based learning experience
where a student focuses on specific academic and individual learning objectives. A
learning agreement plan, negotiated with a
faculty supervisor and work supervisor,
outlining the internship objectives, strategies and evaluation methods is required.
An academic internship is approved,
supervised and evaluated by a faculty
member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the Internship credit.
Upper Division Internships are numbered
399 and Lower Division Internships are
numbered 199.
Registration for Internships consists of
the following steps:
1.Obtain the Internship registration
permission form from the Internship and
Cooperative Education Office and secure
the signatures of the faculty supervisor and
Director of Internships and Cooperative
Education.
2. Register for a 199 or 399 Internship
during the registration period. The signed
permission form must be turned in at the
time of registration. (Students may preregister without a placement secured, but a
suitable internship must be found by the
end of the registration or drop/add period.)
3. A learning agreement (forms are
available from the Internship and Cooperative Education office) must be negotiated
with the faculty member responsible for
grading the experience and the work
supervisor. The completed original is
turned in to the Internship and Cooperative
Education Office, with copies made for the
faculty, supervisor and student.
Internships are available in all majors
and can be taken during a semester (or
Weekend College trimester), Interim or
summer session. For extension of an
Internship beyond one term see Evaluation
and Grading on page 66.
A maximum of four courses of Internship may count toward the total courses
required for the degree.
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education is a college
supported and monitored, paid, worklearning experience that is closely related to
a student's major or career objective. The
goal is to combine theory with practice in
work or servicebased settings.
Students also earn money to help defray
educational costs while gaining important
on-the-job experience. Job placements
typically are part-time during the academic
year and/or full-time summer. Co-op jobs
are flexible and can begin and end anytme.
Co-op Ed is not credited in and of itself, but
a non-credit Cooperative Education
transcript entry is available during the
academic terms the student is employed.
Co-op Ed students are encouraged to
complete at least one Internship for credit in
conjunction with their Cooperative Education participation. Co-op Ed is available to
Augsburg students who have completed
their freshman year and are in good
academic standing.
Service-Learning
Augsburg's Service-Learningprogram
combines respoke to human needs in the
community with a conscious awareness and
understanding of issues, reflection and
educational growth. Augsburg students
learn from and about the community and
society in which they live by participating in
orientation sessions, direct servicelearning
activities and seminars or class discussions.
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Through direct service, such as volunteering
at a homeless shelter, tutoring, building
housing for low income people or working
with environmental groups, students
engage in a dynamic and interactive educational approach which employs reciprocal
learning between the student(s) and the
community. Service Learning includes
course-imbedded community service,
tutoring, internships, cooperative education
and a wide range of volunteer options.
The Service-LearningProgram works
with community organizations and
organizes specific projects to enhance
student involvement and also assists with
and supports the integration of servicelearning into departmental courses. The
program works closely with the student
directed Augsburg LINK program and
campus ministry.
WEEKEND COLLEGE
Augsburg Weekend College provides an
educational alternative for adult students
who work or have other commitments
during the week. It is a means by which
men and women may earn a college degree,
complete a second major or pursue a
personal interest or skill.
Weekend College classes meet on
alternate weekends. There are three
trimester terms during the early September
through June academic year. Students may
take from one to four classes each term.
Although the Augsburg Weekend
College program involves the same courses
as the day school program, the curriculum
is limited to selected liberal arts courses and
the following majors: Accounting, Business
Administration (specializationsin finance,
international business, management and
marketing), Communication (concentrations
in general communication, organizational
communication and mass communication),
Computer Science, Economics, Elementary
and Secondary Education, English, Management Information Systems, Nursing,
Psychology, Religion and Social Work.
1 GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Augsburg College offers three
graduate degree programs: the Master of
Arts in Leadership, the Master of Arts in
Education-Leadership and the Master of
Social Work.
Designed for working adults, the
Augsburg Graduate Program operates on
alternate Saturdays and alternate Thursday
evenings. There are three trimester terms
during the early September through June
academic year.
The Master of Arts in Leadership
program is based on the subject matter and
approaches of the traditional liberal arts.
This cross-disciplinaryprogram directs its
academic content and pedagogical approaches at situations, issues and problems
relevant to organizational leaders.
Augsburg's program recognizes that
today's leaders need broad-spectrum abilities to provide them with a more comprehensive understandinn
., of their world.
The Master of Arts in EducationLeadership program values the role that
good educators play in the lives of students,
and operates from the belief that educators
need to exercise leadership within the
workplace without relinquishing the role of
teacher. The program promotes leadership
as a process, promotes productivity within
and beyond the organization and works
toward progress.
The Master of Social Work at Augsburg
offers two concentrations: Family Practice
and Program Development, Policy and
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Administration. In the Family Practice concentration, students concentrate on empowering the family nurturing systems from a
developmental and holistic perspective.
Milda K. Hedblom, Canadian Program
Coordinator.
The Program Development, Policy and
Administration concentration has been
developed in response to the growing
demand for creative leadership and
administration of policies and services that
respond to human need.
Augsburg College has a commitment to
lifelong learning and is host to both
Elderhostel and College of the Third Age
programs. For more information, contact the
Academic Dean's office.
Both concentrations are founded on the
assumptions that analysis of complex social
issues and solutions must be based on solid
research, and that the world is interdependent in all areas, including human needs
and the services to address them.
These programs bring working adults to
the campus. They are complemented by the
College's Cooperative Education Program
(begun in 1984) that places Augsburg
students into paid work experiences.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Continuing Education Program
Augsburg College offers selected
courses through Continuing Education.
Inquiries should be addressed to the Office
of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Canadian Program
The Canadian Program was inaugurated
in 1985with endowment from the
Mildred Joel Bequest for Canadian Studies.
The program supports special events and
conferences as well as student internships
and faculty activity in Canadian studies.
The goals of the program include community involvement, increased awareness
of the importance of Canadian/U.S. relations, and provision of opportunities to
learn directly from Canadians through visits
and exchanges.
Elderhostel and College of the Third Age
REGISTRATION
A student must be registered for a
course to receive credit for it.
Full-time students normally register for
four course credits per semester and one
course during Interim. Students registered
for three or more course credits in a
semester are classified as full-time students. To register for more than 4.5 course
credits, students must contact the
Registrar's office to petition the Committee
on Student Standing for permission.
Although a student may register up to
five days after the semester begins,
registration is encouraged at the regularly
scheduled time. Special fees are charged for
late registration. Special fees also are
charged for cancelling or adding courses or
changing grading option after the first five
days of a semester.
A joint class schedule is published each
Spring by the Associated Colleges of the
Twin Cities, listing courses and their location at the five colleges for the following
academic year. As some courses are offered
only in alternate years, students should
also consult with Departmental advisers
when planning their academic program.
Separate catalogs of courses are
published by the Interim Office, Summer
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School Office, Weekend College Office
and Graduate Program Office for those
sessions at Augsburg, listing registration
times and procedures.
Specific information on registration and
help with registration on another campus
are available from these offices:
Office of the Registrar -Science Hall
114, for Fall and Spring Terms
Interim Office -Memorial Hall 230
Summer School Office -2222 Murphy
Place
Weekend College Office -2222
because this may result in a failing grade
on their official academic record. Cancellation of courses or withdrawal from College
must be completed in the Office of the
Registrar. A Leave of Absence/Withdrawal
from College form may be obtained in the
Advising Center or in the Office of the
Registrar. Withdrawal from College cannot
occur during final examination week unless
a petition is approved by the Student
Standing Committee. Withdrawal from
College and any consequential adjustments
in accounts are effective as of the date the
Withdrawal from College form is returned
to the Office of the Registrar.
Murphy Place
Graduate Program Office -2222
Murphy Place
Pre-Registration
Freshmen and transfer students may
pre-register during summer for courses in
the Fall. All currently enrolled students
may pre-register during the Fall for the
Spring term and during the Spring for the
Fall term.
Class Confirmation
All students must confirm their registration with a signature and final payment
arrangements prior to the start of classes.
Students who do not confirm their
registration before the first day of classes
(unless special arrangements have been
made) will lose all classes. They may
register and confirm during the first five
days, but special late fees are assessed and
added to their account.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon
courses for which they are registered
Leave of Absence
Students may request a Leave of
Absence for academic or personal reasons.
A Leave of Absence/Withdrawal from
College form must be picked up in the
Advising Center or the Office of the
Registrar. It must be signed by Advising
Center staff or authorized representative.
The completed form must be submitted to
the Office of the Registrar.
A leave of absence may be granted for
one term or one academic year. If an
extension is needed, an updated Leave of
Absence form must be submitted to the
Office of the Registrar prior to the expiration of the previous leave of absence
period or an application for readmission
will be required.
A student on leave of absence is
responsible for keeping the Office of the
Registrar informed of his or her mailing
address. All deadlines for financial aid and
housing must be observed by the returning
student. A leave of absence does not defer
payment of loans or extend incomplete
course deadlines.
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Satisfy entry level skill requirements in
writing.
Demonstrate proficiency in two
different Lifetime Sports.
Achieve a Math Placement Group score
of III.
Complete 33 course credits. Of these:
Complete courses that fulfill the
following Perspective Requirements:
Two Christian Faith perspectives
(One Christian Faith perspective
for transfer students entering with
24 or more course credits)
One City perspective
11 must be Upper Division (numbered 300 or above)
Two must be Interim courses
One Western Heritage perspective
No more than 13 courses may be in
any one department, with the
following exceptions:
Accounting (B.A. ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Education (B.M) . . . . . . . . . .17
Music Performance (B.M.) . . . . . . .20
Music Therapy (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Social Work (B.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
One Social World perspective
Other maximums are described on
page 57.
Completion of a major.
Maintain minimum grade point
average.
One Human Identity perspective
One Aesthetic perspective
One Intercultural perspective
Two Language perspectives, in other
than your native language
One Natural World perspective
Complete courses that fulfill the
following Graduation Skills with a
minimum grade of 2.0 or P. (These
requirements may be met with courses
in the major or perspectives.)
One course with a writing component within the major
One course with a critical thinking
component
One course in speaking
One course in quantitative reasoning
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The responsibility for seeing that all
degree requirements are satisfied rests with
the student. Academic Advisers, Department Chairpersons, the Assistant to the
Dean for Academic Advising and the
Registrar are available for counsel and
assistance in program planning. Students
who enter an academic program with a
baccalaureate or higher degree should
contact the Registrar's Office about specific
requirements for a second baccalaureate
degree or for the equivalent of a major.
Each student must apply for graduation. Students should apply at the start of
their last academic year to confirm remaining graduation requirements. Application
forms are available in the Registrar's Office.
All degree and course requirements
must be completed and verified in the
Registrar's office prior to the anticipated
date of graduation (there may be no
incompletes or open courses on the
academic record).
See the separate section on Graduation
with Distinction to learn about requirements for these honors, page 71.
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a
major, the First Year Experience (FYE), a
minimum GPA, residence, and general
education courses. Because the College is in
transition during the change from Distribution to Perspective graduation requirements, the minimum number of credits
required may vary depending on date of
matriculation, as follows:
Students Entering After January1, 1993,
Under Perspectives Curriculum Requirements For Graduation:
1. Completion of 33 course credits At least 11course credits must be Upper
Division, numbered in the 300s and 400s.
Not more than 13 course credits may be in
one department, except in certain approved
majors: Accounting (B.A.) - 14; Music
Education (B.M.) - 17; Music Performance
(B.M.) -20; Music Therapy (B.S.) - 17;
and Social Work (B.S.) - 15.
The course total must include two
Interims for students whose complete
academic work is at Augsburg.
For transfer students, the course total
must include one less Interim course than
the number of years at Augsburg (but no
more than two Interim courses are required). This is calculated on each transfer
student's evaluation of transfer credits.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 33 total course credits
required: two Interim courses; two courses
by independent/directed study; four
courses of internship; and eight course
credits with a grade of Pass (P). Nontraditional grading (P) also has these limits:
two in the major except Elementary
Education (two in the major plus student
teaching) and Nursing (no PIN grading is
permitted); one in the minor if approved by
the department chairperson. Interim
courses taken that are not counted among
the credit total for graduation requirements
(extra interim courses) may still be counted
for meeting perspective or graduation
skills requirements.
2. Completion of a Major - Requirements for each major are listed under the
departmental headings.
3. First Year Experience (FYE) - All
students who enter the College as freshmen
in the weekday schedule program must
complete satisfactorily the FYE Fall
Orientation and Seminar. See the program
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section on the First Year Experience for a
full description.
4. Grade Point Average -2.0 for
most majors. A grade point average of 2.0
is required over all courses taken and
specifically in all courses which apply
toward the major. Some majors, licensure
and certification require higher grades in
each course or a higher grade point average. (For example, see licensure in education, music education, music performance,
music therapy, nursing, social work.) See
the departmental section for details.
5. Residence - The last year of fulltime study or equivalent (no less than 7 of
the last 9 credits) must be completed at
Augsburg or within an approved ACTC
exchange program. No less than a total of 9
credits are to be taken at Augsburg College.
Contact the Registrar if an official interpretation is needed.
Students Entering Prior to January1,
1993, Under Perspectives Curriculum Requirements For Graduation:
1. Completion of 34 course credits At least 11course credits must be Upper
Division, numbered in the 300s and 400s.
Not more than 13 may be in one department, except in certain approved majors 14 (Accounting)for the Bachelor of Arts
degree, 17 (Music Education) or 20 (Music
Performance) for the Bachelor of Music
degree, 15 for the Bachelor of Science
(Social Work), and 18 for the Bachelor of
Science (Music Therapy) or Bachelor of
Science (Nursing) degree. The course total
must include two Interims for students
whose complete academic work is at
Augsburg. For transfer students, the course
total must include one less Interim course
than the number of years at Augsburg (but
no more than two Interim courses are
required). This is calculated on each trans-
fer student's evaluation of transfer credits.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 34 total course credits
required: three Interim courses; two
courses by independent/directed study;
four courses of internship; and eight course
credits with a grade of Pass (P). Nontraditional grading (P) also has these limits:
two in the major except Elementary
Education (two in the major plus student
teaching) and Nursing (no P/N grading is
permitted); one in the minor if approved
by the department chairperson. Interim
courses taken that are not counted among
the credit total for graduation requirements (extra interim courses) may still
fulfill perspective or graduation
skills requirements.
2. Completion of a Major -Requirements for each major are listed under the
departmental headings.
3. First Year Experience (FYE) -All
students who enter the College as freshmen
in the weekday schedule program must
complete satisfactorily the FYE Fall
Orientation and Seminar. See the program
section on the First Year Experience for a
full description.
4. Grade Point Average - 2.0 for most
majors. A grade point average of 2.0 is
required over all courses taken and
specifically in all courses which apply
toward the major. Some majors, licensure
and certification require higher grades in
each course or a higher grade point average. (For example, see licensure in education, music education, music performance,
music therapy, nursing, social work.) See
the departmental section for detalls.
5. Residence - The last year of fulltime study or equivalent (no less than 7 of
the last 9 credits) must be completed at
Augsburg or within an approved ACTC
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exchange program. No less than a total of 9
credits are to be taken at Augsburg College.
Contact the Registrar if an official interpretation is needed.
Note: Students completing under
Distribution Curriculum Requirements, go
to page 64. A definition of students who
fall under the Distribution Curriculum or
prior catalog requirements is on page 64.
SKILLS COMPONENT
Entry Level Skills Requirements
The entry level skills tests are inventory
assessments in:
Reading
Word processing
Writing
Mathematics
Critical thinking
Placement in writing courses, math
courses and critical thinking courses
is determined by the assessments. (See
page 68.)
Freshmen (all students entering
Augsburg with fewer than seven college
credit courses) and Sophomore Transfer
Students:
Take entry level skills assessments
and satisfy requirements.
If skill levels are deficient, students
will be enrolled in the appropriate course
or advised on preparation for retaking the
respective tests. Students are required to
take the assessments before registering for
the second term and to have demonstrated
removal of deficiencies by the end of their
first year at Augsburg.
Effective Writing or its equivalent is
required. Students who do not satisfy the
entry level skill in writing will be required
to take ENG 101Developmental Writing
before ENG 111Effective Writing. Fresh-
men should complete the writing requirement before the beginning of their Sophomore year.
Those with demonstrated word
processing skills; e.g. recent verifiable work
experience, are exempt from the word
processing inventory.
Students who have college credit for a
critical thinking or logic course are exempt
from the critical thinking inventory.
Freshman and Sophomore transfer
students will be required to satisfy all the
graduation skill course requirements.
Juniorand Senior Transfer Students
Transfer students who enter as juniors
and seniors in 1993-'94 or after are exempt
from word processing, reading, critical
thinking and quantitative assessments.
Those who have not taken the ENG
111Effective Writing course must take the
entry level test in writing. If they do not
achieve exemption from the writing
requirement, they must take ENG 111
Effective Writing at Augsburg.
Junior and Senior transfers (who enter
1994'95 or after) are required to satisfy all
the graduation skill course requirements,
except that only the writing component
course within the major is required.
Math Requirement
In order to graduate, students must take
the Math Placement exam and achieve a
score placing them in Group I11 (college
algebra skills).
Students with an acceptable transfer
mathematics course will have their
placement level determined by the
Registrar's Office. Students who have
passed the College Board Advanced
Placement Exam should consult the
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Mathematics Department. Math placement
is indicated on the Evaluation of Transfer
Credit form for students who have transfer
courses in college-level math.
All students are required to have their
Math Placement Group determined. The
exam is given during college registration
sessions and at other announced times
during the year. Students needing to
advance their Math Placement Group may
take the appropriate MAT course or study
on their own and retest. Additional
information about the Math Placement
Exam is available from the Director of
Testing in the Academic Dean's Office.
Please note that all students majoring in
Accounting, Business, Economics, Elementary Education, and Management Information Systems and all students under the
current General Education Perspective
Curriculum Requirements must attain a t
least Math Placement Group 111. In
addition, many courses have Math Placement Group requirements. In particular,
MIS 379,479; CSC 170,210; SOC 362; PHY
103; all MAT courses; and all courses with
a Graduation Skill Component in Quantitative Reasoning have at least Math Placement Group I11 as a prerequisite. In
addition, MIS 175 and introductory Physics
courses have at least Math Placement
Group I1 as a prerequisite. Students should
refer to the course descriptions to check the
Math Placement Group prerequisites for
courses that they are interested in taking.
Graduation Level Skills
General Education includes enhancement of certain skills during the years in
college. Skills related to writing, critical
thinking, speaking and quantitative
reasoning are deliberate components of
certain courses. Completion of the requisite
courses with a miriimum grade of 2.0 or P
is required for graduation. Students are
required to have two courses with writing
components (at least one within the major)
and one course each with critical thinking,
speaking and quantitative reasoning
components. These courses can simultaneously satisfy skill requirements and
graduation requirements for the major or
general education perspectives.
Lifetime Sports
Demonstrated proficiency in two
different Lifetime Sports is required.
Lifetime sports are no-credit courses and
are not included in the 35,34, or 33 course
credit requirement.
W LIBERAL ARTS PERSPECTIVES
The General Education Liberal Arts
Perspectives have the primary goal of
providing the basis for beginning to
understand what it means to be a human
being at this time. The goals of the Perspectives are achieved through a variety of
courses which have been approved as
meeting the criteria established for each
Perspective. Although courses approved
for each Perspective meet the General
Education requirements, not every course
meets all the goals of each Perspective.
Students will choose from a list of
courses meeting the Liberal Arts Perspectives, available from the Office of the
Registrar. These choices are controlled by
the following policies:
1. A student will choose a minimum
of one course from each required perspective category.
2. No single course cim fulfill the
requirements in two or more categories.
3. No student will be permitted to
count more than three courses from
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the same department in meeting perspective requirements.
4. No student may count more than one
course from the same department in
meeting the requirements of any single
perspective emphasis area except:
Up to three courses in religion may be
used to meet the perspective, "The Character and Mission of Augsburg College: The
Christian Faith."
Up to two courses in a year-long
sequence (biology, chemistry or physics)
may be used to meet the perspective, "The
Natural World."
Up to two courses of the same foreign
language may be used to meet part of the
perspective, "Intercultural Awareness."
THE EIGHT PERSPECTIVE
REQUIREMENTS
Christian Faith (CF 1, 2 and 3)
Emphasizes the college's affiliation with
the Lutheran Church. Area 1 is biblical
studies, Area 2 covers Christian theology
and area 3 includes the study of values or
religions outside the Christian faith. Three
course credits are required to meet this
Perspective except for the following:
Transfer students entering with 14-23
course credits will be required to take two
courses in the Christian Faith Perspective
while registered at Augsburg.
Transfer students entering with 24 or
more course credits will be required to take
one course in the Christian Faith Perspective while registered at Augsburg.
The City (C)
This Perspective emphasizes the
College's location in the heart of a metro-
politan area, and its mission of education
for service. One course credit or experience
is required to meet this Perspective.
Western Heritage (WH 1 and 2)
Reflection on western themes from
politics, art, literature and other disciplines
that have shaped our own society. Two
course credits from different departments
are required to meet this Perspective. One
course is required to meet this Perspective
for transfer students entering with 14 or
more course credits.
Human Identity (HI)
An opportunity for self discovery and
the study of what it means to be a person.
One course credit is required to meet this
Perspective.
Aesthetics (A)
Emphasizes creativity, beauty and selfexpression, and how these enhance the
human experience. One course credit is
required to meet this Perspective.
Social World (SW 1 and 2)
The study of social, economic or
political systems and how individuals exist
within society. One course must focus on
current theories.and methods of a social
science. Two course credits from different
deparbnents are required to meet this
Perspective. One course is required to meet
this Perspective for transfer students
entering with 14 or more course credits.
InterculturalAwareness (IA 1)
The study of a specific, non-Western
culture and how that culture has shaped
the world. One course credit is required to
meet this part of the Intercultural Awareness Perspective.
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(IA 2 and 3)
Study of a modem language other than
the native tongue. Up to two course credits
of a beginning language or one at your
placement level is required. Students with
previous language study should contact an
admissions counselor or the Registrar's
Office for placement information. Students
whose native language is not English
should contact their admissions counselor
or the Registrar's Office.
Natural World (NW 1 and 2)
The study of the self in relation to the
physical world. One course must cover the
scientific method through laboratory
experience. The other reflects history of
science, the difference between science and
technology and the importance of symbols.
Biology, chemistry, physics and other
natural sciences may satisfy this requirement. Two course credits from different
departments are required to meet this
Perspective unless a two-year sequence is
taken. One course is required to meet this
Perspective for transfer students entering
with 14 or more course credits.
THE EIGHT PERSPECTIVES:
EXPLANATION
Perspective: The Character and Mission
of Augsburg College: The Christian Faith
This Perspective focuses on Augsburg
as a College of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America. As a college of the
Church, Augsburg accepts as a basis for its
educational program the doctrines of the
Christian faith as revealed in Scripture and
the creeds affirmed by the Lutheran
Church. It consciously affirms that all
students should reflect upon the Christian
Scriptures, theological concepts, ethical
values, their own faith and values, and
religious concepts outside of the Christian
faith as part of becoming educated.
From this perspective, students should
gain an understanding of and critically
reflect on:
1. The Bible (for example, its origins,
structures, content or interpretation).
2. Christian theological and religious
concepts and their own religious beliefs.
3. Religious concepts and practices
found in religious traditions outside the
Christian faith.
4. Their own and others' values, their
relation to Christian values, the possible
grounds for these values, how these values
might be critiqued and defended and the
role values play in the issues that confront
our society.
Perspective: The Character and Mission
of Augsburg College: The City
This Perspective focuses on the
College's location in the heart of a metropolitan area. From this Perspective,
students should gain an understanding of
and critically reflect upon the city with its
diverse populations, cultural, governmental and economic institutions, and opportunities and challenges. In addition, students
should experience the community and
should explore opportunities for service in
the community.
This requirement must be covered
either by specific courses, by internship
and education experiences or by designated or college approved non-credit
experiences (such as volunteer service or
college programs). Experiences that satisfy
the requirement must be accompanied by
seminars related to the experience.
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Perspective: Western Heritage
Perspective: Aesthetics
This Perspective is intended to help
students critically examine themes (found,
for example, in literature, philosophy and
the arts) and events that have historically
shaped Western civilization. Attention
should be paid to the contributions of and
to critiques of Western thought by women
and ethnic minorities.
Aesthetic creations convey fundamental
insights and values, express beauty and
enhance life. This Perspective focuses on
aesthetic qualities in artistic expressions by
oneself and others.
From this Perspective, students should
gain an understanding of and critically
reflect on:
1. Central ideas, texts or works of art
that historically have been significant for
Western society and the relation of these to
present world views.
From this Perspective, students should
gain an understanding of and critically
reflect on:
1. Forms of artistic expression.
2. Historical development and variation
in aesthetic taste and performance across
cultures and how different cultures have
expressed themselves through various
aesthetic forms.
3. Different theories of aesthetics.
2. Specific historical themes, trends,
events and persons and their roles in
shaping both the past and the present.
4. Their own creation or performance of
a work of art.
3. Historical and literary methods of
ascertawg and conveying the past.
Perspective: The Social World
This Perspective is intended to help
students view themselves as persons, men
and women with unique abilities, values,
beliefs, experiences and behaviors.
This Perspective is intended to help
students learn to identify, examine and
critique social, economic or political
systems: to understand how and why such
systems develop, to see the connections
among these systems and to use this
knowledge as a participant in society.
From this Perspective, students should
gain an understanding of and critically
reflect on:
From this Perspective, students should
gain an understanding of and critically
reflect on:
1.Methods and approaches that attempt
to explain how individual persons think,
feel and act.
1.The characteristics and dynamics of
human organization at the group and
societal level.
2. Scientific or humanistic interpretations of their own development as persons.
2. Current theories and methods for
understanding social, political or
economic systems.
Perspective: Human Identity
3. Questions of faith, ethics and
moral choice in their personal and professional lives.
4. Factors involved in physical and
mental health.
3. The historical development of selected
social, economic or political structures.
4. The relationship between various
social, political or economic systems and
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the student's own responsibilities
in society.
5. The ways that social, economic or
political structures differ across cultures
and affect diverse groups in society.
Perspective: Intercultural Awareness
This Perspective is intended to comple
ment the Western Heritage Perspective by
expanding students' awareness of other
cultures. One course is required in which
students critically reflect upon ways their
own cultural biases operate when confronting other cultures. They should become
better able to communicate with persons of
other cultural backgrounds partially by
being introduced to a specific culture other
than European or mainstream North
American cultures.
In addition, students are to gain entry
into another culture by learning to speak
and read a language other than their
native language. For this part of the
Perspective, students are required to have
demonstrated proficiency in a modern
language or American Sign Language for
hearing students.
The modem language requirement will
be determined by assessing previous
experience and subsequent placement:
Modem Language
Course Placement
Experience
or Requirement
College level - none
(0-2 semesters in High School)
111,112
College level - 111
(3-4 semesters in High School)
112
College level - 112
(4-6 semesters in High School)
211
College level -211
(7 semesters in High School)
212
College level -212
(8 or more semesters in High School) No
course required
Students who are required to complete
two semesters of modern language must
complete the requirement with sequential
courses in the same language. Hearing
students who have demonstration compe
tence in American Sign Language by
passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled IA-2 and IA-3 Perspectives.
Perspective: The Natural World
This Perspective is intended to help
students understand themselves in relation
to the physical world. Their active role as
observers, explorers and moral agents will
be emphasized. Sufficient technical training
in scientific knowledge, concepts and
methods will be provided to equip students for critical and intelligent participation in public debates on technical issues.
From this Perspective, students should
gain an understanding of and critically
reflect on:
1. Selected aspects of the natural world.
2. The characteristics, strengths and
limitations of science and the scientific
method, and the complex relations between
data and theories, at least in part through
practical laboratory experience.
3. The history of science, its relations to
other historical/social development and
the variety of ways persons and civilizations have approached the natural world.
4. The relations and differences between
science and theology; the mutual influences
of technology, values, and the natural/
physical environment; the limits imposed
on humans by the natural environment and
the interconnectednessof all living systems.
5. The importance of symbol systems
such as mathematics in attempting to
describe, classlfy and model objects
and events.
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H THE EIGHT PERSPECTIVES:
RATIONALE
The Augsburg faculty has designed
a cohesive academic program incorporating general education, major courses,
supporting courses and elective courses
leading to the bachelor's degree. The
core of the Augsburg curriculum is found
in the liberal arts as expressed in the
General Education component of the
college curriculum.
Augsburg, in its Mission Statement,
declares the College exists "To develop
future leaders of 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."
One way which the College seeks consciously to realize this Mission is through
its General Education curriculum, which
Augsburg has divided under two headings:
liberal arts perspectives and skills.
The term "perspective" assumes that
not only are we engaged in the search for
truth, but that this requires the searcher to
consider questions from a variety of
viewpoints, each of which has something
valuable to contribute to the whole. These
perspectives are not strictly identified with
traditional disciplines, but are understood
in ways which encourage multi-disciplinary reflections on the questions at issue.
They combine concerns about content with
those of process and approach, directed
ultimately to making the student a more
effective learner and participant in society.
The following requirements reflect the
way in which Augsburg has chosen to view
the liberal arts. Two of the four features of
the Mission Statement are embodied in the
General Education Perspectives: "The
Character and Mission of Augsburg
College: The Christian Faith and the City."
These Perspectives emphasize that the College's affiliation with the Lutheran Church,
its insistence on the value of knowing the
approach which derives from the Christian
roots of the College and its location in the
city, deserve special consideration in
Augsburg's educational program.
The third feature - that Augsburg is a
liberal arts institution - is also emphasized in the other General Education
Perspectives. Certain dimensions of human
life -of what it is to be human - form
the core of the required liberal arts experience. These overall perspectives on what it
is to be human can themselves be studied
from the vantage points of the various
academic disciplines.
Students need to learn about themselves, about what it is to be a person.
Hence, the Perspective on Human Identity.
But the person exists in both a social
community and a natural world. Hence,
the importance of the Perspectives on the
Social World and the Natural World.
Because the way in which we understand
ourselves derives largely from our Western
heritage, students need to learn about and
reflect on significant aspects of this
heritage. Thus, the Perspective on the
Western Heritage. At the same time, to
focus on the West alone would be ethnocentric: We live in a global society. Hence
the Perspective on Inter-Cultural Awareness. Attention to moral values is found not
only in the Perspective on the Character
and Mission of the College: the Christian
Faith, but throughout the other perspectives as well. The Perspective on Aesthetic
Values enables students to focus upon
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aesthetic works created by themselves or
others, which convey fundamental
insights, express beauty and enhance life.
Finally, the Mission Statement emphasizes that we are concerned with academic
excellence. This has a number of features,
including the way we teach all the courses
in General Education. Beyond this,
academic excellence presupposes that
students have the requisite skills to do
college-level work. The General Education
Requirements are couched in a context
which pays attention to the skills of both
incoming and graduating students. Entrylevel skill requirements in a number of
critical areas, including reading, writing,
mathematics and critical thinking, will be
assessed and help given to students who
need it. Graduation-level skills are also
emphasized, so that students not only
maintain but develop their skills during
their Augsburg experience.
The General Education Requirements
provide a coherent way to address the
Mission of Augsburg College. They are not
the only way, neither do they guarantee
that students who graduate from
Augsburg possess the desired knowledge
and character traits. What they do is
provide a coherent description of the
context in which we liberally educate
students, a clear statement of expected
outcomes and an opportunity for students
to see and understand the complexity of
what it is to be human and Christian in an
urban setting.
STUDENTS ENTERING UNDER
DISTRIBUTION CURRICULUM
Former Students
Former Augsburg students, readmitted
to complete a degree, have a choice
between using the catalog in effect when
they first enrolled, if possible, or using the
catalog in effect at the point of readmission
provided that they have been away from
college for at least one calendar year.
Regular Students Enrolled Before June,1991
Students enrolled before June, 1991,
have a choice of using all graduation
requirements in effect when first enrolled
or changing to the graduation requirements
in effect beginning in September 1991. No
combination of requirements may be made.
Students Entering Augsburg September,
1991, or Later
Students entering under the following
classifications will follow the Distribution
Requirements as outlined below.
Transfer students who entered in
1991-1992 as sophomores, juniors or seniors;
Those entering in 1992-1993classified
as juniors or seniors;
Those entering in 1993-1994 classified
as seniors.
All other students entering Augsburg
September, 1991, or later will follow the
requirements listed in the section titled
"The Augsburg General Education
Curriculum" (see page 55).
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION DISTRIBUTION CURRICULUM
1. Completion of 35 course credits At least 11course credits must be Upper
Division, numbered in the 300s and 400s.
Not more than 13 may be in one department, except in certain approved majors 14 (Accounting) for the Bachelor of Arts
degree, 17 (Music Education) or 20 (Music
Performance) for the Bachelor of Music
degree, 15 for the Bachelor of Science
(Social Work), and 18 for the Bachelor of
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Science (Music Therapy) or Bachelor of
Science (Nursing) degree. The course total
must include three Interims for students
whose complete academic work is at
Augsburg. For transfer students, the credit
total must include one less Interim course
than the number of years at Augsburg. This
is calculated on each transfer student's
evaluation of transfer credits.
No more than these maximums may be
applied toward the 35 total course credits
required: two courses by independent/
directed study; four courses of internship;
and eight course credits with a grade of
Pass (P). Non-traditional grading (7)also
has these limits: two in the major except
Elementary Education (two in the major
plus student teaching) and Nursing (no P/
N grading is permitted); one in the minor if
approved by the department chairperson.
2. Completion of a Major -Requirements for each major are listed under the
departmental headings.
3. First Year Experience (FYE) -All
students who enter the College as freshmen
in the weekday schedule program must
complete satisfactorily the ME Fall
Orientation and Seminar. See the program
section on the First Year Experience for a
full description.
4. Grade Point Average -2.0 for most
majors. A grade point average of 2.0 is
required over all courses taken and
specifically in all courses which apply
toward the major. Some majors, licensure
and certification require higher grades in
each course or a higher grade point average. (For example, see licensure in education, music education, music performance,
music therapy, nursing, social work.) See
the departmental section for details.
5. Residence - The last year of fulltime study or equivalent (no less than 7 of
the last 9 credits) must be completed at
Augsburg or within an approved ACTC
exchange program. No less than a total of 9
credits are to be taken at Augsburg College.
Contact the Registrar if an official interpretation is needed.
Writing
A course in writing (English 111) or
certification of demonstrated proficiency
by the Department of English. Exemption
tests are given during the summer and fall
orientation periods and periodically
throughout the year.
Liberal Arts
An approved course from each of these
seven areas:
Mathematics/Physics
Psychology/Sociology
Chemistry/Biology
Economics/Political Science
English/Speech, Communication
History/Philosophy and Theatre
Arts (devoted to the study of
literature)
Art/Music
A list of approved courses is available
from advisers and the Registrar's Office.
Modem Languages
Two courses (111and 112) of one
language at Augsburg. Students who place
above the 111level of a language will take
one additional course at placement level in
that language or two courses (111 and 112)
of another language. International students
should consult with the Registrar.
Religion
Three approved courses in religion, of
which not more than one may be an
Inte* course, are required. The number
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of religion courses required for graduation
is adjusted for transfer students. Transfer
students should check their Evaluation of
Transfer Credit form, or consult the
Registrar's Office.
Urban Concerns or Women's Studies
or Minority Studies
One course. Courses approved to
meet this requirement are published each
term. Information is available at the
Registrar's Office.
Lifetime Sports
Demonstrated proficiency in two different lifetime sports is required. Lifetime
sports are no-credit courses and are not
included in the 35-course requirement.
EXPLANATION OF GRADES
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 Pass/No 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.
PassINo Credit
Students who choose the P/N option
are cautioned:
In order to receive a grade of P, a
student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0.
Some graduate and professional
schools do not look favorably on a large
number of P-graded courses, or rank
each as a "C".
P-graded courses do not count
toward the requirement that 14 traditionally graded course credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for
graduation with distinction. Transfer
students should be especially aware of
this requirement.
See P/N limitations under Graduation Requirements, pages 55 and 56.
Certain courses have restrictions and
are offered on one grading system only
(i.e. Lifetime Sports are graded only PIN).
In courses where there is a choice,
students will be graded on the traditional
system unless they indicate on their
registration that they wish to use the
P/N 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 after the first five
days of classes.
Number Grades
Number grades are used with these
definitions:
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
Achieves highest standards of
excellence
Achieves above basic course
standards
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)
Grades of P (Pass) or N (No credit) are
not computed in the grade point average.
Academic lntormation
An incomplete grade (I) may be given
only in the case of extreme emergency. To
receive an incomplete grade, a student
must receive permission of the instructor of
the course; must file a form stating the
reasons for the request, the work required
to complete the course, the plan and date
for completing the work, and comments
from the instructor; and must gain the
approval of the Registrar. If permission is
granted, the necessary work must be
completed in enough time to allow
evaluation of the work by the instructor
and filing of a grade before the final day of
the following semester. If the work is not
completed by that date, the grade for the
course becomes a 0.0.
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. 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 reserves the discretion of not
giving an X where satisfactory progress is
not demonstrated.
A course in which a grade of 0,0.5,1.0,
1.5, or N has been received may be repeated for credit. Courses in which higher
grades have been earned may not be
repeated for aedit and a grade, but may be
audited. All courses taken and grades
earned each term remain 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.
A course is given a grade of W when it
is dropped after the deadline for dropping
classes without a notation on the record.
Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses
without aedit or grade may do so by
registering for Audit (V). Full-time
students may audit a course without
charge. The charge for part-time students is
listed under College Costs in the Financing
Your Education section on page 18. The
signature of the instructor is required to
register an audit. Students who audit a
course should confer with the instructor
within two weeks of the beginning of the
term to determine expectations, attendance
and any other requirements. If expectations
have been met, the course will be listed on
the transcript 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 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 courses taken.*
*Courses with 0 to 4 grade assigned
Classification
Students are classified in August and at
the end of the Fall and Interim terms.
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Sophomores - Seven courses
completed.
Juniors - 16 courses completed.
Seniors - 24 courses completed.
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Courses earned from the International
Baccalaureate Program will be considered
by the College for advanced placement and
appropriate credit. Departmental guidelines are available at the Registrar's Office.
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 program 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 aedit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: 1)it is
relevant to course work in a field of study
within the Augsburg liberal arts cumculum 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. f i e
following is a brief description of each
of these means of assessment:
Advanced Placement Program
Test (AP) - Advanced placement in
courses beyond the beginning level is
granted to students with scores of 3,4
and 5 on the CEEB Advanced Placement
Program Test. Additional credit or placement is at the discretion of the department.
Inquiries should be addressed to the Office
of the Registrar.
The College Level Examination
Program (CLEP) -This is a series of
standardized tests which have been
developed by the College Board and are
offered to students for a small fee at
regional testing centers. (The regional
testing center for this area is the University
of Minnesota.) Students who score at or
above the 65th percentile on a subject
examination may receive academic credit
for that subject at Augsburg College.
Additional information about CLEP tests is
available from the Office of the Registrar.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams
- These are available for students to use in
obtaining credit for previous learning if the
following conditions are met:
There is a departmental instrument
available for the subject area in question.
There is a faculty member designated
by the department to administer the exam.
The Registrar approves the student's
request to take the exam. Credit for
departmental exams is available on a pass/
no credit basis only, and there is a charge
per exam of $485.00 for a full course aedit.
The Credit Assessment Program
(CAP) - This is a aedit assessment
alternative in which a faculty committee
completes a credit evaluation of a learning
portfolio submitted by the student. The
faculty committee is composed of the
Registrais Office representative and two
faculty members from fields of study
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directly related to the student's previous
learning. Informational meetings and
consultation are provided for students who
wish to prepare a portfolio of previous
learning for credit assessment. This may
include a personal meeting with the CAP
committee. In completing the evaluation of
a student's previous learning, the CAP
committee applies the following criteria:
There is documentable evidence of a
cognitive component in the previous
learing experience that involved prescribed
and/or systematic study of content material found within liberal arts course work.
The learning has been objectively
verified by individuals in addition to the
presenting student.
The learning lends itself to both
qualitative and quantitative measurement.
The learning relates well to the
student's educational goals.
The learning and skills involved
are current and could be used at the
present time.
Students may apply for the credit
assessment process after completing at
least four courses of academic work at
Augsburg College with a cumulative
Augsburg GPA of at least 2.5. It is strongly
recommended that the process not be used
when four or fewer courses remain for
graduation. There is an application deposit
to initiate the credit assessment process,
and a charge for each semester credit
applied to the student's transcript if credit
is approved.
Transcript credit will be granted on the
basis of semester credits, and the total
number of credits granted will be divided
by four to determine the number of course
credits applied to graduation. These credits
will be recorded with the course number of
CAP 2xx. Application of this credit toward
distribution requirements, Upper Division,
and academic majors and minors may be
subsequently addressed by the departments involved in response to a formal
request by the student.
Maximum Credit Accepted for
Previous Learning -While Augsburg
College recognizes the validity of
learning that takes place outside the
traditional classroom, this learning must be
placed in the context of formal study in
campus-based liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg places a maximum of eight
courses (about one-fourth of a baccalau'Ieate degree) on transcript credit that is
obtained through previous experiential
learning. In compiling the eight courses of
credit for previous experiential learning,
the student may use any combination of
the four assessment processes available
in the APL program: AP exams, CLEP
exams, departmental comprehensive
exams and credit granted through CAP
Committee assessment.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program
Students who declare a language other
than English to be their primary language,
or who are citizens of another country,
must take the ESL placement test in
conjunction with the English writing
placement test at orientation. Students'
placement in ESL, ENG 101Developmental
Writing or ENG 111Effective Writing will
be determined by their scores on the
Michigan test (80-100 range for exemption
from ESL) and by a writing sample.
Near the end of each term of the English
as a Second Language course, an objective
test will be administered to all students in
the class. The score on this test and the
grade earned in the class will determine
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whether additional ESL course work is
required. Usually a score of 80 to 100 and a
course grade of 3.5 or 4.0 will fulfill the
student's ESL requirement.
If students do not meet the ESL
requirement, they will remain in ENG 2171
218 until they meet the criteria stated
above. Academic credit toward the degree
will normally be granted for no more than
two courses.
Students who fulfill the ESL requirement, by examination or by course completion, have completed the modem language
requirement for graduation.
ACADEMIC PROGRESS, PROBATION
AND DISMISSAL
The College requires that students
maintain the following cumulative grade
point averages (GPA):
Freshman -A student who has taken
fewer than seven courses with a cumulative GPA of 1.6 or higher
Sophomore -A student who has
taken fewer than 16 courses with a cumulative GPA of 1.7 or higher
Junior-A student who has taken
fewer than 24 courses with a cumulative
GPA of 1.9 or higher
Senior - A student who has taken 24
or more courses with a cumulative GPA of
2.0 or higher.
It should be noted that a minimum
GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation with
certain majors requiring a higher minimum GPA.
Students whose academic achievement
falls below these guidelines will either be
placed on scholastic probation at the end of
the term or will be continued on probation
or will be dismissed from the College. In
addition, a freshman who receives two zero
grades or a sophomore who receives three
zero grades will be considered for probation or dismissal. However, dismissal from
the College is not automatic. Each case is
reviewed by the Committee on Student
Standing. Evidence of the student's
commitment to academic progress is the
major consideration in deciding whether or
not to dismiss a student. Students who
have a poor academic record may be
strongly advised to withdraw before the
end of a term. Those on probation who
voluntarily withdraw from the College, as
well as those who are dismissed, must have
special permission to re-enroll.
Students may be removed from
probation when the cumulative GPA
reaches the minimum levels stated above.
Students placed on probation as freshmen
for having earned two zero grades may be
removed from probation if their classification changes to sophomore, if they have not
earned additional zero grades, and if their
cumulative GPA reaches 1.7. Students
placed on probation as sophomores for
having earned three zero grades may be
removed from probation if their classification changes to junior and their cumulative
GPA reaches 1.9.
The College reserves the right to
dismiss any student who does not meet the
guidelines stated above. Once a student is
dismissed, he or she may appeal the
decision within 10 days to the Committee
on Student Standing.
Dean's List
The Dean's List, compiled after
each semester, lists students whose grade
point average for a semester is 3.5 or
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better. Students must be full-time students
(a minimum equivalent of three full
course credits for a weekday schedule
student or two equivalent full course
credits for a Weekend College student),
graded on the traditional grading system,
with no incompletes in courses offered for
credit. Lf permission is given by the
student, an announcement is sent to the
hometown newspaper of each student on
the Dean's List.
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 quallfy for graduation with distinction, transfer students must have completed two years (14 traditionally graded
course credits) of work at Augsburg.
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the State
Approving Agency for Veterans Education.
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. Veterans will need to meet
the requirements of the Veterans Administration regarding repayment of educational
assistance funds received.
W FOUR YEAR ASSURANCE PROGRAM
This program applies to students who
enter the Day School schedule as full-time
freshmen in the fall of 1994 and thereafter.
New freshmen are assured that they will be
able to graduate,in four years -if they
maintain continuous full-time enrollment
for four years, maintain a 2.0 GPA and
follow advising guidelines - or they will
receive the needed remaining courses free
of additional tuition. A few professional
majors are excluded from this program.
Contact the Academic Advising Center in
Memorial Hall for details.
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s a liberal arts institution, Augsburg
College believes that knowledge and truth
are interrelated and are integrated into a
whole. The tradition of the academic
world, however, divides this unified truth
into more
Parts: the academic
disciplines. The knowledge of individual
disciplines is subdivided into courses
which make it more accessible to students.
These courses can be arranged in various
ways to construct majors, to create the
substance of a broad general education and
to give students the opportunity to study
areas of particular individual interest.
Descriptions of courses are arranged by
departments and programs. These descriptions offer a brief summary of the subject
matter to aid students in planning a
program. A syllabus containing a more
detailed explanation of content, approach
and requirements for a particular course can
be obtained from the instructor.
Department entries also contain a
narrative discussion of the educational
philosophy of each department, its goals
and its place in the College's program. A
listing of requirements for individual majors
and minors follows the narrative.
Class Schedule
Courses listed are subject to change. In
general, classes are offered FaU and/or
Spring terms unless otherwise indicated.
The Schedule of Classes published by the
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) each spring lists offerings and
locations for Fall and Spring terms.
Since some courses are offered in
alternate years, it is important that the
student review major requirements and
course offerings with an adviser to ensure
that all requirements can be met.
Descriptions and schedulesfor courses
offeredin January Interim, Summer School,
Augsburg Weekend College and the Master
of Arts in leadership, Master of Arts in
Education-Leadershipand the Master of
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Work
are published in
separate
Credits
A full course is offered for one credit. A
few fractional courses, for one-half or onequarter credit, are offered in the Division of
Professional Studies. Unless noted, all
courses are one course credit. A full course
has the approximate value of four semester
credits or six quarter hours. Most courses
meet for three 60-minute periods or two 90minute periods a week, in addition to
laboratories.
Numbering
Courses numbered below 300 are Lower
Division courses. Courses numbered 300
and above are classified as Upper Division.
In general, courses in the 100s are primarily
for freshmen, 200s for sophomores, 300s for
juniors, and 400s for seniors.
Prerequisites
Courses that must be taken before
enrolling in a higher level course are listed
in the course description. A student may
enroll in a course when a prerequisite has
not been fulfilled if thereis prior approval
by the professor teaching the course and the
academic adviser.
ACCOUNTING
See listing under Business Administration,
Accounting and Management Information
Systems.
AMERICAN
lNDIAN STUDIES
See listing under InterdisciplinaryStudies.
A
rt is important as a field of study for
our time. &survival as a culture may
very well depend on whether we are able
to create order and beauty in the design
and function of communities. Realizing
this, we have made design and sensitivity
to all aspects of visual experience central to
the art program at Augsburg.
A liberal arts college like Augsburg is
an ideal setting for the study of art because
it provides a constant possibility for the
interaction of ideas, disciplines and
attitudes. At Augsburg, art study is further
enhanced by associations with a sigruficant
number of art galleries and museums in the
Twin Cities area.
Giving and receiving visual messages is
so much a part of everyday life that it is
often taken for granted. At the same time,
however, the interchange of visual ideas is
frequently misunderstood. The task of the
artist, art teacher and art historian is to
celebrate visual experience through a
variety of media and art examples. In short,
the visual arts teach us how to see.
Cooperative Education and Internships
in studio art and art history provide onthe-job, supervised, evaluated experiences
which contribute to the student's overall
education and development. Primary goals
include improvement of art and museum
skills, production and creative strategies.
Because of the College's commitment to
the liberal arts, the visual arts, as taught at
Augsburg, draw ideas and inspiration from
all disciplines. Art as a human activity does
involve manual skill, although to become
broadly sigruficant it should interact with
the content available in other fields, such as
language, history, drama, music, literature,
philosophy, theology, business, physical
education and science.
Hundreds of specific careers exist in the
general area of art, such as teaching in
public schools and colleges, ceramics,
interior design, photography, film and
video work, painting, gallery and museum
work and design. Augsburg Art Department graduates have worked in many of
these fields.
Art Faculty
Kristin Anderson (Chair), Lynn Bollrnan,
Robert Friederichsen, Norman Holen,
Philip Thompson
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Studio Art Major
Majors are required to begin their programs with the Studio Arts Foundations:
ART 102 Design
ART 107 Drawing
One course in two dimensional art from:
ART 118 Painting I
or ART 223 Printmaking I
or ART 225 Communication Design I
or ART 360 Watercolor Painting
One course in three-dimensional art from:
ART 221 Sculpture I
or ART 250 Ceramics I
Five additional studio arts courses
ART 240 Art History Survey
And two additional art history courses
Art History Major
Eight art history courses including:
ART 240 Art History Survey
ART 388 19th and 20th Century Art
Two studio courses from:
ART 102 Design
or ART 107 Drawing
ART 118 Painting
or ART 221 Sculpture
Honors Majors
GPA-of 3.5 in the major, general
growth and development and/or special
projects such as senior exhibition and
research. Application should be made to
the Deparfment Chair before the last term
of the senior year.
Studio Art Minor
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers which
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to
identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Five courses including ART 240, ART
107 and three additional studio courses.
Art History Minor
Five art history courses including
ART 240.
Certificate in Art
Eight art courses, including at least one
in art history. Up to four courses may be
taken in one studio area or in art history.
STUDIO ART FOUNDATIONS
Note: All studio courses require work outside of class sessions.
ART 102
Design
A study of design as the unifying foundation for the visual arts. T w e and
three-dimensional projects demonstrating the use of the basic design
elements and principles.
ART 107
Drawing
Drawing in graphite pen&, pen and pastel pencils. Subjects include stilllife, figures, building interiors and exteriors and experimentalwork.
Art
STUDIO ART
ART 100, 300 Special Topics
Occasional courses dealing with subjects not usually offered by the
Department.
ART 106
Calligraphy
Introduction and practice of calligraphic writing and designing with
emphasis on the broad-edged pen.
ART 118
Painting I
Introduction to painting media and technique in acrylic and oil.
ART 132
Photography
The camera used as a tool for visual creativity, expression and communication with attention to black and white photographic processes. Students
need access to a 35 mm, single lens reflex camera. Materials will cost
approximately $175-200. (Fall)
ART 199
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member,
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which enables the
student to consider art as a major and/or explore career alternatives.
Students must consult with the Department and Internship Office before
registering for academic credit.
ART 221
Sculpture I
An introduction to sculpture. Choice of media: clay, welded steel and
bronze, plaster and plexiglass. Learn to model, carve, cast, weld and
assemble the respective media.
ART 223
Print Making I
An introduction to traditional and experimental media and methods of
printing. Intaglio, relief, stencil and mono methods are explored.
ART 225
Communication Design I
An introduction to the principles and techniques of graphic design.
Students will develop visual communication skills working with typography, symbols, logos and illustration.
ART 250
Ceramics I
An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on
handbuilding and glazing.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
The rich heritage of indigenous cultures is explored through the visual
arts, particularly within the United States. Other content includes poetry,
dance, mythology, ritual, religion and drama of many American Indian
tribes. Students will produce various art projects in weaving, basketmaking, pottery, jewelry, sculpture or prints.
ART 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit.
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ART 306
Calligraphy II
Advanced work in calligraphic media and design.
ART 330
ART 351
Communication Design II
An advanced study of graphic design using various techniques and tools,
including the computer, to create visual communications for the print
medium. (Prereq.: ART 225. Spring)
Ceramics II
Advanced work in ceramics with an emphasis on throwing or
handbuilding and a continuation of glazing. (Prereq.: ART 250)
ART 355
Painting II
Advanced study of painting. (Prereq.: ART 118)
ART 360
Watercolor Painting
Design concepts using descriptive and experimental techniques in
bansparent watercolor.
ART 368
Print Making II
Advanced work with color and composition in various media, including
silk-screen, etching and woodcut, including Japanese woodcut technique.
(Prereq.: ART 223)
ART 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which links the ideas and
methods of art to the opportunities found in the placement. Students must
consult with the Department and Internship Office before registering for
academic credit.
ART 478
Sculpture II
Advanced work in sculpture. Choice of media: clay, welded steel and
bronze, plaster and plexiglass. (Prereq.: ART 221)
ART 499
Independent Study
Advanced study in area of the student's choice, intended for senior art
majors.
ART HISTORY
ART 240
Art History Survey
A survey of art of the Western world from preliistoric to modem times.
Includes reading, research, viewing of slides and visits to museums.
Note: Thefollowing courses are offered intermittently, usually two or three sections a year.
ART 352
Women and Art
A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine
arts, the "traditional" arts and the work of Native American women.
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ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
The visual arts in Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including architecture, folk arts, painting, sculpture and design.
ART 385
Prehistoric and Ancient Art
The art of the Ice Age through the Roman period to the 4th century A.D.
ART 386
Medieval Art
Early Christian through late Gothic and proto-Renaissance painting,
sculpture and architecture in Europe.
ART 387
Renaissance and Baroque Art
European painting, sculpture and architecture, from the 14th through the
18th centuries.
ART 388
19th and 20th Century Art
European painting, sculpture and architecture from Neoclassicism
through the present.
ART 389
American Art
A study of early colonial through contemporary American art, architecture and folk arts.
See listing under East and Southeast Asian
Studies.
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UEPARTMENT - BIO
B
iology is the study of life and it is
natural that we, as contemplative living
creatures, seek a deeper understanding of
the living world that envelops us. This
search has led to the realization that the
earth is filled with an enormous variety of
living organisms. Since humans are a part
of the biological world, an understanding
of the basic biological processes common to
all organisms, as well as those features
which are unique to humans, is essential to
attain self-understanding and to provide a
basis for wise decisions.
Another significant insight that has
emerged from the study of life is that even
the simplest organisms are incredibly
complex and a complete understanding of
even one of these has, as yet, eluded the
grasp of biologists. This is true even though
some organisms have been subjected to
years of intensive scrutiny. Biology will
thus continue to be a fertile field for
research for many years to come.
Still, an enormous amount of knowledge regarding living organisms has
accumulated over the years. In recent
decades great strides have been made in
understanding important biological
processes, particularly those at the cellular
and molecular levels. Biological research
has also provided some extremely important benefits to humans. Most advances in
medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture
and food science have depended on the
findings of basic biological research.
Because the biological world reveals
such variety, complexity and knowledge,
an undergraduate major in biology needs
to be broadly based. Because a complete
understanding of biological systems
depends on applications of the principles
of physics and chemistry, a firm background in the physical sciences is also
important for biologists.
For many, an undergraduate major in
biology serves primarily as a basis for
further study. In past years Augsburg
graduates have gone on to further studies
in professional schools such as medicine,
veterinary medicine and dentistry. Others
have entered graduate programs in the life
sciences, leading to careers in areas such as
college or university teaching, basic and
applied research, and public or environmental health. Other graduates have
embarked directly after graduation on a
variety of careers, including high school
teaching and laboratory technology.
Biology Faculty
Esther McLaughlin (Chair), Mary K.
Chelberg, Robert Herforth, Dale Pederson,
Ralph Sulerud
Major
Nine courses including:
BIO 113 General Biology
BIO 114 General Biology
BIO 201 Introductory Cellular Biology
and at least one from each of the five
following groups:
A. Molecular and Cellular:
BIO 367 Biochemistry
BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
B. Cellular to Organismal:
BIO 355 Genetics
BIO 474 Developmental Biology
C. Organismic/Animals:
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
BIO 353 Comparative Vertebrate
Zoology
BIO 473 Animal Physiology
D. Organismic/Plants:
BIO 361 Plant Biology
BIO 440 Plant Physiology
Biology
E. Environmental:
BIO 476 Microbiology
BIO 481 Ecology
The ninth course may be BIO 203
Principles of Nutrition or any Upper
Division biology course, including an
Interim course.
BIO 491 Seminar (non-credit) is
required of all juniors and seniors.
Required Supporting Courses
CHM 105 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115 General Chemistry
CHM 106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 116 General Chemistry
CHM 223 Elementary Organic Chemistry
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
Math Placement Group IV
Graduate and Professional Training
Students who intend to enter graduate
school or professions such as medicine,
dentistry or veterinary medicine should
consult with the Biology Department as
schools vary in their admission requirements. These may include CHM 351/352
instead of CHM 223, PHY 121/122 instead
of PHY 116, and MAT 145/146 or one year
of calculus.
Training as a physician's assistant,
physical therapist or occupational therapist
requires specific coursework which should
be discussed with a member of the Biology
Department.
Cooperative Education
Honors Major
GPA of 3.5 in biology and 3.0 overall,
active participation in seminar, one course
of approved Independent Study with an
oral defense of the research report. Application should be made no later than the
first term of the senior year.
The Department works with the
Cooperative Education Office in identifying and defining Co-op Ed experiences in
laboratories and other settings in the Twin
Cities. Students interested should consult
with the Biology Department Cooperative
Education Coordinator.
Minor
Teaching Licensure Major
Five courses, including BIO 113,114
and three Upper Division courses; CHM
115,116 (or CHM 105,106).
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers which
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to
identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
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Biology
BIO 101
Human Biology
Basic biological concepts from an anthropocentricpoint of view: what
makes a human just another member of the biotic fold? Do humans have a
niche in the ecosystem? What influence do humans have on the environment? What influence does the environment, especially the urban environment, have on humans? (Three hours lecture. A student may not
receive credit for both BIO 101 and 103. Does not apply to the major or
minor. Fall)
BIO 102
The Biological World
The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are
emphasized. The nature of science and the approach used by scientists to
gather and analyze data and propose and test theories are considered.
(Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Does not apply to the major
or minor. Fall)
BIO 103
Human Anatomy and Physiology
A professional course in the structure and function of the human body.
(Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. A student may not receive
credit for both BIO 101 and 103. Does not apply to the major or minor.
Fall)
BIO 105
Biology and Society
A consideration of the biological basis of some of the problems facing
society, such as toxic pollutants in air, water and soil, genetic engineering,
AIDS, genetic diseases and counseling, extinction, wilderness ethics,
global warming, cancer, hunger, drugs, biodiversity. (Three hours lecture.
Does not apply to the major or minor. Spring)
BIO 113, 114 General Biology
A comprehensive introduction to biological science for biology and other
science majors. The course includes an introduction to cellular biology,
genetics, developmental biology, evolutionary mechanisms, anatomy,
physiology, ecology and phylogenetic relationships of organisms. Must be
taken in sequence except by permission of instructor. (Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. Fall: 113; Spring: 114)
BIO 199
lnternshi~
A work-based experience in which a student, faculty member and site
supervisor design a learning agreement which,enablesthe student to
consider biology as a major and/or explore career alternatives. Students
must consult with the Department and Internship Office before registering. (Prereq.: BIO 114)
BIO 201
Introductory Cellular Biology
An introduction to function and structure in the basic unit of life, the cell.
A variety of methods are employed, including microscopy, cell culture
and various separation and analytical techniques. (Three hours lecture,
four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 114. Spring)
BIO 203
Principles of Nutrition
A study of the six classes of nutrients and their digestion, absorption,
transport, metabolism, interaction, storage and excretion. A special effort
will be made to differentiatefact from fiction in this controversial
biological field. (Threehours lecture. Prereq.: BIO 114. Spring)
BIO 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit.
BIO 351
Invertebrate Zoology
A study of the invertebrate groups stressing classification,morphology,
behavior, life history and phylogeny. (Three hours lecture, four hours
laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 114. Fall: alternate years)
BIO 353
Comparative Vertebrate Zoology
A comparative study dealing with the classification, organ system
structure and function, and evolution of the vertebrates. (Three hours
lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 114. Spring)
BIO 355
Genetics
The principles of heredity with emphasis on recent advances in human
genetics. Laboratory work stresses Drosophila genetics. (Three hours
lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 201. Fall)
BIO 361
Plant Biology
A survey of the major groups of algae, fungi and plants, including the
study of structure, physiology, life histories and phylogeny. (Three hours
lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 114. Spring)
BIO 367
Biochemistry
An introductory consideration of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and
nucleic acids including intermediate metabolism. (Three hours lecture.
Prereq.: BIO 201, CHM 223 or 352 or consent of instructor. Fall)
Internship
A work-based experience in which a student, faculty member and site
supervisor design a learning agreement which links the ideas and
methods of biology to the opportunities found in the placement. Students
must consult with the Department and Internship office before registering. (Prereq.: BIO 201)
BIO 440
Plant Physiology
A consideration of the process involved in photosynthesis, respiration,
growth, development and water relationships in plants including the
relationships of these processes to structure and life histories. (Three
hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 201 and CHM 223 or
352. Fall: alternate years)
BIO 471
Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
An examination of the molecular organization of the cell, including the
nature and function of organelles, chemical communication, growth and
division, cytoskeleton and motility, the cell surface and gene expression.
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(Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 201 and CHM
223 or 352. Spring)
BIO 473
Animal Physiology
A study of animal function with emphasis on the vertebrates. Topics
include digestion, respiration, circulation, excretion, movement and
sensory perception as well as the neural and hormonal control of these
functions. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 201;
CHM 106 or 116; PHY 116 or 122, or consent of instructor. Fall)
BIO 474
Developmental Biology
A consideration of the physiological and morphological changes which
occur during development, with emphasis on the vertebrate animals.
Experimental and descriptive studies are included in the laboratory.
Embryonic development, malignancy, aging and regeneration are
discussed. (Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 201.
Spring)
BIO 476
BIO 481
Microbiology
An introduction to the study of microorganisms with emphasis on
bacteria and viruses. Environmental, industrial and medical issues are
discussed, with particular attention paid to human pathogens. (Three
hours lecture, four hour laboratory. Prereq.: BIO 201. Fall)
Ecology
A survey of representativebiological communities; the study of reciprocal relationsh$s between organisms and their environments. (Threehours lecture, four hours laboratory, some Saturday field trips. Prereq.:
BIO 114. Spring)
BIO 491
Seminar
(.O course)
A weekly meeting of biology majors. Active participation by juniors and
seniors is required, including an oral presentation by seniors. Guest
speakers are often invited. A noncredit requirement for the major. (Spring)
BIO 499
Independent Study
Individual laboratory, field, or library research under the direction of an
instructor. Intended for biology majors who are juniors or seniors.
(Prereq.: BIO 201 and previous arrangement with instructor.)
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION,
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ur mission is to -prepare
- students
for professional careers in business or for
graduate studies. This preparation involves
a curriculum which stresses analysis and
communication, emphasizes both theory
and practice, and is shaped by the needs of
the business community. The Department
fosters close ties with the corporate
community which provide a wealth of
practical expertise, a variety of internship
opportunities and future job prospects.
The faculty believe they can best
serve both the student and the community
by providing an education that is technically competent, ethically based and
socially aware.
Faculty
Amin Kader (Chair, Accounting and
International Business Coordinator),John
C. Cemto (Management Coordinator),
Fekri Meziou (Marketing Coordinator),
Milo Schield (MIS Coordinator),Thomas
Morgan (Finance Coordinator), Diane F.
Busico, Steven J. LaFave, Lori L. Lohrnan,
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp, Kathy
Schwalbe and Stuart M. Stoller.
Within the Business Administration
major there are four specializations:
Marketing, Management, Finance and
International Business. Within the Accounting major there are three specializations:
General Accounting, Public Accounting
and Managerial Accounting.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate without intentionally
taking courses in excess of the minimal
number required (see page 55), students
must avoid taking too many electives or
exceeding the 13-courselimit per academic
department. Courses designated as ACC,
BUS and MIS are considered as being in
the same academic department. Taking
extra electives, or choosing a particular
combination of major and minor may
require students to complete more than
the minimum number of credits required
for graduation.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must complete at
least four of the Upper Division courses
required in the major at Augsburg or
obtain an exemption from the Department.
Advising
Majors
The Department of Business, Accounting and MIS offers four majors: Business
Administration (BUS), Accounting (ACC),
Management Information Systems (MIS),
and a combined major in Business and
Economics.
Specializations
Students who plan to major in Business,
Accounting or MIS are strongly encouraged to select a departmental adviser who
teaches in their major. This should be done
by the end of the sophomore year at the
latest. In addition to advising, departmental faculty can counsel majors on their
careers, assist majors in obtaining intemships or jobs, and provide letters of
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recommendation for prospective employers
or graduate programs.
Internships
Students are strongly encouraged to
work with the Cooperative Education and
Department faculty to obtain an Internship
(BUS/ACC/MIS 399) during their junior or
T
he major in Business Administration
prepares students for professional careers
in business administration or for graduate
studies. The four specializations within this
major share a common business core. This
common core provides students with a
broad foundation so they can readily adapt
to internal changes in interests and goals
and to external changes in circumstances
and opportunities.
Business Core
10 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Miaoeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing for
Business
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
BUS 301 Business Law
BUS 331 Financial Management
senior year. Although an Internship may
count against the 13-course limit, students
may petition for an exception. An Internship may satisfy the perspective on the
City. Internships can provide students with
experience that may be v~luablein
competing for jobs after graduationyour adviser on this matter.
Specialization in Marketing
Business core plus 3 courses:
BUS 352 Marketing Research and
Analysis
BUS 355 Marketing Communications
or BUS 357 Advertising
BUS 450 Marketing Management
Specialization in Management
Business core plus 4 courses:
BUS 340 Human Resource Management
BUS 440 Operations Management
BUS 465 International Management
MIS 376 Project ~ a n a ~ e m e n t
or ECO 318 Management Science
Specialization in Finance
Business core plus 4 courses:
ACC 322 Accounting Theory and
Practice I
BUS 433 Financial Theory: Policy
and Practice
BUS 438 Investment Theory
and one of the following:
ECO 311 Public Finance
ECO 312 Intermediate Maaoeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 315 Money and Banking
MIS 479 Intermediate Quantitative
Methods for Business and Economics
Specialization in International Business
Business core plus 4 courses:
BUS 362 International Business
BUS 465 International Management
BUS 466 International Marketing
and one additional Upper Division course
in either International Business or
International Economics.
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GPA of 3.3 in the major and 3.1 overall
?nior thesis and comprehensive oral
.m in the major field of concentration.
Interested juniors or seniors should conta~
the Department Chair.
Minor in Business Administration
Students must also complete three
semesters of a foreign language (or
equivalent). The language requirement
may be waived for international students.
Contact the International Business Coordinator for details on language equivalents or
other configurations.
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or ECO 113, ACC 221 and 222,
BUS 242 and 252, BUS 331 or MIS 379.
Combined Major in Business
Administration and Economics
Six courses including:
ECO 112 or ECO 113, ACC 221, BUS 242 or
BUS 252, and three Upper Division courses
in International Business (or one Upper
Division course in International Economics
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and two upper~ i ~courses
international ~
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This minor is automatically completed
while completing a major in Accounting or
MIS.
Minor in International Business
11 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113
of
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
and one other Upper Division Economics
course
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or BUS 331 Financial Management
and one other Upper Division Business
Administration, Accounting or MIS course
BUS 199
Students should consult the area
coordinator concerning acceptable altematives in International Economics.
Internship
Lower Division Internship
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.
Business Administration
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.
BUS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting
faculty regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of
business administration. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
BUS 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit
BUS 301
Business Law
Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property
and business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code.
BUS 302
Business Ethics
Examines individual choices in business using various ethical standards.
Reviews critical thinking skills in relation to moral reasoning. Analyzes
and evaluates various business practices and policies. Emphasizes
conceptual precision in thinking, writing andspeaking (&ereq.: BUS 301
or PHI 120 or PHI 125, or Junior/Senior standing)
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.:
ECO 113, ACC 222)
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)
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 252,379, ECO 113, or
consent of instructor)
BUS 355
Marketing Communications
Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion and
personal selling into a coherent promotion mix. Emphasis is placed on
the design and evaluation of marketing communications programs.
(Prereq.: BUS 252) Note: Either 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation
credit but not both.
BUS 357
Advertising
An introduction to print and broadcast advertising and promotion as
important elements in modem marketing and communications. Note:
Either 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit, but not both.
Business Administration
BUS 362
International Business
Introduction to the problems and possibilities of doing business in an
intemational context. Appreciation of the perspective required for
successful planning and management of any enterprise operating abroad
is emphasized by foreseeing both the opportunities and the difficulties
inherent in intemational business. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242
or 252, or consent of instructor. Spring)
BUS 364
Contemporary East-West Relations
An analysis of the conditions and motivations for East-West trade,
economic and industrial cooperation. The commercial policies will be
explained, including the changes in the organization of foreign trade in
the organization of foreign trade in Eastern Europe and Russia. The
effectsof GATT, the World Bank, IMF, and EEC on East-West relations
will be examined. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113)
BUS 368
Responding to the Challenge of Japan
An examination of current Japanese business practices using a cultural
perspective. A multimedia approach will be employed, involving film,
television documentaries, and readings from current periodicals in
addition to text materials. A seminar model will be used with substantial
participation expected on the part of students. (Prereq.:junior standing or
consent of instructor)
BUS 399
Internship Program
A student may receive course credits through an internship program
which is applicable to graduationbut not to the major. This program will
afford the student the opportunity to spend one full term working with
some organization. In addition, the student will write a report on his/her
activities. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
BUS 433
Financial Theory: Policy and Practice
A system's approach to financial structure and policy. Emphasis on
decision making, presentation through literature, readings, lectures and
case material. (Prereq.: BUS 331)
BUS 438
Investment Theory
Appraisal of the risk/retum 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)
BUS 439
Risk Management and Insurance
Analyzes exposure to accidental loss - its identification, measurement
and evaluation. Reviews techniques for loss prevention and control.
Surveys primary types of insurance. (Prereq.: BUS 331 and MIS 379)
BUS 440
Operations Management
Concepts and principles related to the management of operating functions. Taught from a managerial viewpoint with examples from various
industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242)
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Business Administration
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 promotion policies.
(Prereq.: BUS 352 and either BUS 355 or 357)
BUS 465
International Management
To provide the student with a private sector manager's perspective on the
influence of national and international institutions on the multinational
corporation and on the strategies, sbuctures, practices and effects of the
national corporation in the world today. (Prereq.: BUS 242. BUS 362 is
recommended)
BUS 466
International Marketing
This course examines those issues and activities unique to marketing in an
international setting. Emphasis is also placed on adaptation of a marketing
mix according to the international marketing environment. (Prereq.: BUS
252,362)
BUS 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting
faculty regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
BUS 499
Independent Study
The student may earn Independent Study credits through individually
supervised projects designed to afford him/her the opportunity to
analyze some topic or issue in depth. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ACCOUNTING - ACC
T
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
he major in accounting
- prepares
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
students for professional careers in a wide
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
variety of accounting-related positions.
Business and Economics
This major has two tracks: General
BUS 301 Business Law
Accounting and Professional Accounting.
BUS 331 Financial Management
The General Accounting specialization is
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Practice I
The Professional Accounting track includes
ACC 323 Accounting Theory and
two specializations: public accounting and
Practice I1
managerial accounting. The public accountACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting
ing specialization is recommended for
ACC 425 Advanced Accounting
positions with CPA firms. The managerial
accounting specialization is recommended
(It is recommended that students take
for positions with large or rapidly-growing the courses in the sequence given above.)
companies.
Specialization in General Accounting
The two professional specializations
No
additional courses required.
relate to two professional designations: the
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CPA and the CMA. A Certified Public
Accountant (CPA) focuses on external
reporting; a Certified Management
Accountant (CMA) focuses on internal
reporting. The public accounting specialization includes the materials emphasized
on the CPA exam; the managerial specialization includes the materials emphasized
on the CMA exam. Both the CPA and CMA
designation have an experience requirement in addition to passing the national
exam. Under the rules of the Minnesota
State Board of Accountancy, Accounting
majors in the Public Accounting specialization are qualified to sit for the CPA
examination during their last semester.
Accounting Core
14 courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
MIS 175 Principles of Computing
for Business
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
Specialization in Public Accounting
Accounting Core (14 courses) plus ACC 326
Tax Accounting and 423 Auditing.
Specialization in Managerial Accounting
Accounting Core (14 courses) plus ACC 424
Internal and Operational Audit and MIS
375 Management Information Systems in
the Organization.
Honors Major
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.1 overall;
a senior thesis and comprehensive oral
exam in the major field of concentration.
Interested juniors or seniors should contact
the Department Chair.
Minor in Accounting
Six courses including:
ACC 221,222, BUS 331 or ACC 324, ACC
322,323
and one of the following: MIS 175,379,
ECO 112 or 113.
This minor is recommended for majors
in MIS and Finance.
Accounting
ACC 199
Internship
Lower Division Internship
ACC 221
Principles of Accounting I
Introduction to business activities, basic concepts and fundamentals of
accounting, the accounting cycle and preparation of financial statements.
ACC 222
Principles of Accounting II
A continuation of 221. Introduction to business activities, accounting for
corporations. Basic concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting,
planning and controlling processes, decision-making and behavioral
considerations. (Prereq.: ACC 221)
ACC 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting
faculty regarding research methodology and readings in the areas of
business administration. (Prereq.:consent of instructor)
ACC 322
Accounting Theory and Practice I
An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory
pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts,
FASB statements and other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.:
ACC 222)
ACC 323
Accounting Theory and Practice II
A continuation of 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis
on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts,
valuation concepts, FASB statements and other relevant issues as applied
to liabilities and stockholders' equity. (Prereq.:ACC 322)
ACC 324
Managerial Cost Accounting
Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial decision making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well
as other quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221,222, BUS
242,252, MIS 379, or consent of instructor)
ACC 326
Tax Accounting
The more common and important provisions of planning and compliance
for income taxes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS 331, ECO 112,113, or consent of
instructor)
ACC 399
Internship Program
A student may receive course credits through an internship program
which is applicable to graduation but not to the major. This program will
afford the student the opportunity to spend one full term working with
some organization.In addition, the student will write a report on his/her
activities. (Prereq.:consent of instructor)
Accounting 93
ACC 423
Auditing
Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the CPA's role to
form the basis of opinion on a set of financial statements. (Prereq.: ACC
323)
ACC 424
Internal and Operational Audit
Integrating the business arts of accounting, finance, management, marketing and MIS to incorporate and learn the techniques of internal and
operation auditing. Also integrated are the professional skills of oral and
written communications, problem-solving in an unstructured environment and team projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221,222, BUS 242,252,
331, MIS 175,379)
ACC 425
Advanced Accounting
Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental
accounting, partnership accounting and fund accounting. (Prereq.:
ACC 323)
ACC 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting
faculty regarding research methodology and current national and international business problems and policies. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ACC 499
Independent Study
The student may earn Independent Study credits through individually
supervised projects designed to afford him/her the opportunity to
analyze some topic or issue in depth. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
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IVIANAGEMENT INFORMATION 3YSTEMS - MIS
T
he major in Management Information
Systems prepares students for professional
careers in information systems. MIS studies
information systems as both a resource and
a tool for decision-making. Students learn
to analyze and evaluate existing systems
and to design and program new systems.
MIS is an extensive major (16 courses) and
includes courses from Computer Science,
Mathematics, Economics, Business and
Accounting, as well as from MIS.
Management Information Systems Major
16 courses including:
A. Six courses in Economics, Business and
Accounting:
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
BUS 331 Financial Management
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
B. Three courses in Mathematics and
Computer Science:
CSC 170 Structured Programming
MAT 121 Finite Mathematics
or MAT 171 Discrete Mathematics
and one of the following: '
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 270 FORTRAN
CSC 271 COBOL
CSC 272 UNIX and C
C. Seven courses in MIS:
MIS 175 Principles of Computing
for Business
or CSC 160 Introduction to
Computing and
Communications
MIS 370 Advanced Computing for
Business, Accounting,
Economics and MIS
or CSC 352 Data Base Management
and Design
MIS 375 Management Information
Systems in the Organization
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design
MIS 476 Information Systems Projects
and one of the following;
MIS 376 Project Management
MIS 479 Advanced Quantitative
Methods for Business and
Economics
ECO 318 Management Science
CSC 340 Introduction to Networking and
Communications
Honors Major
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.1 overall;
a senior thesis and comprehensive oral
exam in the major field of concent~ation.
Interested juniors or seniors should contact
the Department Chair.
Minor in MIS
Seven courses including:
MIS 175 or CSC 160, ACC 221, BUS 242 or
BUS 252, MIS 370 or CSC 352, MIS 375,
ECO 113 and one of the following: MIS 376,
475,479 or ECO 318
Mathematics Placement Croup (MPC)
Requirements
MIS 175,370,379,479, CSC 170,210 and
all 100 level Math courses have Placement
Group requirements. Since all majors in
Business, Economics and MIS must take
MIS 379, they all must have at least MPG 111.
MIS 95
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MIS 175
Principles of Computing for Business
An introduction to microcomputer-based information systems. Introduction to business applications, operating systems, computer hardware and
languages. Strong emphasis on spreadsheets (basic commands, functions,
graphics and database.) Lesser emphasis on database. Emphasis on
concepts and relation to business. (To test out of MIS 175, pass either a '
comprehensive exam or MIS 370.) (Prereq.: MPG I1 or a Pass in MAT 103.)
MIS 199
Internship
Lower Division Internship (see MIS 399).
MIS 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting
faculty regarding research methodology and readings in the area of
Management Information Systems.
MIS 299
Directed Study
Independent study for Lower Division credit (see MIS 499).
MIS 370
Advanced Computing for Business
An investigation of p~ogrammablesystems using personal computers.
Examine basic algorithms and associated flow charts. Apply these
concepts by programming various applications (spreadsheets, word
and database) and application-oriented languages such as
Visual Basic. (Prereq.: MPG I11 or a Pass in MAT 105. Also, MIS 175 or
CSC 170, or, with permission of instructor, extensive experience with
spreadsheets and personal computers. Fall)
MIS 375
Management Information Systems in the Organization
Use of a systems approach in analyzing the role of information systems in
organizations. Analyze various kinds of information systems in terms of
their computer components and their benefits to staff and management.
Introduction to a CASE tool such as Excelerator. (Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS
242 or 252, and one computer course such as MIS 175,370, CSC 160 or
170. Recommended: ECO 113, ACC 221, BUS 242, MIS 379, BUS 331.
Spring)
MIS 376
Project Management
Develops project management skills needed to define, plan, lead, monitor, and complete projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools such as Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical
and communications skills needed to manage inevitable changes and
problems associated with project management. (Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS
242, MIS 175 or 370.)
MIS 379
Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
An introduction to quantitative reasoning to assist students in reading
and interpreting data. Topics include descriptive measures, probability,
sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing. Emphasis on
their use in applied problems in business and economics. Computer
software may be used to analyze survey data. (Prereq.: MIS 175 and either
Math Placement Group I11 or a grade of at least 2.0 in MAT 104)
MIS 399
Internship Program
A student may receive credit through an internship program which is
applicable to graduation but not to the major. This program will afford the
student the opportunity to spend one full term working with an organization. In addition, the students prepare a written report on the activities
involved. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
MIS 475
Systems Analysis and Design
Identify the necessary steps of systems analysis and design. Investigate
various representations for information, processes and relationships.
Utilize analytical tools such as data flow diagrams and CASE tools such as
Excelerator. Complete a rudimentary systems design. (Prereq.: MIS 375.
Fall)
MIS 476
Information Systems Projects
Using skills developed in MIS 375 and 475, generate a complete and
extensive project of systems analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 475.
Spring)
MIS 479
Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
Utilize computer packages relevant to statistical analysis. Areas of interest
include statistical descriptions, analysis of variance and statistical inference plus linear models, queuing models and Monte Carlo simulations.
(Prereq.: MIS 379. Fall)
MIS 499
Independent Study
The student may earn Independent Study credits through individually
supervised projects designed to provide an opportunity to analyze a topic
in depth. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
c
hemistry is the science of the changes
in matter, examining those changes and
working toward an understanding of them.
Correlating the results of physics and
opening the vistas of molecular biology,
chemistry has been described as the central
science because matter includes the entire
physical world such as the things we use,
the food we eat and even ourselves.
*To provide an afmosphere of learning
so that students will want to remain
lifelong learners, thereby remaining
competent in their field however that may
change after graduation, and be able to
move into new areas as opportunities arise.
Chemists as scientists must be well
versed in the science of chemistry,
knowledgeable in fact and theory for
solving scientific problems, and capable
of providing a public understanding of
their work including potential problems
as well as benefits.
*To present the excitement of chemistry
to non-science majors as an example of the
methodology of the natural sciences in
examining the world around us. The
presentation of major concepts underlying
the changes in matter, the opportunity to
examine change in the physical world and
the reflection of the implications and
limitations of science in our society will
enhance the ability of non-science persons
to make better value judgments concerning
science questions in their own endeavors.
Chemists as people must be broadly
educated in order to understand themselves and their society. The liberal arts
core of religion, humanities, the arts and
the social sciences is imperative if a
chemist is to be truly human and therefore
truly scientific.
The Department is on the List of
Approved Schools of the American
chemical Society (ACS) and offers a
chemisty major which meets the chemistry
background required by many fields.
Consonant with these ideas, the
Department of Chemistry has established
the following objectives to help its students
develop into mature scientists:
*To provide a course of study of
sufficient rigor and depth to enable our
graduates who complete our ACS chemistry major to compete successfully with
their peers of similar ability in graduate
school or research positions.
*To provide programs of study for
professional goals in addition to the
traditional positions as chemists.
*To encourage students to take a broad
view of their education and to seriously
study areas outside of the sciences.
Chemistry Faculty
Earl R. Alton (Chair), Arlin E. Gyberg, Joan
C. Kunz, Sandra L. Olrnsted
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BACHELOR OF ARTS
Graduation Major in Chemistry
CHM 105,106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115,116 General Chemistry
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry
CHM 352 Organic Chemistry
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar
and one additional course from:
CHM 364 Physical Chemistry
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 483 Quantum Chemistry
BIO 367 Biochemistry
Also required:
PHY 121,122 General Physics I, II
MAT 145,146 AUGMENT Mathematics
I & I1
or one year of calculus
Because Upper Division courses have
mathematics and physics prerequisites,
students should plan to take MAT 145,146
in the freshman year and PHY 121,122 in
the sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure in Physical Science
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers which
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The
state requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Education Department to
identdy current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Pre-Medical Chemistry Major
The same as the Graduation Major. In
addition, medical schools expect at least
two courses (and usually more) in biology.
Students should consult members of the
Chemistry Department for assistance in
planning a course program early in their
college career.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
American Chemical Society Approved
Major
12 courses including:
CHM 105,106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115,116 General Chemistry
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361,363 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory
CHM 364,365 Physical Chemistry and
Laboratory
CHM 464 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHM 481 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHM 482 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 483 Quantum Chemistry
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar
MAT 145,146 AUGMENT Mathematics
I & I1
or one year of calculus
MAT 245 Mathematical Structures and
Reasoning I
or approved math course
PHY 121,122 General Physics I, I1
(should be taken in sophomore
year)
Recommended: Modem Physics, additional mathematics, research experience,
reading ability in German and computer
proficiency.
Honors Major
Full ACS major; GPA of 3.5 in chemistry, mathematics and physics, 3.0 overall;
one course or summer of approved ,
research; participation in seminar.
Minor
Five courses which must include:
CHM 105,106 or CHM 115,116, CHM 353,
and two other Chemistry courses from:
CHM 223, CHM 351,352, CHM 361, or BIO
367
Note: credit will not be granted for both
CHM 105 and 115, or for both CHM 106
and 116. Other restrictions are in the course
descriptions.
Chemistry
CHM 105
Principles of Chemistry
Topics in this course include an introduction to matter, chemical change,
chemical reactions, chemical bonding, energetics and equilibrium. The
sequence, CHM 105,106, is designed for students who have not studied
chemistry in high school or who are less confident about their background
in chemistry. Students may go into CHM 351 or 353 from CHM 106 and
major in chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG 11. Fall)
CHM 106
Principles of Chemistry
CHM 106 is a continuation of CHM 105 with more emphasis upon
equilibrium and the chemistry of the elements. (Three onehour lectures,
one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 105, MPG III. Spring)
CHM 115
General Chemistry
An intensive course for pre-medical students and future chemists.
Includes chemical equations and calculations, energetics, and bonding
theory with examples from inorganic chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures,
one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: high school chemistry, MPG 111. Fall )
CHM 116
General Chemistry
A continuation of Chemistry 115. Emphasis on equilibrium and solution
chemistry including kinetics and electrochemistry. (Three one-hour
lectures, one threehour laboratory. Prereq.: 115. Spring)
CHM 199
Internship
A work-based learning experience at the sophomore chemistry level in
which a student, faculty member and site supervisor design a learning
agreement which links the ideas and methods of chemistry with the
opportunitiesinherent in the placement. Participatim in a mcurrent
I
seminar is expected. Prior to the b e w i n g of the ~ I BJregistrzrtim,
interested students must consult with the departmental Internship
Coordinator and the Internship Office regarding requirements and
permission to register.
CHM 223
Elementary Organic Chemistry
This onesemester course is designed for students whose professional
goals require a survey of organic chemistry. Topics covered will include
synthesis, properties and reactions of selected aliphatic and aromatic
compounds. This course will not count toward a Chemistry major, nor
will credit be given for this course if CHM 351,352 is taken, nor does it
fulfill the prerequisite requirement for CHM 352, nor does it meet Biochemistry requirements for other programs. (Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116.
Three onehour lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Spring)
CHM 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit/sophomore standing.
Students interested in directed study projects should contact a faculty
member in the Chemistry Department.
- Chemistry
CHM 351,352 Organic Chemistry
Important classes of organic compounds with special emphasis on
mechanisms and multi-step synthesis. Descriptive material is correlated
by means of modern theories of chemical bonds, energy relations and
reaction mechanism. (Three one-hour lectures, one four-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. Fall: CHM 351; Spring; CHM 352)
CHM 353
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Covers gravimetric and volumetric analysis and solution equilibrium in
detail and gives an introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques of analysis. The laboratory involves quantitative analysis of
a variety of samples, and includes trace analysis. (Three hours of lecture,
one four-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116. MPG 111. Fall)
CHM 361
Physical Chemistry
The basic theoretical concepts of chemistry; thermodynamics, kinetics and
quantum chemistry. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 106 or 116;
MAT 145,146; PHY 121,122. Fall)
CHM 363
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
(.5 course)
Physical c h e m i s e ~ a b o r a t ointroduces
j
students to techniques of data
collection and experimental application of concepts presented in Physical
Chemistry lecture. CHM 363 is to be taken in the fall and involves
experiments related to CHM 361. (One four-and-onehalf hour laboratory.
Prereq.: CHM 361 or concurrent registration.)
CHM 364
Physical Chemistry
Applications of concepts studied in CHM 361 to areas of solutions, phase
equilibria, electrolytes, molecular structure and electrochemistry. (Three
one-hour lectures. Prereq.: CHM 361. Spring)
CHM 365
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
(.5 course)
CHM 365 is to be taken the second semester and involves experiments
relating to CHM 364. (One four one-and-onehalf hour laboratory. Prereq.:
CHM 364 or concurrent registration. Spring)
CHM 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience at the junior-senior chemistry level in
which a student, faculty member and site supervisor design a learning
agreement which links the ideas and methods of chemistry with the
opportunities inherent in the placement. Participation in a concurrent
seminar is expected. Prior to the beginning of the term/registration,
interested students must consult with the departmental Internship
Coordinator and the Internship Office regarding requirements and
permission to register.
CHM 464
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Organized around the problems of identifying organic compounds in the
laboratory. Lecture topics include structure-spectra correlationsfor IR,
UV, NMR and mass spectroscopy; use of the literature (including
Beilstein); and further study of organic reactions. (Three one-hour lectures,
six hours of laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 352,353,361 or consent of instruc-
Chemistry
tor. Some reading knowledge of German recommended. Fall)
CHM 481
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Emphasis upon advanced equilibrium theory and principles of atomic and
molecular spectroscopy as applied to analytical methods as well as
chromatographic and electroanalytical techniques of analysis. (Three o n e
hour lectures, one four-and-onehalf hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 353,
361 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 482
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Correlation of inorganic reactions using the electrostatic, valence bond,
and molecular orbital models. Coordination chemistry is discussed in
terms of ligand field theory. The laboratory involves preparations of
inorganic compounds using a variety of techniques. (Three onehour
lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Prereq.: CHM 352,361 or consent of
instructor. Fall )
CHM 483
Quantum Chemistry
Presents quantum theory in terms of Schrodinger'swave equation and
uses the equation to solve the problems of the harmonic oscillator and the
hydrogen atom. Approximate solutions are introduced and used to
develop molecular orbital theory for molecules. Includes commutators,
electron spin, angular momentum and group theory. (Three onehour
lectures. Prereq.: CHM 364 or consent of instructor. Spring)
CHM 491
Chemistry Seminar
(.O course)
This seminar, which has no course credit, is a weekly meeting of chemistry majors under the direction of the Augsburg Chemistry Society. Juniors
and seniors are expected to participate, with seniors presenting papers.
Outside visitors are also invited to participate.
CHM 497
Introduction to Chemistry Research
Chemistry majors planning research careers need research experience
before graduation which may be obtained by working on a summer
research project (not counted as a course) or by research participation
during the academic year (which may be counted as a course). Cooperative Education is an excellent opportunity to be involved in industrial
research projects. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing)
CHM 499
Independent Study
Chemistry majors who are interested in non-laboratory research such as
theoretical or historical chemistry may pursue their interest via Independent Study. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing)
See listing under Speech/Communication
and Theatre Arts.
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LOMPUTER 3CIENCE - CSC
T
he Augsburg Computer Science
~e~artmentstrives
to give students a
sound theoretical and practical foundation
in computer science. We offer both a B.A.
and a B.S. major. The computer science
curriculum places emphasis on networks,
communications and the use of computers
as an information access tool. The course
work provides students a strong base in
computer science, with emphasis on
concepts rather than on applications. We
encourage students to strengthen their
course work by electing an Internship or
Cooperative Education experience. Our
location in the Twin Cities provides us an
excellent resource of such experiences for
students, and allows them to add practical
applications to their education.
and two courses, at least one of which is
upper division, from:
PHY 261 Electronics
CSC 270 FORTRAN
CSC 271 COBOL
CSC 272 UNIX and C
CSC 352 Data Base Management and
Design
CSC 399 Internship
CSC 440 Advanced Networking and
Communications
CSC 445 Operating Systems and
Computer Architecture
CSC 450 Principles of Programming
Languages
CSC 495 Advanced Topics in
Computer Science (may be
repeated once)
CSC 499 Independent Study
Computer Science Faculty
Larry Ragland (Chair), Larry Crockett,
Noel Petit
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Computer Science Major
11 courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computing
and Communications
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 330 Theory of Computation
CSC 340 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 495 Advanced Topics in Computer
Science (may be repeated)
MAT 145 Augment Mathematics I
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Computer Science Major
15 courses including:
CSC 160 Introduction to Computing
and Communications
CSC 170 Structured Programming
CSC 210 Data Structures
CSC 320 Algorithms
CSC 330 Theory of Computation
CSC 340 Introduction to Networking
and Communications
CSC 345 Principles of Computer
Organization
CSC 440 Advanced Networking and
Communications
CSC 495 Advanced Topics in Computer
Science
MAT 145 Augment Mathematics I
MAT 146 Augment Mathematics I1
MAT 245 Mathematical Structures and
Reasoning I
MAT 246 Mathematical Structures and
Reasoning II
Computer Science 1
and two courses, at least one of which is
upper division, from:
PHY 261 Electronics
CSC 270 FORTRAN
CSC 271 COBOL
CSC 272 UND( and C
CSC 352 Data Base Management and
Design
CSC 399 Internship
CSC 445 Operating Systems and
Computer Architecture
CSC 450 Principles of Programming
Languages
CSC 495 Advanced Topics in
Computer Science (may be
repeated)
CSC 499 Independent Study
CSC 145
CSC 160
Honors Major
GPA of 3.5 in computer science and
mathematics, GPA of 3.1 overall, and an
independent study project.
Minor
Six courses including CSC 160,170,210,
345, MAT 145, and one Upper Division
Computer Science course.
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 a computer science major or minor.
Introduction to Computing and Communications.
Basic computer applicationsusing word processing, spreadsheets and
databases; files and disks; using the computer as an information accessing
tool through remote access to the library; use of e-mail, Internet, news,
and information services; simple programming. (Prereq.: MPG 111)
CSC 170
CSC 210
Structured Programming
An introduction to problem-solving, algorithm development and programming using Pascal. (Prereq.: MAT 114 or MAT 122 or BUS 279 or
MPG Iv)
Data Structures
Data structures such as linked lists, stacks and queues; recursion; objects,
classes and methods. (Prereq.: CSC 170)
CSC 270
FORTRAN
Study of the FORTRAN programming language. It is assumed that the
student has a knowledge of programming methods and has done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another course
with a study of a programming language)
- Computer Science
CSC 271
COBOL
Study of the COBOL programming language. It is assumed that the
student has a knowledge of programming methods and has done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another course
with a study of a programming language)
CSC 272
UNIX and C
Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is
assumed that the student has a knowledge of programming methods and
has done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or
another course with a study of a programming language)
CSC 320
Algorithms
A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching and sorting algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and tree and graph traversal algorithms. The limitations of
algorithms, the classes P and NP, NP-complete problems and intractable
problems. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MAT 145)
CSC 330
Theory of Computation
Basic theoretical principles embodied in formal languages, automata and
computability. Topics include regular and context-free languages, finite
automata, Turing machines, the halting problem and unsolvability.
(Prereq.: CSC 170 or 345; MAT 145)
CSC 340
Introduction to Networking and Communications
Principles and methods of data communications, information theory,
distributed processing systems, network protocols and security, standards, network management and general computer interfacing. (Prereq.:
csc 345)
CSC 345
CSC 352
Principles of Computer Organization
An introduction to computer architecture, processors, operating systems,
instruction sets and assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 160)
Database Management and Design
Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization and security, and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC
210)
CSC 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member,
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which links the ideas and
methods of computer science to the opportunities found in the placement.
Students must consult with the Computer Science Department and
Internship Office before registering for academic credit.
CSC 440
Advanced Networking and Communications
Network management; client/se~erdatabases and workstations; TCP/IP,
IPX, Appletalk networks. (Prereq.: CSC 340)
Computer Science
CSC 445
Operating Systems and Computer Architecture
Elements of operating systems, memory and process management,
interactions among major components of computer systems, and a
detailed study of the effects of computer architecture on operating
systems. (Prereq.: CSC 345)
CSC 450
Principles of Programming Languages
Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming
languages. Topics include programming language syntax and semantics,
parsing, compilers, interpreters, data structures, control structures and the
run-time environment. (Prereq.: CSC 210)
CSC 495
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in
other courses. This course may be repeated when the topics vary. (Prereq.:
consent of instructor)
CSC 499
Independent Study
Topics defined through consultation between student and Department.
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EASTAND SOUTHEASTASIANSTUDIES
A
major in East Asian Studies is
offered through Augsburg and the other
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC). This is an inter-college, interdepartmental program which is available
as a result of the cooperation and crossregistration possibilities among Augsburg
College, Hamline University, Macalester
College, The College of St. Catherine and
the University of St. Thomas. The program
pools the resources and expertise within
the five institutions. This major enables
students to acquire a broad knowledge of
Japan, China and other East Asian nations
and to gain a functional knowledge of the
language of one country.
Career opportunities for those who
attain a liberal arts degree in East Asian
Studies are diverse. Majors have the
opportunity to be involved in government
service, international business, journalism,
language instruction, Asian arts and
intercultural communication. The major
provides a foundation for graduate
work in various fields such as anthropology, economics, history, international
relations, business, law, political science,
sociology and theatre. This major is also
recommended for those interested in
education and work with social and
recreational agencies.
East and Southeast Asian Studies Faculty
Martha Johnson, Director
courses, two of which must be Upper
Division (strongly recommended that one
of these be a history course on China or
Japan); and an East Asian Studies Seminar.
A term of study abroad and the completion
of a minor in a discipline are strongly
recommended.
Study abroad opportunities for the
semester or a year are available in Hong
Kong, Japan, Korea and the People's
Republic of China. Study abroad strengthens the East Asian studies major by
offering a cross-cultural experience in the
country of specialization.
Language Courses
Elementary and intermediate courses in
Chinese are offered at Hamline University.
Elementary and intermediate courses in
Japanese are offered at Macalester College
and the University of St. Thomas. There is a
contractual arrangement with the University of Minnesota to take Chinese or
Japanese languages (without extra tuition
charges); see campus adviser. Non-majors
are also eligible to take the Chinese and
Japanese language courses.
Minor in East Asian Studies
Five courses, no more than two of
which may be in the language. A minor in
East Asian studies provides exposure to an
area of East Asia which would complement
other disciplines.
Minor in East a'nd Southeast Asian
Studies
Major in East Asian Studies
The requirements for the major consist
of nine courses. Courses in the major must
be approved by the campus adviser, and
are distributed as follows: four courses in
an East Asian language; four additional
A minor in East and Southeast Asian
Studies is an area of concentration at
Augsburg College that does not include a
language component. It is designed to be
useful for a variety of careers when
combined with other majors.
East and Southeast Asian btudies -
Five courses including one from:
PHI 355 Oriental Philosophy
REL 356 History of Religions
SOC 336 Introduction to Cultural
Anthropology
and one course from:
HIS 474 The World and the West
POL 351 Topics in Communist/Post
Communist Systems
POL 363 Foreign Policy: China and
Russia
and one course from:
HIS 226 Asian and Asian-American
Women in Public Life
HIS 399 Internship
HIS 495 Seminar
Recommended:
HIS 104 The Modem Non-Western
World
Note: Interim courses or new courses
related to the East and Southeast Asian
Studies Program may be substituted when
appropriate, with the consent of the
campus adviser. Faculty advising is
recommended at all stages of the major to
plan a coherent and effective program.
Each campus has a member on the
ACTC East Asian Studies committee who
can assist students. The current advisers
are: Augsburg College -Khin Khin Jensen
330-1193, Hamline University -Richard
Kagan 641-2433, Macalester -Yue-him
Tam 696-6262, St. Catherine -Martha
Hardesty 690-6189, St. Thomas -Robert
Werner 962-5565.
Approved Augsburg College courses
for the East Asian Studies Program (consult
program director for ACTC listing of
approved courses):
BUS 368 Responding to the Challenge
of Japan
HIS 104 The Modem Non-Western
World
PHI 355 Oriental Philosophy
POL 363 Foreign Policy: China and
Russia
REL 356 History of Religions
THR 245 Introduction to Asian American
Theatre
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T
he Economics Department at
Augsburg offers s t u d e k a program which
stresses a strong theoretical background,
quantitative analysis and an emphasis on
both national and international issues.
Students who graduate with a major in
the Economics Department are well prepared to continue their education in a
variety of fields or to work successfully in
the business world and government
because of the strong liberal arts emphasis
within the major.
Currently, three Economics majors are
offered to students. The Economics major is
designed primarily for students who are
planning graduate or advanced professional studies. The Applied Economics
major generally leads to careers in the
business world or government. Finally, the
combined Economics/Business Administration major is designed for those who
wish to have more flexibility in planning
their program of study.
As graduates, students will face a world
in constant change. Students have to
prepare themselves to take advantage of
whatever opportunities become available.
The study of Economics provides a firm
foundation for confronting change because
it presents a disciplined way to analyze
and to make choices. Some reasons for
studying economics are: economics deals
with current problems; economics is a
successful and prestigious social science;
economics employs theoretical models and
the scientific method; an economics major
prepares students for community leadership; and an economics major leads to a
great diversity of career opportunities.
These include careers in business, law,
teaching, journalism, politics, banking and
finance, service in government, educational
administration, both private and public
international service and industrial
relations. A degree in Economics may
prove to be a valuable credential. We
encourage students who major in economics to learn to be somebody rather than to
simply learn to do something.
Students are also able to combine an
economics major with other disciplines
such as business administration, international relations, mathematics, computer
science, management information systems
(MIS), political science, history and Nordic
Area Studies.
Internships are available and
highly recommended. Students must
consult with the Department chair and
the Internship office before registering for
academic credit.
Economics Faculty
Satya P. Gupta (Chair), Jeanne Boeh,
Edward Sabella.
Maior in Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Maaoeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 414 Welfare Economics
and three other Upper Division Economics
courses:
MIS 175 Principles of Computing
for Business
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
MAT 114 Elementary Functions
or MAT 121 Finite Mathematics
or MAT 122 Calculus for the Social
and Behavioral Sciences
Economics 1(
The complete calculus sequence is very
strongly recommended for those planning
graduate study in Economics. Computer
courses are also strongly recommended.
BUS 331 Financial Management
or MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
and one other Upper Division Business
course
Major in Applied Economics
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 311 Public Finance
or ECO 312 Intermediate
Macroeconomics
or ECO 315 Money and Banking
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECO 360 International Economics
ECO 318 Management Science
or ECO 415 Managerial Economics
ECO 413 Labor Economics
ECO 399 Internship Program
or ECO 499 Independent Study
MIS 175 Principles of Computing
for Business
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
ENG 223 Writing for Business and the
Professions
PHI 120 Ethics
or PHI 125 Ethics and Human
Identity
Combined Major in Economics and
Business Administration
Five Economics courses including:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics
And one other Upper Division Economics
course
and six Accounting/Business Adrninistration/MIS courses including:
ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I
ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1
BUS 242 Principles of Management
BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers
which may differ slightly in emphasis
from the Augsburg major requirements.
The state requirements may also be
subject to change after publication of this
catalog. Students therefore should consult
with the Augsburg Education Department
to identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Honors Major
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0
overall; a senior thesis and compre-hensive
oral examination in the major field of
concentration.
Minor in Economics
ECO 112,113,312,313, and one
additional Economics Upper Division
course. Other configurations may be
permitted on consultation with the
Department.
Note: Students who plan to major in the
Department are strongly encouraged to
select a Department adviser as soon as
possible in order to carefully plan their
program of study.
In addition to the courses listed on the
following pages, these topics have been
offered under ECO 295,495 Topics:
Consumer Economics, Research Methods
for Economics and Business, Advanced
Economic Theory, Decision-Making with
Finite Markov Chains and Soviet Economy.
lo
Economics
ECO 110
Economics of Urban Issues
Study of economic implications of many problems facing a metro-urban
environment. Some of the topics to be discussed are fundamental
microeconomic tools introduced to facilitate discussion of various topics,
e.g. crime prevention, education, discrimination. (This is a basic course
designed for those students who do not plan to major in Economics or
Business Administration or MIS).
ECO 112
Principles of Macroeconomics
An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary
and fiscal policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic
theory to current economic problems. May be taken independently of
ECO 113 or 110. ECO 112 and 113may be taken in either order. (Prereq.:
MPG 11)
ECO 113
Principles of Microeconomics
An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm,
market structures and income distribution. Application of elementary
economic theory to market policy. May be taken independentlyof ECO
110 or 112. ECO 112 and 113may be taken in either order. (Prereq.:
MPG 11)
ECO 199
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member,
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which enables the
student to consider Economics as a major and/or explore career alternatives.
ECO 219
History of Economic Thought
A chronological study of the major economic thinkers in the political,
economic, philosophical and social settings of the time. Emphasis will be
on tracing long-term secular trends in economic thinking in an attempt to
provide a framework for understanding and analyzing current social
problems. Major topics may include ancient, medieval, mercantilist,
classical, socialist/utopian and contemporary economic thought. (Prereq.:
ECO 112 or 113)
ECO 295
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting
faculty regarding research methodology and current national and
international economics problems and policies.
ECO 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit.
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 113. Fall)
Economics 11
ECO 312
lntermediate Macroeconomics
Determinants of national income, employment and price level analyzed
via macromodels. Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy,
growth and the role of expectations. (Prereq.: ECO 112. Fall, Spring)
ECO 313
lntermediate 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)
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)
ECO 317
Comparative Economic Systems
This course focuses on comparing the performance of various countries
that rely on different economic systems for the allocation of resources,
including systemic changes in Eastern Europe. Theoretical models are
examined and compared to real-world variants. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113)
ECO 318
Management Science
Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modem 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 113, MPG 111)
ECO 360
International Economics
A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among
nations. Development of the basis for international trade; balance of
payments; exchange rate systems and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO
113. Spring)
ECO 399
Internship Program
A work-based leaming experience in which a student, faculty member,
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which links the ideas and
methods of Economics to the opportunities found in the placement.
(Prereq.: 50 percent completion of major or consent of instructor)
ECO 41 3
Labor Economics
Analysis of labor markets; labor as a factor of production; determination
of wage collective bargaining; labor legislation and effects upon society.
(Prereq.: ECO 313. Spring: alternate years)
ECO 414
Welfare Economics
Basic concepts and propositions; Pareto optimality, economic efficiency of
alternative market structures; social welfare functions; normative concepts of economic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 313. Spring: alternate years)
'f Economics
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.: MIS 379, ECO 313. Spring)
ECO 416
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical economics with emphasis on the application of mathematical tools to the areas of micro and macro economic theory. (Prereq.: ECO
312,313, MAT 122)
ECO 495
Topics
Lectures, discussions, meetings with members of the staff or visiting
faculty regarding research methodology and current national and
international economic problems and policies.
ECO 499
Independent Study
The student may earn Independent Study credits through individually
supervised projects designed to afford hirn/her the opportunity to
analyze some topic or issue in depth.
LDUCATION DEPARTMENT - EDE,
s
tudents interested in attaining teacher
licensure or developing a background in
education as a base for advanced study in
other careers will find opportunities in the
Department of Education.
Professional education combines the
study of theory with practice, and field
experiences are an essential part of the
course offerings. The location of Augsburg
College is particularly advantageous for
field experiences because of the wide
variety of public, private and special
schools in the Twin Cities.
Classroom teaching is the career that
first comes to mind for graduates of teacher
education programs. Augsburg graduates
are found in many classrooms within the
Twin Cities area. In addition, they provide
educational services in classrooms across
the nation and abroad.
The teacher education program coupled
with the liberal arts program serves as a
solid base for graduate education. Some
teaching fields require graduate work
beyond the initial license in either elementary or secondary education. However, not
all graduates choose to teach in school
settings. Teacher education graduates are
also found in business, working in management, sales, production and service areas.
As of April 1,1988, all persons are
required to take the PPST (a set of basic
competency tests prescribed by the
Kindergarten-Elementary Major and
Licensure Requirements:
EDU 265 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting and Field
Experience
EDS, EDU
Minnesota Board of Teaching) in reading,
writing skills and mathematics prior to
beginning Upper Division courses.
All students must apply for acceptance
into the Education Department. Any
Education course grade below 2.0 must
be retaken.
Licensure in Kindergarten-Elementary
Education is available both through Day
School and Weekend College. Selected
secondary education programs are also
available in Weekend College.
Student Teaching Abroad
Selected Education Department
students may participate in an International Student Teaching Abroad program.
Students have options for student teaching
in dozens of countries through the international and American School network. Those
interested in further information should
contact the Education Department.
Students who student teach abroad will do
part of their student teaching in the Metro
area under direct Augsburg faculty
supervision.
Education Faculty
Rich Germundsen (Chair), Virginia
Allery, Mary Ann Bayless, Bruce Drewlow,
Mary Endorf, Joseph Erickson, Ann
Fleener, Ethelind Garetz, Gretchen Irvine,
Marie McNeff, Mildred Mueller, Vicki
Olson
EDU 341 Media Technology
EDE 351 Techniques of Teaching
Reading
EDE 352 Creating Learning
Environments: Kindergarten Elementary and Field Experience
l4 Elementary Education
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EDE 381 Kindergarten-Elementary
Curriculm: Art, Music
EDE 382 Kindergarten-Elementary
Curriculum: Mathematics
EDE 383 Kindergarten-Elementary
Curridum: Physical Education
EDE 384 Kindergarten-Elementary
Curriculum: Social Studies,
Thematic Studies
EDE 386 Kindergarten-Elementary
Curriculum: Children's
Literature
EDE 387 Kindergarten-Elementary
Curridum: Language Arts
EDE 388 Human Relations
EDE 481,482,483 student hi^^ K-6
EDE 484 Student Teaching K-6 (optional)
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
PHY 103
HPE 116 Health Concepts for Educators
SWK 260 Humans Developing
PHY 103 Conceptual Physics
or MAT 131 Mathematics for the
Liberal Arts
EDS 377 Mathematics Methods
and an academic minor
If students also desire kindergarten
licensure, EDE 375 Discovery Learning in
the World of Kindergarten is also required.
A GPA of 2.5 overall and 2.5 in the
major and grades of P in student teaching
courses is required for licensure, as well as
minimum grades of 2.0 in all Education
courses. The criteria for acceptance into the
Department Licensure
are
available in the Education Department.
Conceptual Physics
(See Physics Department for course description.)
EDU 120
EDE 199
Learning in an Urban Setting
This course provides an opportunity for students to serve as tutors in
urban educational environments. Students will be trained to understand
the importance of multicultural, gender fair education for all ages and to
understand the need to address a diversity of learning styles in urban
educational settings.
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which enables the
student to explore education as a major and/or consider its career
is expected. Students
alternatives. Participation in a concurrent se*ar
must consult with the departmental Internship Coordinator before
registering for academic credit. Seminar participation required.
EDU 265
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting and Field Experience
hvestigates various aspects of the teaching profession, with opportunity
for in-school work. Open to all students. (Prereq.: sophomore standing
and ENG 111)
EDU 282
Introduction to Special Education
(See Special Education for course description.)
Elementary Education EDE 295
Topics in Education
Study of selected topics in education that are not treated extensively
through current course offerings. Specific topics will be announced.
EDE 299
Directed Study
Lower Division independent study.
EDU 341
Media Technology
(.5 course)
Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication
through the use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation,
and evaluation of effective audievisual m&erks for teaching/leaming situations. Computer training will be included in this course.
(Prereq.: PPST)
EDE 351
Techniques of Teaching Reading
The study and utilization of a variety of teaching techniques and resources
in reading, including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties.
(Prereq.: PPST)
EDE 352
Creating Learning Environments: Kindergarten-Elementaryand Field
Experience
The study of strategies and methods of teaching and learning in the
contexts of educational, psychological and sociological theories.
(Prereq.: PPST)
EDU 370
Classroom Management
(.5 course)
A class for Elementary and Secondary education students. The content of
this course includes theories, issues and strategies of classroom manage
ment techniques. It is designed to empower future teachers with insights
and strategies that will enable them to create positive learning environments that will enhance achievement and build self esteem in their
students. (Prereq.: PPST. Spring)
EDU 371
Teaching the Individual Learner
(.5 course)
A class for Elementary and Secondary students designed to address the
educational needs of a diverse student body. Includes strategies for
teaching special education students in the regular classroom as well as
teaching the student at risk. Students are encouraged to take EDS 282
Introduction to Special Education prior to registering for this course.
(Prereq.: PPST. Fall)
EDE 375
Discovery Learning in the World of Kindergarten
(.5 course)
Study and utilization of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching
kindergarten. (Prereq.: PPST)
EDE 381
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Art, Music
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for art and music
taught at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Laboratory experiences.
(Prereq.: PPST)
EDE 382
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Mathematics
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics
lo Elementary Education
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at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Laboratory experiences.
(Prereq.: PPST)
EDE 383
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Physical Education, Health
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical
education and health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Laboratory experiences. (Prereq.: PPST)
EDE 384
Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: 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. Laboratory experiences. (Prereq.: PPST)
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. Laboratory experiences. (Prereq.: PPST)
EDE 387
Kindergarten-ElementaryCurriculum: Language Arts
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and r,esources for language arts
at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Laboratory experiences.
(Prereq.: PPST, EDU 265)
EDU 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. (P/N grading only)
EDE 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, f a d t y member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which links the ideas and
methods of education to the opportunities found in the placement.
Participation in a concurrent seminar is expected. Students must consult
with the Department and the Internship Office before registering.
EDE 478
School and Society
(See Secondary Education for course description.)
EDE 481,482,483,484 Student Teaching K-6 and Seminar
Observing and teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels under
the supervision of college and elementary school personnel. Membership
in one of the professional teacher organizationsis required. Students must
apply to student teach at least three months prior to enrolling for the
courses. A full term of student teaching is required for all students
pursuing an initial license. (Prereq.: All K-Elementary course work
satisfactorily completed and admission into the Education Department
Licensure program.)
EDE 491
Pradicum and Seminar in Special Education
(See Special Education for course description)
Secondary Education
EDE 495
Topics in Education
(.5 course)
Study of selected topics in education that are not treated extensively
through current course offerings. Specific topics will be announced.
EDE 498
Independent Study
(.5 course)
Study of specific areas in education as determined by candidate seeking
licensure in a teaching area. May be taken more than once for credit (by
permission).
EDE 499
Independent Study
Opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects not otherwise
provided for in the Department curriculum. A projected program must be
outlined and approved by the Kindergarten-Elementary education
faculty.
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t is the responsibility of each student to
meet all specific requirements of the
Education Department. Secondary Education students are expected to consult with
Education faculty regarding state requirements for teacher licensure, in addition to
conferring with the student's major field
adviser.
Licensure Requirements in the state of
Minnesota for teaching in secondary
schools are met through the Augsburg
College Education Department Licensure
program: Baccalaureate degree; academic
major in an approved teaching area; and
the following courses:
EDU 210 Learning and Developing in an
Educational Setting
EDU 265 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting and Field
Experience
EDU 341 Media Technology
EDS 350 Reading in the Content Areas
EDS 354 Creating Learning
Environments: Secondary Field
Experience
EDU 388 Human Relations
EDS 478 School and Society
EDS 481,482,483 Student Teaching
EDS 484 Student Teaching Seminar (for
Art, Music, and Physical
Education teaching majors)
HPE 114 Health Safety Education (or
equivalent)
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 116 Health Concepts for Educators
Methods course in major/minor areas
GPA of 2.5 overall, 2.5 in Education, 2.5
in academic major and P in student
teaching required. All required EDU/EDS
courses must have a grade of 2.0 or higher.
Application for and acceptance into the
Augsburg Licensure Program required.
Criteria for admission to the program are
available in the Education Department.
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Secondary Education
Art, Music and Physical Education
Licensure
A person preparing for licensure in one
of these areas follows the secondary
education program even though he or she
plans to teach at the elementary school
level. A person with a major in one of these
special areas will take four courses in
student teaching and do some student
teaching at both the secondary and
elementary levels. In addition to 354, the
art major will register for 361,362; the
physical education major for 365; and the
music major for 355.
Art and physical education teacher
education programs lead to licensure for
grades K-12. Music teacher education
programs lead to licensure in the following
areas: 1) Band (K-12) and classroom music
(5-12); 2) Orchestra (K-12) and classroom
EDU 120
music (5-12); 3) Vocal and classroom
music (K-9); or 4) Vocal and classroom
music (512).
Modern Language Licensure
For modern language teachers (French,
German, Spanish), see Modem Language
Department for information on the
required competency exams.
Teaching in the Minor Field
Minnesota State Rule provides for
restricted teaching in selected fields in
which a person has received a minor.
Students must be accepted into the
Education Department Licensure Program,
take the minor subject area methods
course, and student teach in the minor area
to receive licensure or be recommended for
an endorsement by Augsburg College.
Learning in an Urban Setting
(See Elementary Education for course description.)
EDS 199
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which enables the
student to explore education as a major and/or consider its career
alternatives. Participation in a concurrent seminar is expected. Students
must consult with the departmental Internship Coordinator before
registering for academic credit. Seminar participation required.
EDU 210
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. PSY 105
Principles of Psychology is strongly recommended.
EDU 265
Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting and Field Experience
Investigates various aspects of the teaching profession, with opportunity
for in-school work. Open to all students. (Prereq.: sophomore standing
and ENG 111)
Secondan, Education
EDS 282
Introduction t o Special Education
(See Special Education for course description.)
EDS 295
Topics i n Education
Study of selected topics in education that are not treated extensively
through current course offerings. Specific topics will be announced.
EDS 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit.
EDU 341
Media Technology
(-5 course)
(See Elementary Education for course description)
EDS 350
Reading i n 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. Upper Division. (Prereq.: P E T )
EDS 354
Creating Learning Environments: Secondary and Field Experience
The mastery of theories and their application for teaching in learning
settings. Laboratory experiences. (Prereq.: PPST)
EDS 355
Music Methods (K-12)
Trends and issues in music education. The development of music skills
and teaching procedures for school music K-12. Workshops and laboratory experience. (Prereq.: EDS 354 and PPST. Spring)
EDS 356, 357, 358 Music Methods: Brass and Percussion, Woodwinds, Strings
(.5 course each)
Study and application of instructional methods, materials and techniques.
Courses offered on two-year cycle. Even year: Woodwinds. Odd year:
Brass and Percussion, Strings. (Prereq.: PPST. Fall)
EDS 361
Art Methods (Elementary and Junior High School)
Procedures, materials and issues relating to the teaching of art in the
elementary, middle and junior high schools. For art teaching majors only.
(Prereq.: EDS 354 and PPST. Fall)
EDS 362
Art Methods (Senior High School)
(.5 course)
Procedures, materials and issues relating to the teaching of art in the
senior high school. (To be taken concurrently with 361. Prereq.: EDS 354
and PPST. Fall)
EDS 364
English Methods
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 354 and PET. Joint day school and WEC. Fall)
HPE 365
Physical Education Methods (K-12)
(.5 course)
(See Health and Physical Education Department for course description.
Prereq.: P E T )
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Secondary Education
EDS 366
Modern Language Methods
(.5 course)
World language learning theory. The theory and practice of world
language teaching. (Prereq.: EDS 354 and PPST. Consult with the Modem
Language Department. Joint day school and WEC. Fall)
EDU 370
Classroom Management
(.5 course)
A class for Elementary and Secondary Education students. The content of
this course includes theories, issues and strategies of classroom management techniques. (Prereq.: PET. Spring)
EDU 371
Teaching the Individual Learner
(.5 course)
(See Elementary Education for course description. Prereq.: PPST)
EDS 374
Natural Science Methods
(.5 course)
Course structures, goals, and procedures in science education. Consideration of ability levels of students. Survey and assessment of classroom
textbooks and materials. Development of a file of teaching materials and
references. Consult with the Education Department. (Prereq.: EDS 354 and
PET. Joint day school and WEC. Fall)
EDS 375
Social Studies Methods
(.S course)
Introduction to the teaching of social sciences and history in secondary
school classrooms. Emphasis on instructional strategies and cumculum
development. Consult with the Education Department. (Prereq.: EDS 354
and PET. Joint day school and WEC. Winter: WEC)
EDS 376
Speech and Theatre Arts Methods
(.5 course)
The teaching of basic speech, interpretative reading, discussion and
theatre, and directing of cmxn-ricular speech and theatre activities.
(Prereq.: EDS 354 and PPST. Spring)
EDS 377
Mathematics Methods
(.5 course)
Study of the basic techniques and materials for teaching secondary school
mathematics, and the consideration of trends and issues in mathematics
education. Consult with the Education Department. (Prereq.: EDS 354 and
PET. Spring)
EDU 388
Human Relations
(.5 course)
(See Elementary Education for course description.)
EDS 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which links the ideas and
methods of education with the opportunities inherent in the placement.
Participation in a concurrent seminar is expected. Prior to the beginning of
the term/registration, interested students should consult with the
departmental Internship Coordinator regarding requirements and
permission to register. Students are encouraged to seek an appropriate
placement site by registering with the Internship and Cooperative
Education Office.
S~ecialEducation
EDS 478
School and Society
Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modem society and
final theoretical preparation to approach student teaching. (Prereq.: senior
standing, EDU 265 and P E T )
EDS 481,482,483,484
Student Teaching and Seminar
Obsenring and directing learning at the secondary level under supemision
of college and secondary school personnel. Three courses required of all 712 licensure majors. Four courses required of K-12 Art, Music, and
Physical Education licensure majors and of double majors. (Prereq.:
completion of all education coursework and admission to the Department.)
EDS 495
Topics in Education
Study of selected topics in education that are not treated extensively
through current course offerings. Specific topics will be announced.
EDS 498
Independent Study
(.5 course)
Study of specific areas in education as determined by candidate seeking
licensure in a teaching area. May be taken more than once for credit (by
permission).
EDS 499
Independent Study
Opportunity for advanced and specialized research projects not otherwise
provided for in the Departmental cumculum. A projected program must
be outlined which meets the approval of education faculty.
See Department listing for a description of the following approved electiue:
HPE 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
(See Health and Physical Education Department for course description.
Prereq.: PPST)
Minor
Minimum of six courses:
EDU 282 Introduction to Special
Education
EDE 491 Practicum and Seminar in
Special Education
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
PSY 357 Behavior Analysis
One course chosen from:
HPE 354 Physiology of Exercise
MUS 110 Interim Course
PSY 362 Behavior Disorders
SWK 340 Interim Course
and one course chosen from:
PSY 352 Developmental Psychology:
Adolescent and Young Adult
PSY 359 Psychological Assessment
EDS 388 Human Relations
LIN 289 Introduction to Linguistics
Recommended as an additional course:
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
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Special Education
EDU 110
Introduction to Deafness and Language of Deaf People
Introduction to issues related to deafness and the modes of cornmunication used by deaf people. Through lectures, guest speakers, videotapes,
reading and field trips, we examine the language, education, social
and political aspects, and cultural issues within the deaf community.
(Odd years)
EDU 282
Introduction to Special Education
Introduction to the field of special education. An examination of the
nature, causes and educational interventions for such exceptionalities as
mental retardation, physical disability, hearing and vision impairment,
learning disabilities, behavior disorders and giftedness. (Fall)
EDU 491
Practicurn and Seminar in Special Education
A supervised field placement in a facility for an exceptional population
plus on-campus seminar. (Students planning to take this course should
consult with the Special Education Coordinator about a placement prior
to registering for the course. Prereq.: completion of special courses for
Special Education minor or consent of instructor. Spring)
A
ugsburg College has cooperative
arrangements with three universities to
allow the student to earn a Bachelor of Arts
degree from Augsburg College and an
engineering degree from either the
University of Minnesota Institute of
Technology, Minneapolis; Washington
University School of Engineering and
Applied Science, St. Louis, Missouri; or
Michigan Technological University,
Houghton, Michigan. Because of the special
requirements and opportunities of these
programs, early consultation with the
Augsburg Engineering Adviser is necessary. Applications for these programs
require the recommendation of the
Augsburg Engineering Adviser.
Engineering Adviser
Stuart Anderson
University of Minnesota
The Institute of Technology and
Augsburg cooperative arrangement
provides for two dual degree engineering
programs:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Engineering
(B.A. / B.E.) enables students to receive a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg
College and a Bachelor of Engineering
degree from the University of Minnesota.
The program typically involves three years
at Augsburg and two years at the Institute
of Technology.
Students may apply for the program
after completing the sophomore year. At
that time, they will be informed of their
status in the program and any further
conditions necessary for final acceptance
into the program. Formal application to the
Institute of Technology may be completed
during the second semester of the junior
year at Augsburg.
Bachelor of ArtsIMaster of Engineering
(B.A. / M.E.) enables students to receive a
Bachelor of Arts degree from Augsburg
College and a Master of Engineering degree
from the University of Minnesota. This
program involves four years at Augsburg
and, typically, two years at the Institute of
Technology.
The curriculum is the same as the B.A./
B.E. curriculum with the addition of several
extra courses that are completed at
Augsburg during the senior year to
minimize the number of undergraduate
courses, if any, that students must take at
the University before proceeding through
the graduate curriculum. The number of
such courses varies by IT department and
area of emphasis within a department.
Application for admission into the
B.A./M.E. program should be initiated
during the second semester of the junior
year at Augsburg. Formal application for
the program may be completed during the
senior year. Those admitted will receive
special counseling from the Institute of
Technology staff regarding courses that
should be taken during the senior year at
Augsburg. Participants in the B.A./M.E.
program are not guaranteed admission to
the Institute of Technology.
Washington University (Three Year Plan)
Michigan Technological University (Dual
Degree Plan)
These two programs enable students to
receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from
Augsburg and a Bachelor of Engineering
degree from Washington University School
of Engineering and AppEed Science or
Michigan Technological University in a
five-year period.
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Engineering
The first three years are spent at
Augsburg followed by two years at the
affiliated university. Students accepted into
the program will be considered for
admission to the engineering school if they
will complete course requirements, have
the requisite cumulative grade point
average and are recommended by the
Engineering Adviser of Augsburg College.
Minimum course requirements for
admission to the Dual Degree or ThreeTwo Programs:
CHM 115 General Chemistry
CHM 116 General Chemistry
CSC 170 Structured Programming
ENG 111 Effective Writing
PHY 121 General Physics I
Students are also encouraged to explore PHY 122 General Physics II
Four Mathematics courses from A or B:
opportunities for graduate work at
A.
Washington University and Michigan
Technological University. Further informa- MAT 145 AUGMENT I
tion on these and other graduate programs MAT 146 AUGMENT II
is available from the Augsburg Engineering MAT 245 Mathematical Structures and
Reasoning I
Adviser.
MAT
247
Mathematical
Structures and
Financial Aid: Students receiving
Reasoning
II
financial aid who are participants in these
B. (For WEC students. See WEC catalog for
dual degree programs will be encouraged
course
descriptions.)
to apply to the engineering school of their
MAT
124 Calculus I
choice for continuing support. Their
MAT 125 Calculus II
applications will be evaluated using need
MAT
224 Calculus 111, Differential
and academic performance as criteria.
Equations
MAT 226 Calculus III, Differential
Equations
Additional courses to meet general
education requirements and a total of 27
courses at Augsburg. Normally MAT 124,
125 or 145,146 and PHY 121,122 are taken
in the freshman year. Students interested in
Chemical Engineering also should take
CHM 351,352.
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T
hose who study
- English
- believe that
an intense concern for words, ideas and
images helps people understand who they
are and who they can become. Writing
helps all of us clarify and share our
thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate
the pains and joys of human existence.
Through the study of English we see life's
complexity, experience life as others do and
better understand 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 in the
relation between meaning and language.
With science, English is interested in
discovering order and determining
structures. With speech and communication, 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.
ism, government, law, the ministry, library
science, medicine, advertising, public
relations, publishing, writing and other
professions and businesses.
English Faculty
Kathryn Swanson (Chair), Barbara
Andersen, Cathleen Dalglish, Douglas
Green, Joan Griffin, John Mitchell,
Catherine Nicholl, Ronald Palosaari,
John Schmit
Major
The Augsburg English Department
integrates its program with the cultural
opportunities of this vital urban area.
Augsburg students can walk to assigned or
recommended plays, films and readings
available near the campus. English majors
have the opporhmity to use and refine their
skills through working in Internships on
and off campus, tutoring English as a
Second Language (ESL) students, tutoring
in the Writing Lab or participating in the
Cooperative Education Program.
Nine courses above 111, including:
ENG 225 Intermediate Expository
Writing
ENG 245 Introduction to Literature
One course in European literature:
ENG 271 European Literature: Homer to
Dante
or ENG 272 European Literature:
From the Renaissance to the
Modem Period
Two survey courses in British literature
from:
ENG 331 British Literature, Medieval to
Elizabethan
ENG 336 British Literature, 17th and
18th Centuries
ENG 337 British Literature, the
Romantics and the Victorians
One Upper Division course in American
literature:
ENG 350 American Literature to 1920
or ENG 351 American Literature
Since 1920
One 400 level course
Two additional electives
Students with an Augsburg English
major pursue careers in elementary,
secondary and college education, journal-
Majors are encouraged to consult their
Departmental adviser regularly. A student
with a double major or special program
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that involves considerable work in the
English Department should also work
closely with an adviser in the Department.
Note: Transfer majors must take at least
three of their English courses at Augsburg.
10 courses, including those listed under the
major, and:
ENG 345 Introduction to the English
Language
ENG 399 Internship in Teaching Writing
EDS 364 English Methods
and one course with a component in nonWestern literature (for example, ENG 361).
In addition, the ACTC courses, Communication Skills in the English Classroom
and Teaching Mass Media, are required.
Courses in early American literature,
Shakespeare and film are recommended.
Students are encouraged to take courses
toward their major during the freshman
and sophomore years, and apply for
teacher education no later than the spring
of their junior year.
Minor
Five courses above ENG 111, including
ENG 245; an upper~ i ~literature
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course; and an additional writing course.
Transfer Students
Transfer students with a B.A. in English
from another college must take at least two
of their English courses at Augsburg
(preferably Upper Division). These courses
must be taken before the Department can
recommend a student for student teaching.
The English Placement Test
A writing sample is required of
students to determine their placement in
an appropriate writing class. Students who
do not show competence in composition
skills - such as stating and supporting a
thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing
paragraphs and sentences - are required
to enroll in ENG 101 Developmental
Writing where thev receive more individual instruction than is possible in
ENG 111Effective Writing. These students
must pass ENG 101Developmental
Writing before enrolling in ENG 111
Effective Writing.
V
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 the
requirements for the major.
Prerequisites
Honors Major
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall;
submit proposal to Department Chair by
October 15 in senior year for Department
approval. Submit and defend paper before
faculty committee. Honors project may be
an Independent Study program (refer to
Departmental guidelines).
ENG 111Effective Writing is strongly
recommended but not a prerequisite for a
Lower Division literature course. Prerequisite for an Upper Division literature course
is ENG 245 Introduction to Literature and/
or consent of the instructor.
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ENC 101
DevelopmentalWriting
A preparatory course for ENG 111Effective Writing, this course is
required of students identified by a writing sample (the English
Placement Test) as needing additional preparation in composition.
Students receive course credit, but this does not fulfill the graduation
requirement in writing. The minimum passing grade for this course is 2.0.
ENC 111
Effective Writina
Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques and
writing critical reviews. Attention is given to increasing students' effectiveness in choosing, organizing anddeveloping topics, thinking critically
and revising for clarity and style. A Writing Lab is provided for those
needing additional help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0.
ENC 216
American Indian Literature
A study of poetry and fiction by selected American Indian writers.
Discussion and analysis will focus on ways in which literature reflect and
illuminate American Indian culture and traditions. (Spring)
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ENC 217,218 English as a Second Language
Understanding spoken American English, speaking, reading college-level
materials and writing are the skills emphasized in these two courses.
Testing will determine placement in these courses, and testing, as well as
c o ~ r s ~ ~ e r f o r m a nwill
c e , determine whether the ESL requirement is met.
Students will continue in ESL until the requirement is completed. (Fall:
ENG 217; Spring: ENG 218)
ENC 223
Writing for Business and the Professions
A practical course designed to improve writing skills for those preparing
for business and professional careers. The writing of reports, letters and
proposals is emphasized. Students are encouraged to use material from
their own areas of specialization. (Prereq.: ENG 111.Spring)
ENC 225
Intermediate Expository Writing
This course builds on the practices and methods of Effective Writing,
ENG 111.Its workshop format stresses style and organization, the process
of revision, self and peer evaluation and the relationship between reading
and writing. (Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENC 226
Introduction to Creative Writing
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative
writing and to various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but
including journal keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENG 111.Fall)
ENC 227
Journalism
An introductory newswriting course with emphasis on writing for the
print media, including practice in writing for radio and television.
Students consider how to recognize news, gather and verify facts, and
write those facts into a news story. Basic copy preparation, editing
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practices and an introduction to legal and ethical questions are included.
(Prereq.: ENG 111)
ENC 241
Introduction to Cinema Art
An investigation of the cinematic qualities, theoretical principles and
historical evolution of the film medium. The emphasis is on film as an
audiovisual language. The course includes the viewing and analysis of
both feature length and short films illustrating the international development of film form and selected esthetic movements. (Spring)
ENC 245
Introduction to Literature
An initiation into the formal study of fiction, poetry and drama, drawing
on works from several periods, different cultures and races, and male and
female writers. As the prerequisite for all upper level courses in literature,
Introduction to Literature aims in particular to develop students' critical
and analytical skills in reading literature and writing about it.
ENC 251
Readings in American Literature
An introduction to representative works that yield an understanding of
the Western heritage and American world views. Themes could include
the emergence of national identity, the relationship between humankind
and God, the nature of nature, definitions of the American self, individuality, the place of women and of racial and ethnic minorities in the
development of American thought and the continuity of Western culture
in America. (Fall)
ENC 271
European Literature: Homer to Dante
Study of major works of Greek and Roman literature, including works by
such authors as Homer, Virgl, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides,
Aristophanes, Ovid and Dante. These works are studied with reference to
their mythological foundations, their cultural background, their influence
on later literature and their enduring relevance. (Fall)
ENC 272
European Literature: From the Renaissance to the Modern Period
study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the medieval to
the modem period, including such authors as Moliere, Cervantes,
Rabelais, Voltaire and Ibsen. (Spring)
ENC 282
Topics in Literature
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in
the class schedule for that year. Recent offerings have included Contemporary Poetry and Women and Fiction.
ENC 299
Directed Study
Directed study for Lower Division credit. Supervised but largely independent study of a topic not normally offered among course selections.
Instructor's and Department Chair's consent required. Students are
responsible for proposing topics before the term in which they wish to
undertake the study.
English 11
ENC 327
Advanced Journalism:Interviewing and Editing
Emphasis is on interviewing, organizing and writing the story, editing the
work of others and learning layout and design. Includes workshop
sessions during which students conduct interviews and critique the
interview skills of others and laboratory sessions devoted to layout and
design. (Prereq.: ENG 227. Alternate years)
ENC 331
British Literature, Medieval to Elizabethan
A study of Chaucer and the medieval milieu, as well as the development
of English poetry and drama in the English Renaissance. (Prereq.: ENG
245 or consent of instructor. Fall)
ENC 336
British Literature, 17th and 18th Centuries
Reading, analysis and discussion of works of selected writers from the
metaphysical poets to Blake, with attention to the historical, intellectual
and social influences and the major literary movements. (Prereq.: ENG 245
or consent of instructor. Fall)
ENC 337
British Literature, the Romantics and the Victorians
A study of major writers of the 19th century, emphasizing Romantic and
Victorian poetry, Victorian prose and two or three novels of the period.
Relationships among these writers are emphasized, as well as their
relationship to their own age and their lasting contribution to the forms of
poetry and prose. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Spring)
ENC 341
Advanced Creative Writing
The purpose of this course is to help the experienced student improve
creative writing in a single genre, as announced in the class schedule.
(Prereq.: ENG 226 or consent of instructor on the basis of submitted work.)
ENC 345
Introduction to the English Language
A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues
concerning the English language, including theories of language acquisition. Students will be introduced to the primary components of linguistics,
the development of the English language and the social impact of language. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor)
ENC 350
American Literature to 1920
Reading and analysis of selected American writers from colonial times to
WWI. Attention is given to issues relating to race, class and gender.
Conceptions of the individual in relation to society, the nature of nature
and regional differences are also studied. The approach is historical as
well as topical. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Fall)
ENC 351
American Literature Since 1920
A study of some recent and contemporary works. Writers are selected to
represent the literary variety and the regional, ethnic and racial diversity
of the men and women who have responded significantly in literary
works to the changing conditions of modem American life. (Prereq.: ENG
245 or consent of instructor. Spring)
ENC 361
Studies in Modern Fiction
Emphasis is on sigruficant works of selected prose writers, chiefly nonWestern, of the 20th century. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor.
Fall)
ENC 399
Internship
The Department offers on-campus Internships in teaching writing and
English as a Second Language, and various off-campus Internships in
writing and editing. Interns meet with faculty advisers or seminar groups.
Interested students should consult the Department Chair.
ENC 423
Studies in the British Novel
A survey of the development of the novel in England from its 18th century
beginnings to the 20th century. Novels studied are selected from the
works of such authors as Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, Austen,
Dickens, Bronte, Eliot, Joyce and Woolf. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of
instructor. Alternate years)
ENC 438
Shakespeare
Study of major plays -comedies, histories and tragedies. Additional
plays are assigned for reading analysis. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
ENC 445
Creative Non-Fiction: Advanced Expository Writing
Designed for the self-motivated writer, the course emphasizes the
conventions of professional writing, including appropriate styles, voice,
subjects and techniques for gathering information. (Prereq.: ENG 225 and
consent of instructor. Alternate years)
ENC 480
Criticism
The course focuses on a variety of recent critical theories and approaches
with which graduate programs in English expect some familiarity. In a
seminar setting, students read and discuss original theoretical essays and
experiment with applications to a small group of literary and cinematic
texts. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor. Alternate years)
ENC 482
Topics in Language and Literature
Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements,
authors or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in
the class schedule for that year. Sample topics include Contemporary
Poetry and Women and Fiction. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
ENC 499
Independent Study
Open to junior or senior English majors with an overall GPA of 3.0 or
consent of Department Chair. Designed to enable advanced students to
pursue a topic not covered by course offerings. The student must define a
topic and a tentative reading list, then seek a faculty member willing and
able to supervise the project. Department chair approval required.
See Department listing for a description of the following approved elective:
THR 325
Playwriting
See listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
T
he initial months after entering
college as a freshman are a period of
transition. The faculty and staff wish to
assist students in making a successful
transition to being college students and to
help them become part of this academic
community. Students are introduced to the
character of the College, its heritage as an
urban liberal arts college of the church, the
process of learning in a community where
ideas are valued and treated seriously, and
the logstics of being college students.
The First Year Experience (ME)is
composed of four parts: Summer Registra-
CST 005
FYE Seminar
tion, Fall Orientation, ME Seminars and an
optional FYE Interim Term Course.
Participation in the Fall Orientation
program and in the ME Seminars is
required of all students who begin
Augsburg College as freshmen in the day
schedule program. Students who meet the
requirement satisfactorily by attendance at
and participation in an FYE Seminar will
receive a notation of a passing (P) grade for
ME 005 on their official transcript and a
0.25 credit. Students without a P for ME
005 will not be permitted to graduate with
an Augsburg degree.
(.25 course)
A series of Fall term meetings with an ME faculty adviser to discuss
issues related to becoming an active member of the.Augsburg College
community of learners. Discussion will be based upon readings from a
variety of disciplines and sources collected in the "Augsburg Anthology."
(P/N grading only; evaluation based on attendance and participation.)
See listing under Modern Languages.
See listing under Modern Languages.
s
ome courses help to integrate learning
around topics in ways which are different
from the more traditional disciplines. General Studies includes specialized academic
enrichment programs, an integrative proseminar created by cooperating faculty and
CST 009
Cooperative Education
offerings of the Center for Global Education.
General Studies Faculty
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d
(.O course)
Placement in a Co-op Education assignment, satisfactory completion of
the evaluation process, and participation in seminars conducted by
Cooperative Education staff. No course credit.
CST 140, 141 Introduction to the Liberal Arts
(.5 course each)
An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and to the
philosophy and student services available at Augsburg College. The
course also focuses on improving those skills so important to academic
success: reading rate and comprehension, notetaking and textbook
reading, time management, vocabulary, spelling, test taking, concentration and memorization, conflict management, assertiveness training,
career planning and making decisions.
GST 209
City Seminar: Experiential Education
(.O course)
Students engaged in a minimum of 50 hours of intemship/service/
cooperative education use that experience as a catalyst for learning about
the Twin Cities as an urban community system. Students do a series of 5-6
reflective assignments designed to introduce them to a systematic way of
thinking about how their particular organization functions in the larger
community. The seminar enables the student to utilize experiential
education options to meet the objectives of the City Perspective. Permission of Instructor. Non-credit.
CST 230
Cultural Issues Seminar
This seminar consists of a series of mini-courses offered in a number of
relevant topic areas related to the theme of the program. Each mini-course
consists of 12 hours. Any four mini-courses fulfill the requirements of the
seminar.
See listing under Modem Languages.
HEALTH
AND PHYSICAL
DUCATI ION
v
irtually all students at Augsburg
College will interact at some point in their
college years with the Department of
Health and Physical Education. It is the
philosophy of the Department to provide
quality experiences in professional preparation and education for lifelong participation in physical activity. In addition, the
gifted athlete as well as the occasional
participant will find ample opportunity for
athletic and developmental activities.
The Physical Education Department
provides the organizational framework for
a wide range of educational experiences,
including several major and minor programs: general education in Physical
Education; men's and women's intercollegiate athletic programs; intramural
programs for men and women; and athletic
facilities for developmental and recreational activities.
Department graduates have traditionally found employment in educational
settings. Additional career opportunities
are possible in YMCA/YWCA programs
and community services, municipal park
and recreation departments as adult fitness
instructors, and in working with people
with disabilities.
Health and Physical Education Faculty
Carol Enke and Edwin J. Saugestad (CoChairs), Brian Amrnann, Richard Borstad,
Marilyn Florian, Paul Grauer, Alvin
Kloppen, Jack Osberg, Joyce Pfaff, Jeff
Swenson.
HEALTH EDUCATION
Health Education Major
HPE 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 216 Human Sexuality
HPE 254 Introduction to Developmental/
Adapted Physical Education
HPE 320 School Health Curriculum
HPE 355 Tests and Measurement
HPE 410 Administration and Supervision
of the School Health Program
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
BIO 114 General Biology
PSY 105 General Psychology
PSY 351 Developmental Psychology:
Child
or PSY 352 Developmental
Psychology: Adolescent and
Young Adult
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers which
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Education Department to
identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
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Health and Physical Education
Teaching Minor
Students interested in the Teaching
Minor should consult with the Department Chair.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education Major
HPE 101 Fitness for Life
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 210 History and Principles of
Physical Education and Sport
HPE 220 Motor Learning
HPE 223 Team Sports
HPE 231 Individual and Dual Sports
HPE 232 Dance
HPE 254 Introduction to Development/
Adaptive Physical Education
HPE 340 Organization and
Administration of Physical
Education Programs
HPE 350 Kinesiology
HPE 351 Physiology of Exercise
HPE 355 Tests and Measurement
HPE 473 Physical Education Curriculum
HPE 475 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Jnjuries
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers which
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Education Department to
identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Major with Specialization in Adapted
Physical Education
Students interested in this program
should consult with the Department Chair
for individual program planning.
Minor
HPE 101,115,210 223,231,232,351.
There is no PE teaching minor in Minnesota
Public Schools.
Coaching Endorsement (not a major)
HPE 310 Psychology of Sport
HPE 351 Physiology of Exercise
HPE 475 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
HPE 486 Organization and
Administration of Coaching
HPE 489 Practicum
One course from:
HPE 476 Coaching of Football
HPE 477 Coaching of Basketball
HPE 478 Coaching of Hockey
HPE 479 Coaching of Track and Field
HPE 480 Coaching of Baseball/Softball
HPE 483 Coaching of Volleyball
HPE 487 Coaching of Wrestling
(Interim only)
Internship in Athletic Training
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
HPE 110 Personal and Community
Health
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 350 KineSiology
HPE 351 Physiolggy of Exercise
HPE 475 Prevention and Care of Athletic
Injuries
And advanced athletic training (ACTC
schools)
Also required: 1500 hours of practical
experience under the direction of a
Certified Athletic Trainer.
Health and Physical Education 1
HEALTH EDUCATION
HPE 110
Personal and Community Health
Modem concepts and practices of health and healthful living applied to
the individual and the community.
HPE 114
Health and Safety Education
(.5 course)
Principles and practices of safety education in school and community life.
National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certification.
HPE 115
HPE 116
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 education and services.
Health Concepts for Educators
(.5 course)
A course to prepare future teachers for their role in the school health
program. Includes common childhood health problems with an emphasis
on prevention.
HPE 199
1
HPE 216
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which the student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which enables the student to explore health or physical education as a major and consider its
career alternatives. Students should consult with the departmentalIntemship Coordinator regarding requirements and permission to register.
Human Sexuality
A study of the psychological, social and biological components of human
sexuality. Open to all students.
HPE 254
Introduction to DevelopmentalIAdapted Physicat Education
(.5 course)
A general overview of developmental/adapted physical education from
early childhood to grade 12 and the role of school-based health and
physical education programs for special needs and handicapped students.
HPE 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit.
HPE 320
School Health Curriculum
Techniques for developing a course of study based upon growth and
development for grades K-12. Special work units in nutrition and diseases.
(Prereq.: HPE 110)
HPE 355
Tests and Measurement
(.5 course)
Survey of basic statistical procedures and evaluation of tests in health and
physical education.
HPE 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which the student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which links the principles
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of health or physical education with the opportunitiesinherent in the
placement. Students should consult with the departmental Internship
Coordinator regarding requirements and permission to register.
HPE 410
Administration and Supervision of the School Health Program
Historical background, legal bases, school health services and relationships to community health program and resources. Methods and materials in health education with laboratory experience in classroom and
community. (Prereq.: HPE 110)
HPE 499
Independent Study
Independent Study for Upper Division credit.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HPE 002, 003 Lifetime Sports
(.O course)
Three hours per week. Two Lifetime Sports meet the General Education
requirements. (Part-time students should consult with Department Chair.)
No course credit.
HPE 101
Fitness for Life
A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to mod~fypersonal health and fitness.
HPE 199
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which enables the
student to consider Health/Physical Education as a major and/or explore
career options.
HPE 210
History and Principles of Physical Education and Sport
(.5 course)
History, principles and philosophy of physical education and sport.
HPE 220
Motor Learning
(.5 course)
The study of the processes associated with developing motor skills
relative to physical activity.
HPE 223
Team Sports
Theory and practice in team sports including history, rules and skill
development.
HPE 231
Individual and Dual Sports
Theory and practice in skills, teaching, and officiating individual and dual
sports including history, rules and skill development.
HPE 232
Dance
(.5 course)
Theory and practice in performing American heritage and international
folk dances. Practice in teaching and performing selected social dances.
HPE 254
Introduction to Developmental/Adapted Physical Education
(.5 course)
(See Health Education for course description.)
Health and Physical Education 1:
HPE 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit.
HPE 310
Psychology of Sport
(.5 course)
The application of psychology to athletes and athletic situations. Psychology of Sport deals with the effect of psychological factors on behavior in
sports, and the effect that participation in sport or physical activity has on
the performer.
HPE 340
Organization and Administration of Physical Education Programs
(.5 course)
A survey of management, leadership and decision making for Physical
Education and athletic programs. (Prereq.:HPE 210)
HPE 350
Kinesiology
(.5 course)
Mechanics of movement with special emphasis upon the muscular system
and analysis of movement. (Prereq.: BIO 103)
HPE 351
Physiology of Exercise
The major effects of exercise upon the systems of the body and physiological principles applied to exercise programs and motor training.
HPE 355
Tests and Measurement
(-5 course)
(See Health Education for course description.)
HPE 365
Physical Education Methods (K-6)
Procedures, materials and issues for teaching physical education in
grades K-6.An in-depth view of all aspects of teaching physical education to elementary aged children. (Consult with Department Chair
for prerequisites)
HPE 368
(.5 course)
Physical Education Methods (7-12)
Procedures, materials and issues for teaching physical education in
secondary schools. (Consult with Department Chair for prerequisites)
HPE 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which the student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which links the principles
of health or physical education with the opportunitiesinherent in the
placement. Students should consult with the departmental Internship
Coordinator regarding requirements and permission to register.
HPE 473
Physical Education Curriculum
(.5 course)
Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical
education with laboratory experience. (Prereq.: HPE 210)
HPE 475
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
(.5 course)
Preventing and treating common athletic injuries. Practical experience in
taping and training room procedures. (Even years. Interim)
HPE 476
Coaching of Football
(.5 course)
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of coaching football.
(Odd years)
- Health and Physical Education
HPE 477
Coaching of Basketball
(-5 course)
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of coaching basketball.
(Odd years)
HPE 478
Coaching of Hockey
(.5 course)
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of coaching hockey.
(Odd years)
HPE 479
Coaching of Track and Field
(.5 course)
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of coaching track and field.
(Odd years)
HPE 480
Coaching of Baseball/Softball
(.5 course)
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of coaching baseball and
softball. (Odd years)
HPE 483
Coaching of Volleyball
(.5 course)
Theory, technique and administrative aspects of coaching volleyball.
(Odd years)
HPE 486
Organization and Administration of Coaching
(.5 course)
Principles of athletic administration at the interscholastic level. (For
non-physical education majors seeking coaching endorsement.)
HPE 489
Pradicum
HPE 499
Independent Study
Directed intensive study in an area of physical education. Open only to
junior or senior majors.
HISTORY
- HIS
H
istory is to society what memory is
to an individual; it brings to a civilization
an understanding of its identity. The
distinguished medievalist J.R. Strayer
expressed it this way: "No community can
survive and no institution can function
without constant reference to past experience. We are ruled by precedents fully as
much as by laws, which is to say that we
are ruled by the collective memory of the
past. It is the memory of common experiences which makes scattered individuals
into a community."
A society's history is also a storehouse
of human experiences that enables us to
deal more knowledgeably with the
continuities and changes in current issues.
Established disciplines, as history long has
been, train the mind by developing
concepts and skills that enable one to deal
with masses of information. Many have
found that history is an entree into the
richer enjoyment of travel, cultural events
and the broad reading enjoyed by the
educated person. Accordingly, history has
long held a major role in the liberal arts.
This is true at Augsburg.
The Department has strength in, and
requires of its majors, work in four main
areas: ancient and medieval, modem
Europe, United States and the non-Western
world. The Department's graduates are
well represented among professional
historians; at present, some are in graduate schools preparing for such careers.
More have distinguished themselves as
social studies teachers in elementary and
secondary schools and current projections
indicate that there will be growing opportunity in that field for history majors. For
most of our students, however, the study
of history provides one of the better
undergraduate liberal arts experiences,
valuable both for a wide variety of career
choices and personal enrichment.
History Faculty
Richard Nelson (Chair), William Green,
Donald Gustafson, Christopher Kimball
Major
Eight courses plus one seminar. At least
four of these courses must be Upper
Division. A major must have at least one
course (either survey or upper level) from
each of the four areas: ancient and medieval; modern Europe; U.S.; and nonWestern.
Teaching Licensure
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers
which may differ slightly in emphasis from
the Augsburg major requirements. The
state requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Education Department to
identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Minor
Five courses, at least three of which
must be Upper Division.
Honors Major
GPA of 3.6 in the major and 3.0 overall;
except in special instances, application
before the end of the first term of the junior
year; two years of a foreign language at the
college level (or its equivalent); an honors
thesis (equal to one course credit) to be
defended before a faculty committee.
- History
Prerequisites
First year students should enroll in
one or more of the 101-104 courses. 200level courses are normally reserved for
sophomore or Upper Division students.
Upper Division courses are numbered
300 and above.
Satisfactory completion of a Lower
Division course is normally required before
enrolling in an Upper Division course. See
instructor for permission.
Transfer Students
Transfer students planning a major
must normally take at least three of their
courses at Augsburg. A minor normally
requires two courses taken at Augsburg.
HIS 101
The Beginning of the Western Culture
An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical
world of Greece and Rome, and the Middle Ages of Europe into the 13th
century.
HIS 102
The Shaping of Western Civilization
A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of
the Middle Ages through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon.
HIS 103
The Modem World
A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of
Napoleon to the present.
HIS 104
HIS 199
The Modern Non-Western World
An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia
and Africa of the last 200 years.
Internship
A limited number of work-based Lower Division experiences may be
available to qualified students in which the student, faculty member and
site supemisor design a learning agreement which enables the student to
consider history as a major while exploring career alternatives. Consultation with the Department and Internship Office is required before
registration.
HIS 220
America to 1815
The historical evolution of America to 1815beginning with the contact of
American, African and European cultures, then turning to the political,
religious and racial diversity of colonial life. After treating independence
and the creation of a new republic, the course will conclude with examination of the expansion and democratization of that republic.
HIS 221
19th Century U.S.
An historical survey of the United States during the 19th century, empha-
sizing the social changes brought about by immigration, expansion,
sectionalism and the slavery debate. After considering the Civil War and
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Reconstruction, the course will conclude with an examination of political,
economic, and cultural changes influenced by industrialization and
urbanization.
HIS 222
20th Century U.S.
An historical survey of the United States in the 20th century, focusing on
the nation's adjustment to industrialization and urbanization, the emergence of the U.S. as a world power, the rise of a strong federal government, the implications of inaeasing racial and ethnic diversity, and the
impact of affluence.
HIS 225
History of the Twin Cities
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 change, transportation, immigration and ethnicity, and
urban politics and reform.
HIS 241
Topics in African-American History
Selected topics in African-American history including the history of civil
rights, African-Americans in Minnesota, contributions to world culture
and leadership. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior
to registration.
HIS 242
History of African-American Civil Rights, 1619-1915
An examination of the historical development of civil rights for African-
Americans from the appearance of black slaves brought to Jamestown to
1915, focusing on the legal, economic and political issues stemming from
race and class, with special consideration of perception, emancipation and
integration of slaves and former slaves.
HIS 243
History of African-American Civil Rights, 1915-1972
A continuation of the examination of the historical development of civil
rights for African-Americans for the period 1915-1972,with special
emphasis placed on the contributions of W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey,
A. Philip Randolph, Charles Houston, Thurgood Marshall and Martin
Luther King, Jr.
HIS 2451345
The American and Scandinavian Shared Heritage
An exploration of key aspects of the cultural history of the United States
and Scandinavia from the 19th century to the present. Emphasis is placed
on the Atlantic migration and the similarities and differences between
these cultures, especially in their movement from agrarian to industrial
society. (Offered only in the Augsburg College/lZlstfold, Norway program. See International Studies)
HIS 299
Directed Study
An opportunity for the student to do readings or study on topics not
covered in the scheduled courses. The proposed study must be approved
by the directing faculty member and the chair of the department before
registration. A maximum of one course in directed study may be applied
to the major.
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History
HIS 326
American Indian History
A study of the native people of North America from the pre-Columbian
period through European exploration and settlement to the present,
emphasizing American Indian contributions to world culture, tribal
structure and inter-governmental relations.
HIS 331
Topics in U.S. History
In-depth exploration of selected topics in U.S. history not regularly
examined in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered
will be announced prior to registration.
HIS 332
History of U.S. Foreign Relations
A survey of U.S. foreign relations from the American Revolution through
the Cold War. Attention will be paid to changing definitions of war and
peace, tensions between internationalismand isolationism, the emergence
of the U.S. as an economic and military power, and the making of diple
macy in the nuclear age.
HIS 335
American Urban History
A study of urban development from colonial and frontier beginnings
through the age of industrialization to the present, including the dynamics
of urban growth and planning, politics and reform, and the growth of
urban culture.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: An Historical Perspective
An historical overview of Manibia and South Africa including the
experience of indigenous peoples, the impact of South African occupation,
the war for independence, and the roots of apartheid and its institutionalization. (For offerings see International Studies)
HIS 347
MesoAmerica: Legacy of the Conqueror
Four specific mini-courses together provide an overview of Mexico's
historical development from pre-Columbian times to the present day.
(For offerings see International Studies)
HIS 360
The Ancient Near East and Greece to 338 B.C.
The development of civilization in the Near East from earliest times
through its extension and elaboration by the Greeks. Emphasis is placed
on cultural borrowing, achievement in the arts, religion and political
institutions.
HIS 361
Hellenistic Greece and Rome to 330 A.D.
A study of the development of Alexander's ~ m ~ i rthe
e , Hellenistic
kingdoms and the rise of Rome as the world's greatest power. Emphasis is
placed on personalities, the arts and Rome's contributions in law and the
political process.
HIS 370
The Late Middle Ages to 1560
A study of the scholastic tradition and the role of the Church and state,
eniphasizing modifications of these institutions by the Italian Renaissance
and the early years of the Reformation.
History 1'
HIS 399
Internship
A limited number of work-based Upper Division learning experiences are
often available to qualified history majors in which the student, faculty
member and site supervisor design a learning agreement which unites the
study of history with opportunitiesfound in the placement. Consultation
with the Department and Internship Office is required before registration.
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.
HIS 474
The World and the West
This course begins with Europe's discovery of the rest of the world,
considers cultural interaction and conflict, the building of European
empires in Asia and the Americas, and concludes with the breakdown of
these imperial systems at the end of the 18th century.
HIS 495
Seminar
This course is required for the major and enrollment is normally restricted
to students who have nearly finished their course work. Selected topics
will be announced prior to registration. Permission of the instructor is
required. (Offered at least once each year, during the Fall term.)
HIS 499
Independent Study
Majors with an average of 3.5 GPA or above in history courses are
encouraged to apply for Independent Study. The proposed study must be
approved by the directing faculty member and the chair of the Department before registration. A maximum of one course in Independent Study
may be applied to the major.
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nterdisciphary Studies covers a
broad specof experience and course
work. Through Interdisciplinary courses,
students gain greater insight and understanding of cultures and perspectives
different from their own. Through these
experiences students are better prepared
to become contributing members of the
global community.
Courses listed in these areas may be
used to fulfill the Urban Concerns,
Women's Studies or Ethnic Studies
requirements under the General Distribution Requirements. Consult the General
Education list for courses which fulfill the
specific perspectives.
Augsburg also offers students the
opportunity to major and minor in
Women's Studies, and to minor in American Indian Studies.
For other Interdisciplinary course
listings, see International Studies.
INS 105
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES
The American Indian Studies minor
offers nine courses that encompass the
range of American Indian contributions to
North American culture including art,
religion, literature and history. Also offered
are two beginning courses in Ojibwe
(Chippewa), the original language of one of
Minnesota's native people.
Approved electives from other departments include Women, a Cross-Cultural
Perspective; Contemporary American
Indians; and American Indian Women.
Coordinator
Virginia Allery
Minor
Five courses including INS 105 and at
least one Upper Division course. Indian
Studies courses may also be taken as part
of majors or minors in other academic
subjects or to meet distribution/general
education requirements.
Introduction to American Indian Studies
This course is a n introduction to the content areas of the American Indian
Studies curriculum, including an ovemiew of American Indian history,
American Indian literature, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation
and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, art, music and language.
(Required for American Indian Studies minor.)
OJB111, OJB112 Beginning Ojibwe
(See Modem Languages for course description.)
ENC 216
American Indian Literature
(See English Department for course description.)
INS 233
Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological,
evolutionary and historical origins of women's roles and status in society.
Interdisciplinary Studies Comparative roles of women are examined in tribal contexts across
various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of women in Native
American and African tribes, peasant societies of eastern Europe, Mexico,
the Middle East and China. (Cross-listedwith the Women's Studies
Department.)
INS 260
Contemporary American Indians
This course examines the situation of American Indians in the United
States since the Indian Reorganization Act (1934). Emphasis is on such
current issues as tribal sovereignty, treaty rights and education. The
tension of cultural change and religious, traditional persistence among
selected American Indian tribes today is highlighted.
ART 290
Tribal Arts and Culture
(See Art Department for course description.)
INS 320
American Indian Women
The focus is on the roles played by women in the tribal cultures of North
America. It explores the continuity of women's roles over time, as well as
changes in these roles, precipitated by the influence of Western colonialism. It examines the life histories of Indian women and assesses their
contributions to Indian community life today. (Prereq.: one course in
Women's Studies or American Indian Studies or consent of instructor.
This course also applies to Women's Studies.)
HIS 326
American Indian History
(See History Department for course description.)
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
(See Religion Department for course description.)
ETHNIC STUDIES
REL 231
Religion in African-American History
(See Religion Department for course description.)
INS 232
The African-American Experience in America
An overview of the major issues related to the African-Americanexperience, focusing on historical, sociological, economic, legal and psychological aspects of that experience.
HIS 241
Topics in African-American History
(See History Department for course description.)
METRO URBAN STUDIES - INS
Metro-Urban Studies is a
transdisciplinaTy major and minor
by faculty in sociology, economics, history,
political science, psychology and other
related disciplines. The Metro-Urban
Studies program seeks to blend classroom
and field experience, theory and internships which focus the content of liberal
learning On the
community
and the process of urbanization.
The Metro-Urban Studies major and
Interdisciplinary Studies
graduate preparation for postgraduate
studies in planning, architecture, law,
public administration, environmental
studies, social welfare, government,
community organization and theology. The
program and General Education City
requirement introduce students to the wide
variety of developing careers related to
urban and metropolitan affairs and equip
students with the analybcal and theoretical
tools required to understand the metropolitan communitv.
Internships, Community ServiceLearning and Cooperative Education are
available as ways to enhance the quality of
the major and make fuller use of the
extensive metropolitan opportunities
afforded by the College's location. The
Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA) and Associated Colleges
of the Twin Cities (ACTC) enrich the
overall program.
Metro-Urban Studies Faculty
Garry Hesser (Director, SOC), Andrew
Aoki (POL), Jeanne Boeh, (ECO),Robert
Clyde, Norman Ferguson (PSY), Chris
Kimball (HIS)
Major
13 courses including:
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
POL 421 Topics in American Politics
PSY 356 Environmental Psychology
SOC 211 Human Communities and the
Modem Metropolis
SOC 381 The City and Metro-Urban
Planning
HIS 225 History of the Twin Cities
HIS 335 Urban American History
MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for
Business and Economics
or SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
or SOC 363 Research Methods
INS 399 Internship
Plus three additional approved urbanrelated coursees. (Courses fulfilling the
City Perspectives generally meet the urbanrelated requirement.)
HECUA off-campus programs are
highly recommended, especially the MUST
Twin Cities program. Students interested in
graduate school are encouraged to take
ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics.
Minor
POL 122, SOC 211, HIS 225 and two of
the following: POL 421, PSY 356, HIS 335,
SOC 381 or INS 399.
The Internship, INS 399, is highly
recommended where appropriate. Other
combinations ate feasible if approved by
the Director of the Program.
INS 199
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member
and site supemisor design a learning agreement which enables the
student to explore Metro Urban Studies as a major and consider its career
Interdisciplinary Studies
alternatives. Participation in a concurrent seminar is expected. Students
must consult with the Department and Internship and Cooperative
Education Office prior to registration.
INS 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division students (Prereq.: consent of
instructor and POL 122 or SOC 211)
INS 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which links the ideas and
methods of Metro Urban Studies with the opportunities inherent in the
placement. Participation in a concurrent seminar is expected. Students
must consult with the Department and Internship and Cooperative
Education Office prior to registration.
INS 498
Independent Study - Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course which a student (or group of students)
develops, which utilizes resources available in the metropolitan community, e.g., lectures, symposia, performances, hearings. The course is
designed in consultation with and evaluated by a Department faculty
member. (Prereq.: POL 122 or SOC 211 and consent of instructor)
INS 499
Independent Study
Student must present a written proposal containing rationale, objectives
and methodology of the proposed study according to Department
guidelines. (Prereq.: POL 484 or SOC 363 and consent of instructor)
I URBAN STUDIES OPTIONS THROUGH
HECUA
Augsburg co-founded and plays a
leading role in the Higher Education
Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA), a
consortium of 18 colleges and universities.
Through HECUA, Augsburg students have
access to five interdisciplinary field
learning programs of exceptional quality,
located in Scandinavia, South America,
Central America and the Twin Cities.
For information on the international
HECUA progams, see International
Studies listings.
I. Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST)
This "Semester in the Cities" program focuses upon the Twin Cities metro area.
INS 358
Reading Seminar: Diversity and Unequal Urban Development
Interdisciplinaryreadings connect experiences and direct observation
with theory and research on the impact of race, class and gender on social
inequality and unequal urban development. Competing theories and
strategies for urban and neighborhood development are examined in the
context of dominant ideology and perspectives of people who challenge it.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
INS 359
Field Seminar: Urban Inequality and Social Change
Concrete conditions of life and community issues in different neighborhoods provide varying -at times competing -views on the Twin Cities
"civic ideology." Field observations, dialogue with residents, interviews
and oral history provide data to identify inequality and to assess theories
and strategies for explaining and overcoming it.
INS 399
Internships
(2 course credits)
Internships place students with sponsoring organizations that provide
supervised work experience for a minimum of 24 hours a week.
Coursework also includes readings, seminar discussion, field assignments
and writing to meet the objectives of the internship.
II. City Arts
This program studies the politics of artistic expression and the relationship between
emerging art and urban cultures. Minneapolis-St. Paul provides rich resources for the
program.
INS 330
Field Seminar: Emerging Art and Urban Cultures
Exploration of the life experiences and works of artists, cultural workers
and community organizers for understanding the differences between
formal institutional art and community-based art forms. Interviews and
participant observation at a variety of arts performances and cultural
events.
INS 331
The Politics of Artistic Expression
Study of the social and cultural history of urban art, the role of art and
culture in everyday life, and the relationship between intellectual discourse and the politics of cultural work. Readings, films and discussions
integrate aesthetic theory and artistic expression with issues of social
change and activism.
INS 399
Internships
(2 course credits)
Internships involve participation in an ongoing project with an individual
artist, community organizer, art group or organization for the purpose of
learning about life and work in that setting. The form and placement
varies with each student's goals, needs and experiences.
NORDIC AREA STUDIES - NAS
(Formerly Scandinavian Area Studies)
Nordic Area Studies is an interdisciplinary program drawing on the combined
resources of the ACTC schools and the
Nordic Center at Augsburg College. The
curriculum treats Norden (Denmark,
Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) not
only as a geographical area, but as an
integrated cultural region with a shared
history, common values, and a high degree
of political, social, and economic interdependency. Courses in Nordic Area Studies
postulate a Nordic regonal identity as a
context in which to appreciate the differences between the five individual countries
and to understand the complexity of their
interactions among themselves and the
global community.
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Advisor
Frankie Shackelford
Major
Eight Upper Division courses.
Minor
Four Upper Division courses.
Note: At least four of the Upper
Division courses required for the major
must be Augsburg courses. The remainder
NAS 330
may be transfer credits included in the
major on approval of the program adviser.
Students graduating with a major or minor
must also present the equivalent of
intermediate level competence in a
Scandinavian language. See Norwegian
language course listings under the Modem
Language Department.
Recommended supporting preparation:
Study in Denmark, Norway, Sweden,
Finland or Iceland (see International
Studies Department - Qstfold Program,
Metro-Urban Studies, SUST or Oslo Year
Program), and elective courses or a second
major such as Norwegian, History, Political
Science, Urban Studies, Business Administration, International Relations, Sociology
or Social Work.
Contemporary Norden
A broad survey of Nordic culture with special emphasis on conditions and
developments in the 20th century. Knowledge of Scandinavian language
not required. (Fall: altemate years)
NAS 351
The Modern Nordic Novel
Lectures illustrate the development of the Nordic novel. Class discussion
based on reading of selected works in translation, including masterpieces
from all five Nordic countries. Norwegian majors will be required to do
appropriate readings and written work in Norwegian. (Spring: alternate
years)
NAS 352
The Modern Nordic Drama
Readings include dramatic works by Ibsen, Strindberg, and selected 20th
century dramatists. Lectures provide a context for understanding the
development of the Nordic drama. Norwegian majors will be required to
do appropriate readings and written work in Norwegian. (Spring:
altemate years)
NAS 372
Norwegian Language and Culture
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term.)
NAS 377
Scandinavia in the World
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies
ART 382
Scandinavian Arts
(See Art Department.)
NAS 393
Norwegian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
(See International Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term.)
NAS 394
Urbanization and Development in Scandinavia
(See Intemational Studies, Scandinavian Urban Studies Term.)
NAS 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which the student, a faculty member
and the site supervisor design a learning agreement that enables the
student to apply theoretical knowledge of Nordic culture in a professional
context and to explore career possibilities related to the major. Consult
with the departmental Internship Coordinator and the Internship and
Cooperative Education Office.
NAS 499
Independent Study
In consultation with a faculty member, the student selects a specific topic
for study.
H WOMEN'S STUDIES
The program in Women's Studies
provides students with the oppormn~vto
examine critically women's contributions
and experiences in various historical and
cultural contexts. This is an inter-college
program with course offerings at Augsburg
College, Hamline University, the College of
St. ~aiherineand the University of St.
Thomas. Courses are drawn from many
disciplines and combine theoretical,
practical and research components that
focus not only on gender, but also acknowledge that race, class and sexual identity are
crucial aspects of women's experiences.
The Women's Studies Program offers
both a major and a minor, and provides
students with academic preparation for
careers in human services, education, and
social work as well as graduate study.
Women's Studies Faculty
Maria Woroby (Coordinator),Kristin M.
Anderson, Maria Brown, Grace B. Dyrud,
Mary G. Endorf, Milda Hedblom, Victoria
Littlefield, Lynne Lorenzen, Mildred
"Mike" Mueller, Catherine Nicholl, Beverly
J. Nilsson, Norma Noonan, Nancy K.
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Major
Ten courses which must include INS
201 Foundations in Women's Studies, INS
495 (Seminar),and INS 199 or INS 399
(Internships).The remaining seven
electives are to be selected from approved
Women's Studies courses. At least three
courses must be Upper Division courses.
Students may take courses at any of the
colleges participating in the Women's
Studies Program. However, at least three
courses must be completed at Augsburg.
The writing component of the Graduation
Skills Requirements for the Women's
Studies major must also be completed at
Augsburg. Each student's program must
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have the written approval of the Women's
Studies Program Coordinator.
Minor
Upper Division; and INS 495 or 499.
Courses may be taken from the other
ACTC colleges as well as Augsburg. Each
student's program must have the written
Five courses which must include INS
201; three electives, one of which must be
INS 199
of the
Studies Program
Internship
Must be approved by Women's Studies Program Coordinator.
INS 201
Foundations in Women's Studies
This multidisciplinarycourse introduces students to the contributions of
women in history, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences and the arts,
and how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when
seen from women's perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of
women's experiences in terms of race, sexual orientations and class, and
other contemporary issues.
INS 233
Women: A Cross Cultural Perspective
This course will examine a variety of issues concerning the lives of women
in non-Western societies, including their economic, political and social
contributions, familial roles, and status in society. Emphasis will be placed
on the comparative roles of women in different cultures.
INS 265
Women in American Culture
Through a discussion of works by women historians and selections from
women's journals, speeches, literature and other aesthetic creations, the
class analyzes the position of women in American culture. Emphasis will
be placed on the perspectives of women of color and other women
minority groups.
INS 281
Topics in Women's Studies
INS 311
The Development Process
(See International Studies, Women and Development.)
INS 320
American Indian Women
(See American Indian Studies for course description.)
INS 325
African American Women: Social, Historical and Creative Perspectives
This course examines the historical roots of African American women
from Africa to locations in the United States and other parts of the African
Diaspora. The effects of slavery and its resulting effect on African women
are examined in depth, as well as past and current contributions by
African American women to government, business and family.
INS 399
Internship in Women's Studies
(Must be approved by the Women's Studies Program Coordinator.)
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Interdisciplinary Studies
INS 481
Topics in Women's Studies
INS 495
Women's Studies Seminar
This advanced course will include student research and presentations that
incorporate feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors and
minors who do not elect to do an Independent Study (499). It is offered at
a different college each year.
INS 499
Independent Study
The student must present a written proposal containing rationale,
objectives and methodology of the proposed study according to program
guidelines. (Must be approved by the Women's Studies Program Coordinator.)
See department listings for descriptions of the following approved electives:
ART 352
Women and Art
ENC 282 or 482 Topics in Literature: Women and Fiction
POL 421
Topics in American Politics
POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
PSY 371
Psychology of Gender
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
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ntemational Relations is an interdisciplinary major which offers the student both
breadth and depth. The student may focus
on a discipline or geographic area of the
world. The program consists of a core of
seven courses and six electives chosen from
a wide list of courses offered at Augsburg
and other colleges. Students are encouraged to consider foreign study for an
Interim or semester. Competency in one
language is required, and some students
study two languages.
The goal of the program is to give
students a broad exposure to international
studies with considerable freedom to
choose options for specialization. Students
in the recent past have focused their
studies on Latin America, the Middle East,
Western Europe, Russia and East Central
Europe, the Far East, Southeast Asia, etc.
Recent students have had double
majors in History, Political Science,
International Business or a foreign language. Numerous combinations of majors
and minors are possible with the Intemational Relations major.
Director
Norma Noonan
POL 490 Seminar in International
Relations
Two of the following:
HIS 332 History of U.S. Foreign
Relations
POL 363 Russian and Chinese Foreign
Policy
POL 461 Topics in International Politics
Also, the equivalent of four terms of college
work in a modem language
Required electives
Six of the following (not more than three
from any one discipline may be counted
toward the major):
BUS 362, 465,466
ECO 314; 317,360
HIS 440,474
PHI 355
POL 350,351,359,382,459
REL 356,420
SOC 336
SPC 329
FRE 332, GER 332, NOR 331, SPA 331, SPA
332, SCA 330 (See Modem Languages.)
Interim courses, seminars, Independent
Study, topics courses and courses at other
colleges/universitiescan be considered
here with the approval of the Program
Director, as well as a fourth term or higher
of college work in a second language.
Honors Major
Major
Required courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113 Principles of
Microeconomics
HIS 103 The Modem World
or HIS 104 The Modem Non-Western
World
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
or POL 160 World Politics
GPA of 3.6 in the major; 3.0 overall.
In addition to fulfilling the requirements
for the major, the student must complete
an Honor's Thesis no later than March 1 of
one's senior year and must defend the
thesis before a faculty committee. Students should declare their intention to
complete an Honor's Major by the end of
their junior year.
International Studies
Minor
ECO 112 or 113, HIS 103 or 104, and
POL 158 or 160. One course from HIS 332,
POL 363 or 461. One year of modem
language. Three courses from the list of
required electives for the major. Not more
than two courses from any department can
count toward the minor.
I
ntemational Study at Augsburg College
is intended to motivate students to act
responsibly and effectively in society by
expanding their awareness of other
cultures, deepening their understanding
of the human condition on a global scale,
and helping them to understand the
connections between social justice and
global interdependence. The Center for
Global Education administers international study opportunities available
to Augsburg students.
Study abroad is an integral part of
several majors at Augsburg, but will add
an international dimension to any academic program. Students majoring in a
variety of disciplines, from the natural
sciences to mathematics, study abroad each
year. Students normally receive the same
number of course credits abroad as they
would if studying on-campus. Courses
abroad can fulfill major, distribution/
general education and graduation requirements when approved by the Coordinator
of Academic Programs Abroad and
appropriate faculty before departure.
Note: Only the fourth or higher term of
languages counts toward the major;
prerequisite courses or competencies
cannot be credited toward the 13 required
courses. Students should confer with the
Program Director about regional and
disciplinary concentrations possible within
the major; for example, a concentration in a
geographic area or one of the major
disciplines in the program.
All students in good academic standing
(a minimum GPA of 2.5) at Augsburg may
apply for permission to study off-campus
through the Center for Global Education.
Students must apply by December 15 for
study off-campus for the next year. The
cost for many programs is equivalent to
full room, board and tuition for a semester
on-campus. Financial aid is granted on the
same basis as on-campus study.
International study programs approved
through Augsburg are listed below. For
information on these or other programs,
contact the Coordinator of Academic
Programs Abroad.
THE CENTER FOR GLOBAL
EDUCATION
The Center for Global Education
facilitates cross-cultural learning experiences which prepare people to think more
critically about global issues and to work
toward a more just and sustainable world.
The Center's programs explore a diversity
of viewpoints and are grounded in the
perspectives of the poor and of others
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struggling for justice and human dignity.
The Center's study programs are
conducted in Mexico, Namibia, Norway
and Swiberland. Students experience Ulree
distinct types of living situations, which
include living with other participants in a
community house, spending several days
in a rural setting and several weeks living
with host families. They also travel
together on two-week seminars: in Mexico
to Central America, in Namibia to South
Africa, and in Switzerland to Italy and
Germany.
WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT: LATIN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES - FALL
This program explores the experience of women in Latin America, focusing on their
roles in economic development, social change strategies, and the connections women are
drawing among issues of gender, race, class and global economics.
Courses are offered for credit in the disciplines as listed. INS 311 and POL 359 are also
approved for credit in Women's Studies. POL 495 may be taken as a course in Women's
Studies, depending on the mini-courses chosen.
SPA 116, 216, 316 Intensive Individualized Spanish
Intensive, individualized instruction for several hours a day for four
weeks at the beginning of the semester. Instruction is geared to individual
competency levels and is taught by Mexican instructors. (Required course.
Placement level determined by Program Director.)
INS 31 1
The Development Process
An integrative seminar providing opportunity to rdkct critically on issues
of development, hunger, injustice, and human rights, with special
emphasis given to the experience of women. Latin American development
and educational theories and practices are examined, as well as social
change strategies.
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics -Women in Latin America
A n examination of critical global issues affecting Latin America and the
impact these factors have on women: diminishing resources and sustainable development, refugee issues, foreign debt and international trade,
political ideologies and revolution.
REL 366
The Church and Social Change in Latin America
This course focuses on the relationship of the church to poverty, political
oppression and social injustice in Latin America. Central to the course is
an examination of the emerging "Theology of Liberation" as articulated by
prominent Latin American theologians as well as by people directly
involved in local parishes and development projects in Cuemavaca.
Special attention will be given to the complex interactionsbetween
women and religious institutions.
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1 SOCIAL POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES IN LATIN AMERICA - FALL
This program introduces students to the central issues currently facing Latin America
by focusing on new models of political organizing, popular education and human services.
SPA 116, 216, 316 Intensive Individualized Spanish
Intensive, individualized instruction for several hours a day for four
weeks at the beginning of the semester. Instruction is geared to individual
competency levels and is taught by Mexican instructors. (Required course.
Placement level determined by Program Director.)
POL 295
Latin America: Development Issues
A survey of global issues affecting the human condition in a rapidly
changing and increasingly interdependent world: modernization and
development, economic change and international trade, diminishing
resources, war and revolution, peace and justice and cultural diversity.
Emphasis on the development of a global perspective which recognizes
human commonalities as well as diversity in perceptions, values and
priorities.
SWK 361
International Models of Social Work
Social Work is social policy in action. Currently social workers are
involved at many levels of a nation's social system -with natural helping
networks, families, community groups, volunteer organizations, formal
government services and private initiatives. Through a series of four minicourses, the course explores the different approaches to social work in
several countries in order to compare methods and service and to analyze
the current response to human needs in Latin America.
SWK 399
Internship
A supervised learning experience in an agency setting with emphasis on
acquiring an overview of how the agency functions and how populations
are served. The placement will be for 80 hours during the Fall term. There
are a limited number of internship placements. Preference will be given to
Social Work majors. One-and-one-half years of Spanish study (or demonstrated proficiency) is required for placement.
EDE/EDS 412 Latin American Models of Education
A comparative approach to learning methods of educational models being
developed in Latin America. Students will apply their knowledge of
educational concepts used in the U.S. to an understanding of basic
processes employed by Latin American educators in teaching critical
-&inking, con&iousness-raising and cooperative problem-solving.
Exploring the transferability of these learning models to North America
wzl be a focus throughout the course.
SWK 465 or 468, or SOC 271 Social Policy and Social justice
(Social Work - Upper Division, or Sociology - Lower Division)
Social policy related to the health, education and well-being of members
of Mexican and Central American societies. The course will examine the
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distances between policy and reality, particularly for the poorest groups,
the impact of international economics and politics, and movements that
have emerged dedicated to bridging the gaps between needs and policies.
(Note: Augsburg students majoring in Social Work can take this course as
SWK 465 if they agree to take a .5 Independent Study to supplement the
North American legislative procedure and mini-policy study they do on
the Augsburg campus.)
SOUTHERN AFRICA SOCIETIES IN TRANSITION - FALL
This intensive program of travel and study is designed to introduce participants to the
central issues facing Southern Africa. Namibia is a nation that has recently gained
independence and is making a transition from colonialism to independence. Students will
explore the complex political, social and economic dynamics of building a new nation.
INS 312
The Development Process - Southern Africa
This course will provide the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of
development, hunger, injustice and human rights. The course will
examine basic theories of development as well as particular strategies of
development that are being implemented in Namibia and South Africa.
REL 346
The Church and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with
people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within
churches and religious organizations. Readings include selections of
biographies and personal accounts of some key religious leaders in
Southern Africa who played important roles in the anti-apartheid
struggle.
HIS 346
Namibia and South Africa: An Historical Perspective
This course is an overview of the history of Namibia and South Africa,
including the experience of indigenous peoples, the impact of occupation
by South Africa and the war for independence. An exploration of the
historical roots of apartheid and the process by which it has been institutionalized during the 20th century is an integral component.
POL 353 or SOC 304 Political and Social Change in Namibia: A Comparative
Perspective
This course is an integrative seminar for the semester. The Namibian
situation is a case study for exploring the process of political and social
change occurring in Southern Africa during the second half of the century.
The legacy of apartheid in Namibia will be examined with particular focus
on the social and political movements that have evolved in the struggle
for independence. The structure and process of Namibian politics will be
compared to those of South Africa and Zimbabwe.
INS 399
Internship
A limited number of Internships will be available to provide students with
opportunities to gain hands-on work experience in a development agency.
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AUCSBURC COLLEGE OSTFOLD, NORWAY - SEMESTER OR ACADEMIC YEAR
Augsburg, in cooperation with the University of North Dakota and the city of Moss,
offers this semester or year-long exchange program in Moss, Norway. Twenty U.S.
students and 20 Norwegian students join to explore the cross-cultural dimensions of a
variety of fields.
NOR 1111112 Beginning Norwegian
This course aims to develop the four basic language skills of speaking,
listening, reading and writing. Special emphasis will be placed on helping
students learn to use Norwegian in their daily lives, including at school,
with host families and in the community of Moss. Television, radio,
movies, newspapers, magazines and visits by native Norwegians are
incorporated into class sessions. (Intermediateand advanced Norwegian
courses can be arranged for students who have already completed a year
of Norwegian language study.)
NAS 1991399 Internships
Students are placed in local businesses, institutions, or organizations in
the Moss area where they work approximately 8 to 10 hours per week. In
addition, students complete the academic component of the internship,
which usually includes reading appropriate books and articles, keeping a
journal, writing a paper, and participating in seminars with other interns.
Students, faculty, and work supervisors cooperate to develop learning
contracts which spell out the work and study obligations of the students.
HIS 2451345
The American and Scandinavian Shared Heritage
An exploration of key aspects of the cultural history of the United States
and Scandinavia from the 19th century to the present. Emphasis is on the
Atlantic migration and the similarities and differences between these
cultures, especially in their movement from agrarian to industrial society.
NAS 250
Comparative Social Structures in Scandinavia and the United States
This course examines concepts basic to the study of sociology, including
group interaction, social institutions and culture. It also explores the
development and current status of social structure in Scandinavia and the
United States.
NAS 2991499 Directed Studyllndependent Study
(Some of the Lower Division courses may also be taken for Upper
Division credit.)
SPC 332
Intercultural Communication
This course will explore both the opportunities and the problems associated with communication between people from different cultural backgrounds. Factors such as ethnocentrism, stereotyping, prejudice, role
expectation, values and non-verbal symbols will be examined. The
Western cultures of Norway and the United States will be examined as
well as the non-Western culture of Asian foreign workers.
SPC 346
Theories of Communication and Media
This course will explore the relationship between communication and
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media by examining texts, ideas, media products and technical facilities.
Special attention will be given to the social, psychological, ethical and
demographic issues from American and Scandinavian cultures, which
have resulted in the development of two distinct media traditions.
SPC 349
Interactive Communication and Media
This course will explore interactive communication and media. In this
context, interactive communication refers to a two-way exchange of
messages, and the media most commonly used for this purpose are
computers, television and interactive video systems. Scandinavian and
American media systems and their interactive media products will serve
as the framework for this study.
ART 382
Scandinavian Art
(See Art Department for course description.)
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN LATIN AMERICA - SPRING
This program examines approaches to development in Latin America and the relationship of these approaches to achievement of basic human rights.
SPA 116, 216, 316 Intensive Individualized Spanish
Intensive, individualized instruction for several hours a day for four
weeks at the beginning of the semester. Instruction is geared to individual
competency levels and is taught by Mexican instructors. (Required course.
Placement level determined by Program Director)
ECON 495
Topics of Economic Development in the Third World
Study the models of economic development implemented in Latin
America during the past 50 years. Examine the economic strategies
utilized in Mexico and Central America during the past decade, as well as
the impact of U.S. economic policies in the region. Learn about the current
debate on economic development as well as the irhplications of the North
American Free Trade Agreement for Latin America. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or
equivalent)
POL 495
Seminar on Human Rights in Latin America
Examine the philosophical foundations and contemporary definitions of
human rights, including international standards and covenants. Become
familiar with the work of international agencies, grassroots organizations
and churches in promoting respect for human rights. Concentrate on the
ways in which human rights affect women, children and other
marginalized groups. Study international humanitarian law and the
relationship of human rights to both international development and U.S.
foreign policy.
CST 230
Cultural Issues Seminar
Look at aspects of Latin American culture, history and contemporary
realities. Through a series of mini-seminars gain an understanding of
Mexican cultural identities and develop a cultural framework for understanding contemporary issues.
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HIS 347
Mesoamerican Legacy of Conquest
Obtain a comprehensive view of Mexico's development from preColombian times to the present day. Through a series of mini-seminars
trace the roots of pre-Colombian civilization in Mexico, study the turmoil
of the Mexican revolution and its effects on modem Mexican society, and
investigate the strategies of current revolutionary movements in Mexico,
Nicaragua and El Salvador.
REL 366
The Church and Social Change
Learn about the role of religion past and present within situations of
political oppression and social injustice. Focus on the role of women in the
church and emerging theologies of liberation.
INS 399
Internship
Gain hands-on work experience in a human rights organization or
development agency located in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Provide 80 hours of
service to the agency, attend field placement seminars, and report to
fellow students about experiences.
WOMEN AND DEVELOPMENT: A SOUTHERN AFRICA PERSPECTIVE - SPRING
This intensive travel and study program is designed to introduce participants to the
central issues facing Southern Africa, with emphasis on the experience of women. The
program introduces students to the struggle of women in Southern Africa, to the history
of their role in society and to the situation that exists for women in Africa.
SOC 236
Family Systems and Social Policy in Southern Africa
Using a cross-cultural approach, this course will examine the family as a
social institution in Namibia and South Africa. A family stay will serve as
a laboratory for students to observe various aspects of family life in
Namibia, including kinship, child-rearing, courtship and the marriage
relationship. The course will also examine formation of social policy
responses to family issues in post-independent Namibia.
INS 312
The Development Process - Southern Africa
This course will provide the opportunity to reflect critically on issues of
development, hunger, injustice, and human rights, with special emphasis
given to the experience of women. The course will examine basic theories
of development as well as particular strategies of development being
implemented in Namibia and South Africa.
REL 346
The Church and Social Change in Southern Africa
This course examines the changing role of the church in the midst of the
political transformations of Southern Africa. Students will meet with
people representing a variety of religious perspectives and roles within
churches and religious organizations. Readings include selections of
biographies and personal accounts of some key religious leaders in
Southern Africa who played important roles in the anti-apartheid
struggle.
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POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics - Southern Africa
This course is an integrative seminar focusing on the participation of
women in struggles for liberation in Southern Africa and on their emerging role in newly independent Namibia. The experience of Namibian
women in the political process will be compared to that of women in
South Africa and Zimbabwe.
INS 399
Internship
A limited number of internships will be available to provide students with
the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in a development
agency working with or providing special services to women.
GLOBAL ISSUES AND WORLD CHURCHES - SUMMER
This intensive program of study and travel is designed to introduce participants to the
workings of international nongovernmental organizations, especially ecumenical church
agencies. The program is focused on peace and justice issues and the integrity of creation.
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the program will also include seminars in Italy and a
family stay in Eastern Germany.
POL 356
International Organizations and Religious NCOs
A study of the functional organization and role of nongovernmental
agencies, with emphasis on world church agencies, and their relationship
to other voluntary agencies and to intergovernmentalorganizations
(United Nations committees) responding to global issues.
REL 379
Ecumenism in the Contemporary World
A study of the policies and programs of world church agencies with
attention to the ethics, theology and socio-political assumptions on which
their work is grounded.
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THE HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTlUM FOR URBAN AFFAIRS (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other
colleges and universities, offers programs
through HECUA in three different full
semester programs in Norway, Colombia
and ~cuadorAll programs emphasize the
impact of social change and cross-cultural
factors on the human community. FIECUA
programs include intense language
experience, internships and field trips. The
cost of HECUA programs is equivalent to
full tuition, room and board for one
semester on-campus plus airfare.
For non-international HECUA courses,
see Interdisciplinary Studies (INS), MetroUrban Studies.
SCANDINAVIAN URBAN STUDIES TERM: NORWAY (SUST)
- FALL
This interdisciplinaryprogram focuses on the contemporary Scandinavian societies
and issues of the development of cities, urban problem solving and urban life. Local,
regional and international field study and site visits in Scandinavia and the former Soviet
Union.
INS 372
Norwegian Language
Intensive language instruction at beginning or intermediate levels, with .
emphasis on conversational listening and speaking skills. Students with
advanced Norwegian language proficiency have the option of studying
Norwegian literature. Students should consult with the Chair of the
Modem Language Department for language credit.
INS 377
Scandinavia in the World
Exploration of Scandinavian viewpoints as small power nations in a world
of super powers and their role in issues of peace, conflict resolution and
arms control, East-West relations, European security, trade and the Third
World. Includes field travel to other capitals for discussionswith advocates of competing perspectives.
INS 393
Scandinavian Art and Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
Social change and issues of change and development in Norway as
reflected in its art and literature. Selected works for survey of Norwegian
history with emphasis on the contemporary period. Field study, site visits
(theaters, museums, galleries) and discussions with artists active in a
variety of media.
INS 394
Urbanization and Development in Scandinavia
Examination of urban economic, social and cultural policies and practices
as a reflection of issues of the modem welfare state and social democracies. Includes historical survey of transformations from rural and regional
cultures to urbanized and advanced industrialized nations. Emphasis on
Norway, with field travel to other capitals for a comparative view.
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INS 499
Independent Study
Students with advanced Norwegian language proficiency have the option
of conducting Independent Study research, using Norwegian language
skills, on a topic approved by the SUST Program Director and the
appropriate home college faculty adviser,
SOUTH AMERICAN URBAN SEMESTER: COLOMBIA OR ECUADOR (SAUS)
- FALL
This semester in the city program is located in either Bogota, Colombia or Quito,
Ecuador. This interdisciplinary program focuses on the relationships between Third
World development and the consequences of urbanization, especially inequality in Latin
America. Analyses of competing theories of development are integrated with field study
in the host city and outlying regions.
INS 261
Spanish Language
All students take Spanish at the intermediate level or conduct an Independent Study if they are at an advanced level (see below). Language
emphasizes acquisition of skills for maximum participation in SAUS
program and field work.
INS 361
Introduction to Latin America
Overview of Latin American geography, history, economy, politics,
culture and arts with emphasis on program sites as case studies. Focus is
on economic development issues, theories and models applicable to Latin
America.
INS 362
Urbanization in Latin America
The development of cities and implications for social change in Latin
America. Topics include history of cities, rural-urban migration, industrialization, environmental issues, govenunental policies and urban elites.
Models and theories of urbanization and development are compared and
applied to Latin America.
INS 363
Wealth, Poverty and Community Development
The plight and prospects of the urban poor in Latin America. Emphasis
on field study in barrio communities and site visits to public and private
agencies dealing with urban problems.
INS 499
Independent Study
Students with advanced Spanish are required to prepare an Independent
Study research paper. Depending on the topic and resources required,
supervision is by a professional at a local college or research institution or
by SAUS faculty.
COMMUNITY INTERNSHIPS IN LATIN AMERICA: ECUADOR (CILA) - FALL OR SPRING
This interdisciplinary program enables the student to combine intense involvement in
a community-based organization with the study of community development process and
the increase of language skills.
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LITERATURE, IDEOLOGY, AND SOCIETY IN LATIN AMERICA: COLOMBIA OR
ECUADOR (LISLA) - SPRING
This interdisciplinary propam focuses on developments and social change in Latin
America through the study of ideology, as reflected in literature, the arts and the ways in
which ideologies shape social realities.
INS 360
Latin American Literature: Perspectives on Social Change
Study of selected literary works that illustrate social realities and express a
variety of perspectives on Latin American societies and social change.
Historical survey of the dominant trends in Latin American thought as
manifested in major artistic periods.
INS 364
Latin American Arts and Society
Introduction to theoretical frameworks for examining the relationships
among art, ideology and society. Intensive readings include works by
theorists from Europe, the U.S. and Latin America.
INS 367
Ideologies of Social Change in Latin America
Theories of ideology and overview of Latin American ideologies related to
development and social change. Emphasis on current debates and their
implications, with special attention to ideologies of diffusion, dependence
and Marxism.
INS 499
Independent Study
All students prepare an Independent Study paper on a topic and design
approved in advance. Topics can include Latin American literature and
others appropriate for Spanish language credit.
See listing under Business Administration,
Accounting and Management Information
Systems.
A
t least since Soaates, scholars have
appreciated the value of mathematics in
developing the skills of a-itical thinking,
understanding abstract concepts, and
analyzing and solving problems. Coupled
with the more modem needs of quantitative reasoning, these skills are still essential
for any liberally educated person. Mathematics courses at Augsburg are intended
to help develop these skills.
Mathematical ideas have had a formative impact on the development of civilization. Since a liberal education should
include a variety of perspectives on our
culture and heritage, a study of mathematics and its influences is an important part
of a liberal arts education.
The Department aims to provide its
majors with skills necessary to serve the
larger community through a variety of
careers. Mathematics majors are prepared
for graduate school or work in industry or
service professions. Students may pursue a
concentration in applied mathematics or
the more traditional major. Internship and
Cooperative Education options help
students take advantage of Augsburg's
proximity to the many technically-oriented
enterprises in the city.
Additionally, an increasing number of
academic disciplines require a working
knowledge of the tools of mathematics.
This Department serves students majoring
in a wide variety of fields. Toward the goal
of serving students with a diversity of
needs, the Department uses an integrated
curriculum that introduces mathematics
and science majors to modern mathematical developments and a wide variety of
concepts in the first two years, not just
calculus. A major federal grant supported
the development of this AUGMENT
curriculum.
Mathematics Faculty
Larry Copes (Chair), Suzanne Dorge,
Beverly Durkee, Ken Kaminsky, Beverly
Stratton
Major
Eight courses including:
MAT 145 AUGMENT Mathematics I
MAT 146 AUGMENT Mathematics I1
MAT 245 Mathematical Structures and
Reasoning I
MAT 246 Mathematical Structures and
Reasoning I1
MAT 314 Abstract Algebra
MAT 324 Analysis
MAT 491 ~ a t h e m a t i c s / ~ o m ~ uScience
ter
Colloquium (junior and senior
years)
CSC 170 Structured Programming
or CSC 270 FORTRAN
And three electives from MAT courses
above 200, at least two of which are above
300.
Note: At least two mathematics courses
above 300 must be taken at Augsburg.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers which
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to
identify current Mimesota teacher
licensure requirements.
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Mathematics Major with concentration in
Applied Mathematics
Ten courses including:
MAT 145 AUGMENT Mathematics I
MAT 146 AUGMENT Mathematics I1
MAT 245 Mathematical Structures and
Reasoning I
MAT 246 Mathematical Structures and
Reasoning I1
MAT 247 Introduction to Applied
Mathematics
MAT 324 Analysis
MAT 491 Mathematics/Computer Science
Colloquium (junior and senior
years)
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics I1
CSC 170 Structured Programming
or CSC 270 FORTRAN
And three electives from:
PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
MAT 328 Complex Analysis
MAT 355 Numerical Analysis
MAT 373 Probability and Statistics I
MAT 374 Probability and Statistics I1
MAT 481 Topics (must be approved)
Note: At least two mathematics courses
above 300 must be taken at Augsburg.
Honors Major
GPA of 3.5 in the major, 3.1 overall, and
Independent Study at an advanced level.
Mathematics Minor
MAT 145 AUGMENT Mathematics I
MAT 146 AUGMENT Mathematics I1
MAT 245 Mathematical Structures and
Reasoning I
MAT 246 Mathematical Structures and
Reasoning I1
or MAT 247 Introduction to Applied
Mathematics
And one elective above MAT 300.
At least one of the MAT courses above
200 must be taken at Augsburg.
Math Placement Croup (MPC)
Before enrolling in any mathematics
course, the student must have appropriate
math placement. All students are required
to have their Math Placement Group
(MPG) determined. In some cases, students
who have transferred in a college-level
mathematics course taken at another
college may have their Math Placement
Group determined by the Registrar's
Office. Students who have passed the
College Board Advanced Placement Exam
should consult with the Mathematics
Department. All other students must take
the Augsburg Math Placement Exam. The
exam is given during college registration
sessions and at other announced times
during the year. Students who need to
advance their Math Placement Group may
take the appropriate MAT course or study
on their own and retest. Additional
information about the Math Placement
Exam is available from the Director of
Testing in the Academic Dean's Office.
Prerequisites
A course must be completed with a
grade of 2.0 or higher to count as a prerequisite for a mathematics course.
MAT 103
Basic Mathematics
A review of arithmetic and an introduction to algebra. Topics include
integers, fractions, decimal numbers, ratios, percents, exponents, radicals
and evaluation of algebraic expressions. Successful completion advances
the student to Math Placement Group 11. P/N grading only. Counts as one
course in semester's load but does not give credit toward graduation.
(Prereq.: MPG I. Fall, Spring)
MAT 104
Intermediate Algebra
A review of basic algebraic skills and concepts. Topics include polynomials and rational expressions, exponents and radicals, solving and graphing
linear and quadratic equations, and inequalities. Successful completion
advances the student to Math Placement Group 111. P/N grading only.
Counts as one course in semester's load but does not give credit toward
graduation. (Prereq.: MPG 11. Fall, Spring)
MAT 105
Applied Algebra
An exploration of applications of algebra to the social and natural
sciences, business and everyday life using linear, exponential, logarithmic
and other models. Use of calculator, estimation and graphs are stressed.
Successful completion advances students to MPG 111. Students in Math
Placement Group III or IV should consult the Mathematics Department.
Students preparing for MAT 114 should consult the Mathematics Department. (Prereq.: MPG 11 and a year of high school algebra)
MAT 114
Elementary Functions
A study of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and Mpnometric fmctions. For students planrung to take MAT 145 or calculus. Studens who
h a w completed MAT 145 or l r l d u s may register for credit only wiLh
consent of instructor. S u c c ~ ~ fcompletion
ul
advances student to Math
Placement Group IV. (Prereq.: MPG I11 and two years of high school
algebra. Spring)
MAT 121
Finite Mathematics
Topics of finite mathematics including combinatorics, probability,
matrices, linear programming and graph theory. Students who have
completed MAT 145 may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG III. Fall:
odd years)
MAT 122
Calculus for the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Differential and integral calculus with applications in the social and
behavioral sciences. Students who have completed MAT 145 may not
register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG In. Offered occasionally)
MAT 131
Mathematics for the Liberal Arts
An examination of the interaction between the development of mathematics and that of civilization. Primarily for students not intending further
study in mathematics. Students who have completed MAT 145 may not
register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 111. Offered occasionally)
Mathematics
MAT 145, 146 AUGMENT Mathematics 1 & 11
An exploration of mathematical ideas, paying attention to historical and
philosophical connections and to reading, writing and thinking in
mathematics. Includes calculus concepts such as limit, continuity, derivative, anti-derivative, integral, sequences and series; and selected topics
from linear algebra, abstract algebra, number theory, probability, geometry, topology, graph theory and combinatorics. (Prereq.: MPG IV for
MAT 145; MAT 145 for 146. Fall: 145; Spring: 146)
MAT 173
Math of Interest
An introduction to actuarial mathematics. Topics include life insurance,
annuities, mortgages, loan payments, and other topics in the mathematics
of financial transactions. Offered occasionally. (Prereq.: MPG 111)
MAT 245
Mathematical Structures and Reasoning I
Further exploration of topics introduced in hL4T 145-146 including
calculus, vectors, matrix theory, graph theory and set theory. Emphasis is
on mathematical thinking, including logical reasoning and understanding
algorithmic procedures and proof formats. Part of the AUGMENT
curriculum. (Prereq.: MAT 146 or a year of college calculus. Fall)
MAT 246
Mathematical Structures and Reasoning II
Emphasis on mathematical thinking continues from MAT 245 with
conjecturing, generalizing, abstracting and communicating mathematics
in both written and oral forms. Topics include ideas from linear algebra,
dynamical systems, analysis, number theory and abstract algebra. Part of
the AUGMENT curriculum. (Prereq.: MAT 245. Spring)
MAT 247
Introduction to Applied Mathematics
Designed primarily for applied mathematics, pre-engineering and
physical science majors. Includes topics from calculus, differential
equations, discrete mathematics and applied algebra. Emphasis is on
modeling and reading mathematics. Part of the AUGMENT curriculum.
(Prereq.:-MA~245 orthree semesters of college calculus. Spring)
MAT 314
Abstract Algebra
An introduction to modern abstract algebra: a rigorous study of the basic
structures of modem abstract algebra, such as groups, rings, integral
domains and fields. (Prereq.: MAT 246 or three semesters of calculus and
one course in linear algebra. Fall)
MAT 324
Analysis
An introduction to mathematical analysis: a rigorous study of major
concepts used in the calculus and their application to more abstract
situations. (Prereq.: ENG 111, MAT 246 or 247 or three semesters of
calculus and one course in linear algebra. Spring)
MAT 328
Complex Analysis
A study of complex numbers, functions, limits, derivatives, integrals,
series, analytic functions, conformal mapping and applications. (Prereq.:
MAT 246 or 247 or three semesters of calculus and one course in linear
algebra. Fall: even years)
Mathematics
MAT 351
Modern Geometry
A study of transformational geometry including complex number representations and applications to fractal geometry. (Prereq.: MAT 246 or three
semesters of calculus and one course in linear algebra. Spring: even years)
MAT 355
Numerical Analysis
A study of approximation methods and an analysis of the computational
algorithms used. Topics include approximating solutions of nonlinear
equations, linear systems of equations and differential equations, interpe
lation, extrapolation, curve fitting, numerical differentiationand integration, and error analysis. (Prereq.: MAT 245 or three semesters of calculus,
CSC 170. Fall: odd years)
MAT 373
Probabilitv and Statistics I
A study of modern probability, enumeration techniques, discrete and
continuous probability distributions with applications to statistical problems, mathematical expectation, ~ h e b ~ s h e vinequality
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and the central
limit theorem. (Prereq.: MAT 245 or three semesters of calculus. Fall)
MAT 374
Probability and Statistics II
A study of sampling distributions associated with the normal and other
distributions, methods of estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, analysis of variance and nonparametric statistics. (Prereq.: MAT 373. Spring)
MAT 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience that links the ideas and methods of
mathematics to the opportunities found in the Internship. Presentation at
a departmental Colloquium is expected. Students must consult with the
Department and Internship Office before registering.
MAT 441
Foundations of Mathematics
A rigorous investigation of some of the foundations of mathematics
including set theory, logic, axiomatic method and development of the real
number system. (Prereq.: MAT 314, Coreq.: MAT 324. Spring: odd years)
MAT 481
Topics in Mathematics
Study of an advanced topic. (Prereq.: MAT 246 or 247 and consent of
instructor. Spring)
MAT 491
Mathematics/Computer Science Colloquium
(.O course)
This colloquium, which has no course credit, meets weekly to keep
students informed about contemporary developments, career opportunities, and other interesting ideas in Mathematics and Computer Science.
Junior and senior majors must attend. Others are welcome. Sessions are
presented by students, faculty members or outside visitors. (Fall, Spring)
MAT 499
Independent Study
The student, with the guidance of a faculty member, selects and studies an
advanced topic. (Prereq.: consent of instructor)
PHY 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
(See Physics Department listing for a description of this approved elective)
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See listing under InterdisciplinaryStudies.
See Ethnic Studies listing under Interdisciplinary Studies.
T
he Modem Languages
- - Department at
Augsburg College contributes in many
ways to realizing the College's mission of
providing liberal arts education for service
in today's world. The Department is
committed to the view that education
should go beyond career preparation. So
viewed, second language study goes
beyond the development of new communication skills to foster an abiding awareness
that the splendid diversity of human
languages, literatures and cultures represents a rich historic legacy developed in
different ways by many nations to be
shared by all in common. The Departmental faculty believes that familiarity with the
language and culture of another people is
an essential step in the development of a
global perspective and hence is indispensable in the education of Augsburg students.
The Modem Languages Department
offers language, literature, and culture
courses leading to majors in French,
German, Norwegian and Spanish. Intre
ductory courses in Qibwe and Russian are
offered at Augsburg, and courses in
Chinese, Japanese, Latin and Greek are
available to Augsburg students through the
College's affiliation with ACTC, a consortium of Twin Cities colleges.
In addition to courses in language and
culture, the Department offers linguistics
courses in which students may go beyond
the study of individual languages to
investigate the general principles that
operate in and shape all languages. In this
way the study of linguistics provides a
unique view of one of the most intriguing
and central facets of the human mind.
Knowledge of several languages,
perhaps combined with the study of
linguistics, is essential in preparing for
careers in second-language education and
translation, but also represents a valuable
special qualification in many other professions. Students anticipating careers in
international business, social work, the
diplomatic corps, the health professions, or
the ministry may wish to take a second
major or minor in modem languages. In
addition, a minor in languages or linguistics is a valuable research tool for those
intending to pursue graduate study in most
academic disciplines.
Modem Languages Faculty
Frankie Shackelford (Chair), Nancy Aarsvold,
Ruth Aaskov, Mary Kingsley, Randi
Quanbeck, R o d n Soto, Donald Steinmetz
Modern Languages Transfer Students
Major Requirements
Majors must take nine Upper Division
courses, five to seven of them at Augsburg
and two to four on an approved studyabroad program.
The major must include the following:
350; two courses in culture; two courses in
language (311 or above); two courses in
literature; two electives (from any of the
three areas above).
Minor
Minors must take at least two Upper
Division courses at Augsburg. 311 is a
prerequisite to all other Upper Division
courses.
The minor must include four courses
above 212, including one each in language,
literature and culture.
Honors Major
Majors seeking Departmental honors
must apply in the junior year. Requirements: 3.3 GPA in the major, 3.0 GPA
overall and honors thesis demonstrating
ability in Independent Study for one course
credit. Consult Department Chair for
details.
Transfer students intending to major or
minor in languages must take a minimum
of one Upper Division course per year at
Augsburg. See Department faculty for
limits on non-Augsburg courses.
Study Abroad
Study abroad is required of all language
majors (minimum of one semester) and
highly recommended for minors. An
advanced-level Internship in the major
language (399) or an interdisciplinary
internship (INS 199), linking language
skills with community service and career
exploration, is strongly encouraged.
Teaching Licensure
Teacher candidates in French, German
and Spanish must consult with the Department of Education for specific information
and enrollment in the program as well as
for information on Special Methods
courses. All transfer teacher candidates,
including those who have completed a
college language major elsewhere, must
take at least two courses in language,
literature, or culture at Augsburg. A 3.0
average in Conversation and Composition
(311) is a Departmental requirement for
teaching majors. Licensure requires
successful completion of the Competency
Exam prior to student teaching. See
requirements for State of Minnesota
Licensure for Teaching in Secondary
Schools under Department of Education.
I CHINESE (CHN)
Chinese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian Language
Department. See East and Southeast Asian Studies Director for more information.
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Modern Languages
FRENCH (FRE)
FRE 111, 112
Beginning French
Aimed to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking,
reading and writing. Through conversations, classroom practice and
readings, these courses work toward the discovery of French culture and
way of life. Four class meetings per week. Laboratory work is an integral
part of the course. (Fall: 111; Spring 112)
FRE 21 1,212
Intermediate French
Selected articles, interviews and literary readings are the basis of practice
in communication, vocabulary building and developing greater ease in
reading and writing French. Review of basic structures and grammar.
Laboratory work. (Fall: 211; Spring: 212)
FRE 243
French Literature in Translation
Major representative works of French literature are read in English
translation. Through assigned readings, class discussion and written
reaction, students become acquainted with artistic qualities and culturalhistorical significance of these works. Sophomore standing. Does not
count toward a French major or minor. (On demand)
FRE 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit.
FRE 31 1
Conversation and Composition
Explores topics of current interest in both oral and written form to build
fluency, accuracy and facility of expression in French. Emphasis on
vocabulary enrichment, grammatical refinements, effective organization
of ideas. Laboratory assignments. A prerequisite to other Upper Division
courses. (Fall)
FRE 312
French Expression
A two-pronged approach to coherent and correct expression in speaking
and writing. Attention to grammatical structures, French turns of phrase
and elementary stylistics for business and personal use. French phonology
and speech group practice, study of spoken models from the media.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. On demand)
FRE 331
French Civilization: Historical Perspective
A study of the diversified development of the French from their beginnings to the modern period. Special attention to cultural manifestations of
French intellectual, political, social and artistic self-awareness. Readings,
reports, extensive use of audio-visual materials. In French. (Prereq.: FRE
311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 332
French Civilization Today
Topics in 20th-century problems, ideas. Cultural manifestations that
promote understanding of French-speaking people and their contribution
to the contemporary scene. Readings, reports, extensive use of audiovisual materials and periodicals. In French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of
instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
Modern Languages 1;
FRE 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in
English) treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres and
different approaches to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of
theory through reading, analyzing and discussing selected works.
(Prereq.: FRE 311 or consent of instructor. On demand)
FRE 351, 353
Survey of French Literature I, II
The study of major French authors and literary movements in France
through the reading of whole literary works where possible. Lectures,
discussion, oral and written reports in French. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or
consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 355
20th Century Literature
A survey of the major French literary movements since World War I,
including the novel, the theater, poetry, the essay, and criticism. Classes,
oral and written reports and laboratory texts in French. (Prereq.: FRE 311
or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
FRE 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which the student, a faculty member,
and the site supervisor design a learning agreement that enables the
student to apply advanced French skills in a professional context and to
explore career possibilities related to the major. Consult with the departmental Internship Coordinator and the Internship and Cooperative
Education Office.
FRE 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
By means of reading, speaking and writing on topics of intellectual, social
or political interest, the student acquires extensive training in the four
skills at an advanced level. Attention to accuracy and effectiveness,
characteristiclevels of expression, refinements in style and organization as
individual needs indicate. Laboratory assignments. (Prereq.: FRE 311 or
consent of instructor. Fall)
FRE 450
French Seminar: Novel, Drama, Poetry, Short Story
In-depth study of a topic or genre in French literature. Student presentations in French. For advanced students. (See also Interim Catalog. Prereq.:
FRE 311 or consent of instructor. On demand)
FRE 499
Independent Study
Individual pursuit of a topic, movement or genre at an advanced level.
Designed to complete a balanced program, enhance research, or meet
individual interests. In literature a major paper and its defense are
included. (Consultationswith French teachers required. Junior standing.
Subject and plan to be clarified early with study adviser.)
GERMAN (CER)
CER 111, 112 Beginning German
Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, under-
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standing 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. (Fall: 111;
Spring: 112)
GER 21 1, 212 Intermediate German
For students with two tenns (or four to five semesters high school) of
previous German. Aims at developing basic skills into working knowledge of German. Review of basic structures with emphasis on extending
range of vocabulary and idiomatic expression through reading and
discussion of materials representing contemporary German life and
literature. (Fall: 211; Spring: 212)
GER 244
German Literature in Translation
Principal works of German literature representing Medieval to modem
periods (including Mann, Hesse, Grass, Kafka, Brecht) are read and
discussed in English. Readings are considered in the context of German
cultural history as well as in context of the universal human condition.
Credit for this course does not apply to a German major or minor.
(Sophomore standing. On demand)
GER 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit.
GER 311
GER 331
Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing facility in the use of grammatical structures, vocabulary and idiomatic expressions most common in colloquial German.
Intensive practice in speaking is supplemented with exercises in written
composition. (Fall)
German Civilization and Culture I
Follows the cultural and social development of the German-speaking
peoples from the prehistorical Indo-European origins (ca. 3,000 B.C.) to
the Thirty Years War (1643),with emphasis on the impact of Roman
civilization, the re-emergence of German cultural self-awareness in the
Middle Ages and the upheavals of the Reformation. In German. (Prereq.:
GER 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 332
German Civilization and Culture II
Survey of significant currents of development which have shaped presentday Germany, Austria and Switzerland since the Age of Enlightenment.
The contemporary scene is considered in view of its roots in the intellectual, geopolitical, artistic and scientific history of the German-speaking
peoples. In German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on
rotational basis)
GER 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in
English) beats the basic principles of literature, literary genres and
different approaches to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of
theory through reading, analyzing and discussing selected works.
(Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. On demand)
Modern Languages
CER 351
German Literature through the 18th Century
Survey of heroic, courtly, Reformation, Baroque, Enlightenment, Storm
and Stress, Classic and Romantic literature. Readings in German supplemented by lectures on the history of German literature in its cultural and
geopolitical context. Class discussions help improve students' ability to
express ideas in German. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
Spring: on rotational basis)
GER 352
German Literature: The 19th Century
Study of later Romanticism, Yowg-Germany, Poetic Realism, Naturalism
and Impressionism. Lectures include the literary reaction to the decline of
idealistic philosophy and the rise of technology and science. Readings in
German. Class discussions help improve students' ability to express ideas
in Gennan. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
CER 353
German Literature: The 20th Century
Literary responses to the crises and upheavals of our time. Writers of
international stature are discussed: Kafka, Hesse, Mann, Brecht. Readings
in German with class discussions are designed to aid students' selfexpression in Gennan. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. Spring:
on rotational basis)
CER 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which the student, a faculty member
and the site supervisor design a learning agreement that enables the
student to apply advanced German skills in a professional context and to
explore career possibilities related to the major. Consult with the departmental Internship Coordinator and the Internship and Cooperative
Education Office.
CER 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Aims at developing and refining the student's use of.German as a vehicle
for expressing his or her own ideas and opinions. Emphasis on written
composition including control of style. Oral practice through use of
German as classroom language. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor.
Fall)
CER 451
German Prose
Reading and discussion of German prose masterpieces from Goethe to the
present. Lectures treat the development of the epic genre as a mirror of
cultural and geopolitical history. (Prereq.: GER 311 or consent of instructor. On demand)
GER 452
German Drama
Representative dramatic works from late 18th century to the present are
discussed and read as symptomatic of perennial human concerns.
Lectures treat the historical development of the drama. (Prereq.: GER 311
or consent of instructor. On demand)
CER 499
Independent Study
Independent Study for Upper Division credit.
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JAPANESE (JPN)
Japanese language studies are possible through a contractual arrangement with the
ACTC East Asian Studies Program and the University of Minnesota East Asian Language
Department. See East and Southeast Asian Studies Director for more information.
1 LINGUISTICS (LIN)
LIN 289
Introduction to Linguistics
An introduction to linguistic analysis and general linguistic principles,
with focus on linguistic universals and psycholinguistics. Theoretical
questions will be approached by studying samples of various languages.
No prerequisite. Recommended for all language majors and minors.
(On demand)
LIN 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit.
LIN 311
Theories of Grammar
Comparative analysis of various views of language represented in current
linguistic research with the aim of distinguishing underlying philosophical assumptions, investigational criteria and explanatory goals. The
theories will be contrasted with those of adjacent disciplines (anthropology, psychology, logic and communication theory). (On demand)
LIN 499
Independent Study
Independent Study for Upper Division credit.
NORWEGIAN (NOR)
Two courses in Norwegian are also offered as part of the 0stfold Program, listed
under International Studies.
NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian
Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading
and writing. Stress is on spoken rather than literary Norwegian. Laboratory work expected. (Fall: 111;Spring: 112)
NOR 211
Intermediate Norwegian
Continued acquisition and refinement of communication skills (speaking,
listening, reading, writing). Emphasis is on social or cultural contexts and
integrated vocabulary clusters. Selected readings in Norwegian are used
as a basis for class activities and writing exercises. Includes grammar
review. Laboratory work expected. (Prereq.: NOR 112 or equivalent. Fall)
NOR 299
Directed Study
Study for Lower Division credit.
NOR 311
Conversation and Composition
Practice in spoken and written Norwegian with emphasis on communicative contexts and integrated vocabulary. Some attention given to regional
dialects and to differencesbetween the two official languages of Norway.
Modern Languages
Readings in history, social science and literature form a basis for
class activities and frequent writing practice. (Prereq.: NOR 211 or
equivalent. Spring)
NOR 331
Norwegian Civilization and Culture
A two-tiered approach allows students to place contemporary cultural
developments, such as Norway's changing role in the global community,
into an historical context. Readings in history are supplemented by
newspaper articles and video tapes. Readings, lectures, class discussion,
writing assignments and periodic oral reports in Norwegian. (Prereq.:
NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Fall: alternate years)
NOR 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in
English) treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres and
different approaches to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of
theory through reading, analyzing and discussing selected works.
(Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. On demand)
NOR 353
Survey of Norwegian Literature
Selected readings in contemporary Norwegian literature provide a
basis for the study of major works from earlier periods, including several
in nynorsk. Readings, lectures, discussion, journals, essays and oral
reports in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of instructor. Fall:
alternate years)
NOR 399
Internship
A work-based experience in which the student, a faculty member and the
site supemisor design a learning agreement that enables the student to
apply advanced Norwegian skills in a professional context and to explore
career possibilities related to the major. Consult with the Departmental
Internship Coordinator and Internship and Cooperative Education Office.
NOR 41 1
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Extensive practice in spoken and written Norwegian, based on literary
and cultural readings. Some attention is given to the historical develop
ment of the Norwegian language. Students serve as peer-tutors for those
registered in NOR 311. Readings, journals, discussion, role-playing,
written and oral reports in Norwegian. (Prereq.: NOR 311 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
NOR 499
Independent Study
Independent Study for Upper Division credit.
OJlBWE(OJB)
Two courses in Qibwe (Chippewa)are offered at Augsburg, both as part of the
Modem Language Department and as part of the American Indian Studies minor.
OJB111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe
An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa).
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Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing and conversational skills.
Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction.
The second course extends vocabulary usage, reading, writing, oral skills
and cultural studies, with increased emphasis on comprehension.
RUSSIAN (RUS)
One year of Russian is offered at Augsburg. Russian language studies may be continued in the ACTC Russian, Central and East European Studies Program, which requires
two years of language for the major. See Russian, Central and East European Studies
Program Campus Coordinator for more information.
RUS 111, 112 Elementary Russian
Aimed 'to develop reading, writing, understanding and conversational
skills through oral classroom practice, elementary readings, short compositions and a growing acquaintancewith Russian culture. Extensive use of
the language lab. (Fall: 111;Spring: 112)
SPANISH (SPA)
Courses in addition to those below are offered through various programs listed under
International Studies.
SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish
Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading
and writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to culture of Spanishspeaking world. Laboratory work is an integral part of the course. (Fall:
111;Spring: 112)
SPA 21 1, 212 Intermediate Spanish
Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that
stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding,
students review all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class discussions. Designed for students with four
to five semesters of high school Spanish or its equivalent. (Fall: 211;
Spring: 212)
SPA 249
Selected Works of Spanish and Latin American Literature in
Translation
Major works of Spanish and Latin American literature representing
various periods and movements are read in English translation. Through
background reading and class discussion in English the student is
acquainted with the salient artistic qualities and cultural-historical
significance of the readings. Credit for this course does not apply to a
Spanish major or minor. (On demand)
SPA 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit.
SPA 311
Conversation and Composition
Thorough oral and written practice in correct expression with the aims of
Modern Languages fluency and facility. Enrichment of vocabulary. Laboratory work. This
course is a prerequisite for all Upper Division courses. (Prereq.: SPA 212
or equivalent. Fall)
SPA 312
Spanish Expression
Intended for students who have a basic command of writing and speaking
skills in Spanish and wish to expand them. Intensive practice to improve
oral and written expression with emphasis on conversational facility,
stressing idiomatic usage and the finer points of grammar. Conducted in
Spanish. (Spring: on rotational basis)
SPA 331
Spanish Civilization and Culture
Study of the Spanish character and of Spanish contributions to world
civilization through historical, intellectual, literary and artistic movements. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on
rotational basis)
SPA 332
Latin American Civilization and Culture
A study of the cultural heritage of the Spanish American countries from
the pre-Colurnbian civilizations to the present. In Spanish. (Prereq.: SPA
311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
SPA 350
Introduction to Literature for Language Students
Theory and practice of literary studies. A theoretical component (in
English) treats the basic principles of literature, literary genres and
different approaches to literary analysis. Students apply the elements of
theory through reading, analyzing and discussing selected works of
literature. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of instructor. On demand)
SPA 352, 353 Survey of Spanish Literature I, II
A study of representative authors in Spanish literature, supplemented by
lectures on the literary movements and development of Spanish literature.
Lectures, discussion, written and oral reports in the language. (Prereq.:
SPA 311 or consent of instructor. Spring: on rotational basis)
SPA 354
Representative Hispanic American Authors
An introduction to Spanish-American literature. Lectures, discussions,
written and oral reports in the language. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of
instructor. Note: Students who have taken SPA 356 [taught in Mexico]
may not take 354. Spring: on rotational basis)
SPA 399
Internship
A work-based leaming experience in which the student, a faculty member
and the site supervisor design a learning agreement that enables the
student to apply advanced Spanish skills in a professional context and to
explore career possibilities related to the major. Consult with the departmental Internship Coordinator and the Internship and Cooperative
Education Office.
SPA 411
Advanced Conversation and Composition
Emphasis on increasing facility and correctness of written and oral
expression through conversations, discussions, reports, debates, written
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compositions and grammatical exercises. (Prereq.: SPA 311 or consent of
instructor. Fall)
SPA 456
Spanish Drama
Study of the masterpieces of dramatic literature in Spain. Oral and written
reports in the language. Emphasis on the Golden Age and the Modern
Period. (Prereq.: one survey course. Spring: on rotational basis)
SPA 457
Spanish Novel
Study of the outstanding novelists of the 19th and 20th century in Spain.
Oral and written reports in the language. (Prereq.: one survey course.
Spring: on rotational basis)
SPA 499
Independent Study
Independent Study for Upper Division credit.
MUS
M u s i c has the power to move and
change us. Whether we experience music
as a listener, teacher or performer, it adds
a significant and satisfying dimension to
our lives.
The Music Department at Augsburg
College offers courses in music and music
performance to give students access to this
essential aspect of human history and
culture. In addition, all students of the
College community have the opportunity
to participate in choral and instrumental
ensembles which perform locally, nationally and internationally.
Augsburg College is an institutional
member of the National Association of
Schools of Music. The Music Department
serves the general education needs of
students and offers professional training in
music. The Music major combines a broad
education in the liberal arts with preparation for a wide range of graduate and
professional opportunities. Students may
choose from among four majors in three
degree programs: Bachelor of Arts -Music
Major; Bachelor of Music - Performance
Major; Bachelor of Music - Music Education Major, and Bachelor of Science - Music
Therapy Major.
In addition to opportunities as professional musicians, teachers of music and
music therapists, graduates have access to a
wide variety of careers. Leaders in the
professions and business regard a liberal
arts major as an excellent preparation for
satisfying and effective service in many
occupational areas.
Music Faculty
Merilee Klemp (Chair),Stephen Gabrielsen,
Robert Karlen, Roberta Metzler, John
Moye, Robert Stacke
Music Coordinator
Mary Ella Pratte
Bachelor of Arts
Freshmen will enroll in the regular
Bachelor of Arts program. Theory tests will
be required of all incoming students and
will be given the first week of class. The
petition to be accepted as a B.A. candidate
will be submitted to the Department prior
to registration for Upper Division courses.
Bachelor of Music - Education
Theory placement tests will be required
of all incoming students and will be given
the first week of class. Students wishing to
become Bachelor of Music - Education
candidates must perform (Level 11 repertoire) in their major performance medium
for a faculty panel. They may then apply,
by petition, to the Department as early as
their second semester of study. Additionally, Music Education majors must apply
to the Education Department for acceptance into the music education licensure
program. Departmental approval and a
cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all music
courses is necessary for the education
licensure program.
Bachelor of Music - Performance
Theory placement tests will be required
of all incoming students and will be given
the first week of class. Students wishing to
become Bachelor of Music - Performance
candidates must perform (Level I1 repertoire) in their major performance medium
for a faculty panel. They must then apply,
by petition, to the Department before the
end of their second semester of study.
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Candidate approval is necessary to register
for B.M. level performance studies. A
cumulative GPA of 2.5 in music courses
and a 3.0 in performance studies must be
maintained.
Bachelor of Science - Music Therapy
Theory placement tests will be required
of all incoming students and will be given
the first week of class. Students considering
a music therapy major should consult with
the director of the program. An equivalency program is available for those who
have a four-year college degree.
juniors with a GPA of at least 3.0 in music
courses. A faculty committee must approve
the candidate's honors project proposal
and certify successful completion. The
following possibilities are indicative of
acceptable projects: a senior thesis and its
defense; an additional senior recital of
graduate quality; composition of a work for
vocal and/or instrumental ensemble;
conducting an ensemble concert; or
combinations of the above. Consult the
Music Department Student Handbook for
more information.
Music Minor
Candidates must apply by petition to
the Department prior to registration for
Upper Division courses.
Freshman Performance Scholarships
Available to freshmen taking lessons for
credit. Consult with individual instructors
or the Music Office.
Transfer Students
Transfer students will enter the B.M.
program on probation, subject to Departmental approval of a performance hearing
and petition during their first semester in
residence. All transfer students will be
required to take the theory placement test
the first week of class.
Core Curriculum (required of all majors):
MUS 101 Materials of Music I
MUS 102 Materials of Music I1
MUS 111 Aural Skills I
MUS 112 Aural Skills I1
MUS 201 Materials of Music 111
MUS 211 Aural Skills 111
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
MUS 232 History and Literature of Music I1
Plus ensemble participation, performance
studies, and recital requirements as given
under each speafic degree and major (see A p
plied Music section).Also, French or German
study as stated in General Education Require
ments and in speafic degree requirements.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Ensembles
Music Major
Auditions for membership in ensembles
are scheduled, following application,
during summer orientation sessions or
during the first week of the school year.
Offers the broadest education in liberal
arts and prepares the student for the greatest
range of graduate, business and professional
opportunities. Students who intend to pursue
non-performancegraduate study, or desire to
enter one of the many music-related business
fields of employment, most often choose this
course of study.
Honors Major
Candidates for the honors program are
nominated each spring from among those
Music Requirements: 12 course credits
Core curriculum plus:
MUS 202 Form and Analysis
MUS 212 Aural Skills IV
One music credit elective
And two semesters chosen from:
MUS 311,312 Composition
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 342 Choral Conducting
MUS 344 Instrumental Conducting
MUS 331 Music of the Baroque Era
MUS 332 Music of the Classical Era
MUS 333 Music of the Romantic Period
MUS 334 Music of the 20th Century
Performance Studies
Eight quarter course credits in the major
instrument/voice.
Eight quarter course credits in a major
ensemble
Four semesters in a non-credit small
ensemble
Keyboard proficiency
Pass tluee Music Repertoire tests
Consult the Music Department Student
Handbook for more information on
individualized degree requirements.
Music Minor
Six course credits including:
MUS 101,102 Materials of Music I, I1
MUS 111,112 Aural Skills I, I1
MUS 231 History and Literature of Music I
or MUS 232 History and Literature of
Music I1
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
And one additional course in Music
History or Conducting
Plus four consecutive quarter courses
in a major ensemble concurrent with
four quarter courses of Performance
Studies in the student's major instrument.
Music minors also must pass one Music
Repertoire test.
W BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Education Major
Offers students the preparation
necessary to become teachers of music in
the public schools. This preparation
includes course work which allows the
student to become certified to teach at the
elementary through the secondary levels.
Requirements: 16.5 course credits
Core curriculum plus:
MUS 202 Form and Analysis
MUS 212 Aural Skills IV
MUS 311,312 Composition I, 11
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 342 Choral Conducting
or MUS 344 Instrumental
Conducting
Performance Studies
Two quarter course credits in the major
instrument/voice
Four half course aedits in the major
instrument/voice
Two full course credits in the major
instrument/voice
Two quarter course credits in the minor
instrurnent/voice
MUS 358 Half junior recital
MUS 459 Full senior recital
Eight quarter course credits in a major
ensemble
Four semesters in a non-credit small
ensemble
Improvisation competency on major
instrument or voice
Keyboard proficiency
Pass three Music Repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all
music courses and in the major performance medium.
Choose one area of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis - MUS 251,252,253,
254,435
Music
Instrumental emphasis - MUS 152,
155, and one course credit of music elective
Other Requirements
HPE 114 Health and Safety Education
HPE 115 Health and Chemical
Dependency Education
HPE 116 Healthy Concepts for Educators
EDU 210 Learning and Development in
an Educational Setting
EDU 265 Orientation to Education in an
Urban Setting and Field
Experience
EDS 341 Media Technology
EDS 350 Reading in the Content Areas
EDS 354 Creating Learning
Environments: Secondary and
Field Experience
EDS 355 Music Methods (K-12)
EDS 356,357,358 Music Methods: Brass
and Percussion, Woodwinds,
Strings
EDS 388 Human Relations
EDS 478 School and Society
EDS 481,482,483,484 Student Teaching
and Seminar
Consult the Education Department and
Music Department Student Handbook and
program adviser.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Music Performance Major
Designed for students who display
advanced competence and achievement in
music performance. This degree program is
chosen by students who wish to become
professional performers, private instructors, or who intend to pursue a graduate
degree in music performance.
Requirements: 19.5 course credits:
Core Curriculum plus:
MUS 202 Form and Analysis
MUS 212 Aural Skills IV
MUS 311,312 Composition I, I1
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 342 Choral Conducting
or MUS 344 Instrumental
Conducting
Performance Studies
Two quarter course credits and six full
course credits in the major instrument/
voice
Two quarter course credits in the minor
instrument/voice
MUS 358 Full junior recital
MUS 459 Full senior recital
Eight quarter courses in a major ensemble
Four semesters in a non-credit small
ensemble
Keyboard proficiency test
Pass three Music Repertoire tests
Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all
music courses and 3.0 in the major
performance medium.
Choose one area of emphasis:
Vocal emphasis - MUS 251,252,253,
254,435, one course credit of music
elective. French or German to fulfill
language requirement.
Piano or Organ emphasis - MUS 301,
302,436,456, one-half course credit of
music elective.
Instrumental emphasis - MUS 301,302,
one and one-half course credits of music
electives.
Consult the Music Department Student
Handbook for more information.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Music Therapy Major
Fulfills academic and clinical requirements for registration with the National
Association for Music Therapy, Inc., and
prepares students for the professional
Music
certification examination developed by the
Certification Board for Music Therapists.
This course is chosen by students who wish
to become registered music therapists.
Requirements: 16.5 course credits
Core curriculum plus:
MUS 152 Basics of Singing
MUS 155 Class Piano
MUS 158 Class Guitar
MUS 271 Music Therapy Techniques and
Materials
MUS 274,275 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 311,312 Composition I, I1
MUS 341 Basic Conducting
MUS 372,373 Psychological Foundation of
Music I, I1
MUS 374,375 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 472 Human Identity Through the
Creative Arts
MUS 473 Music Therapy Senior Seminar
MUS 474,475 Music Therapy Practicums
MUS 479 Music Therapy Clinical
Internship
Performance Studies
Eight quarter course credits in the major
instrument/voice
MUS 458 Half senior recital
Four quarter course credits in major
ensemble
Four semesters in major (credit) or small
(non-credit) ensemble
Four semesters in small ensemble (no
credit)
Keyboard proficiency, guitar proficiency
Pass three Music Repertoire tests
Achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 in each
music therapy course
Additional required courses:
EDS 282 Introduction to Special
Education
EDS 356,357,358 Music Methods: Brass
and Percussion, Woodwinds,
Strings
PSY 105 General Psychology
PSY 362 Behavior Disorders
BIO 103 Human Anatomy and
Physiology
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
or PSY 230 Research Methods:
Design, Procedure and Analysis I
Graduates are eligible to take the
National Association for Music Therapy
certification examination.
APPLIED MUSIC
Ensembles (MUE)
One quarter course credit per semester
is granted to members of major ensembles
(MUE 111,112,121,141). Other ensembles
carry no credit. Traditional grading is
required for music majors and minors in
ensemble courses. The general student way
register for credit with either traditional or
P/N grading, or may choose no credit
status with audit (V) designation. A
maximum of two course credits in ensemble may be counted toward graduation
requirements.
Performance Studies for Credit
Four elements are required of music
majors/minors - lessons, jury examination at end of each semester, mandatory
attendance at performance workshop and
attendance at off- and on-campus performances. See Music Department Student
Handbook for details.
Areas of Concentration
The music major/minor student must
declare an area of concentration. A
secondary area, required of Music Educa-
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tion students, necessitates additional
lessons, jury examination and performance.
Lessons: Private instruction in voice,
piano, organ and any instrument is
available for all students in the following
categories:
No credit - one half-hour lesson and
three hours of practice per week.
One-quarter course credit - one halfhour lesson and four hours of practice per
week.
One-half course credit -two halfhour lessons and eight hours of practice
per week.
One course credit -two half-hour
lessons and 12 hours of practice per week.
Performances: All students registered
in Performance Studies for credit must
perform each year in a general student
recital, at the end of each semester for a
faculty panel (jury examination), and
additional performances as required by the
instructor.
Listening: All music majors/minors
registered in Performance Studies for
credit are required to attend designated
music events during each semester
(recommended:four on-campus and four
professional off-campus) during each
semester. Failure to attend the required
number of recitals, major ensemble
concerts, other designated events and the
Performance Workshops or student
recitals will be a factor in determining the
final grade received in Performance
Studies. Music majors must pass a total of
three Music Repertoire tests; music
minors must pass one. Consult the Music
Department Student Handbook for
contents of Music Repertoire tests and
specific degree requirements.
Recitals: A committee composed of the
student's teacher and two other music
faculty members will determine the final
grade for all recitals. A pre-recital hearing
will be mandatory for all students performing recitals that partially fulfill degree
requirements. The charge of the recital jury
shall be to determine if the recital is likely
to be adequately prepared by the recital
date for the student to receive a grade of
3.0 (B.M. Performance) or 2.5 (B.A., B.M.Education, B.S.) as specified in Department
guidelines. Concurrent registration in
Performance Studies in the major performance medium is required for recital
performance.
Students should carefully read the
Music Department Student Handbook and
consult continually with their applied
teacher. The following guidelines provide
an outline of requirements and procedures
which must be followed by all recitalists.
Departmental Sponsorship
Recitals required for the fulfillment of
the B.M., B.A. or B.S. degree requirements
or Honors Major will be sponsored by the
Music Department. Other student recitals
may be departmentally sponsored.
Duration and Repertoire Level
All departmentally sponsored recitals
must be representative of the academic
guidelines set forth in this catalog and
Repertoire Lists available in the Music
De~artment.
1.B.M. degree junior recitals (MUS 358)
will be one-half hour in duration, and will
be at repertoire Level I11 for Music Education majors and one hour in duration at
Level IV for Music Performance majors.
2. B.M. degree senior recitals (MUS 459)
will be one hour in duration at repertoire
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Level IV for Music Education majors and
one hour in duration at Level V for Music
Performance majors.
Keyboard Proficiency
B.A., B.M. and B.S. candidates must
demonstrate elementary keyboard familiarity by passing the Piano Proficiency test.
(Consult the Music Department Student
Handbook for contents of Piano Proficiency
test.)
3. B.A. and B.S. degree senior recitals
(MUS 458) will be one-half hour in duration at repertoire Level 111.
Many music courses are offered alternate years. Consult the ACTC Class Schedule or
the Music Department for course offerings in each term.
THEORY
MUS 101
Materials of Music 1
(.5 course)
Notation, scales, intervals, triads, keyboard harmony and principles of
part writing. To be taken concurrently with MUS 111. (Fall)
MUS 102
Materials of Music 11
(.5 course)
Diatonic harmony, secondary dominants and simple modulations. To be
taken concurrentlywith MUS 112. (Spring)
MUS 111
Aural Skills 1
(.5 course)
Rhyhmc and melodic dictation, interval and triad recognition, sight
singing and harmonic dictation to parallel progress in MUS 101. (Prereq.:
concurrent registration in/or completion of MUS 101. Fall)
MUS 112
Aural Skills 11
(.5 course)
Development of listening and reading skills to parallel progress in MUS
102. (Prereq.: concurrent registration in/or completion of MUS 102.
Spring)
MUS 201
Materials in Music 111
(.5 course)
Continuation of MUS 102 with chromatic harmony and modulation.
(Prereq.: MUS 102. Fall)
MUS 202
Form and Analysis
(.5 course)
Musical structures of common practice period and introduction to 20th
century practice. (Prereq.: MUS 201. Spring)
MUS 21 1
Aural Skills 111
(.5 course)
Melodic, harmonic dictation and sight singing to parallel progress in MUS
201. (Prereq.: MUS 211 and concurrent registration in/or completion of
MUS 201. Spring)
MUS 212
Aural Skills IV
(.5 course)
Further development of listening skills to parallel progress in MUS 202.
(Prereq.: MUS 211 and concurrent registration in/or completion of MUS
202. Spring)
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MUS 301
Counterpoint 1
(.5 course)
Sixteenth through 18th century contrapuntal techniques including double
counterpoint, passacaglia, fugue and canon. (Prereq.: MUS 201,211.
Alternate years: Fall 1995)
MUS 302
Counterpoint 11
(.5 course)
Study of contemporary counterpoint including works of Schoenberg,
Bartok, Hindemith, Stravinsky and Carter. (Alternate years: Spring 1996)
MUS 31 1
Composition 1
(.5 course)
Study of notational systems, score layout, calligraphy, physical basis of
sound, ranges of and arranging music for voices and instruments. Simple
forms and tonal harmonic materials are employed. (Fall)
MUS 312
Composition 11
(.5 course)
Advanced arranging for vocal and instrumental ensembles of varying
sizes and types. Contemporary techniques, atonal systems, and larger
forms are studied and used. (Spring)
MUS 341
Basic Conduding
(.5 course)
Study of fundamental conducting patterns and baton technique. Score
analysis and preparation. Rehearsal techniques. Basic nomenclature. (Fall)
MUS 342
Choral Conduding
(.5 course)
Choral literature and organization. Vocal methods and voice selection.
Advanced conducting techniques with class as the choir. (Alternate years:
Spring 1995)
MUS 344
Instrumental Conduding
(.5 course)
Preparation of and conducting instrumental literature. Advanced conducting techniques. Organization of instrumental ensembles. (Alternate years:
Spring 1996)
W HISTORY AND LITERATURE
MUS 130
Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts
Relationship between music of each period and the other fine arts. For
non-music majors.
MUS 230
Electronics in Music
Exploration and creation of sounds heard in 20th century music. The
study and application of practical electronic technology used in music will
be combined with aesthetic considerations in the creative aspects of the
art. For non-music majors.
MUS 231
History and Literature of Music I
A study of the evolution of music from antiquity to 1750. (Prereq.: MUS
112,201. Fall)
MUS 232
History and Literature of Music II
Continuation of MUS 231 from 1750 to the present. (Prereq.: MUS 112,201.
Spring)
Music
The following four half-courses are extensive studies of speaal eras in music history:
MUS 331
Music of the Baroque Era
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231,232. Alternate years: Fall 1994)
MUS 332
Music of the Classical Period
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231,232. Alternate years: Spring 1995)
MUS 333
Music of the Romantic Period
(-5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231,232. Alternate years: Fall 1995)
MUS 334
Music of the 20th Century
(.5 course)
(Prereq.: MUS 231,232. Alternate years: Spring 1996)
MUS 432
Church Music and Worship
Development and influence of church music as evidenced in contemporary worship practices. Designed for the general as well as the music and
theology student. (Alternate years: Spring 1995)
MUS 435
Voice Repertoire
(.5 course)
Interpretation, style and programming of the song literature from the 16th
century to the present, with an emphasis on literature and source materials used for teaching voice. (Prereq.: MUS 231,232. Alternate years: Spring
1995)
MUS 436
Piano Repertoire
(-5 course)
Study of the piano literature from the 17th century to the present by
listening, analyzing and performing. (Prereq.: MUS 231 and 232. Alternate
years: Spring 1995)
MUS 498
lndependent Study
(.5 course)
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the
Department curriculum. Open only to advanced students upon approval
by the faculty.
MUS 499
lndependent Study
Advanced research and projects not otherwise provided for in the
Department curriculum. Open only to advanced students upon approval
by the faculty.
W TECHNIQUE
MUS 152
Class Voice
(.25 course)
Fundamentals of tone production and singing. (Spring)
MUS 155
Class Piano
(-25 course)
Basic keyboard familiarity, including scales, chords, arpeggios, sightreading, and simple accompaniment and music reading skills necessary
to pass the Piano Proficiency Test. (Prereq.: MUS 101 or consent of
instructor. Fall)
MUS 158
Class Guitar
(.25 course)
Beginning techniques of classic guitar. (Spring)
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MUS 252
English Diction
(.25 course)
Fundamental course in correct standard English diction for singing.
Familiarization with the International Phonetic Alphabet. Open to all
students registered for vocal instruction. (Alternate years: Fall 1995)
The following three quarter-courses are continuations of MUS 252 with application for the
Italian, German and French languages.
MUS 251
Italian Diction
(.25 course)
Familiarization with the International Phonetic Alphabet and its application to basic Italian song literature. (Prereq.: MUS 252. Alternate years:
Fall 1995)
MUS 253
German Diction
(.25 course)
Continued use of the International Phonetic Alphabet in basic German
song and choral literature. (Prereq.:MUS 252. Alternate years: Spring
1996)
MUS 254
French Diction
(.25 course)
Continued use of the International Phonetic Alphabet in basic French song
and choral literature. (Prereq.: MUS 252. Alternate years: Spring 1996)
MUS 358
junior Recital
(.O course)
B.M. candidates only. Half recital at repertoire Level 111, Music Education
majors or full recital at Level IV, Music Performance majors. No course
credit.
MUS 456
Piano Pedagogy
(.5 course)
Principles, methods, materials and techniques for teaching piano. Survey
of various pedagogical schools of thought. (Alternateyears: Spring 1996)
MUS 458
Senior Recital
(.O course)
Half recital by B.A. or B.S. candidates at repertoire Level 111. No course
credit.
MUS 459
Senior Recital
(.O course)
B.M. candidates only. Recital must be preceded by a prerecital hearing by
faculty committee. Repertoire Level IV for Music Education majors and
Level V for Music Performance majors. No course credit.
THERAPY
MUS 271
Music Therapy Techniques and Materials
(.5 course)
Study of non-symphonic instruments, Orff-Schulwerk, applications of
recreational music activities to clinical settings. Includes on-campus
practicum with children.
MUS 272
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human
identity, with an emphasis on psychological, cultural and biological
aspects of musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the
creative therapies of art, music, drama and movement. (Alternateyears:
Fall 1995)
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MUS 274, 275 Music Therapy Practicums
(.O course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting, two hours per week. No course credit.
MUS 372
MUS 373
Psychological Foundations of Music I
An objective approach to musical stimuli and response, with an emphasis
on acoustics and sociopsychological aspects of music. An understanding
of the research process and development of an experimental research
project. (Alternate years: Fall 1994)
Psychological Foundations of Music II
Implementation of group and individual research projects, emphasis on a
multidisciplinaryapproach to music therapy. Theories of learning music,
musical talent and performance. (Alternate years: Spring 1995)
MUS 374, 375 Music Therapy Practicums
(.O course)
Volunteer work in a clinical setting, two hours per week. No course credit.
MUS 472
Human Identity through the Creative Arts
(See course description for MUS 272.) Enrollment for Upper Division
credit required for music therapy majors, and will include an additional
course module. (Alternate years: Fall 1993)
MUS 473
Music Therapy Senior Seminar
Class discussions of theories and research as they apply to therapeutic
settings including discussion of professional ethics. A holistic approach to
therapy with music. (Alternate years: Spring 1994)
MUS 474, 475 Music Therapy Practicums
(.25 course each)
Volunteer work under the supervision of a registered music therapist, two
hours per week. (Prereq.: three of MUS 274,275,374,375.)
MUS 479
Music Therapy Clinical Internship
(.5 course)
Full-time placement in an NAMT internship setting for six months.
Application for Internship sites must be made nine months in advance.
Sites in Minnesota are limited. (Prereq.: Completion of all other graduation requirements)
W ENSEMBLES AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES
Ensembles (MUE)
These musical organizations exist not only for the benefit of the music student, but for
any student who wishes to participate. Membership is determined by audition during the
first week of Fall semester or by arrangement with the ensemble director. Assignment to
an ensemble is then made at the discretion of the appropriate faculty. For Jazz Ensemble
membership, preference is given to Concert Band members.
While the Department strongly encourages both formal and informal ensemble
experience, only membership in Band, Orchestra, Choir or Chapel Choir will satisfy the
major, minor or Distribution/General Education Requirements. Some instruments are
available for use by students.
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MUE 111Augsburg Choir (.25 course)
MUE 131Woodwind Chamber Music (.O course)
MUE 112 Chapel Choir (.25 course)
MUE 141 Concert Band (.25 course)
MUE 113 Vocal Chamber (.O course)
MUE 142 Brass Ensemble (.O course)
MUE 114 Advent Vespers Choir (.O course) MUE 143Jazz Ensemble (.O course)
MUE 121 Orchestra (.25 course)
MUE 144 Percussion Ensemble (.O course)
MUE 122 Sbing Ensemble (.O course)
Performance Studies (MUP)
Private instruction for credit is graded traditionally. All areas of study are available to
the non-music major or minor. All lessons are adapted to the individual needs of the
student and those bearing credit are supplemented by accompanying, ensemble participation and other performances. Repertoire lists are graded I-V to indicate levels of achievement and the following expectations: No-credit study has no repertoire requirements;
Music Minor - Level I; B.A. and B.S. Majors - Enter I and attain 111; B.M. - Education
Major - Enter I1 and attain IV; B.M. - Performance Major -Enter I1 and attain V.
MUP 111-411 Voice lessons
MUP 121-421 Violin lessons
MUP 122-422 Viola lessons
MUP 123-423 Cello lessons
MUP 124-424 Bass lessons
MUP 131-431 Oboe lessons
MUP 132-432 Bassoon lessons
MUP 133-433 Clarinet lessons
MUP 134-434 Saxophone lessons
MUP 135-435 Flute lessons
MUP 137-437 Horn lessons
MUP 141-441 Trumpet lessons
MUP 142-442 Trombone lessons
MUP 143-443 Baritone lessons
MUP 1 4 - 4 4 Tuba lessons
MUP 152-452 Piano lessons
MUP 159a
Piano accompanying
MUP 161-461 Guitar lessons
MUP 171-471 Percussion lessons
MUP 181-481 Organ lessons
MUP 191-491 Harp lessons
Note carefully the following provisions:
1. Performance study registration occurs the first week of classes.
2. A semester of study is 14 weeks of lessons and coaching. Any lessons during the
Interim or Summer are arranged privately with the teacher.
3. A student who cannot attend a scheduled lesson is required to notify the teacher
at least 24 hours in advance; otherwise, except for illness immediately prior to a lesson,
the student will forfeit the right to a make-up lesson.
4. Credit is granted only for study with faculty members of the Augsburg College
Music Department.
T
he Natural Science Licensure program for teachers is designed to
strong preparation for science teaching and
satisfy Minnesota licensure requirements.
The program of courses is designed to
provide a broad, basic background in
science and allow for specialization in an
area. The following programs assume that
the student will meet the Distribution/
General Education Requirements of the
College, the requirements for appropriate
majors, the courses required in the Department of Education and, in the physical
sciences, have at least one year of calculus.
Consult with the Department of Education
for requirements in Education. Early
consultation with adviser is essential.
Coordinator
Arlin Gyberg
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers
which may differ slightly in emphasis from
the Augsburg major requirements. The
state requirements may also be subject to
change after publication of this catalog.
Students therefore should consult with
the Augsburg Education Department to
identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Broad Base Requirements
Two Earth Science (PHY 101 Astronomy,
PHY 106 Meteorology or Geology)
BIO 113,114 General Biology
PHY 116 Introduction to Physics
or PHY 121,122 General Physics I, I1
CHM 105,106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115,116 General Chemistry
Biology Major
(for licensure in Life Science)
Broad Base Requirements, plus:
BIO 201 Introduction to Cellular Biology
BIO 491 Seminar
Six other Biology courses, including at least
one from each of the following groups:
BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology
or BIO 353 Comparative Vertebrate
Zoology
or BIO 473 Animal Physiology
BIO 361 Plant Biology
or BIO 440 Plant Physiology
BIO 367 Biochemistry
or BIO 471 Advanced Cellular and
Molecular Biology
BIO 476 Microbiology
or BIO 481 Ecology
And one course in Organic Chemistry
Physical Science Broad Base Requirement
Two courses: one in Earth Science
(Astronomy, Meteorology or Geology), and
one in General Biology.
Chemistry Major
(for licensure in Physical Science)
Physical Science Broad Base Requirement
Graduation Major in Chemistry:
CHM 105,106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115,116 General Chemistry
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry
CHM 352 Organic Chemistry
CHM 353 Quantitative Analytical
Chemistry
CHM 361 Physical Chemistry
CHM 363 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar
MAT 145,146 AUGMENT Mathematics I, I1
or MAT 124,125CalculusI, II (WEC only)
One advanced Chemistry Course
One year of General Physics and
Two Physics courses above General Physics
(Recommended: PHY 245 Modem Physics
and PHY 261 Electronics)
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Physics Major (for licensure in Physical
Science)
Physical Science Broad Base Requirement
Graduation Major in Physics:
PHY 121 General Physics
PHY 122 General Physics
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields 11
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
MAT 145,146 AUGMENT Mathematics I, 11
or MAT 124,125 Calculus I, I1
WEC only)
MAT 245 Mathematical Structures and
Reasoning I
MAT 247 Introduction to Applied
Mathematics*
or MAT 224,226 Calculus Ill,
Differential Equations
(WEC only)
Two additional Physics courses above 122
One year of General Chemistry
One course of Organic Chemistry and
One course of Analytical Chemistry
*Note: PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics may substitute for
MAT 247
NORDIC
AREASTUDIES
See listing under InterdisciplinaryStudies.
NORWEGIAN
See listing under Modem Languages.
I
he Augsburg Nursing Program is
designed exclusively for registered nurses
who want to increase their opportunities in
the health care field.
The scope of nursing practice is
changing and expanding. Nurses are being
called on to function in a variety of settings
that differ from those in the past. Today
nurses work in hospitals, clinics, corporations, government agencies, schools and
community organizations. Some are selfemployed, m i n g their own businesses.
All of these nurses provide comprehensive
health assessment for individuals from all
cultures and socioeconomic levels. From
helping parents have safe deliveries of
healthy infants to coordinating home care
for the dying, nurses assist people through
the entire life span.
The bachelor's degree equips the nurse
with a working knowledge of the biological, physical, social, behavioral and nursing
sciences. The nursing program at Augsburg
College also provides the educational
opportunities to increase skills in critical
thinking, clinical investigation and
decision-making that prepare nurses to
handle challenging new positions in
today's health-care field.
Augsburg's nursing program, leading
to a Bachelor of Science degree with a
major in Nursing, is accredited by the
National League for Nursing. Graduates of
the program are eligible to apply for public
health nurse registration in Minnesota.
With one additional course, they are
eligible to apply for school nurse certification.
Nursing Department Faculty
Beverly Nilsson (Chair),Marian Enos,
Lucie Ferrell, Sharon McDonald, Pamela
Weiss
Major
Nine courses including:
NUR 305 Contemporary Nursing I:
Communication
NUR 306 Contemporary Nursing LI:
Paradigms in Nursing
NUR 310 Community Health Nursing I
NUR 311 Community Health Nursing 11:
Practicum
NUR 330 Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 350 Introduction to Nursing
Research
NUR 403 Contemporary Nursing 111:
Families
NUR 423 Practicum in Nursing: Nursing
of the Family
NUR 431 Leadership and Management:
Theory and Practice
PHI 380 Ethics of Medicine and Health
Care
A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing
course and cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the
completion of Level I and Level 11 courses
of study are required. Students also must
complete Augsburg's residence and
General Education Requirements.
The program has been planned so that
the Nursing major can be completed within
two academic years, however, students
may pursue their studies at a slower pace.
Courses in the Nursing major are
offered on weekends with clinical courses
requiring additional weekday time. While
courses are designed so that the major may
be completed within two years, more time
may be required to complete the total
course of study depending on the number
of credits transferred from other collegeso r
universities. Students in nursing may take
non-nursing courses in both day school and
Weekend College. Students interested in
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pursuing the Nursing major should consult
with an adviser from the Nursing Department for program planning.
Honors Major
GPA of at least 3.6 in the major and 3.3
overall; application to the Department
Chairperson by November 1of the senior
year; recommendation by Nursing faculty;
honors thesis to be defended before a
faculty committee by April 15. Candidates
register for NUR 499 to complete the thesis.
*If the practicums in nursing are not
taken concurrently with their respective
theory courses, students are required to
consult with faculty prior to registration
regarding review of the theoretical content.
The following steps may be taken in
any order, but all must be completed prior
to application for admission into the
Nursing major.
1. Admission to Augsburg College:
Before you can apply for the Nursing
Program, you must first be admitted into
Augsburg College. All applicants must
present a high school diploma or equivalent and a 2.0 GPA.
2. RN Licensure in Minnesota: Applicant must be a registered nurse licensed in
Minnesota or be registered to take the State
Board Exams prior to beginning at
Augsburg.
3. Prerequisite Course Content: The
following courses must have been completed with a GPA of 2.0 or better: chemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, English composition, introductory
sociology and introductory psychology.
These courses may be taken at Augsburg or
at another accredited college or university.
4. Written Entrance Exam: Applicants
must validate their theoretical knowledge
by taking the AD Comprehensive written
exam. There is a fee for this examination,
which is given at Augsburg through the
Department of Nursing. Upon successful
completion of the validation testing, credits
for up to six courses may be granted.
Scores for this test may be transferred.
5. Current Clinical Practice: Applicants
must give evidence of current nursing
clinical practice (within the past five years).
This may include: graduation from a school
of nursing (a minimum overall GPA of 2.5
is required), work experience, or completion of a nursing refresher course or an
acceptable equivalent.
Options for Completing the Degree
Augsburg recognizes that nurses have
a variety of time schedules, personal
responsibilities and work demands that
must be taken into account in any decision
to work toward a college degree. For this
reason, Augsburg offers full and part-time
alternatives for pursuing this degree.
Courses are offered at different times
throughout the year to suit various
schedules. The entire Nursing major and
the necessary prerequisite courses are
available through Augburg's Weekend
College. Classes usually meet on alternate
weekends for one three-and-one-half hour
time block.
Students also can complete their
liberal arts General Education Requirements by taking courses in day school and
Weekend College.
Nursing
NUR 305
Contemporary Nursing I: Communication
A course that introduces the components of the professional role and
begins the professional socialization process. The 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.
NUR 306
Contemporary Nursing II: Paradigms in Nursing
An introduction to theories and conceptual thinking in the process of
professional development. The function of theory in piding nursing
practice is emphasized. Selected nursing conceptual models are studied
and their application to practice is examined.
NUR 310
Community Health Nursing I
This course focuses on community health delivery systems. Health care is
examined within the cultural, political, and economic diversity of the city.
Students complete an assessment of an elderly person and an urban
community and critically discuss the ethical issues of health care delivery.
NUR 311
Community Health Nursing II: Practicum'*
This course provides a clinical experience in the practice of p ~ ~ b lhealth
ic
nursing in which students give direct care to culturally diverse clients
and groups. Students will provide care to both disease and disability
and health promotion clients. Students analyze a specific community
system and the community's provision of health related services.
(Prereq.: NUR 310)
NUR 330
Trends and Issues in Nursing
This transitional course is designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the professional nurse. Current economic, social, political and
professional trends and issues are explored in relation to their implications for nursing practice.
NUR 350
Introduction to Nursing Research
The research process and methods appropriate to nursing are emphasized
in this course. Issues of ethics in nursing research are explored. Students
critique nursing research for its applicability to nursing practice and
design a research proposal.
NUR 403
Contemporary Nursing Ill: Families
This course provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with
culturally diverse families and explores theories related to family structure and functioning throughout the life span. Consideration is given to
the role of the nurse in family health care. (Prereq:NUR 311)
NUR 423
Practicum in Nursing: Nursing of the Family**
A clinical practicum offering the student an opportunity to provide
complex nursing care to families in a selected practice setting. (Prereq.:
NUR 403)
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NUR 431
Leadership and Management: Theory and Practice**
This course examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager.
Concepts of change, conflict and system dynamics are explored. Ethics,
accountabilityand advocacy in the leader-manager role are studied.
Application of theory occurs in selected practicesettings. (Prereq.: NUR
423)
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 interests of
the faculty and students.
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 f a d t y and
submit written proposals, objectives and methods of evaluation prior to
registration.
** This course involves an additional clinical fee.
T
he Philosophy Department assists
students to understand issues raised in the
traditional areas of philosophy. To this end,
we consider problems of knowledge and
questions of truth, the nature of reality, the
basis of values and rules for correct
reasoning. Our goals are to instill in
students a love of truth, to inspire a
curiosity about the sigruficanceand
meaning of the world they experience, and
to develop the skills of critical analysis and
creative synthesis.
studies such as law, medicine or the
Christian ministry. Many enter the
marketplace, confident that the study of
philosophy has given them the ability to
think critically.
The liberal arts curriculum provides an
opportunity for students to explore
different aspects of the world from a
variety of perspectives or disciplines.
Philosophy plays a central role in the
liberal arts by encouraging students to
explore questions about themselves,
human experience, right and wrong, the
world and God. Beginning with two
Socratic principles: "The unexamined life is
not worth living" and "Know yourself," the
study of philosophy assists students in the
realization of their unique potential for
understanding and self-fulfillment.
Major
Nine courses including:
PHI 230 Logic
PHI 241 History of Philosophy I: The
Classical Philosophers
PHI 242 History of Philosophy 11:
Medieval and Renaissance
Philosophy
PHI 343 History of Philosophy 111:
Enlightenment and 19th
Century Philosophy
PHI 344 History of Philosophy lV:20th
Century Philosophy
A 400 level course (other than PHI 499)
Three elective courses in Philosphy
Note: Five courses must be Upper Division.
Four courses in the history of philosophy -beginning with the ancient Greeks
and Romans and continuing through the
Medieval and the Renaissance periods to
the present - form the core of the philosophy program. In these courses students are
taught how to read, understand and
criticize great texts of Western civilization.
In addition, students have the opportunity to explore the relation of philosophy to
other disciplines and to take advanced
seminars in special topics.
This major has been carefully planned
so that students can easily have two
majors. Though some majors go on to
graduate school in philosophy, most use
the major to prepare for other professional
Philosophy Department Faculty
Mark Fuehrer (Chair),David Apolloni,
Bruce Reichenbach.
Honors Major
Admission to the Philosophy Honors
program is by recommendation of the
Philosophy faculty. Such recommendations
will be made at the end of the junior year.
The program will consist of an honors
thesis on an approved topic of the student's
choice that involves research above the
course level, and a defense of this thesis
before the faculty of the Department.
Minor
Five courses, including two from PHI
241,242,343 and 344.
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PHI 110
Introduction to Philosophy
Philosophy raises some of the most basic questions that human beings can
ask about meaning, ideas, beauty and truth. The purpose of this course is
to provide the student with some experience in examining these concepts,
thereby to sharpen the critical and analytical skills required to evaluate
and construct a system of ideas and beliefs. (Fall, Spring)
PHI 120
Ethics
Ethics studies our moral beliefs, helping students to consider the bases
they use to make moral judgements. The course explores the major
philosophical approaches to evaluating moral actions, and then applies
them to contemporary personal and social moral issues. Throughout the
course Christian ethics will inform our considerations. Students taking
PHI 120 may not take PHI 125. (Fall, Spring)
PHI 125
Ethics and Human Identity
This course is a philosophical study of the role of human understanding,
feelings and action with respect to the pursuit of happiness. We begin by
asking what the end or purpose of human life is, assess the role of reason,
will and passion with respect to this end, and then decide on the moral
and intellectual virtues required to reach the end. The topic of friendship
and human love is investigated next. The course ends with an analysis of
human happiness. Students taking PHI 125 may not take PHI 120. (Fall,
Spring)
PHI 175
Philosophy of Love and Sex
We begin by studying some common conceptions and misconceptions
of romantic love and some philosophers' definitions of it. We then try
to decide what it is to be in love with someone, and how this differs
from just being friends or sexually desiring them. Finally, we consider
issues such as the ethics of sex, sexual attraction, marriage, adultery
and homosexuality.
PHI 230
Logic
Students learn to distinguish arguments from exposition. Then they learn
the rules which govern valid arguments and develop their ability to
recognize and construct sound arguments. The last part of the course
focuses on inductive reasoning.
PHI 241
History of Philosophy I: The Classical Philosophers
The writings of Plato and Aristotle are the foundations of all philosophical
thought in Western civilization. In this course students read and analyze
some of the key works by Plato and Aristotle, as well as work in Stoicism,
Epicureanism and Neoplatonism. (Fall)
PHI 242
History of Philosophy II: Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
The Middle Ages was a period of great synthesis of elements of Christian
revelation, classical philosophy and Islamic culture. In this course
students will read writings by various Medieval and Renaissance philoso-
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phers in order to understand the process of philosophical assimilation
involved in constructing a Christian philosophy. (Suggested prior course:
PHI 241. Spring)
PHI 260
Philosophy and the Arts
What is artistic creativity?What is a work of art and what makes great
works of art great? What is it to appreciate works of art? Is one's appreciation of music or art simply a matter of taste? Does aesthetic experience
differ from other kinds of experience? We will consider answers to these
and many other related questions.
PHI 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit. (On request)
PHI 343
History of Philosophy Ill: Enlightenment and 19th Century Philosophy
This course studies the major rationalists of the 17th century (Descartes,
Spinoza, Leibniz), the major empiricists of the 18th century (Locke,
Berkeley, Hume), Kant's synthesis of philosophy, and 19th century
Idealism and the reaction to it (Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche). (Suggested
prior course: PHI 241 or 242. Fall)
PHI 344
History of Philosophy IV: 20th Century Philosophy
What lies behind 20th century philosophy's love affair with language? Is
truth that which works? Can we remake philosophy as a rigorous science?
These and other issues are dealt with in a study of the major representatives of linguistic analysis, pragmatism, existentialism, phenomenology
and post-modernism. (Suggested prior courses: PHI 241,242, and 343)
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
What is the relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so,
what can be said about God? Can we reconcile the goodness of God with
human and animal suffering? We will conduct a systematic inquiry into
these questions which form the basis of Western religious beliefs. (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy. Cross-listed with Religion Department. Offered annually)
PHI 355
Oriental Philosophy
A study of the basic concepts and philosophies which underlie Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. (Suggested: one prior course in
philosophy. Alternate years)
PHI 360
Political Philosophy
By studying the writings of political philosophers from antiquity up to the
modem period, students will be asked to examine crucial questions
concerning the organization of human society. The relation of the nature
of the state to religion, the home and the city will be looked at through the
eyes of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Dante and Machiavelli. (Alternate years)
PHI 365
Philosophy of Science
The course explores what scientific knowledge is, whether the scientist's
knowledge of the world is profoundly differentand better than that of the
non-scientist, and what degrees of certainty are yielded by scientific
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methods. Students will also work in researching and developing philosophical responses to sigruficant issues in this area. (Suggested prior
course: PHI 230 or one course in natural science. Alternate years)
PHI 370
Existentialism
Studies in the writings -both philosophical and literary -of prominent
Existentialist authors. We will examine what it means to be a being-in-theworld and explore such themes as absurdity, freedom, g d t , despair and
paradox. (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy. Alternate years)
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, genetic engineering,
abortion, care for the dying and euthanasia. (Alternate years)
PHI 399
Internship
Internship for Upper Division credit.
PHI 410
Topics in Philosophy
Advanced studies covering either an individual philosopher or a specific
area of philosophy, such as philosophical movements, the history of an
idea or specific problem, or inter-disciplinary problems. Seminar format.
May be taken more than once for credit. (Suggested prior courses: any
from PHI 241,242,343,344 or consent of instructor. Offered annually)
PHI 499
Independent Study
Jndividual study and research on some philosophical topic of interest
to the student, worked out in consultation with the faculty adviser.
(On request.)
See listing under Health and Physical
Education.
P
hysicists are not only curious about
the woild, but ambitious as well. Their aim
is to understand the fundamental principles which describe and govern all
physical aspects of the universe. Called
"natural philosophers" in previous
centuries, physicists investigate natural
systems by means of controlled experimentation and mathematical analysis. Physics
includes the study of systems ranging in
size from sub-atomic particles to the largest
of galaxies and from the relative stillness of
near absolute zero temperature to the fiery
activity of the stars. As a fascinating and
expanding area of study and as a basic
science, physics plays an important role in
many of the liberal arts disciplines and
contributes to society's understanding of
such areas as energy, weather, medical
science and space exploration.
Recognizing the importance of physics
in contemporary life and reaIizing that
keeping abreast of the rapid advances is an
ever increasing challenge, the Department
intends to bring to the students not only
basic concepts but also insights into recent
developments. In this process, the faculty
expects challenges to arise, be met and
stimulate sound thinking, perceptive
judgment and an interest in experimental
techniques.
To this end a rigorous major provides
students with the in-depth preparation
required for graduate study. More than
two-thirds of the graduates in Physics have
completed or are currently working toward
graduate degrees at a number of fine
universities across the nation. A major in
physics provides flexibility. It also serves as
a stepping stone for graduate work in
related areas such as computer science,
atmospheric science and meteorology,
astronomy, oceanography, biophysics,
environmental science, engineering and
medical and health related fields.
In addition, the Physics program at
Augsburg functions in a supportive role for
students majoring in mathematics, chemistry,biology and computer science. The
Department also supervises the PreEngineering program with degree programs available at cooperating universities
at both the bachelor's and the advanced
degree levels.
The Department maintains active
research programs through its Center for
Atmospheric and Space Sciences. Several
students work each academic year and
summer as research assistants in these
efforts, which are supported by NASA, the
National Science Foundation and other
federal agencies.
The Department also administers
Augsburg College's portion of funds
designated for the Minnesota Space Grant
College Consortium, funded by NASA.
Cooperative Education, internship and
undergraduate research programs provide
opportunities for students to apply their
physical science knowledge and problem
solving skills in practical.situations in
industrial, governmental and academic
settings. Students may participate in
alternating term Cooperative Education
programs or work part-time during two or
more academic terms. Internship opportunities alone generally involve only one
semester.
The Department serves the liberal arts
tradition by offering courses for the nonscience students that will enable them to
attain a general understanding of a
particular area of science. These courses
seek to provide the basic starting point for
further study and the opportunity to enable
students to follow new developments with
some degree of comprehension.
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Physics Department Faculty
Jeffrey Johnson (Chair), Stuart Anderson,
Mark Engebretson, Kenneth Erickson,
William Monsma, Robert Stenstrom.
Physics Research Staff
Anthony Hansen, William Jasperson,
David Venne. Atmospheric Sciences
Research Group, Augsburg College Center
for Atmospheric and Space Sciences.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major
13 courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
PHY 245 Modem Physics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395,396 Comprehensive Laboratory
Two elective Physics courses above PHY
122
MAT 145,146 AUGMENT Mathematics I, I1
or MAT 124,125 Calculus I, I1
(WEC only)
MAT 245,247 Mathematical Structures and
Reasoning I, I1
or MAT 245 Mathematical Structures
and Reasoning I
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
or MAT 224,226 Calculus 111,
Differential Equations (WEC
only)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Major
17 courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics 11
PHY 245 Modern Physics
PHY 261 Electronics
PHY 351 Mechanics I
PHY 352 Mechanics I1
PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I
PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields I1
PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
PHY 486 Quantum Physics I
One Physics course above PHY 122
CHM 105,106 Principles of Chemistry
or CHM 115,116 General Chemistry
MAT 145,146 AUGMENT Mathematics I, 11
or MAT 124,125 Calculus I, II
(WEC only)
MAT 245,247 Mathematical Structures and
Reasoning I, I1
or MAT 245 Mathematical Structures
and Reasoning I
and PHY 327 Special Functions of
Mathematical Physics
or MAT 224,226 Calculus 111,
Differential Equations (WEC
only)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Physics Major With Concentration in
Space Physics
18 course credits. It is the same as the
B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 320
and PHY 420, and the omission of the
elective Physics course.
Honors Major
A GPA of 3.5 in physics and 3.0 overall.
An independent investigation of a physics
topic with an oral defense of the written
Physics 2'
research report. Application for the honors
major should be made no later than the
first term of the senior year.
In planning their courses of study,
students are encouraged to work closely
with members of the Physics faculty.
Normally, students should have MAT 124
or 145,125 or 146, and PHY 121,122 during
the freshman year, and MAT 224 or 245
and 226 or 247 (or PHY 327) during the
sophomore year.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers which
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to
identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
PHY 101
Minor
Seven courses including:
PHY 121 General Physics I
PHY 122 General Physics II
Three elective Physics courses above PHY
122
MAT 145,146 AUGMENT Mathematics I, II
or MAT 124,125 Calculus I, II
(WEC only)
Society of Physics Students
The Augsburg chapter of the Society of
Physics Students provides students the
opportunities of membership in a national
physics society and of participating in the
physics comunity on a professional basis.
Membership in SF'S is open to all students
interested in physics.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Membership in the Augsburg chapter of
this national physics honor society is open
to those students who have completed the
equivalent of a minor in physics, have a
GPA of 3.0 in physics and overall, and rank
in the upper third of their class.
Astronomy
A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars and galaxies. In
addition the course traces the development of scientific thought from
early civilization to the present day. Night viewing and laboratory
sessions are important components of the course. (Three onehour
lectures. Prereq.: MPG 11. Fall, Spring)
PHY 103
Conceptual Physics
An introductory course in which the applications, problems, and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles of physics. The
course stresses a hands-on intuitive approach to physics and is designed
to serve students in education. (Two three-hour lectures/laboratories.
Prereq.: MPG IlI. Fall, Spring)
PHY 106
Introductory Meteorology
A survey of the basic principles involved in understanding the earth's
weather and climate. Topics include winds, fronts, cyclones, clouds and
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precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes, climate and
climate change, global warming and ozone depletion. (Three onehour
lectures, one two-hour laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 11. Fall)
PHY 116
Introduction to Physics
An algebra-based introductory course in which the applications, problems
and experiments are selected to illustrate fundamental principles and
provide a broad survey of physics. (Three one-hour lectures, one two-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: MPG 111. Fall)
PHY 121,122 General Physics I, II
A rigorous study of classical physics including mechanics, wave motion,
thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism and optics. Designed for physics
majors, pre-engineering students and other specified majors. Must be
taken in sequence. (Three onehour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Prereq.: MPG IV.Fall: PHY 121; Spring: PHY 122)
PHY 199
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which enables the
student to consider physics as a major and/or explore its career alternatives. Students must consult with the Department and Internship Office
before registering for academic credit.
PHY 245
Modern Physics
An introduction to modem physics from a historical and experimental
basis. Relativity, quantum effects, atomic and molecular physics, nuclear
and solid state physics. This course indicates the need for, and develops
the experimentalbasis of, quantum mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures,
one oneand-one-half hour laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 122. Fall)
PHY 261
Electronics
A review of AC and DC circuits and study of analog electronics comprises
the first half of the semester. The second half includes study of digital
electronics culminating in analysis and use of microprocessors and
microcomputer systems. (Three onehour lectures, one three-hour
laboratory. Prereq.: PHY 116 or 122; and MAT 122 or 125 or 146. Spring.
Cross-listed with Computer Science Department.)
PHY 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division credit.
PHY 320
lntroduction to Space Science
A survey of the earth's space environment including solar, planetary,
magnetospheric, ionospheric and upper atmospheric physics (solar
dynamics, the bow shock, magnetopause, radiation belts, plasma sheet,
magnetic storms, substorms, current systems, particle precipitation and
aurora). (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245. Spring)
PHY 327
Special Functions of Mathematical Physics
An introduction to special functions in physics and engineering (complex
numbers, partial differentiation, Fourier series, series solution of selected
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differential equations, Legendre, Bessel and other orthogonal functions,
and functions of a complex variable). (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.:
PHY 122 or consent of instructor, MAT 224 or 245 or equivalent. Spring.
Cross-listed with Mathematics Department.)
PHY 351, 352 Mechanics I, II
Classical mechanics in terms of Newton's laws of motion and the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms. Topics include consenration
principles, single particle motion, systems of particles, oscillatory systems,
central-force motion, dynamics of rigid bodies, gravitation, two-particle
kinematics, noninertial reference frames, thermodynamics and statistical
mechanics. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 122, MAT 226 or 247
(or PHY 327). Fall: PHY 351; Spring: PHY 352)
PHY 362, 363 Electromagnetic Fields I, II
The classical electromagnetic field theory is developed using the vector
calculus throughout. Topics include electrostatics, magnetostatics,
solution of Laplace's and Poisson's equations, electric and magnetic
properties of materials, and the theory of electromagneticradiation based
on Maxwell's equations. (Three one- hour lectures. Prereq.: MAT 226 or
247 (or PHY 327). Fall: PHY 362; Spring: PHY 363)
PHY 395,396 Comprehensive Laboratory
(.5 course each)
An emphasis on independent laboratory investigations, including
participation in physics seminars. Experiments in the area of mechanics,
thermodynamics, vacuum physics, electronics, electricity, magnetism,
optics and modem physics. (One three-hour laboratory and one seminar
hour per week. Prereq.: junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.
Fall: PHY 395; Spring: PHY 396)
PHY 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member
a learning agreement which links the ideas and
and site s u p e ~ s odesign
r
methods of physics with the opportunities found in the placement.
Students must consult with the Internship Office before registering for
academic credit.
PHY 420
Plasma Physics
A rigorous study of the fundamentals of plasma physics including plasma
parameters, plasma drifts, particle motion, electric and magnetic fields,
kinetic theory, Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution function, Boltzmam
equation, magnetohydrodynamics,plasma waves, instabilities, transport
processes and applications to laboratory and space plasmas. (Three onehour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 362,363 or concurrent registration)
PHY 486
Quantum Physics I
A development from first principles, including de Broglie's postulates, the
Schroedinger equation, operators, wave functions, expectation values,
angular momentum and approximation methods. Applications include
potential wells and barriers, the harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen
atom. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 245,351. Fall)
Physics
PHY 488
Quantum Physics II
The application of quantum mechanics to specific topics chosen from the
areas of solid state physics, atomic and molecular physics, nuclear physics
and particle physics. (Three one-hour lectures. Prereq.: PHY 486. Spring)
PHY 499
Independent Study
An opportunity for students to explore systematically a problem in
experimentalor theoretical physics, worked out in consultation with a
faculty adviser. Open to juniors and seniors with Departmental approval.
F
irmly grounded in the liberal arts
tradition, political science has roots in the
humanities, including philosophy and
history. Through its use of statistical
analysis, it relates not only to other
behavioral sciences, but also to mathematics and the sciences generally. The role and
sigruficance of authority in human affairs
establish the focus of political science;
because politics is a central and enduring
reality in the world, it affects and is
affected by many other human concerns.
As an academic discipline, political
science uses systematic inquiry and
analysis to examine political reality and to
suggest and test alternatives. The student
who majors in political science will explore
political ideas and values, investigate
political cooperation and conflict, analyze
and compare political systems and develop
perspectives on international relations. In
the process, the student will be encouraged
to relate insights from other liberal arts
disciplines such as philosophy, psychology,
economics, history and sociology to the
study of politics.
Providing work in several sub-fields of
political science, the major supplies the
breadth appropriate for graduate work in
the discipline, as well as in public administration, public policy analysis, law and
other professions. It also serves as a
foundation on which to develop careers in
public service, business, communications
and other fields. Legislative and other
Internships, as well as significant independent research projects, are within easy
reach of ~ u ~ s b uPolitical
rg
Science
students in the Twin Cities area. Combined
with broad, balanced and flexible course
offerings, these special opportunities
enhance the student's potential for graduate study and a successful career.
Augsburg Political Science students
have the benefit of an experienced faculty
that brings a balanced expertise to the
course offerings, as well as special
strengths in interpreting politics in the
contexts of the mass communications
media, communism and American public
law. The Departmental faculty is committed to the view that the study of politics,
involving as it does an understanding of
the human heritage and the importance of
informed choice in human affairs, is an
important aspect of liberal learning.
Political Science Faculty
Milda Hedblom (Chair), Andrew Aoki,
Mary Ellen Lundsten, Norma Noonan,
Myles Stenshoel
Major
Nine courses:
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 484 Political Analysis Seminar
Required elective - one of the following:
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
POL 122 Metropolitan Complex
POL 160 World Politics
POL 170 Law in the United States
And at least five other Upper Division
courses in four out of five political science
areas. A seminar in one of the five areas
may be counted for that area.
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers which
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to change
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Minor
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Deparlment to
identify current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Five courses, including POL 121 or 122
or 170; POL 158; and at least three Upper
Division courses in three out of five
political science areas.
Honors Major
Political Science Areas
The Honors Major in Political Science
includes the requirements listed above,
plus the following: The student's GPA
must be 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall.
The student must take an Honors Independent Study and a seminar, and must
submit, not later than March 1of the senior
year, an Honors Thesis to be defended
before a faculty committee. Students may
work with any member of the Department
on their Honors Thesis. For specific
requirements, consult the Department
Chair. Students should apply for the
Honors major no later than the first term of
the junior year.
(I) American Government and Politics,
(11) Comparative Politics and Analysis, (III)
International Politics, (IV) Public Law, and
(V) Political Theory and Analysis. Any
course listed in more than one area may be
counted in only one area toward major or
minor requirements.
Note: Students interested in secondary
education may take a Political Science
major in combination with specified social
science courses, in compliance with state
requirements. For more information, see
the Department Chair.
See the class schedule for precise listing
of terms in which courses are offered.
I. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
POL 121
American Government and Politics
The politics of American government including the forms of political
ideas; the pattern of participation; the dynamics of congressional,
presidential and bureaucratic policy making; and current issues in
American society.
POL 122
Metropolitan Complex
Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities and
focusing on actors, structures and other influences on urban public policy.
Discussion-lecture, case studies of the Twin Cities metro area, and
meetings with public officials and activists.
POL 325
Public Administration
The politics of public administration and bureaucratic policy-making in
the United States; governmental regulation, promotion and management,
emphasizing political and economic interaction. (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor)
Political 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 (optional in nonpresidential election years). (Prereq.: one course in political science or
consent of instructor. Fall term of election years)
POL 342
Mass Communications in Society
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. (Prereq.: junior or senior standing or consent of the instructor)
POL 370
Constitutional Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 371
Topics in Constitutional Law
(See Section I V for description.)
POL 375
Media Law
(See Section IV for description.)
POL 421
Topics in American Politics
Selected themes, including legislative, executive or judicial process, and
policy process in American politics; national, urban or state focus; topic to
be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent
of instructor)
W II. COMPARATIVE POLITICS AND ANALYSIS
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.
POL 350
Topics In European Politics
Study of the political behavior, institutions and processes of European
states. The course will focus on either European Community Law and
Politics or Domestic Politics in European states. (Prereq.: one course in
political science or consent of instructor)
POL 351
Topics In Communist/Post-Communist Systems
Analysis of the former Soviet Union and/or other communist/postcommunist states in terms of political behavior, evolution, institutions
and political processes. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent
of instructor)
POL 359
Topics: Women in Comparative Politics
Various aspects of women in comparative politics will be explored.
Themes and countries vary. (Prereq.:one course in political science or
consent of instructor)
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POL 459
Topics in Comparative Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of political systems and
comparisons of political processes such as political participation, political
development, political change and revolution. Topic to be included in
subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent of instructor)
Ill. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS
POL 160
World Politics
Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including
the dynamics of the international system, theories of international
relations, and a focus on recent problems.
POL 363
Russian and Chinese Foreign Policy
Analysis of theory and policy in the foreign policy process in Russia (and
the former USSR) and China. (Prereq.: one course in political science or
consent of instructor)
POL 461
Topics in International Politics
Selected themes including interpretations of international politics, foreign
policy decision making, simulations of international problems. Topic to
be included in subtitle. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent
of instructor)
POL 490
Seminar in International Relations
Capstone seminar for students majoring in international relations; analysis
of some methods for studying international relations; analysis of major
trends; senior thesis. Open to other students by consent of instructor.
(Prereq.: four courses in the International Relations sequence)
IV. PUBLIC LAW
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.
POL 370
Constitutional Law
The legal-political-philosophicalrole of the Supreme Court in the American political system in significant decisions affecting the allocation of
powers in the national government and in the federal system. (Prereq.:
POL 170 or consent of instructor)
POL 371
Topics in Constitutional Law
Selected topics in constitutional law, especially civil rights. Content will
vary, defined by the subtitle of the course. (Prereq.: POL 170 or consent
of instructor)
POL 375
Media Law
Study of key issues and contemporary conflicts in media law and regulation, including the uses of law to settle disputes about media content,
Political Science
access, ethics and ownership. (Prereq.: one course in political science,
POL 342, or consent of instructor)
V. POLITICAL THEORY AND ANALYSIS
POL 158
Political Patterns and Processes
(See Section I1 for description.)
POL 380
Western Political Thought
A study of influential political philosophers, emphasizing the values,
goals and assumptions which continue to inform and to rationalize
human governance. (Prereq.: one course in political science or consent
of instructor)
POL 381
Topics in Democratic Theory
A study of democratic theories. Topics vary and may include the emergence of political democracy in comparative perspective or American
political thought. Topic to be included in the subtitle. (Prereq.: one course
in political science or consent of instructor)
POL 382
Marxist Theory
Origins and evolution of Marxist theory and movements emphasizing
Marxism as developed in Russia and China. Consideration of the political, social, and economic dimensions of the theories, with some focus on
the changing role of Marxist doctrines in society. (Prereq.: POL 158 or
consent of instructor)
POL 484
Political Analysis Seminar
An analysis of different approaches and theories in the study of politics
including an examination of the requirements of science as a model for
political study. Major research is required. (Prereq.: POL 495 or SOC 362;
POL 158 and two Upper Division courses, or consent of instructor)
VI. SEMINARS, INDEPENDENT STUDY AND INTERNSHIPS
POL 199
Internship
Lower Division internship. Consult Internship Supervisor in the Department to determine project. (P/N grading only unless Internship Supervisor grants exception.) (Fall, Interim, Spring)
POL 295
Lower Division Seminar
Special topics. Consult Department Chair concerning terms and subject
matter. (On demand)
POL 299
Directed Study
Independent Study for Lower Division students. (Fall, Interim, Spring)
POL 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which the student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which links the ideas and
methods of political science to opportunities found in the placement.
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Students must consult with the Depariment supervisor and the Internship
and Cooperative Education Office. (P/N grading only unless Internship
Supervisor grants exception.) (Fall, Interim, Spring)
POL495
.
Seminar
Selected topics. Consult Department Chair concerning terms and subject
matter.
POL 499
Independent Study
Topics defined through consultation between instriictor and student. (Fall,
Interim, spring)
IJSYCHOLOCY DEPARTMENT - PSY
P
sychology, with its emphasis on
behavioral observation and data, provides
a perspective on human activities which is
an integral part of a liberal education. The
goal of the Psychology program is the
improved understanding of human
behavior by studying how people cope
with their environment and interact with
each other.
The Department's courses have three
basic goals: (1) to introduce the student to
the current information and methods in
psychology as well as earlier approaches to
psychological questions; (2) to develop the
ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate
behavioral research, and (3) to provide
practice in the application of these principles. The Department program provides
an emphasis on both field experiences and
the theoretical foundation for graduate
study in psychology and related areas.
Cooperative Education and Internships are
designed to provide students with practical
pre-professional experience. On-the-job
experience gives students the opportunity
to test career fields and develop professional contacts.
Psychologists use a variety of methods
to study behavior, including experimentation, observation and clinical case analysis.
Faculty members in the Department of
Psychology at Augsburg have varied
professional specializations which include
areas such as counseling, physiological
psychology, human development, personality, social, and organizational psychology
and analysis of public policy.
The Psychology program's emphasis on
the use of a problem solving approach, the
acquisition of information about human
development and interaction, and the
development of human relations skills can
be beneficial in careers in business,
education and other social services, the
church and govenunent, as well as in
careers such as research, law and medicine.
Psychology Faculty
Nancy Steblay (Chair), Grace Dyrud,
Norman Ferguson, Duane Johnson.
Victoria Littlefield
Major
10 courses including:
PSY 102 The Individual in a Social
World
or PSY 105 General Psychology
PSY 230 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure and Analysis I
PSY 330 Research Methods: Design,
Procedure and Analysis I1
PSY 399 Internship
PSY 381 Psychology in Historical
Perspective
or PSY 493 Seminar: Contemporary
Issues
PSY 354 Perception and Cognition
or PSY 355 Brain and Behavior
PSY 325 Social Behavior
or PSY 359 Psychological Assessment
Three additional Upper Division Psychology courses.
Note: A minimum of five courses must
be from Augsburg. No more than two
courses from among PSY 299,399, and 499
may be counted. It is recommended that
Psychology majors take additional course
work from other areas that will complement and strengthen their particular
interests and skills in psychology. All
Psychology majors must have an adviser in
the Psychology Department.
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Psychology
PSY 356
Environmental Psychology
This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint to study the influence
which the environment, both natural and human-made, has on behavior.
Major topics include: overcrowding and environmental stress; territoriality; defensible space and crime; and specific environments such as room,
buildings and cities. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 357
Behavior Analysis
Principles of learning. Behavior change principles and their application to
instruction. Behavior change and individualized instruction projects.
(Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 359
PsychologicalAssessment
Theory,principles and examples of tests of personality and intelligence.
(Prereq.: PSY 230)
PSY 361
Personality
An introduction to the field of personality study, including theory,
research, assessment and contemporary applications. (Prereq.: PSY 102
or 105)
PSY 362
Behavior Disorders
An introduction to maladaptive human behaviors from social, organic
and psychological points of view. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 371
Psychology of Gender
Psychological theory and research on biosocial aspects of behavior.
Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives
and behavior of individuals. Consideration of such topics as cognitive,
physical and soda1 development, social relationships, and economic and
political power. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 373
Organizational Psychology
Theoretical conceptualizationsof organizational behavior. The study of
the individual, groups, structure and change and development in
organizations. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105)
PSY 381
Psychology in Historical Perspective
Historical development of psychological viewpoints and theoretical
positions. (Prereq.: two PSY courses)
PSY 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which links the ideas and
methods of psychology with the opportunities found in the placement.
Participation in a concurrent seminar is required. Students must consult
with the Department and the Internship Office before registration.
(Prereq.: PSY 330)
PSY 485
Counseling Psychology
Principles, methods and attitudes involved in the counseling process.
Consideration given to goals and ethical guidelines for a counseling
relationship. (Prereq.: three PSY courses and junior class standing)
PSY 490
Current Topics in Psychology
Study of selected areas and topics in psychology that are not treated
extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be
published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105 and consent of
instructor)
PSY 493
Seminar: Contemporary Issues
Discussion of contemporary societal issues from a psychological viewpoint. Consideration of the approaches and methods used by psychologists in studying such issues. (Prereq.: five PSY courses)
PSY 499
Independent Study
Limited registration by special permission for advanced students in
psychology. Students must present a written plan prior to registration
including a carefully considered rationale and purpose for the proposed
study. (Prereq.: PSY 330)
- KELICION DEPARTMENT - REL
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\ ugsburg College understands itself
as a college of the church and it is persuaded that the Christian faith provides an
appropriate perspective from which to
undertake its educational task. The biblical
faith and tradition of the Christian church
have influenced the whole world and they
have affected and continue to influence
language, literature, history, values and
political structures.
The student encounters this religious
tradition in studying these and other areas.
The study of religion and theology is
intended to make such encounters more
meaningful by a better knowledge of
biblical history and that of the Christian
church and by a larger acquaintance with
theological thought.
While it is true that the fundamental
orientation of this College is to the Christian faith, it is also true that the field of
religion obviously includes more than is
represented by the Christian faith. Large
segments of the earth's population live
by religious concepts and ideas which
are different from Christianity. The
Department of Religion seeks to introduce students to some of these major
religious traditions.
It is the hope and expectation of the
Department that students will become
better acquainted with the content and
character of the Christian faith, enabling
them to reflect theologically on their own
religious commitment. Courses in religion
are not intended to be footnotes to courses
in other disciplines and departments. The
study of religion and the discipline of
theology have an integrity of their own.
The College offers both a major and a
minor in Religion. Students who wish to
work in the church as a parish or youth
worker or as a director of Christian
Education may find a major in Religion
appropriate for that purpose.
Religion Faculty
~Lynne~
Bradley ~ ~(chair),
l tJohn B
LorenZen, philip Quabeck 11, Eugene
Skibbe
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Religion Major
Eight courses including:
REL 111 Introduction to Theology
REL 221 Biblical Studies
REL 356 History of Religions
REL 481 Contemporary Theology
REL 495 Seminar
Three additional Religion courses.
Note: Seminar, especially for majors,
should be taken in the junior or senior year.
Before taking the seminar, each major must
have written one formal research paper
and placed it on file with the Department
Chair. Only one Interim course may be
applied to the major. One New Testament
Greek course may be applied to the major.
Religion Major with a Concentration in
Youth and Family Ministry
Nine courses including:
REL 111 Introduction to Theology
REL 221 Biblical Studies
REL 342 Theology of Youth and Family
Living
REL 343 Theology of Marriage
REL 358 Life and Work of the Church
REL 399 Internship
REL 481 Contemporary Theology
REL 495 Seminar
and a supervised Internship in the Youth
and Family area.
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Reliaion
Consultation with one of the staff
members in the Youth and Family Institute
is required in order that proper preparation
in discipline areas outside the Department
of Religion may be achieved.
Honors Major
GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall;
research project approved by the Department and colloquium with the Department.
Minor
Five courses. Not more than one Interim
course may be counted for the minor.
REL 111
Religion 111or 221 is prerequisite to all
other courses and is to be taken in either
the freshman or sophomore year at
Augsburg. Exceptions may be made for
junior or senior transfer students, but the
basic courses are still highly recommended
as preparation for Upper Division courses.
Department approval is necessary
before courses taken in other colleges can
be accepted for Religion Department credit.
All majors must consult with the
Department Chair. See also International
Studies Department: Global Issues and
World Churches.
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.
REL 199
Internship
A work-based learning experience designed by the student, faculty
member and site supervisor to meet the goals of the student; i.e. exploring
career alternatives in religion. The learning agreement must be completed
before registering.
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.
REL 231
REL 299
Religion in African-American History
An examination of selected topics related to the Black experience, e.g.,
African backgrounds, religion under slavery and evangelicalism.
Directed Study
Independent study on Lower Division level. Limited to special cases, on
application to Chair.
REL 342
Theology of Youth and Family Living
Contemporary theories of youth and family living are examined within
the context of Christian teachings. Emphasis will be placed on individual
development at every age, how individuals relate in systems and how
Christian ideas intersect to enhance the functioning of families, particularly in relationship to current crises in teenagers and families. (Fall)
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REL 353
Denominations and Religious Croups in America
A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian
denominations and of many contemporary American religious groups.
Some controversial religious movements will also be considered. (Spring)
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. (Fall)
REL 357
Survey of Church History
A survey of Christian history in the early, medieval, Reformation and
modem periods. Some attention to primary sources, in addition to
interpretations of the periods in question. The expansion of the church, its
inner life, its relation to the state and the development of its doctrine will
be major elements of the study.
REL 358
Life and Work of the Church
Congregational life in its varied character with attention to Christian
education and curriculum, youth work and parish work. (Spring)
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.
REL 361
The Church in the First Four Centuries
A study of the early Christian Church, including such topics as persecution and martyrdom, the development of the creeds, Christianity in
conflict with Gnosticism and mystery religions, monasticism and mysticism, early Christian worship and theology.
REL 362
Theology of the Reformers
An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of
the 16th century. Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and
other representative figures.
REL 363
Religion in America
A study of the history 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. (Fall)
REL 370
American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought
Religious beliefs, spiritual customs and philosophy of North American
Indians are studied. Within these broad areas, the subjects of medicine,
healing, shamanism, dreams, visions, myths and spiritual powers are also
included. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal
relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual
ceremonies and beliefs in an afterlife.
Religion
REL 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience designed by the student, faculty
member and site supervisor focusing on methodology and specialties
within the field of religion. The learning agreement must be completed
before registering.
REL 420
The Russian Orthodox Church
This course will explore the history, theology and liturgical life of the
Eastern Orthodox Christian Church. Theology and history will be
considered primarily from the perspective of those Christians who live in
Greece, Turkey and Eastern Europe, with special attention to the Orthodox Church in Russia. (Spring)
REL 441
Feminism and Christianity
This course will consider the central ideas of Christianity and feminism
and how they might be compatible. Attention will be given to religious
influences on societal roles for women and men, feminist interpretation of
the Bible and the impact of feminism on Christian theology, especially in
terms of language and metaphor. (Fall)
REL 471
Jesusand His Interpreters
Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the
Gospels, dealing with their context, literary structure and relationships.
Attention to the variety of interpretations given the person of Jesus,
including the "quests for the historical Jesus."
REL 472
Paul the Apostle
A study of the Apostle Paul including his historical background, his
relationship to the early church and some of the themes found in his
writings.
REL 473
The Message of the Old Testament
The various types of Old Testament literature. The distinctive ideas of
Hebrew thought with emphasis on the message of the prophets.
REL 475
Judaism
A survey of the history of Judaism from the end of the Old Testament
period to modem times, with emphasis placed upon the religious
development. A special interest in such modem Jewish thinkers as Buber
and Heschel. The Jewish Chatauqua Society annually makes a grant to
Augsburg College in partial support of this course in Judaism. (Fall)
REL 481
REL 483
Contemporary Theology
An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological
thought today, as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the
continuing theological task of the Christian Church. (Spring)
Christian Ethics
The bases of Christian social responsibility, in terms of theological and
sociological dynamics. Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection upon moral action.
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Religion
REL 495
Seminar
Selected topics. Required of majors in the junior or senior year. Others by
permission of instructor. (Fall)
REL 499
Independent Study
Limited to students who are Religion majors and satisfy Departmental
guidelines.
See Department listing for a description of the following approved elective:
PHI 350
Philosophy of Religion
Coordinator
Minor
Magda Paleczny-Zapp
Six courses including:
Two courses (one year) of basic college
Russian (or equivalent competencies)
One course in Russian history
One course in Marxist theory
One course from the approved list of
electives.
Major
11 courses including:
Four courses (two years) of basic college
Russian (or equivalent competencies)
Two courses in Russian history
One course in Marxist theory
One course in Russian literature
One course in Soviet politics
Two courses from the approved list of
electives.
Each student's major program must be
approved by the Coordinator.
See Nordic Area Studies under Interdisciplinary Studies.
Central and East European Concentration
Minor
Consult the Coordinator for information.
Courses that are regularly offered in
Augsburg College are: POL 351, POL 363,
POL 382, POL 459, ECO 317, REL 356, REL
420, HIS 348, RUS 111, RUS 112.
s
tudents 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-based
program designed to provide a broad
foundation in the social sciences.
Coordinator
Jerry Gerasimo
Social Studies Teaching Licensure
Seven courses:
ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics
or ECO 113Principles of
Microeconomics
HIS 222 20th Century U.S.
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
PSY 105 General Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 336 Introduction to Cultural
Anthropology
One course in geography (human or
cultural)
plus a major in one of five fields economics, history, political science,
psychology or sociology. Geography and
anthropology are also acceptable fields,
although they are not offered as majors on
the Augsburg campus.
Students considering a career in
social studies education should consult, as
soon as possible, the Augsburg Department
of Education and the Social Studies
Coordinator.
For students beginning in Fall, 1994 or
later: New requirements for the social
studies licensure were under consideration
as this catalog went to press. Contact
Prof. Gerasimo and the Department of
Education for information on curriculum
and requirements.
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T
he Social Work major
. prepares
- graduates for entry-level generalist
professional practice in the field of human
services. The program is accredited by the
Council on Social Work Education and
leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. The
program is based on a generalist model of
practice, enabling graduates to work with
individuals, families, groups, communities
and to develop and analyze social policy.
Courses within the program utilize a
student empowerment model for teaching
and learning.
of its social services. The Twin Cities, as the
hub for these services, provides both a
variety of field placements for social work
students and external experts for the
classroom. The ethnic and economic
diversity present in this metropolitan area
provides opportunities for social work
students to learn to understand, appreciate,
respect and work with people different
from themselves and to be enriched by this
opportunity to interact with diverse clients
and professionals.
The Social Work Program strives to
contribute to its environment as well as to
gain from it. Appropriately, social work
students have been involved in a wide
variety of community service efforts
including helping to develop the LINK
program
on campus, mobilizing students
The College's commitment to the liberal
to
assist
a
social service agency in their
arts is highly compatible with education for
annual
Christmas
giving program, and
professional social work practice. The
tutoring
at
a
local
neighborhood
center.
liberal arts with its emphasis on breadth of
The Social Welfare minor and electives
understanding, cultural and ethnic
in the Department allow students to
diversity, openness to new ideas, analysis
support another major while gaining
and synthesis, is an ideal foundation for
knowledge about human needs and
social work education. As Sir Richard
growth, human services and the methods
Livingston has said, "A technician is a
of effective citizenship. Students taking
person who knows everything there is to
know about his/her job except its ultimate these courses have the opportunity to
purpose and social consequence." Effective become knowledgeable about public issues
and develop and nurture a perspective that
social workers go beyond being technisees the central importance of diversity to
cians. Augsburg social work graduates are
the social fabric of this country. But beyond
entry-level professionals.
knowledge, students are encouraged to use
Augsburg College's motto, "Education
their talents and skills to address the needs
for Service," exemplifies the philosophy of
of society in the interest of the public good,
the Social Work Department. Unique
always emphasizing social justice.
learning opportunities for field work
Augsburg's social work major also
provides a strong foundation for graduate
studies in a variety of fields. Augsburg also
offers a full-time Master of Social Work
degree on a weekend schedule.
placement and cultural enrichment are
provided by a metropolitan setting known
for a humane quality of life which is
enhanced by the arts, outstanding human
services and a highly-educated populace.
Social work opportunities abound. Minnesota is known for the vitality and relevance
Social Work Faculty
Rosemary Link (Chair), Vern Bloom, Maria
Brown (BSW Program Director),Francine
Chakolis (MSW Program Director),
Anthony Bibus, Blanca Rosa Egas, Hans
Eriksson, Carol Kuechler, Sharon Patton,
Social Work
Curt Paulsen, Vincent Peters, Michael
Schock, Edward Skamulis, Mary Lou
Williams
Major
11 core courses:
SWK 361 Social Responses to Human
Needs
SWK 363 Methods and Skills of Social
Work
SWK 364 Field Work I
SWK 365 Quantitative Analysis and
Program Evaluation
SWK 461 Advanced Methods and Skills
in Social Work
SWK 462 Field Work I1
SWK 463 Community Development and
Organization
SWK 465 Social Policy: Analysis and
Development
SWK 466 Field Work I11
SWK 467 The Social Worker as
Professional
SWK 469 Field Work IV
and seven supporting courses:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
BIO 101 HumanBiology
PSY 105 General Psychology
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective
SOC 265 Culture: Ethnicity, Gender and
Race
A minimum grade of 2.0 is required
for each course in the core program and a
2.0 average in the supporting program.
Concentration
Concentrations in Aging, Chemical
Dependency, Crime and Corrections, Social
Ministries, and Youth are possible. A
concentration consists of courses descriptive of functional, dysfunctional and
programmatic aspects, plus field work
placement in the senior year in the special
area. For Social Ministries, a minor in
Religion with specific coursework is
required. Completion of a concentration is
noted on the transcript.
Candidacy
Social Work majors must apply for
candidacy status before the beginning of
the senior year. Certain 400 level courses
list candidacy as a prerequisite. A written
self-statement, reference letters, and the
completion of all core and supporting
program courses below the 400 level is
necessary for candidacy review.
Social Welfare Minor
Six courses including:
SWK 257 Exploring Human Services
SWK 260 Humans Developing
SWK 361 Social Responses to Human
Needs
SWK 463 Community Development and
Organization
SOC 265 Culture: Ethnicity, Gender and
Race
and one course from:
SWK 465 Social Policy: Analysis and
Development
POL 121 American Government and
Politics
POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes
POL 325 Public Administration
School Social Work
State Department of Education required
coursework includes EDU 255; HPE 115,
and 400 hours in a senior year field
placement in a school setting. See adviser
for additional specifics.
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Social Work
H ELECTIVE COURSES OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
SWK 230
Global Peace and Social Development
This course offers a framework of non-violent social change and development in the "
~lobalcontext. It also identifies the focus of Social Work in
addition to many other disciplines which are vital to fostering peace,
development and enhancement of a better quality of life for all human
kind.
SWK 257
Exploring Human Services
This course is designed to help students learn about themselves in relation
to a possible major or future career in social work. Students must arrange
to perform 80 hours of work in a human service agency and must attend
the weekly seminar.
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 society. Growth
related to populations and groups which represent ethnic and/or life-style
diversity or special stresses relevant to growth is also a focus. Students
will gain self-understandingthrough use of their own experiences.
SWK 299
Directed Study
An opportunity for students to do readings and study on topics of
interest. Proposed study must be approved in advance of registration.
(Prereq.: SWK 257 and consent of instructor)
SWK 361
Social Responses to Human Needs
This course describes the historical and contemporary systems of human
service and the diversity of professionals and client groups. The major
assumptions and social movements which have contributed to the
charitable and govenunental responses to human needs will be emphasized. Guest speakers and agency visits highlight the course. (Prereq.:
junior standing or consent of instructor)
SWK 399
Internship*
Provides field learning experience for the non-major and supplements the
required field work of majors (Prereq.:consent of instructor)
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 local community in the essential principles and techniques
of organizing. (Prereq.: senior standing or consent of instructor)
Social Work
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 firsthand through work with a public policy agency or official.
Readings and analytical paper integrate class concepts with practical
experience. (Prereq.: SWK 361,463 and senior standing or consent
of instructor.)
SWK 499
Independent Study
An independently designed course a student (or group of students)
develops, making extensive, systematic and integrated utilization of
resources available in the metropolitan community, e.g., lectures, syrnposia, performances, hearings. These resources become the core of the
course, supplemented by traditional college resources, and designed in
consultation with and evaluated by a faculty member of the Department.
* Can be taken in coordination with Cooperative Education, which may provide payment
for work in field sites.
W COURSES RESERVED FOR SOCIAL WORK MAJORSONLY
SWK 363
Methods and Skills of Social Work
Basic features of the helping process, theoretical foundations, principles
and techniques of social work interventative 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. Includes videotaping laboratory sessions. (Prereq.: SWK 361, junior standing)
SWK 364
Field Work I*
Beginning supervised professional experience in a social work agency
which focuses on interviewing experience and relationship building. A
total of 120 hours, plus one small group supportive/discussion seminar
per week. (Prereq.: SWK 361, junior standing, concurrent with SWK 363)
SWK 365
Quantitative Analysis 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 and
qualitative information.Use of data-processingequipment for statistical
analysis. (Prereq.: MPG El)
SWK 461
Advanced Methods and Skills in Social Work
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
and family work skills, emphasis on development of generalist practice
skills and eclectic approaches with a focus on diversity of professionals
and client populations. (Lectures and/or laboratory exercises each week)
2:
SWK 462
Field Work II*
Progressively responsible supervised professional social work experience
including work with individuals, families, groups and/or communities
in a social service agency. A total of 120 hours, plus one supportive/
discussion seminar per week. (Prereq.: candidacy status; concurrent
with SWK 461)
SWK 466
Field Work 111
(.5 or 1.0 course*)
Continuation of field work, a total of 60 or 120 hours. (1/2 course option
during Interim. (Prereq.: candidacy status)
SWK 467
The Social Worker as Professional
Ethical practice, bureaucratic survival, professional job attainment,
affirmative action and sexual harassment 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)
SWK 469
Field Work IV*
Continuation of SWK 466. (Prereq.: candidacy status. Concurrent with
SWK 467)
* Can be taken in coordination with Cooperative Education, which may provide payment
for work in field sites.
30CIOLOCY DEPARTMENT - soc
S
ociology is the study of society as a
whole and i f human social organization
and groups. The sociological perspective
provides a way to better understand the
social world and how individuals come to
think and act as they do.
The goal of the Department is to help
students develop their understanding of
the social order and how it affects them in
their daily lives. Sociology majors develop
an understanding of the theories of society
and social groups, leam to create and use
sociological tools of analysis, and leam
how to apply sociological concepts to the
solution of social problems.
Students are encouraged to select as
electives some of the non-traditional
learning models available, such as intemships, independent study, Interim courses
and field studies. The Department urges
students to use Augsburg's metropolitan
setting as a laboratory for learning.
Internships and Cooperative Education
enable majors to apply the theories and
research skills of sociology while they
explore career alternatives. Augsburg
alumni who have majored in sociology are
currently employed in the personnel
departments of both government and
private corporations, in industrial relations
work and in program evaluation. Others
have used their majors as preparation for
advanced study in areas such as law, the
ministry, social work, urban planning and
criminal justice.
The Department of Sociology welcomes
students who, in their quest for a liberal
education as a foundation for work and
life, are looking for new and different ways
of understanding- the often taken-forgranted aspects of our world.
Sociology Faculty
Diane Pike (Chair), Jeny Gerasimo, Gany
Hesser, Gordon Nelson, Rita Weisbrod
Major
10 courses including:
SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society
SOC 349 Complex Organizations
SOC 362 Statistical Analysis
SOC 363 Research Methods
SOC 375 Social Psychology
SOC 485 Modem Sociological Theory
and four additional Sociology courses.
Note: SOC 399 is highly recommended.
An Internship, Cooperative Education
experience, independent study or Upper
Division Interim course in Sociology is
recommended to take advantage of the
variety of learning models offered through
the Department. Consult the Department
Chair concerning areas of concentration.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers
which may differ slightly in emphasis
from the Augsburg major requirements.
The state requirements may also change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the Augsburg
Education Department to identify current
Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.
Honors Major
To complete the Honors Major in
Sociology, the student must have a
minimum GPA of 3.5 in the major and
overall. In addition, she or he must: 1)
successfully complete an internship,
independent study or cooperative educa-
- Sociology
tion experience; 2) submit a portfolio of
completed papers and projects, including a
theory paper, a research methods project,
and two projects or papers of the student's
choosing which represent outstanding
work in sociology; and 3) write an acceptable reflective statement on the sociology
major and on the work included in the
portfolio.
Application for Honors Major can be
obtained from the Department Chair. A
SOC 121
letter of intent to apply for Honors should
be received by the Chair no later than Nov.
1of the Senior year. The application and
portfolio must be submitted for Department acceptance by March 1.
Minor
Five courses including SOC 121 and
two Upper Division courses (i.e., SOC 300
and above), at least one of which must be
taken at Augsburg College.
Introduction to Human Society
What is society and how does it make us who we are? As a unique way of
understanding, sociology offers insights into discovering the world and
one's place in it. Course study focuses on an understanding of culture,
social structure, institutions and our interactions with each other. (Fall,
Spring)
SOC 199
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a leaming agreement which enables the
student to consider sociology as a major and/or explore career altematives. Students must consult with the Department and Internship Office
before registering for academic credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
SOC 21 1
Human Communities and the Modern Metropolis
The course asks a fundamental question of our times: how is community
possible in the face of multicultural, economic and ideological forces that
are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and structural dynamics of the
Twin Cities are a basis for exploring this possibility. (Fall, Spring)
SOC 231
Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
The human family system is explored in its variation among world
cultures and within sub-culturesin the United States. Students prepare
and deliver oral reports on topics of their choice including a world family
pattem, an American sub-cultural pattern and a family process. (Fall)
SOC 265
Culture: Ethnicity, Gender and Race
Why do we set people aside for negative special treatment? How are they
stigmatized?The people to whom we do this are often reflections of our
own fears. A sociological analysis of "self" and "other" provides a way to
examine racism, sexism and other "-isms." Offered on P/N basis only.
(Fall, Spring)
SOC 299
Directed Study
Lndependent Study for Lower Division students. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Sociology 2.
SOC 300, 301, 302, 303, 304 Special Topics in Sociology
A variety of topics offered periodically depending on needs and interests
which are not satisfied by regular course offerings. (Prereq.: consent of
instructor)
SOC 336
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
The concept of culture is examined in anthropology. In what way do we
see and live in the world? An analysis of basic assumptions underlying the
ideas of "nature," "primitive," "civilized and "progress." The course will
examine the person's relation to culture and conduct an analysis of
selected aspects of Western culture. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of
instructor. Fall, Spring)
'
SOC 349
Complex Organizations
What is the nature of these modem organizations in which we spend so
much of our daily lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed
with respect to their goals, culture, technology and structure, as well as
corporate deviance. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 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 and institutions in American society.
(Prereq.: SOC 121 recommended. Fall)
SOC 362
Statistical Analysis
The amount of quantitative information in the world is ever-increasing.
This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics in the
social sciences; as such, it provides a foundation for understanding
quantitative analysis -be it in an academic journal or a daily newspaper.
(Prereq.: MPG III. Fall)
SOC 363
Research Methods
Good research -how do you know it when you see it, can you produce it
yourself? Social science research skills are learned through the practice
and application of the basic tools of valid and reliable research design and
data analysis. (Prereq.: SOC 362 or consent of instructor. Spring)
SOC 375
Social Psychology
An examination of the ideas of group, role and self in the understanding of
the relationship between the individual and society. A look at the major
assumptions and processes underlying our everyday life using interaction
theories. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor. Fall, Spring)
SOC 381
The City and Metro-Urban Planning
The primary focus of the course is upon the major issues confronting the
present and future metropolis. Emphasis will center on alternative
theories and approaches to planning and shaping metropolitan areas.
Resources include extensive readings, simulations, films, outside speakers
and field trips in a seminar format. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or 211 or consent of
instructor. Spring)
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SOC 399
Internship
A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member
and site supervisor design a learning agreement which links the ideas
and methods of sociology with the opportunities inherent in the placement. Participation in a concurrent seminar is expected. (Prereq.: consent
of instructor)
SOC 485
Modern Sociological Theory
An examination of the major theoretical traditions within sociology,
tracing the course of their development in the 19th and 20th centuries.
(Prereq.: two courses in sociology including SOC 121 or consent of
instructor. Fall)
SOC 498
SOC 499
Independent Study - Metropolitan Resources
An independently designed course a student (or group of students)
develops, making extensive, systematic and integrated utilization of
resources available in the metropolitan community, e.g. lectures, symposia, performances, hearings. These resources become the core of the
course, supplemented by traditional college resources. (Prereq.: SOC 121
or 211 and/or consent of instructor. Fall, Spring, Summer)
Independent Study
The student must present a written proposal containing rationale,
objectives and methodology of the proposed study according to Department guidelines. Limited registration by permission for advanced
students in Sociology. (Prereq.: SOC 121 and consent of instructor.
Fall, Interim, Spring)
SPANISH
See listing under Modern Languages.
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31JttLH/ LUMMUNiLAl IUN AND I H t A l K t
ur quality of life, both personally
and professionally, depends in large part
upon the quality of our communication. A
communication major at Augsburg is
designed to enhance understanding of
communication in a variety of contexts and
to ,jrnprovecommunication skills.
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Since communication careers demand
a broad educational background, the
Department strongly encourages a second
major or two minors in fields such as
business, economics, English, history,
international relations, political science,
psychology, religion, social work or
sociology.
The Augsburg Communication major
focuses on competency in both speech and
writing, as well as effective use of media.
Since the study and practice of communication is grounded in both the humanities
and the social sciences, majors are encouraged to include such related subjects as
aesthetics, ethics, philosophy, logic,
literature, statistics and research methods
in their programs.
Prospective majors should meet with
a Departmental Adviser as early as possible to design an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year.
Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts
~aculty
David Lapakko (Chair), Deborah Bart, Julie
Bolton, Michael Burden, James Hayes,
Anne Holmquest, Martha Johnson
I BACHELOR OF ARTS
Communication Major
12 courses overall - seven required
core courses and five courses within one of
three concentrations. For transfer students,
at least six of these 12 courses must be
Upper Division courses offered at
Augsburg.
Required of all Communication majors:
SPC 111 Public Speaking
or SPC 112 Contest Public Speaking
SPC 351 Argumentation
SPC 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
SPC 355 S m d Group Communication
POL 342 Mass Communication in Society
One of the following: ENG 223,225,226,
227.
Note: Participation &I at least two
interscholastic forensics tournaments in
two different events is also required.
General Communication Studies
Concentration
Five additional electives from the
following: SPC 329,343,345,347,399,495,
499; THR 350,360; LIN 311; PSY 325,371;
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Organizational Communication
Concentration
Five additional electives from the
following: ART 132,225,330; SPC 329,345,
399,495,499; BUS 340,355 or 357; PSY 325,
371; SOC 265,349,375.
Mass Communication Concentration
Five electives from the following: SPC
343,347,348,399,495,499; ART 132,225,
330; ENG 241,327; POL 375; THR 232,325,
350,360.
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For All Three Concentrations
Majors must participate in Augsburg's
Interscholastic Forensics Program by
attending at least two interscholastic
speech tournaments in at least two different events. Students should be aware that
the tournament season is essentially from
October through mid-March, and should
plan schedules accordingly.
Majors in dl three concentrations
should plan to include at least one Internship (SPC 399) as one of their electives.
Students may petition the Department
to include as part of their major concentration other Augsburg courses not listed
above. Such requests must be submitted in
writing to the Departmental Adviser for
prior approval. Also, students may petition
to include up to three courses from other
ACTC schools as electives, with prior
approval of the Registrar and adviser or
Department chair.
Honors Major
The Honors major is designed to
encourage overall excellence as well as
outstanding achievement on a specific
project of special interest to the student.
Honors majors must maintain a 3.5 GPA in
the major and a 3.0 GPA overall, and, as
part of their major program, complete a
substantial independent project of honors
quality (SPC 499 registration). Honors
candidates should meet with their Departmental Adviser prior to their senior year to
develop a proposal for the honors project.
Communication Minor
Six courses including:
SPC 111 Public Speaking
or SPC 112 Contest Public Speaking
POL 342 Mass Communications In
Society
SPC 351 Argumentation
or SPC 352 Persuasion
SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication
SPC 345 Organizational Communication
or SPC 355 Small Group
Communication
ENG 223,225,226 or 227
Note: For transfer students, at least
three of these six courses must be Upper
Division courses offered at Augsburg.
Prospective minors must obtain prior
approval from a Communication faculty
adviser.
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers which
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to
idenhfy current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
SPC 111
Public Speaking
Theory and practice of effective speaking and critical listening. Students
give several speeches and receive feedback from the class and the instructor. The course focuses on developing self-confidence, speech preparation
and organization, audience analysis and adaptation, effective delivery,
style and language, and critical thinking and listening. (Note: Students
may take either SPC 111and 112 for credit, but not both.) (Fall, Spring)
SPC 112
Contest Public Speaking
Theory and practice of preparing speeches for delivery in formal and
contest situations. Students are expected to attend three interscholastic
speech tournaments and compete in at least two of the following: informative speaking, persuasive speaking, Lincoln-Douglas debate, speaking to
entertain and/or communication analysis. (Note: Students may take either
SPC 111or 112 for credit, but not both.) (Fall)
SPC 329
lntercultural Communication
This course explores both the problems and potential of communication
between persons of different cultural groups. Factors such as ethnocentrism, stereotyping, prejudice, role expectations, values, language and
non-verbal symbols are examined in this course. (Fall: altemate years)
SPC 343
Broadcast Production I
Introduction to video production with an emphasis on creative concept
development, script-writing, directing and producing for video. Students
will work in production teams and will gain experience in operation of
equipment. (Fall)
SPC 345
Organizational Communication
An examination of the dynamics of communication in organizational
settings. Focuses on topics such as superior-subordinate 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. (Fall: altemate years)
SPC 347
Documentary Video
A video production course which integrates lecture and criticism with
hands-on experience dealing with non-fiction subjects. Students will work
as production teams, gaining experience in field production editing. The
production teams will produce a 30-minute documentary piece. This
course requires additional lab time for editing.
SPC 348
Broadcast Production I1
This course is an advanced television production course in which students
apply knowledge and experience gained in Broadcast Production I. This
course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on
post-production editing. Students work in production teams to create and
produce a one-hour magazine format news program.
SPC 351
Argumentation
Application of standards for sound evidence and reasoning in public
speaking, discussion and debates. Stresses skill in analyzing the quality of
argumentative claims, understanding tests for evidence and fallacies in
reasoning, and learning to apply principles of argumentation to contemporary public issues. Students enhance their skills in debate and discussion and learn to analyze and critique arguments they encounter in their
daily lives. (Fall)
SPC 352
Persuasion
Theory of how people are influenced to change attitudes and behavior.
Examines obstacles to persuasion; cultural dimensions of persuasion; the
use of logical and psychologcal 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.
(Spring)
SPC 354
Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and nonverbal 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. (Fall, Spring)
SPC 355
Small Croup 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 experiences to help the
student become a more effective and productive member of a taskoriented small group. (Spring)
SPC 399
Internship
(Consult faculty in area of emphasis)
SPC 495
Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication, with emphasis on the use of primary
sources and methodology of research.
SPC 499
Independent Study
Independent Study for Upper Division credit.
Theatre Arts
See Department listings for the following approved electives:
ART 132
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 340
BUS 355
BUS 357
LIN 311
Photography
Communication Design I
Communication Design I1
Human Resource
Management
Marketing Communications
Advertising
Theories of Grammar
(see Modem Languages)
T
he study of theatre is essential to a
liberal arts education in that theatre is a
laboratory for experiencing, experimenting
and integrating knowledge from many
disciplines. Theatre enables students to
seek, confront and experience authentic life
in its mystery, ambiguity and beauty. We
seek to create every opportunity for
students to grow as human beings by
encouraging connections between theory
and application through course study,
production work and the Artist Series.
Currently we offer a solid base in
classical, modem and contemporary
theatre and we are exploring ways of
incorporating non-Western and nontraditional theatre to support our commitment to the multicultural experience.
Augsburg is an ideal place to study
theatre as it is located in one of the major
theatre centers in the United States.
Augsburg students expand their knowledge of theatre not only by attending,
but by working with numerous local
theatre artists and professional theatre
companies. Our theatre faculty, currim-
POL 342
POL 375
PSY 325
PSY 371
SOC 265
SOC 362
SOC 375
Mass Communication in
Society
Media Law
Social Behavior
Psychology of Gender
Culture: Ethnicity, Gender
and Race
Statistical Analysis
Social Psychology
1um and program are models for other
small colleges.
At Augsburg we encourage students to
participate in all aspects of theatre production, while providing each student the
opportunity of emphasizing a specific area
of interest. We prepare students to enter
graduate school, law school, seminary,
education and various communication
fields including professional theatre,
television and film.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Theatre Arts Major
10 courses including:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism II
THR 366 Stage Direction I
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Theatre Arts
Three of the following:
THR 116 Creative Dance
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and Asian
American Theatre
THR 325 Playwriting
THR 350 Voice and Diction
THR 360 Interpretive Reading
THR 365 Advanced Acting
THR 399 Internship
or THR 499 Independent Study in
Theatre
Ten production units in three or more of
the following areas: acting (two required),
technical crew work and design (four
required), and theatre management/
miscellaneous (two required).
Freshmen planning to major in theatre
arts should begin with courses THR 116,
222,232; sophomores:THR 228,245,361,
362; juniors: THR 325,328,350,360,361,
365; seniors THR 365,366.
Please Note: Several courses are offered
alternate years only.
This major should be supported by
courses in multi-cultural dramatic literature, and Shakespeare, Modem Drama and
Scandinavian Drama. Strongly recommended: courses in movement, dance, art
and media art (cinema, radio, television,
video). A capstone course is encouraged,
but not required.
Majors must participate in dramatic
productions every year. Students must
maintain an overall 2.0 GPA to have major
participation in productions.
Honors Major
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement
on a specific project of special interest to
the student. Honors majors must maintain
a 3.5 GPA in the major and a 3.0 GPA
overall and, as part of their major program,
complete a substantial independent project
of honors quality (THR 499). Honors
candidates should meet with their Departmental Adviser prior to their senior year to
develop a proposal for the honors project.
Theatre Arts Minor
Five courses including:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
or THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 232 Acting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
or THR 362 Theatre History
Criticism I1
THR 366 Stage Direction I
Five production units in the following
areas: acting (one required), technical crew
work (two required), and theatre management/miscellaneous (one required).
Theatre History and Criticism Dramaturgy
Minor
Five courses:
THR 222 Introduction to Theatre
THR 325 Playwriting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism I1
A directed studies course in dramaturgy or
theatre criticism or theatre history
Teaching Licensure Major
The State of Minnesota has specific
licensing requirements for teachers which
may differ slightly in emphasis from the
Augsburg major requirements. The state
requirements may also be subject to change
after publication of this catalog. Students
therefore should consult with the
Augsburg Education Department to
idenhfy current Minnesota teacher
licensure requirements.
Theatre Arts
THR 116
Creative Drama
A study of various forms of dramatic movement, pantomime and play
through activity, reading, observation and discsussion. Emphasis on
improvisational techniques and active participation. Development of
dramatic pieces from written, verbal, visual and audible sources. Some
fundamentals of acting are introduced. (Fall)
THR 222
Introduction to Theatre
A survey of dramatic art including major historical periods, plays, artists;
dramatic structure, principles, and values; basic concepts and techniques
of the play production process. Students attend and review live productions. Crew requirement. (Fall)
THR 228
Introduction to Stagecraft
Introduction to the backstage world of the theatre; its organization, crafts,
magic and art. Technical production experience, practical projects and
theatre tours. Open to all students. Lab required, lab fee. (Fall)
THR 232
Acting
An introduction to the art of acting. Focus on physical, mental and
emotional preparation and exploration of the aeative approach to scene
and character study in American drama. Students attend and review live
productions. (Spring)
THR 245
Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
This course is a survey of the rich theatrical p e r f o m c e styles, aesthetic
theories and plays of traditional Asian culture, as well as Asian American
drama. The course will include lecture, films, videos and demonstrations
by visiting performers. Students will read and analyze selected plays and
attend and review one live production. (Fall: altemate years)
THR 299
Directed Study
Independent study for Lower Division aedit.
THR 325
Playwriting
An introductory course in writing for the stage, television and film.
Students will learn the basics of dramatic structure, methods of script
analysis and techniques for the development of playscripts from idea to
finished product. (Prereq.:ENG 111and one literature course. ENG 226
also recommended. Cross-listed with the English department. Fall:
altemate years)
THR 328
Theatrical Design
Introduction to scenery and lighting design for the stage. Each student
will execute two design projects dealing with stage design process. The
class will also take theatre tours, have visiting designers and practical
involvement with the Augsburg spring production. (Lab required, some
materials needed. Prereq.: permission of instructor. Spring)
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THR 350
Voice and Diction
A study of vocal skills including tone production, breathing, placement,
relaxation, resonating, articulating, listening, introduction to phonetics
and the vocal mechanism. Emphasis on healing vocal vulnerabilities.
reports and papers,
Theory and practice are combined in oral
voice tapes and individual coaching. (Fall: alternate years)
THR 360
Interpretive Reading
Basic principles of oral interpretation of prose, poetry and drama. Study,
discuss, practice and perform readings in prose, poetry and drama before
small and large groups. (Spring)
THR 361
Theatre History and Criticism I
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature and criticism from the
classical Greek through the Medieval period. The theatres of Asia are also
introduced. Reading of several plays and attendance at local theatre
productions are required. Need not be taken sequentiallywith THR 362.
(Spring)
THR 362
Theatre History and Criticism II
An overview of theatre history, dramatic literature and criticism from the
Elizabethan through the contemporary theatres. Reading of several plays
and attendance at local theatre productions are required. Need not be
taken sequentially with THR 361. (Spring)
THR 365
Advanced Acting
This course explores the elements of characterizationthrough character
analysis and extensive scene study. Emphasis is on a variety of roles from
the classics, including Shakespeare, French neoclassicism, restoration
comedy, realism and non-realism, epic and the theatre of the absurd,
culminating in preparation and presentation of a professional audition.
(Prereq.: THR 222 and THR 232. Spring: alternate years)
THR 366
Stage Direction I
Basic directorial techniques: choice of plays, play analysis, production
organization, technical collaboration, casting, rehearsals, blocking and
characterization. Direction of a short production required (one-act or
excerpt from full-length play). Permission from instructor required.
(Prereq.: THR 361, THR 362, THR 328. Spring)
THR 399
Internship
(Consult faculty in area of emphasis.)
THR 495
Theatre Topics
Selected topics in theatre.
THR 499
Independent Study in Theatre
Independent study for Upper Division credit.
Chair
Vice Chair
Rodney P. Burwell
Raymond A. Grinde
Secretary
Treasurer
Barbara C. Gage
David L. Swanson
The year in parentheses after each name is the expiration date $current fern.
President, Augsburg College, Minneapolis,
Minn.
Chairman, Xerxes Corporation/Burwell
Mr. Rodney P. Burwell (1994)
Enterprises, Minneapolis, Minn.
Chief Financial Officer, Dart Transit
Mr. Darrell J. Egertson (1994)
Company, St. Paul, Minn.
Retired
Businessman, Mesa, Ariz
Mr. Julian P. Foss (1996)
Homemaker, Long Lake, Minn.
Ms. Barbara C. Gage (1998)
Retired businessman, Roseville, Minn.
Mr. Raymond A. Grinde (1996)
Administrator, S.J. Groves & Sons Company
Ms. Carolyn T. Groves (1996)
Guelzow & Senteney, Ltd.
Mr. Thomas K. Guelzow (1998)
President, Norsen, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn.
Mr. Norman R. Hagfors (1995)
President, Papillon Airways, Inc., irkl land,
Mr. Elling 8. Halvorson (1996)
Wash.
Homemaker, Apple Valley, Minn.
Ms. Beverly J. Thompson Hatlen (1996)
President, A.A. Housh and Associates, Edina,
Mr. M e n A. Housh (1995)
Minn.
Associate
Professor and Division Head,
Dr. George 0.Johnson (1996)
Health Services Administration, University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.
The Hon. LaJune Thomas Lange, J.D. (1995) Judge, Hennepin County Govenunent Center,
Minneapolis, Minn.
Control Data Business Advisors, Mankato,
Mr. Gary H. Lohn (1994)
Minn.
The Hon. Kenneth G. Nelson (1996)
Senior Fellow - Education, University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.
The Rev. Maynard L. Nelson (1996)
Senior Pastor, Calvary Lutheran Church,
Minneapolis, Minn.
Ms. Roselyn J. Nordaune (1994)
Partner, Nordaune and Friesen,
St. Louis Park, Minn.
Mr. Richard A. Norling (1998)
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Fairview Hospital and Healthcare Services,
Minneapolis, Minn.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson
*as of December, 1993
Mr. Donald G. Oren (1994)
Mr. Glen E. Person (1999)
Mr. Harvey M. Peterson (1996)
Mr. Curtis A. Sampson (1995)
Ms. Inez Schwarzkopf (1998)
Mr. Ronald K. Speed (1994)
Ms. Gladys I. Strommen (1994)
Mr. Leland N. Sundet (1998)
-Mr.David L. Swanson (1996)
Mr. Michael W. Thompson (1996)
Ms. Pamela L. Tibbetts (1994)
Ms. Kathryn H. Tunheim (1998)
Mr. William A. Urseth (1998)
flo wiger, Ph.D. (1995)
Ms. May Ka-Yee Yue (1994)
President, Dart Transit Company,
St. Paul, Minn.
Retired businessman, Eden Prairie, Minn.
President, Catco Company, St. Paul, hhn.
President and Chief Executive Officer,
CommunicationSystems, Hector, Minn.
Program Administrator, Communications
Director, Region 3 - ELCA, St. Paul, Minn.
Vice President, Public Affairs,
Honeywell, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn.
Homemaker, St. Paul, Minn.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sundet
Companies, Eden Prairie, Minn.
Retired businessman, Minneapolis, Minn.
Realtor, Edina Realty, Inc., Edina, Minn.
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Fairview Hospital, Minneapolis, h.
Tunheim Santrios Co., Minneapolis, Minn.
President and Chief Executive Officer,
U.S. Directives, U.S. Restaurant,
Minneapolis, Minn.
Associate Professor, St. Cloud State
University, St. Cloud, Minn.
President, Financial Services Associates, Inc.,
Edina, Minn.
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Chair
The Rev. Stephen P. Bournan
Executive Director
The Rev. W. Robert Sorenson
Secretary
The Rev. David L. Echelbarger
Assistant Director for Finance
Ms. Beata H. Sorenson
Vice-Chair
The Rev. Karen S. Parker
Director for Colleges and Universities
Mr. James M. Unglaube
Asst. Dir. for Colleges and Universities
Ms. Naomi E. Linnell
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u m m r , C q o r a t e and Foundation Relations ........................... Carol Fc
Senim Development Officer ........................................ Jeroy C. Car
Senior Development Officer ......................................... Howard 0
D i P e c t ~College
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Relations ........................................... Forrest M
Director, Publications ...................................... Shirley Westman Safg
&rector, Sports Information ........................................ Gene McGi
Graphics S p h l i s t ............................................ .Chris Holland-T
Director,AludJParent Relations ................................... Donna McL
Associate Director, Augsburg Fund ................................. Norm Okerst
Assistant Director. Augsburg Fund .................................... Kay Helm
Enrollment Management
Vice President for Enrollment Management ........................... Richard J. Th
Secretary .............................................................
Julie Sz
Director, Admissions .................................................
Sally Dan
Associate Director of Admissions ......................................... Deb Ba
Associate Director of Admissions ........................................ Heidi B
Associate Director of Admissions ....................................... .Tom Lar
Registrar .......................................................... .Paul Simm
Associate Registrar ................................................... .Jay Phim
Coordinator, Institutional Research .................................... Kathy Ku
Admissions Coccrdinator, Weekend College .......................... .JeanetteWitt
Director, Hispanic Support Program .............................. Eloisa EchavezDirector of Studcrnt Finandal Semi=; .............................. Herald A. John
Associate Director of Student Financial Services ........................... Lois Lar
Assistant Director of Student Financial Services ....................... Sheila Ander
Assistant Direct0.r of Student Finanaal Services ........................... Paul Te
Student Loan Coordinator .......................................... Kaye Schro
Finance and Management
Vice President for Finance and Management .......................... Michael Ran
Administrative Assistant ............................................... Pat Ostr
Director, Personnel .................................................. Gaye Lind
ControlIer ......................................................... Dick Adam
Director, Administrative Information Services ...........................Steve Ter
Manager, Christensen Center .....................................Mildred A. Nel
Manager, Central Services ................................. Charles E. Christopher
Manager, Bookstore ................................................. Mark Eck
Director. Food Senrices ................................................ Tim Wag
Fireftor, Plant Services ............................................. James Wenin
Supervisor, Maintenance ........................................... .Robin A. Cu
Manager,Ice Arena ..................................................JamesJ. Ca
Managa, Telecommunications ...................................... Vivian Skord
Manager, Safe@and Senuity ....................................... Vada Ander
Dr. Courtland L. Agre, Professor Emeritus of
Chemistry. Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lyla M. Anderegg, Professor Emerita of
Psychology.
Ernest W. Anderson, Professor Emeritus of
Health and Physical Education.
Dr. Oscar A. Anderson, President Emeritus. B.A.,
St. Olaf College; B.D., Luther Theological
Seminary; L.L.D., Concordia College, Moorhead.
Margaret J. Anderson, Professor Emerita,
Library. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Dr. Raymond E. Anderson, Professor Emeritus
of Speech, Communication and Theatre. B.S.,
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Valeria Baltina, Professor Emerita of Modem
Languages. Magister der Philosophia,
University of Latvia.
Dr. Carl H. Chrislock, Professor Emeritus of
History. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
L. Gracia Christensen, Professor Emerita of
English.
Dr. Ailene Cole, Professor Emerita of Speech,
Communication and Theatre. B.A., Gustavus
Adolphus College; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Dr. Sheldon P. Fardig, Professor Emeritus of
Education. B.A., Carleton College, M.M., Ph.D.,
Northwestern University.
Dr. Henry G. Follingstad, Professor Emeritus of
Mathematics. B.E.E., MS., University of
Minnesota.
Dr. Orloue Gisselquist, Professor Emeritus of
History. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Dr. Theodore J. Hanwick, Professor Emeritus of
Physics. Ph.D., New York University.
Katherine Hennig, Artist-in-Residence - Music.
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Dr. Edwina L. Hertzberg, Professor Emerita of
Social Work. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Dr. John R. Holum, Professor Emeritus of
Chemistry.
Dr. Irene Khin Khin Jensen, Professor Emerita
of History. B.A., Rangoon University, Burma;
M.A., Bucknell University; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Dr. Einar 0. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of
Education. Ph.D., University of Washington.
James D. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Music.
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mary E. "Mimi" Johnson, Professor Emerita of
Modem Languages.
Edwin D. Mickelberg, Professor of Biology. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., University of
Minnesota.
Edor C. Nelson, Professor Emeritus of Health
and Physical Education. M.Ed., University of
Minnesota.
Dr. Patricia A. Parker, Associate Academic Dean.
B.A., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Michigan.
Anne Pederson, Professor Emeritus of English.
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Lauretta E. Pelton, Professor Emerita of
Education.
Dr. Philip A. Quanbeck, Professor of Religion.
B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Augsburg
Theological Seminary; M.Th., Ph.D., Princeton
Theological Seminary.
Dr. Gunta Rozentals, Associate Professor of
Foreign Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Marianne B. Sander, Dean of Students.
Dr. Leland B. Sateren, Professor Emeritus of
Music. L.H.D., Gettysburg College; D.Mus,
Lakeland College.
Mq-orie H. Sibley, Professor Emerita, Library.
B.A., M.A., University of Illinois; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Dr. Myles C Stenshoel, Professor Emeritus of
Political Science. B.A., Concordia College,
Concordia Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Colorado.
Dr. Paul T. Steen, Professor Emeritus of
Sociology. Ph.D., University of Mimesota.
John Thut, Professor Emeritus of Music. A.B.,
Northwestern University; B.M., M. Mus.,
American Conservatory of Music.
Dr. Joel S. Torstenson, Professor Emeritus of
Sociology. Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beginning year of service flaculty is indicated zuith parentheses.
Charles S. Anderson (1976).President. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of Wisconsin; B.Th., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary, New
York.
Ryan A. LaHurd (1985). Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. B.A.,
Mt. Camel College; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of WisconsinMadison.
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Nancy I. Aarsvold (1986). Instructor of Modem Languages. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Ruth L. Aaskov (1960).Associate Professor of Modem Languages. B.A., Augsburg College;
M.A., Middlebury College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Michael L. Agin (1993). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., Beloit College; M.A., Loyola
University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Virginia P. Allery (1993). Associate Professor of Education/Director of American Indian
Studies Minor. B.S., Viterbo College; M.S., Eastern Montana College; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Earl R. Alton (1960).Professor of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University
of Michigan.
Patricia K. Amo (1990).Instructor, Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Barbara L. Andersen (1969). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Northwestern College;
M.A., Northwestern University.
Edwin D. Andersen (1987). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Macalester College;
M.S.T., Illinois Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Kristin M. Anderson (1984).Assistant Professor of Art. A.B., Oberlin College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota; M.A., Luther-Northwestern Seminary.
Stuart M. Anderson (1989).Assistant Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Trudi J. Anderson (1990). Studio Artist/Flute, part-time, Music. B.M., Augsburg College;
M.M., Northwestern University.
H. Janice Antholz (1983). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., University of WisconsinEau Claire; M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Andrew L. Aoki (1988).Assistant Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
David B. Apolloni (1989). Assistant Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.Div., Luther-Northwestern Seminar; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Rene C. Aravena (1993). Studio Artist/Voice, part-time, Music. B.A., Whitman College;
M.M., M.A., University of Nevada; D.M.A. (A.B.D.), University of Minnesota.
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Jermaine D. Arendt (1993). Instructor, part-time, Education. B,A., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Ten L. Aslakson (1993).Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., St. Olaf College.
Eric J. Aureille (1993).Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.S., Georgetown University.
Matthew C. Barber (1992). Studio Artist/Percussion, part-time, Music. B.M., University of
Michigan.
Deborah L. Bart (1981).Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre Arts.
B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Mary Ann Bayless (1990). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., University of Minnesota;
M.A., San Diego State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Eustolio Benavides, 111 (1992). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., Creighton University; M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
John E. Benson (1963).Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University.
Anthony A. Bibus, 111(1992). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of St.
Thomas; M.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Randi S. Birk (1993). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A.,
University of St. Thomas; Ph.D., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology.
Beverly J. Blinde (1992). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of
Nebraska.
Vern M. Bloom (1965). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Jeanne M. Boeh (1990). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Illinois.
Lynn Allen Bollman (1991). Assistant Professor of Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Northern Colorado; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Julie H. Bolton (1976). Associate Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre Arts.
B.S., M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Borstad (1977). Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Lisa A. Broek (1993).Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A., Central
College; M.A., University of Iowa.
Maria L. Brown (1980).Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University; M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Laine Bryce (1987).Studio Artiit/Bassoon, part-time, Music. B.A., University of Minnesota.
Priscilla K. Buffalohead (1981). Instructor, part-time, Sociology. B.A., M.S., University of
Wisconsin-Madison.
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Michael R. Burden (1990). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Diane F. Busico (1986). Assistant Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Youngstown State University; M.B.A., Kent State University.
Thomas L. Busico (1988).Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.S.,
Youngstown State University; M.B.A., Kent State University.
Laura V. Castor (1990). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Muhlenberg College; M.A.,
A.B.D., University 0f'~innesota.
John C. Cemto (1983). Assistant Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.A., Rhode
Island College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Margaret (Peggy) Murphy Cemto (1991). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/
MIS. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Hamline University.
Francine Chakolis (1983). Assistant Professor of Social Work/MSW Coordinator. B.S.,
Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Steven D. Chapman (1991). Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Hamline University.
Mary Knop Chelberg (1992). Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Samir Cherif (1993). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.A., University
of Tunis, Tunisia; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Rosalie V. Clark (1979). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A.S., M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Carolyn S. Clemmons (1990). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Talladega College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Robert W. Clyde (1967). Associate Professor, part-time, Sociology, Institutional Research
Analyst. B.A., Coe College; M.A., Rockford College; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Patrick J. Conge (1993). Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.S., M.A., Arizona State
University; Ph.D., The University of Texas-Austin.
Lawrence E. Copes (1980). Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Illinois Wesleyan
University; M.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Robert J. Cowgill (1991). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., M.A., A.B.D., University of
Minnesota.
Lany J: Crockett (1985).Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific
Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Augsburg College Faculty
Cathleen A. Dalglish (1986). Assistant Professor, part-time, English. B.A., College of St.
Catherine; M.F.A., Vermont College.
Mary E. Dean (1990). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.A., University
of Massachusetts; J.D., Suffolk University; M.L.T., Georgetown University.
Suzanne I. Doree (1989). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., University of Delaware;
M.A., University of Wisconsin.
Marilyn Doyle (1994). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.A., University of St. Thomas; Psy.D., Minnesota School of Professional Psychology.
Bruce K. Drewlow (1988). Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Moorhead State University; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Susan Sacquitne Druck (1993). Studio Artist/Voice, part-time, Music. B.A., Iowa State
University; M.A., University of Iowa.
Francoise duRivage (1993). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Universite de
Bordeaux 111; M.A., Universite de Paris IV (Sorbonne); M.A., Ph.D., Duke University.
Beverly C. Durkee (1965). Professor of Mathematics. B.A., B.S.L., B.S.Ed., M.A., University
of Minnesota; Ph.D., Arizona State University.
Grace B. D p d (1962). Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Earl W. Eames, Jr. (1987). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. S.B.,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Rabbi Joseph A. Edelheit (1994). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., University of
California - Berkley; M.A., Hebrew Union College.
Blanca-Rosa Egas (1991). Associate Professor of Social Work. M.P.H., University of M i m e
sota; Lic.Ed., M.D., University of Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Mary G. Endorf (1986). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Hamline University; M.S.,
State University of New York-Cortland; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Mark J. Engebretson (1976). Professor of Physics. B.A., Luther College; M.Div., Luther
Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Carol A. Enke (1986). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.S., University
of Minnesota.
Marian S. Enos (1987).Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Heid Ellen Erdrich (1994). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., M.A., Johns Hopkins
University.
Joseph A. Erickson (1990). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., University of St.
Thomas; M.A., Luther-Northwestem Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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Augsburg College Faculty
Kenneth N. Erickson (1964).Professor of Physics. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S., Michigan
State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Lynn M. Erickson (1991).Studio Artist/Trumpet, part-time, Music. B.A., Bethel College;
M.F.A., D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Hans G. Eriksson (1993).Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Wilmington College;
M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Jacqueline R. Fendler (1992).Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S., M.S.W., University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Norman B. Ferguson (1972). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College;
M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Lucie K. Ferrell(1992). Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S., College of St. Catherine; M.N.,
University of Califomia-Los Angeles, Ph.D., Adelphi University.
Anita L. Fisher (1991).Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., University of
Montana.
Phillip F. Fishman (1988).Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.S., University of
Wisconsin-Madison; J.D., Washington University; M.S.W., St. Louis University.
Ann C. Fleener (1987).Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Marilyn E. Florian (1980).Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education, Women's
Athletic Director. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., St. cloud State University.
Bruce D. Forbes (1990).Instructor, part-time, Religon. B.A., Morningside College; M.Th.,
Perkins School of Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Karen B. Franzmeier (1993).Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Concordia College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Robert P. Friederichsen (1971). Assistant Professor, part-time, Art. B.A., Bethel College;
M.A.,Pennsylvania State University.
Mark L. Fuehrer (1969).Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Stephen M. Gabrielsen (1963). Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College, M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
David A. Gabrielson (1991).Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Instructor, part-time,
Biology. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Dakota.
George M. Gaetano (1993). Instructor, part-time, Speech, Communication, and Theatre
Arts. B.A., Hunter College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Augsburg College Faculty
Ethelind K. Garetz (1989).Assistant Professor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.S., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
M. Anita Gay (1987). Director, Black Student Affairs. B.S., Southern University, Baton
Rouge; M.A., Howard University.
Jerry Gerasimo (1971).Professor of Sociology. B.A., Lake Forest College; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Chicago.
Richard A. Germundsen (1987).Associate Professor of Education. B.S., Mankato State
University; M.A., American University; Cand. Mag.,Universitet i Bergen, Norway;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Peter J. Gillen (1988). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.S.B., University of Minnesota.
Ronald D. Grace (1994). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee; J.D., William Mitchell College of Law.
Karen M. Graves (1991).Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., St. Cloud State University;
M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Douglas E. Green (1988). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Amherst College; M.A.,
Ph.D., Brown University.
William D. Green (1991).Assistant Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.A., Ph.D., J.D., University of Minnesota.
Richard A. Gresczyk (1990). Instructor, part-time, Modern Languages. B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Joan L. Griffin (1986). Associate Professor of English. A.B., Washington University; M.A.,
Ph.D., Hanard University.
Nancy J. Grundahl(1993). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., St. Olaf College; M.F.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Katherine A. Guenther (1993). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Lawrence University.
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Nancy G. Guilbeault (1988). Instructor, part-time, Health and Physical Education, Director
of Counseling. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Satya P. Gupta (1976). Professor of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S.,
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
Donald R. Gustafson (1961).Professor of History. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Arlin E. Gyberg (1967).Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mankato State University; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Brian P. Hackney (1983). Instructor, part-time, Education, Director of Audio-Visual Center.
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Stout.
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Paul P. Halvorson (1985). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
Ph.D., American University.
Anthony R. Hansen (1990). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.A., University of MinnesotaMorris; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Daniel S. Hanson (1988). Instructor, part-time, Speech, Communication, and Theatre Arts.
B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
John A. Hanson (1991). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau
Claire; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; M.S.Ed., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh;
Ph.D., University of Toledo.
M. Anaam Hashmi (1990). Instmctor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.E.,
N.E.D., University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, India; M.B.A, Ball State
University; D.B.A., Kent State University.
James T. Hayes (1991).Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre Arts.
B.S.E., M.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Milda K. Hedblom (1971).Professor of Political Science, Director of Canadian Studies
Program. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David A. Heitke (1993). Instructor of Computer Science. B.A., North Central College,
Naperville; M.S. (Mathematics), Brown University; M.S. (Computer Science), University of Rhode Island.
Robert S. Herforth (1967). Professor of Biology. B.A., Wartburg College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska.
Susanne M. Herrlin (1994).Instructor, part-time, Modern Languages. B.A., M.A., University of Linkoping, Sweden.
Garry W. Hesser (1977). Professor of Sociology, Director of Experiential Education, Director
of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.
Norman D. Holen (1964). Professor of Art. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.F.A.,
University of Iowa.
Anne Holmquest (1991).Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre Arts.
B.F.A., Drake University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Bradley P. Holt (1981).Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University.
Marilyn N. Horowitz (1988).Instructor, part-time, Business Adrninistration/MIS. B.A.,
M.B.E., University of Minnesota.
Mary A. Budd Horozaniecki (1988). Studio Artist/Violin and Viola, part-time, Music. B.M.,
Indiana University.
Martha J. Houser (1988).Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Kenneth B. Huber (1989). Studio Artist/Piano, part-time, Music. B.M., M.M., Indiana
University.
David Hudson (1990). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., M.A., A.B.D., University of
Minnesota.
Augsburg College Faculty
Gretchen Kranz Irvine (1993).Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., College of St. Teresa;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
M. Shahidul Islam (1989). Instructor, part-time, Economics. M.B.A., Dhaka University,
Bangladesh; University of Minnesota.
Willie B. Jackson (1994). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., McKendree College; M.S.,
Southern Illinois University.
William H. Jasperson (1990). Instructor, part-time, Physics. M.B.A., University of M i m e
sota. B.S., MS., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Duane E. Johnson (1968). Professor of Psychology. B.A., Huron College; B.A., University of
Minnesota; M.E., South Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Hamet W. Johnson (1989).Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of Richmond;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Jeffrey E. Johnson (1985). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Karen E. Johnson (1993).Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., Luther College; M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota.
Martha B. Johnson (1988).Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre.
Director, East and Southeast Asian Studies. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Amin E. Kader (1974). Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.Comrn.,
University of Cairo, Egypt; M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Kenneth S. Kaminsky (1987). Professor of Mathematics. A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers State
University.
Jane A. Kammerman (1986). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.A.,
University of California; J.D., University of Minnesota.
Robert A. Karl6n (1959). Professor of Music. B.M., New England Conservatory; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
John W. Kenny (1992). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., John Carroll University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana.
Christopher W. Kimball(1991).Assistant Professor of History. B.A., McGill University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Mary A. Kingsley (1965). Associate Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.A., Middlebury College.
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Merilee I. Klemp (1980). Assistant Professor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Alvin L. Kloppen (1976). Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.S.,
Augustana College; M.A., University of South Dakota.
Boyd N. Koehler (1967). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Moorhead State College;
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Carol F. Kuechler (1994).Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Marquette University;
M.S.W., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Thomas L. Kuhlman (1990). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Marquette University;
M.A., Xavier University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Joan C. Kunz (1987). Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Missouri-St.
Louis; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Steven J. LaFave (1991). Assistant Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.A. Michigan State University; M.A., University of Michigan; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Roy H. LaFayette (1972). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS.
B.S.B.,University of Minnesota.
David V. Lapakko (1986). Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication, and Theatre Arts.
B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Andrew P. Lawson (1992). Instructor, part-time, Sociology. B.S., Portland State University;
M.Ed., Penn State University.
Caroline M. Lemen (1991). Studio Artist/French Horn, part-time, Music. B.A., Potsdam
College of Arts and Science, SUNY; M.M., Northwestern University.
Lynn Lindow (1985). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., Mankato State University; M.S.
North Dakota State University.
Rosemary J. Link (1986). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of
Southampton; M.Sc., London University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Victoria M. Littlefield (1992). Assistant Professor of Psychology. A.B., University of
Michigan-Flint; M.A., Ph.D., Miami University.
Cynthia D. Lohman (1985). Studio Artist/Voice, part-time, Music. B.A., M.M., University of
Minnesota.
Lori L. Lohman (1990).Assistant Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.A., M.B.A.,
University of Minnesota.
J. Lynne F. Lorenzen (1988). Assistant Professor of Religion B.A., University of Iowa; M.Div.,
Northwestern Lutheran Theological Semirary; M.A., The Claremont Graduate School.
Mark E. Ludwig (1993). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Steven P. Lund (1982).Studio Artist/Trombone, part-time, Music. B.S., University of
Minnesota.
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Mary Ellen Lundsten (1977). Assistant Professor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., Smith
College; M.A., Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Milton H. Luoma, Jr. (1992). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Case
Institute of Technology; M.S., M.B.A., University of Dayton; J.D., William Mitchell
College of Law.
Ann Lutterman (1993).Instructor, Global Education. B.A., Earlham College; M. Div., Yale
Divinity School.
Janet L. MacKenzie-Polanski (1992). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Macalester
College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Karen M. Mateer (1984). Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.S., University of South Dakota;
M.A., University of Iowa.
John B. McAllister, I11 (1991). Instructor, Global Education. B.A., Bates College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Elena McCollim-Medina (1991).Instructor, Global Education. B.A., University of California-Berkeley; M.A., Johns Hopkins University.
Mary Lee McLaughlin (1993). Assistant Professor, Librarian. B.A., Western Michigan
University; A.M.L.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Michigan State University.
Esther G. McLaughlin (1989). Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Ph.D., University of
California-Berkeley.
Marie 0.McNeff (1968). Professor of Education, Director of Faculty Development. B.S.,
M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Nebraska.
Roberta K. Metzler (1974). Associate Professor of Music. B.A., Park College; B.Music Ed.,
M.Music Ed., University of Kansas.
Fekri Meziou (1987). Assistant Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.A., University
of Tunis,Tunisia; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Ernest Miel (1993). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., University of Minnesota; B.A.,
M.Ed., Macalester College.
JeannetteH. Milgrom (1992). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S.W., Christian Social
Academy, Groningen, Netherlands; M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Dawn L. McDougal Miller (1993).Instructor, part-time, Music. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus
College; M.M.Ed., University of Kansas.
Jay A. Miskowiec (1991). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.A., Universite de Paris VIII, France; Ph.D., City University of New York.
Kinney G. Misterek (1989). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.S.,
M.B.A., University of South Dakota; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
John R. Mitchell (1968). Associate Professor of English. B.A., Maryville College; M.A.,
University of Tennessee.
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William B. Monsma (1987). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.A., Calvin College; M-Div.,
Calvin Seminary; Ph.D., University of Colorado.
Thomas F. Morgan (1983). Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S.,
Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; PkD.,
University of Minnesota.
William D. Morris (1987). Instructor, part-time, Political Science. B.A., Oakland University;
Ph.D., Camegie-Mellon University.
John N. Moye (1991). Assistant Professor of Music, Orchestra Director. B.M., M.A., Jacksonville University; Ph.D., Florida State University.
Mildred ("Mike")Mueller (1988). Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., Central
Michigan University; Ed.D., University of Minnesota.
Robert M. Murphy (1986). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.A.,
University of Toledo.
Sharol A. Nau (1993).Instructor, part-time, Art. B.A., Carleton College; M.F.A., Michigan
State University.
Eliawira N. Ndosi (1990). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., Carleton College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Gordon L. Nelson (1967). Professor of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota; B.D.,
Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Leslie D. Nelson (1993). Instructor, part-time, Mathematics. B.A., St. Olaf College.
Richard C. Nelson (1968).Professor of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer (1984).Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.Div.,
Union Theological Seminary.
Melissa R. Newman (1993).Instructor, part-time, Psychology. Ph.D., University of Mimesota.
Catherine C. Nicholl(1973).Professor of English. B.A., Hope College; M.A., University of
Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Beverly J. Nilsson (1977). Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., MS., PhD., University of Minnesota.
Norma C. Noonan (1966). Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Pennsylvania;
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Celeste M. O'Brien (1975). Studio Artist/Piano, part-time, Music. B.A., Harnline University.
JohnJ. O'Brien (1992). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Augustana College; M.Phil.,
University of Dublin, Ireland; A.B.D., University of Minnesota.
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Michael E. OfNeal(1989).Instructor, part-time, Sociology. B.A., University of Missouri;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sandra L. Olmsted (1979).Assistant Professor, Chemistry. B.A., Augsburg College; M.S.,
University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Bettye Olson (1992). Director, College of the Third Age. B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
JeremiahOlson (1989). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Minot State University; M.Div.,
Trinity Lutheran Seminar; D.Th., Luther-Northwestern Theological Seminary.
Lila J. Olson (1990). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., University of Kansas; M.M.,
University of Nebraska.
Vicki B. Olson (1987). Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp (1986). Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A., M.A., Central
School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw, Poland; Ph.D., Akademia Ekonomiczna,
Krakow, Poland.
Ronald G. Palosaari (1965). Professor of English. B.A., Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel
Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia A. Parker (1960). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Sharon K. Patten (1991). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W.,
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Catherine L. Paulsen (1990). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Lone Mountain College.
Curtis Paulsen (1990). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Fielding Institute.
Richard W. Pearl (1992). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., M.A., University of St.
Thomas.
Dale C. Pederson (1992).Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., Augsburg College; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Paul E. Pender (1985). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.A., M.B.A.,
University of Wisconsin.
Rick Penning (1993). Studio Artist/Voice, part-time, Music. B.A., Luther College; M.M.,
University of Cincinnati.
Curtis C. Peter (1983). Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Wartburg College; M.Div.,
Wartburg Theological Seminar.
Vincent Peters (1988). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Loyola College, Madras,
India; M.A., Madras School of Social Work.
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Noel J. Petit (1984).Professor of Computer Science. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Ronald W. Petrich (1980). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
United Theological Seminary.
Joyce M. Pfaff (1966). Associate Professor, part-time, Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
Glenn S. Pickering (1994). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.E.E., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota; M. Div., United Theological Seminary.
Diane L. Pike (1981).Professor of Sodalogy. A.B., Comecticut College; PhD., Yale University.
Alisa M. Potter (1993). Instructor, part-time, Sociology. B.A., Concordia College, St. Paul;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Sandra L. Powers (1990).Studio Artist/Clarinet, part-time, Music. B.M., Eastrnan School of
Music; M.M., Northwestern University.
T. Peter Przytula (1993).Instructor, part-time, Political Science. M.A., University of Lodz,
Poland; M.A., A.B.D., University of Minnesota A.B.D., University of Poznan, Foland.
Philip A. Quanbeck (1957). Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Augsburg
Theological Seminar; M.Th., Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Philip A. Quanbeck, I1 (1987). Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College;
M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary.
Randi Quanbeck (1990). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Concordia College;
M.A., Northwestern University.
Larry C. Ragland (1985). Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central
Missouri State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
0.Nicholas Raths (1987). Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., M.M., University of Minnesota.
Patricia L. Redding (1992). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.A.,
Indiana University; M.B.A., University of Minnesota.
Bruce R. Reichenbach (1968).Professor of Philosophy. B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Ph.D.,
Northwestern University.
Cynthia D. Richards (1992). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A., Brown University; M.A.,
M. Phil., New York University.
James F. Rodde (1993). Choral Director/Instructor of Music. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
D.M.A., University of Iowa.
Steven P. Rohde (1993). Visiting Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication, and
Theatre Arts (Designer and Technical Director). B.S., University of WisconsinLacrosse; M.F.A., University of Minnesota.
Augsburg College Faculty
I. Michael Romanov (1992). Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.A.,
Hofstra University; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Glenda D. Rooney (1992). Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.S., University of North
Texas; M.S.W., University of Illinois.
Patricia L. Rude (1990). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.Ed., University of Minnesota.
William R. Russell (1991).Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa;
M.Div., Luther Northwestern Seminary.
Edward M. Sabella (1967). Professor of Economics. B.S., University of Rhode Island; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Pauline Sateren (1974). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.A., Northwestern College;
M.M.Ed., University of Colorado.
Edwin J. Saugestad (1959). Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Jack B. Schaffer (1993). Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., Buena Vista College;
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Dakota.
Milo A. Schield (1985). Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Iowa
State University; MS., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University.
John S. Schmit (1990).Assistant Professor of English. B.S., St. John's University; M.A.,
University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The University of Texas.
Michael D. Schock (1993). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Washington; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Sandra Nei Schulte (1987). Costume Designer, part-time, Speech, Communication, and
Theatre Arts. B.A., M.A., M.F.A, University of Minnesota.
Robert T. Schultheis (1990).Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.B.A.,
College of Santa Fe; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Kathryn A. Schwalbe (1991). Assistant Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S.,
University of Notre Dame; M.B.A., Northeastern University.
Laura Sewell (1991). Studio Artist/Cello, part-time, Music. B.M., The Juilliard School;
M.M., The Cleveland Institute of Music.
Frankie B. Shackelford (1990). Assistant Professor of Modem Languages. B.A., Texas
Christian University; Ph.D., University of Texas.
Judith E. Shevelev (1991). Instructor, Global Education. B.A., University of California at
Davis; M.A., Columbia University.
Deep Shikha (1991). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., Delhi University, India; M.A.,
M.Ph., Delhi School of Economics; Ph.D., Louisiana State University.
Barbara J. Shin (1991).Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota.
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Edward R Skarnulis (1990). Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., Omaha University;
M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Eugene M. Skibbe (1964). Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; B.Th., Luther
Theological Seminary; Th.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Gail S. Smogard (1993). Instructor, part-time, Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts.
B.A., St. Cloud State College; M.F.A., Southern Methodist University.
Yong Nam Song (1987). Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.A., Jeon Buk National University, Korea.
Roman Soto-Feliu (1993). Assistant Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., M.A.,
Universidad de Concepcion, Chile; Ph.D., The Catholic University of America.
Robert J. Stacke (1990). Assistant Professor of Music, Band and Jazz Director. B.A.,
Augsburg College; M.A.C.I., University of St. Thomas.
John J. Stangl(1991).Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.A.; University of Minnesota.
Nancy K. Steblay (1988). Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., Bemidji State University;
M.A., Ph.D., University of Montana.
John P. Stein (1992).Instructor, part-time, Economics. B.S., University of Detroit; M.A.,
University of Illinois.
Donald B. Steinmetz (1968). Professor of Modem Languages. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University
of Minnesota.
Robert Stenstrom (1990). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S., M.S., University of South
Dakota.
Stuart M. Stoller (1986).Assistant Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., M.S.,
Long Island University.
Diane L. Strandberg (1989).Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.S., Mankato State
University.
Beverly J. Stratton (1986). Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., M.A., Boston University.
Marie J. Struss (1988). Instructor, part-time, Education. B.S., M.S., Mankato State University.
Mary Jo Stump (1988). Student Teacher Supervisor, part-time, Education. B.A., Ball State
University; M.A., Northern State College.
Grace K. Sulerud (1966). Associate Professor, Librarian. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A.,
University of Minnesota.
Ralph L. Sulerud (1964).Professor of Biology. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Kathryn A. Swanson (1985).Associate Professor of English. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Gabriela Sweet (1992).Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.S., State University of
New York, Oneonta.
William Swenson (1989). Instructor, part-time, Philosophy. A.B., Ph.D., University of
Chicago.
Augsburg College Faculty
Philip J. Thompson (1959).Professor of Art. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead; M.F.A.,
University of Iowa.
Sonja K. Thompson (1993).Instructor, part-time, Music. B.M., University of Mimesota;
M.M., The Juilliard School.
Mark A. Thomsen (1994).Instructor, part-time, Music. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College;
M.M., Eastman School of Music.
Diane Thoreson (1993).Instructor, part-time Education. B.S., University of South Dakota;
M.A., University of St. Thomas.
James Trelstad-Porter (1993). Instructor, Global Education. B.A., Augustana College; M.A.,
American University.
Cynthia K. Troy (1990).Instructor, part-time, Psychology. B.A., University of California,
Santa Cruz; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
David E. Venne (1992). Instructor, part-time, Physics. B.S., University of Mimesota; Ph-D.,
Iowa State University.
Joseph M. Volker (1993). Instructor, part-time, M.A.L. Program. B.A., University of
California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Mimesota.
Anthony R. Wagner (1993).Instructor) part-time, Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Ronald F. Walter (1988). Instructor, part-time, Modem Languages. B.A., Swarthrnore
College; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Gloria M. Warner (1988).Instructor, part-time, Biology. B.S., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Mimesota.
Donald M. Warren (1980). Instructor, part-time, Introduction to Liberal Arts, Director of
Academic Enrichment. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota.
Martha A. (Cary) Waterman (1991). Instructor, part-time, English. B.A.,University of
Denver; B.S., M.A., Mankato State University.
Charee M. Watters (1990).Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.A.,
University of Mimesota; M.&g.L., College of St. Catherine; M.B.A., University of St.
Thomas.
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Mark I. Wegener (1993).Instructor, part-time, Religion. B.A., Concordia Senior College;
M.Div., Concordia Theological Seminary; M.S.Th., Christ Seminary-Seminex;Th.D.,
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
Rita R. Weisbrod (1991). Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., M.A., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., Cornell University.
Pamela J. Weiss (1983). Assistant Professor, part-time, Nursing. B.S.N., University of
Nebraska; M.P.H., Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Patricia F. Weiss (1991).Associate Professor, part-time, Education, Paideia Associate-inResidence. B.A., Boston College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel
Hill.
Mary Louise Williams (1984). Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.F.A., M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania.
Theartrice Williams (1993).Instructor, part-time, Social Work. B.A., University of Illinois;
M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania.
Helen Woelfel(1993).Adjunct Faculty in Nursing, Coordinator of Nursing Center. M.S.,
Marquette University; M.S. University of Minnesota.
Maria K. Woroby (1990). Assistant Professor, Librarian, Director of Women's Studies. B.S.,
M.A., University of Minnesota.
Angela J. Wyatt (1981). Studio Artist/Saxophone and Clarinet, part-time, Music. B.A., St.
Olaf College.
Robert D. Wykstra (1989).Instructor, part-time, Business Administration/MIS. B.k, Calvin
College; M.B.A., Western Michigan University.
R. D. Zehnder (1991). Instructor, part-time, History. B.A., Carleton College; M.A., Stanford
University, University of California, Davis; Ph.D., Kansas University.
Fall 1994
New student
orientation ..... Su. Sept.4 - Tu. Sept. 6
Freshman registration ........... summer
Upperclass validation ......... W. Sept.7
Classes begin ................ W. Sept. 7
Last day to register .......... Tu. Sept. 13
Last day to add a class. drop
a class without notation
on record ................. Tu. Sept. 13
Last day to designate
grading option .............. F. Oct. 21
Mid-term break ............... F. Oct. 21
Interim registration . M. Oct.24 - F. Oct. 28
Spring term
registration .... M. Nov . 14 - Tu. Dec. 2
Last day to withdraw
from a class ................ F. Nov . 18
Thanksgiving recess begins ...Th, Nov . 24
Classes resume .............. M. Nov .28
Classes end .................... F. Dec. 9
Final exams begin ............ M. Dec. 12
Final exams end ............. Th,Dec. 15
Interim 1995
Interim classes begin ............ T. Jan. 2
Last day to register. add a
class. or drop a class without
notation on record ............ T. Jan.3
Last day to designate
grading option. or withdraw
from a class ................. F. Jan. 13
Classes end .................. W. Jan. 25
Spring 1995
Classes begin ................ M. Jan. 30
Last day to register ............. F. Feb . 3
Last day to add a class or
drop a class without notation
on record .................... F. Feb . 3
Last day to withdraw from
a class ...................... F. Apr. 7
Mid-tern break begins ....... M. Mar.20
Classes resume .............. Tu. Mar. 27
Last day to designate
grading option .............. F. Apr. 7
Early registration
for fall .......... M. Apr.24 .F. May 5
Classes end .................. F. May 12
Final exams begin ............ M. May 15
Final exams end ............. Th. May 18
Baccalaureate/
Commencement ........... Su. May 21
Fall 1995
New student
orientation .....Su. Sept. 3 - Tu. Sept.5
Freshman registration ........... summer
Upperclass validation ......... W. Sept. 6
Classes begin ................ W. Sept. 6
Last day to register .......... Tu. Sept. 12
Last day to add a class. drop
a class without notation
on record ................. Tu. Sept. 12
Last day to designate
grading option .............. F. Oct. 20
Mid-term break ............... F. Oct. 20
Interim registration . M. Oct. 23 - F. Oct. 27
Spring term
registration .... M. Nov . 13 - Tu. Dec. 1
Last day to withdraw
from a class ................ F. Nov . 27
Thanksgiving recess begins ... Th.Nov . 23
Classes resume .............. M. Nov . 27
Classes end .................... F. Dec . 8
Final exams begin ............ M. Dec. 11
Final exams end ............. Th. Dec. 14
Interim 1996
Interim classes begin ............ T. Jan. 2
Last day to register. add a
class. or drop a class without
notation on record ........... W. Jan. 3
Last day to designate
grading option. or withdraw
from a class ................. F. Jan. 12
Classes end ..................Th. Jan.25
Spring 1996
Classes begin ................ M. Jan. 29
Last day to register ............. F. Feb.2
Last day to add a class or
drop a class without notation
on record .................... F. Feb.2
Last day to withdraw from
a class ...................... F. Apr .5
Mid-term break begins ....... M. Mar. 18
Classes resume .............. Tu. Mar. 25
Last day to designate
grading option .............. F. Apr .5
Early registration
for fall .......... M. Apr .22 .F. May 3
Classes end .................. F. May 10
Final exams begin ............ M. May 13
Final exams end ............. Th. May 16
Baccalaureate/
Commencement ........... Su. May 19
1. Admissions House
2. George Sverdrup Library
3. Science Hall
4. Old Main
5. Quad
6. Mortensen Tower
7. Umess Tower
8. Christensen Center
9. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall
10. Music Hall
11.2222 Murphy Place
12. Si Melby Hall
13. Ice Arena
14. Stage I1 Theatre
15. College Relations
16. Nordic Center
17. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama and Communication
18. Center for Global Education
19. Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center
20. Youth and Family Institute
21. American Indian Support and Black
Student Affairs
22. Oscar Anderson Hall
23. East Hall
24. Murphy Square
25. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field
26. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts
Parking Lots
A. Admissions Parking
B. Faculty/Staff/Comrnuter/Residence
Parking
C. Faculty/Staff Parking
D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking
E. Commuter - Street Parking
F. Resident Parking
G. Visitor Parking
H. Fairview/St. Mary's Parking Ramp
DOWNTOWN
MINNEAPOLIS
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Directions to Campus
Public Parking
From Minneapolis on 1-94 EastTake the Riverside/25th Avenue
exit and turn left on 25th Avenue,
turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn
left at 21st Avenue South.
All posted Augsburg College faculty/
staff/commuter lots are free and open
for use from 4:30 p.m. Friday through
Sunday evening. Lots are located on
7th Street between 21st and 22nd
Avenues and north or south of 8th
Street between 24th and 25th Avenues.
Most street parking is four hour
parking, seven days a week. Additional parking is available in the
Riverside Medical Center ramp, or U
of M parking lots on the north side of
Riverside Avenue.
From St. Paul on 1-94 WestTake the Riverside Avenue exit,
turn right at Riverside, turn left at
21st Avenue South.
From the South on 35WFollow 1-94St. Paul signs, take the
Riverside/25th Avenue exit, turn
left on 25th Avenue, turn left at
Riverside, turn left at 21st Avenue
South.
Froni the North on 35WTake the Washington Avenue exit,
turn left on Washington (turns to
the right onto Cedar Avenue), turn
left at Riverside Avenue, turn right
at 21st Avenue South.
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It is the policy of Augsburg
College not to discriminate
on the basis of race, color,
creed, religion, sexual or
affectional preference,
national or ethnic origin, age,
marital status, sex, status
with regard to public
assistance, or disability as
required by Title IX of the
1972 Education Amendments
or Section 504 of the
RehabilitationAct of 1973,
as amended, in i t s admissions
policies, education programs,
activities and employment
practices.
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About Augsburg 6, 245
Academic Advising Center 39
Academic Affairs 51, 248, 249
Academic Calendar 38
Academic Information 38
Academic Internships 49
Academic Policies and Procedures 51
Academic Progress, Probation and
Dismissal 70
Academic Skills Enrichment 29
Accessibility 4
Accounting 91-93
Accreditation 4, 7
Accreditation and Memberships 4, 11
Activities 28, 33
Administration 249
Admissions 1416
Advanced Placement Program Test (AP) 68
Alumni Center 9
American Indian Studies 31, 75, 144
American Indian Support Program 30
Anderson Hall 8, 35
Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field 8
Anishinabe Library Project 31
Annex Houses 9
Application Procedures 14
Art 75-79
Art History 78
Asian American Support Program 31
Asian Studies 106-107
Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
Program 68
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities
(ACTC) 44
Associated Support Organizations 10
Athletic Affiliation 4
Athletics 29
Audio-Visual Services 39
Audit Fee 18
Auditing Courses 67
Augsburg Echo 29
Augsburgian, The 29
Biology 80-84
Black Student Support Program 31
Board of Regents 246
Books and Supplies 19
Business Administration 86-90
Calendar 38
Campus Location 4, 8, 272
Campus Map 271
Campus Ministry 28
Campus Tours 14
Canadian Program 51
Career Services 32
Center for Global Education 9, 46, 154
Center for Global Education Courses
154-157
Center for Learning and Adaptive Student
Services (CLASS) 30
Chemical Dependency Program 45
Chemistry 97-101
Chinese 171
Choir 29
Christensen Center 8
Class Confirmation 52
Class Schedule 74
Classification (Class Year) 67
Coaching Endorsement 134
College Costs 1994-'95 18
College Level Examination Program
(CLEP) 68
College of the Third Age 51
College Relations 9, 249
Commons 34
Communication 235-239
Community Internships in Latin America
163-164
Community Service-Learning 49
Computer Resources 39
Computer Science 103-105
Concert Band 29
Contemporary Issues in Mexico and
Central America 47
Continuing Education Program 51
Cooperative Education 48, 49
Counseling 32
Counseling and Health Promotion 32
Course Descriptions 74243
Credit Assessment Program (CAP) 68
Credits 74
Index
Dean's List 70
Degrees Offered 38
Departmental Comprehensive Exams 68
Departments and Programs 74243
Deposits 15, 19, 35, 69
Development and College Relations 249
Directory 248
Disabled Student Program 30
Dismissal 70
Distribution Requirements 64-66
Divisions and Departments 40
Dormitories 8, 35
Dual Degree Programs 42, 124
Early Admission of Freshmen 15
East and Southeast Asian Studies 106-107
East European Studies 41, 178
East Hall 9
Echo 29
Economics 87, 108-112
Education 113-122
Education for Seniice 6
Elderhostel 51
Elementary Education 113-117
Employment 24, 32
Engineering 123-124
English 125-130
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program 69-70
English Placement Test 126
English-Language Arts Teaching Major 126
Enrollment 4
Enrollment Deposit 19
Enrollment Management 250
Ensembles 182, 185
Entry-level Skills 64
Ethnic Studies 131, 145
Evaluation and Grading 66
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
(ELCA) 4, 247
Experiential Education Programs 48-50
Explanation of Grades 66
Facilities and Housing 8, 35
Facts and Figures 4
Faculty 38, 252-268
Famlty Emeriti 251
Federal Work Study Program 25
Eees - 18-19
Finance and Management 250
Finance Specialization 86
Financial Aid 4, 21-25
Financial Policies 20
Fine Arts 29
First Year Experience 33, 39, 55, 56, 131
Food Service 34
Foreign Languages 59, 60, 170-180
Foreign Study 34, 35, 153-161
Former Students 15
Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship,
Drama and Communication 9
Four Year Assurance Program 71
French 172-173
Freshman Performance Scholarships 182
Freshmen 14-15
Full-time Students 18
General Education Curriculum 53-54, 5559, 64
General Education Requirements 5354, 55-59, 64
General Studies 132
German 173-175
Gift Assistance 23
Global Education Center 9, 46, 154
Global Education Program Courses 46,
154-157
Global Issues and World Churches 47, 161
Grade Point Average 67
Grading 66
Graduate Program Office 52
Graduate Programs 38, 50
Graduation Level Skills 58
Graduation Requirements 53-54, 5559, 64-66
Graduation with Distinction 71
Grants 23
Gymnasium (Si Melby Hall) 9, 29
Index
Health and Physical Education 133-138
Health Promotion 33
Health Service 33
HECUA Courses 162-164
Higher Education Consortium for Urban
Affairs (HECUA) 44, 47, '162
Hispanic/Latino Support Program 32
History 139-143
History of Augsburg College 6
Honors Program 43
Housing 8, 18, 35
Hoversten Peace Scholarships 22
Ice Arena 9
Incomplete Grade 67
Inter-InstitutionalPrograms 44
Inter-Race 10
Intercollegiate Athletics 29
Interdisciplinary Studies 144-152
Interim 38
Interim Abroad 48
Interim Office 52
International Business Minor 87
International Development and Hurhan
Rights in Latin America 47, 159-160
International Programs 33
International Relations 153-154
International Student Services 16
International Students 33
International Studies 154-161
Internships 47, 4E-50, 134
Intertribal Student Union 31
Intramural Athletics 29
Japanese 176
KCMR Radio 29
Language Courses 106, 170-180
Learning Disabilities Program 30
Learning Laboratory 29, 30
Leave of Absence 52
Liberal Arts Perspectives 58-64
Library 4, 10, 39, 44
Lifetime Sports 58, 66
Linguistics 176
Loan Assistance 23
Location 4, 8, 272
Lutheran Leader Scholarships 23
Majors and Minors 4, 40-41, 74243
Management Information Systems 9496
Management Specialization 86
Maps 271, 272
Marketing Specialization 86
Master's Degrees 38, 50
Math Placement Group (MPG) 166
Mathematics 165-169
Mathematics Placement Group (MPG)
Requirements 94, 166
Media Center 44
Melby Hall 9
Memberships 4, 11
Memorial Hall 10, 29
Merit Scholarships 22
Metro Urban Studies 145-147
Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST) 147
Minnesota Indian Teacher Training
Partnership 31
Minnesota Minority Education Partnership
(MMEP) 10
Minnesota State Scholarships and Grants 23
Minnesota Work Study Program 25
Minority Studies 66, 144
Minors 4, 40-41, 74-243
MIS Courses 94-96
Mission Statement 6
Modern Languages 170-180
Mortensen Tower 9, 35
Murphy Place 10
Murphy's 34
Music 181-192
Music Education 183-184
Music Ensembles 29, 182
Music Hall 9
Music Performance Major 181, 184-185
Music Therapy Major 184-185
Index
Natural Science 193-194
No-Credit Grades 66
Nordic Area Studies 148-150
Nordic Center 10
Norwegian 176177
Notification of Admissions Decision 14
Number Grades 66
Numbering of Courses 74
Nursing 195-198
Off-Campus Programs 4
Ojibwe 177-178
Old Main 9
Orchestra 29
Orientation @YE) 33
Ostfold, Norway Exchange Program
46, 158-159
Paired Resources in Ministry and
Education (PRIME) 23
Part-Time Students 18
Pass/No Credit 66
Pastor 28
Payments 19
Performance Studies 183
Performing Arts Scholarships 22
Perspective Requirements 59-64
Perspectives 58-64
Philosophy 199-202
Physical Disabilities Program 30
Physical Education 133-138
Physics 203208
Piano Proficiency Test 187
Policies 4, 10, 248
Political Science 209-214
Pre-Professional Programs 42
Pre-Registration 52
Prerequisites 74
President's Greeting 3
President's Office 249
President's Scholarships 22
Probation 70
Psychology 215-219
Refunds 20
Regents 246
Regents' Merit Scholarships 22
Registrar's Office 52
Registration 51
Religion 220-223
Religious Affiliation 4
Residence Life Program 35
Residence Requirements 56, 65
Room and Board 18
ROTC 45
Russian 178
Russian, Central and East European
Studies 224
ScandinavianStudies 225, 234
ScandinavianUrban Studies 47, 162-163
Scholarships 22-23
School Year 4
Science Hall 9
Secondary Education 117-121
Secondary Education Courses 118
Service-Learning 49
Sigma Pi Sigma 205
Skills Requirements 57-58
Social, Cultural, Recreational 28
Social Policy and Human Services in Latin
America 156
Social Studies 225
Social Welfare Minor 227
Social Work 226-230
Sociology 231-234
South American Urban Semester 163
Southern Africa Societies in Transition 157
Space Physics 204
Spanish 178-180
Special Education 121-122
Special Interest Housing 35
Special Students (Non-Degee) 15
Speech/Communication and Theatre Arts
235242
Sponsored Scholarships 25
Student Activities 33
Student Affairs 29, 249
Student Educational Loan Fund (SELF) 24
Student Employment 24
Student/Faculty Ratio 4
Student Government 28
Student Life 28-36
Student Newspaper 29
Student Project for Amity Among Nations
(SPAN) 4
Student Publications 29
Student Rights 28
Student standards of Behairior, Complaints,
Records 36
Student Teaching Abroad 48
Studio Art 77
Study Abroad 34, 45, 48
Summer School Office 52
Support Programs 30
Sverdrup Library 10
Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 10
Teaching Licensure (see also Majors) 42
Test Scores 14
Theatre Arts 239-242
Transcripts 14
Transfer Scholarships 22
Transfer Students 15, 53, 57
Tuition, Fees, Room and Board 18-19
Tuition Grants 23
Tutor Center 30
Upper Midwest Association of Intercultural
Education 4
Urban Studies 147-148
Urban Studies Options 147-148
Urness Tower 10, 35
Veterans 71
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Weekend College 50
Withdrawal from College 52
Women and Development: A Southern
Africa Perspective 46, 160-161
Women and Development: Latin American
Perspectives 46, 155
Women's Studies 150-152
Work Study Program 25
X, Y, Z
Yearbook 29
Youth and Family Institute 10
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INTERIM
COURSES
LIFETIME SPORTS
UMAlE COURSES
ALSO O N
Interim is an integral part of the school year at Augsburg
College. The College follows a 4- 1-4 calendar, with Fall and
Spring semesters of approximately 14 weeks separated by a
four-week January Interim. Interim is intended to be a time
for both students and faculty to employ styles of teaching and
learning and to investigate questions and topics in places and
ways not possible during the regular term.
Since one Interim course equals a full-time load, students
should plan to spend the sanie amount of time in class and
preparing for class as they would for a four-course load during Fall or Spring semesters. Students can register for only
one course credit during Interim. There is no tuition refund
for a student who chooses not to enroll in an Interim course.
It is expected that students will attend every class period;
however, each instructor will establish the precise attendance
policy for hislher course.
Most Interim courses are graded traditionally on a 4.0 to 0.0
scale. Students generally have the option to register on a
PassINo Credit basis. A few Interim courses are graded only
on the PIN system; this is indicated in the course description.
Some courses are offered for either upper or lower division
credit. Such Interim courses have two numbers listed and the
student must select which is most appropriate for their needs.
Students registering for upper division credit should anticipate additional assignments and a more rigorous grading
standard. Some courses, especially courses with travel requirements, have additional fees associated with them. These fees,
although intended to be accurate, may change and students
should check with the instructor to verify the final costs.
To graduate, a student under the 34 course Liberal Arts
Perspective requirements is required to complete two
Interim courses, but three Interim courses may count
toward graduation.
For any student entering after January 1993, a maximum of
two Interim course credits may be counted toward the 33
total course credits required for graduation. The number of
required Interim courses is adjusted for transfer students.
Transfer students should refer to their transfer credit evaluation form, or consult the Registrar. Additional Interim credits
which can count toward the 33 course credits required may be
taken by students who repeat a course for credit in which a
grade below 2.0 was earned, or who need to make up for a
regular term in which they failed or withdrew from a course.
Additional Interim courses not counted toward the 33 course
credits required may be used to fulfill other degree requirements. That is, no more than two Interim course credits may
be taken for credit toward 33, but additional Interim courses
may be used to fulfill major, minor or general education
requirements.
Day School students (3.0 credits or more for Fall) can take a
total of 1.0 course credits. They may take two half credit classes. They may also take a lifetime sport (zero credit). The lifetime sport is at no additional charge if they are full-time (Fall
term). If less than full-time they will be charged.
Weekend students can take 1.0 course credits in Interim as a
cross registration, but will be charged Day School tuition
($1,420.00) per course credit. If they do so they may take only
1.0 additional course credits in Weekend College for Winter
Trimester.
It is the policy ofAugsburg College not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
notional or etlirtic origin, age, niarital status, sex or handicap as required by
Title IX ofthe 1972 Educotiotial Atnetidmenis or Section 504 ofthe
Rehnbiliiation Act 011973, as otiietided, it1 its adn~issionspolicies, educotiotlol
programs, activities and eniploynietrt practices.
International Interim - Students are invited to be part of
one of the 24 international Interim courses offered by the
Upper Midwest Association for Intercultural Education
(UMAIE). These course opportunities are listed near the
end of this catalog.
Internships deadline - Friday, December 13. January Interim
internships must be planned in advance. Students electing an
internship must meet departmental requirements and present
a signed internship learning agreement plan to the Internship
Office (Murphy Place, Rm. 8) no later than the last day of Fall
classes (Friday, December 13). The Learning Agreement forms
are available in the same office. Internships during Interim
must involve full-time work placements for approximately
four weeks. Assistance for planning your internship is available in the Internship and Cooperative Education Office.
Independent StudylResearch or Directed Study - Students
may elect a program of independent study (upper division
499) or directed study (lower division 299) for Interim.
Faculty members are strongly discouraged from accepting
responsibility for more than one independent study per
Interim. Students choosing to pursue independent or directed
study must:
1. Meet departmental requirements.
2. Present to the Registrar a copy of the proposed study
plan approved by the supervising faculty member and the
directedlindependent study registration form. These
forms must be submitted by December 1. Appropriate
study proposal and registration forms can be obtained in
the Registrar's Office.
Interims at Other Schools - Augsburg students may enroll at
any other 4-1-4 institution which offers a reciprocal Interim
arrangement. Catalogs of these Interim programs can be consulted in the Registrar's Office. Registration for Interims at the
other ACTC colleges will be at Augsburg during the regular
registration period. Most courses taught during the Interim at
other 4-1-4 schools are accepted for credit by Augsburg, but
may not necessarily be accepted as meeting Augsburg's general education requirements. This qualification particularly
affects courses offered in religion.
Augsburg College welcomes students from other 4- 1-4
schools for the January Interim without tuition charges, provided the student's home institution agrees not to charge
tuition to Augsburg students for the January term. The waiver
of tuition does not include special fees, housing or board
costs. Other students will be charged $1,420 for the Interim
course. Students interested in registering for an Augsburg
Interim should write to the Registrar's Office for application
forms o r use the forms provided by the Interim office at their
own school. There is an application processing fee of $10.
Students are welcome to stay on campus but are not required
to do so. Requests for Interim housing should be made to the
Residence Life Office.
It should be noted that neither ACTC exchange students nor
visiting students may register for 199,299,399 or 499 courses.
INTERIM
CALENDAR
1997
November 18 to December 6 ..........Interim Registration
January 6
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Time I-9:00 a.m. (first day)
Time 11-1:00 p.m.
January 7......Last Day to Register or CancelIAdd a Class
January 17 ................................ Last Day for Determining
Grading System with Registrar
January 17........Last Day for Withdrawing from Courses
January 29 ..................................................... Interim Ends
..................................Spring Semester Begins
Interim Grades Due to Registrar
February 7 ....................
February 3
The time, number and length of meetings as well as the
beginning time will be arranged the first day of class. The
daily schedule for Interim is divided into two blocks of time:
Time I: 8:00 a.m. to noon (on the first day Time I classes will
begin at 9:00 a.m.)
Time 11: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Note: Martin Luther King Day will be observed at Augsburg
with a special convocation on Monday, January 20, at 1:OOp.m.
Check with your instructor for class scheduling on this day.
The catalog lists courses by departments in alphabetical order.
At the end of the book are listings of other courses not
offered by Augsburg but recognized by the College for Interim
credit. Additional descriptions and information about these
courses are available in the Interim Office, Memorial 230.
Students may also register for one of the lifetime sports listed
at the end of the catalog.
For more information contact the Office of the Registrar at
330-1036 or the Interim Director, Dr. Earl Alton at 330-1024.
ACC 424-1
lnstructor: Stuart Stoller
Auditing through an interdisciplinary approach. Using techniques discussed in Accounting, Finance, Management,
Marketing and MIS, we examine a business' internal control
systems and operating efficiency. By stepping away from the
traditional textbook approach we incorporate creativity and
discussion. Major topics include: business valuation techniques, Just in Time Philosophy, efficiency improvement techniques, disaster recovery planning and report writing.
Prerequisites: ACC 221 & 222, BUS 242, 252,331, ECO 113, MIS 175 & 379
Graduation Skill Requirements: Speaking, Writing
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Foss Center 43
LIFE DRAWING
ART 247-1
lnstructor: Norm Holen
A study of nude figures for art students and non-art students.
The figure will be depicted with graphite pencils in various
settings for varying lengths of time. Grades will be based
upon quality and improvement. There will be a fee of $38 to
be paid on the first day of class.
Liberal Ads Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 17
SCANDINAVIAN
ARTS
ART 382-1
Instructor: Kristin Anderson
Within this nineteen-day course, you will explore
Scandinavian culture through its art. Through lectures, discussions, and field visits, you will study the visual arts in
Scandinavia from the Stone Age to the present, including
architecture, folk arts, painting, sculpture and design. You will
live in a dormitory and study with Norwegian students. This
course will be taught in English. The course will be held at
Troderod, an 18th century historic mansion in Moss, a city of
25,000 people on the Oslo Fjord located on the island of Jeloy,
about one hour south of Oslo. The cost for the course is
$2,495 (includes airfare, room and board).
Liberal Arts Perspeclive: Aesthelics
Graduation Skill Requirement: Speaking
Maximum Enrollmenl: 15
BIO 145-1
Instructor Bill Capman
We will use a few historically, economically, and medically
important plants to study some of the ways in which humans
and plants interact, biologically and otherwise. Plants are not
only at the bottom of our food chain but also play a part in
non-food aspects of our lives, either directly (e.g. medicines,
fibers, dyes, etc.) or indirectly (e.g. how food crises have influenced human migrations). We will study the uses, biology,
natural history and classification of several important plants.
Evaluation will be based on three or four forty-minute exams,
several quizzes, and an oral presentation.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2
Maximum Enrollmenl: 20
Time: I1
Room: Science 205
RESPONDING
TO THE CHALLENGE
OF JAPAN
BUS 368-1
Instructor Steven LaFave
An examination of current Japanese business practices using a
cultural perspective. A multimedia approach will be employed
involving film, television documentaries, radio speeches, and
readings from current periodicals in addition to text materials. A seminar model will be used, with substantial participation expected on the part of the students.
Students will be evaluated based on a paper, two 20-minute
sessions of seminar leadership, class participation, and a midterm and a final examination. This class should be of interest
to anyone majoring or minoring in International Business or
any field of Business Administration, as well as anyone interested in Japan. Students who cannot attend every class should
not enroll in this course.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor
Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Music 22
BUS 495-1
Instructor: Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp
The transition from centrally-planned economies to market
systems currently taking place in Russia, Central and Eastern
Europe represents one of the most important changes of the
post-Cold War era. These changes carry major implications for
global trade and international business and certainly for U.S.
bilateral interest in this region. This course will provide an
understanding of these changes and will identify the opportunities and most effective ways of doing business and investing
in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe.
Prerequisite: ECO 112
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I - M, W Th
Room: Memorial 323
CHM 100-1
Instructor: Arlin Gyberg
This course is developed in the perspective of a person living in
a modern, high technology society such as the United States. It
assumes that before one can evaluate a moral or societal issue
of a scientific nature one at the least must be able to understand the science involved. Anything less is an impression
rather than an informed decision. As we develop scientific
concepts we will at the same time relate them to an abundance of current issues. We live in a world of pesticides, fertilizers, plastics, birth control, food abundance and food shortage, food additives and processing and synthesis, organically
and non-organically grown food, chemical dependency, licit
and illicit drugs, the energy crisis and the debates about
sources of energy, the greenhouse effect and nuclear waste
storage, pollution, genetic engineering and much more. Many
of these problems are chemical in nature. Thus, in learning
about chemistry, via lecture and in-class discussion, we can be
helped to understand ourselves, our society, our world and
even some of the universe. The grade for the course is based
on a percentage of the total score for total points on the daily
quizzes.
Prerequisite: Math Placement 2
Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2
Maximum Enroilment: 30
Time: I
Room: Science 315
FORTRAN
CSC 270-1
Instructor: Noel Petit
A study of the FORTRAN programming language for students with previous knowledge of computer programming.
This course will expand a student's knowledge of programming and programming languages through presentation of
the features of FORTRAN together with programming techniques for using those features. Students are expected to know
how to do computer programming in some programming
language (such as Pascal) before entering this course.
This course will involve lectures and several programming
assignments in FORTRAN. Evaluation will be based on the
successful completion of assignments and examinations.
Prerequisite: One course which includes programming
Maximum Enrollmenl: 25
Time: I1
Room: Foss 42
1
CSC 495-1
Instructor: Charles Sheaffer
This course is especially intended for students with no prior
exposure to programming in particular or Computer Science
in general. It will be a laboratory intensive, self-paced course
using the Scheme programming language. We will introduce
an alternative approach to some of the most important concepts of Computer Science including problem solving, simulation, object-oriented programming, functional programming, procedural and data abstraction, and program interpretation. Students with knowledge of programming will benefit
from exposure to the alternative paradigm represented by the
Scheme language and will acquire a concrete understanding
of how these important concepts are actually implemented in
real languages and machines.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Critical Thinking
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Foss Center PO
ECO 110-1
Instructor: Ed Sabella
Study of economic implications of the many problems facing
a metro-urban environment. Fundamental microeconomic
tools introduced to facilitate discussion of various topics, e.g.
health issues, discrimination, education, etc. Course does not
apply toward an Economics, Business Administration or MIS
major and does not apply toward an economics minor.
Three objective examinations.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Cily or Social World 1 or 2
Maximum Enmllment 15
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 29
COMPUTER 5CIENCE/tCONOMICI
DISCOVERY
LEARN~NGIN THE
WORLD
OF KINDERGARTEN
(0.5 CREDIT)
EDE 375-1
Instructor: Gretchen lrvine
The student will demonstrate knowledge of a developmental
kindergarten philosophy through the study and utilization of
a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Field work in a kindergarten classroom will occur during class meetings. Authentic assessment techniques will be
utilized in class for student evaluation. This is a one-half
credit course.
*Note: This course can be taken along with Hunzan
Relations, EDU 388-1.
Prerequisite: PPST
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Library 1
EDS 495-1
Instructor: Mary Ann Bayless
Why are some things easy for a person to learn while others
seem harder? Why does the same task seem easier at one
moment and more difficult just a few hours later? Why do
some children struggle with seemingly simple assignments
but then suddenly master them? Why do more people suffer
with learning disabilities and weak short-term memory than
ever before? Each of us wants to be an efficient and happy
learner; but most often, no one has shown us how to be our
own lifelong learning coaches. In the last decade, work in
neuro-physiology has given us a whole new set of insights
about how the various parts of the brain actually work to produce learning and high-level functioning. Educational kinesiologists have taken these insights and produced simple but effective ways to increase the learning comfort of each individual.
This course will provide both the theory for each participant
to understand herlhis own unique learning needs and the
practice for becoming an efficient and joyful learner. We will
study learning development, brainlmind function, and the
nature of learning blocks. We will discuss the misuse of brain
dominance theory and learn routines for overcoming learning
blocks and integrating hemisphere functions. There will be
two tests and two demonstrations required of each student,
and upper-division students will have to do two reviews of
relevant research. The course uses two paperback texts. Very
useful for prospective teachers and parents.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Science 205
lNTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
EDU 353-1
Instructor: Rich Germundsen
This seminar-style course presents an examination and comparison of selected Western and non-Western educational systems with special attention on Scandinavian and Central
American models. The course also draws attention to our personal responsibilities to educate ourselves to be able to understand and participate in the emerging global society. There
will be lectures, discussions, presentations by students and
guest speakers. Student evaluation will be based on class presentations and investigative projects. International students
are especially welcome to enroll.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 2
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Library 17
EDU 388-1
lnstructoc Joseph Erickson
l'his course is thc study of prcjudicc, discrimination nnd
oplwcssion as i t alli.c~spcrsons of color, the hii~idiciippcci,
limited English speakers and females. Topics include racism,
sexism, homophobia and economic issues. Emphasis is placed
on preparing potential (or practicing) teachers for classrooms,
which will include minority students, different religious backgrounds, the less abled and students at risk. Students will be
expected to summarize readings, view appropriate films and
complete a project. This course satisfies the Minnesota
Human Relations requirement for teachers and social workers.
This is a one-half credit course. It is offered only on a PIN
basis.
"Note: This course can be taken along with Discovery Learning
in the World of Kindergarten, EDE 375-1.
Prerequisite: Open to all
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 23
EDU 491-1
lnstructoc Susan O'Connor
A supervised field placement that serves people with disabilities, plus an on-campus seminar.
Students planning to take this course should consult with the
Special Education Coordinator about a placement prior to
registering for the course.
Students must complete designated hours of fieldwork as well
as written and reading assignments.
Prerequisites: Completion of courses for special educalion minos or consent of instructor.
Maximum Enrollment 9 (This course involves iieldwork supenfision for the faculty member)
Time: l
Room: Library 4
EDUCATION
TOPICS:
CONTEMPORARYAMERICAN
POETRY
ENG 282-P/482-P
Instructor: John Mitchell
This course will provide an introductory survey of contemporary American poetry by poets whose work has come into
prominence since World War I1 or mid-century. Emphasis will
be given to the vision and sensibility of each poet and to the
themes of their poems, especially those images and statements
that concern philosophical, historical, psychological and cultural values. Through comparison and contrast, students will
be expected to formulate reasonable interpretations of selected
poets and poems and to express their discoveries in class discussion and short papers. A final examination will be given
and two interpretive papers about three to five pages in lengtk
will be assigned. For upper division credit, the student will als
read and give a written class report on a book that discusses
contemporary poetry or a contemporary poet; this choice,
based upon recommendations, must be approved by the
instructor.
Prerequisites: Intro. to Literature - for students enrolling for upper division credit
Time: I
Room: Old Main 16
TOPICS:
THECITY/GARDENAND WILDERNESS
ENG 2824
I'nstructor: Joan Griffin
The city has the power either to nourish or corrupt the human
soul. As a garden, the city tames and shapes nature to provide
an environment congenial to humanity. As a wilderness, the
city suggests the lack of moral restraint and self-control. This
course explores these themes in (mostly modern American)
essays, short stories, plays, poetry and films. Taking its cue
from Alfred Kazin's A Walker in the City,the course will
include a service project and field trips in which we will
explore some of the "gardens" and "wildernesses" of the Twin
Cities. Course grades will be based on a journal, two short
papers, class attendance and contributions to discussion.
Preference given to freshmen.
Liberal Arts Perspeclive: The City
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 18
ENG 282-W/482-W
Instructor: Robert Cowgill
This course reassesses the work of the American cinema's
greatest genius, Orson Welles. From his early radio plays with
the Mercury Theater, through his groundbreaking seminal
1941 film, "Citizen Kane," to his later Shakespearean adaptations, students will encounter and study all of the Welles
extant canon. Welles' stylistic impact on other filmmakers will
be examined, as well as the aesthetic choices Welles made in
transferring other literary forms (such as novels and plays) to
cinema. The course will also explore Welles' re-reading of
developing Hollywood studio techniques and formulas (such
as his deepening of the archetypal psychology presented in
classic film noir), and the changing critical reception of his
work.
Students will be responsible for viewing all the films; many of
the screenings will take place outside of class time. A journal,
two short papers and a final video project are required.
' Students registering under ENG 482 will have to write a long
research paper as well.
Prerequisite: ENG 11 1 or equivalent
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthelics
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 25
QUANTITATIVE
JOURNALISM: COMPUTERASSISTED
REPORTINGAND RESEARCH
ENG 347-1
Instructors: Cass Dalglish and Boyd Koehler
This course introduces students to computer-assisted informational investigation and the interpretation of quantitative
data in the writing of expository essays and news reports.
Such inquiries will employ contemporary computer-based
information searches coupled with data-driven quantitative
assessment of a public issue of current concern. Students will
prepare projects of publishable quality for presentation and
critique. The course is designed for persons wishing to
explore the use of computer-assisted research for their particular information development interests as well as those
preparing to enter the communication professions.
Prerequisites: ENG 225 or ENG 227 or consent of instructors; MPG 3.
Graduation Skill Requirement: C)uantitativeReasoning
Maximum Enrollment: 11
Time: I1
Room: Library 20
FRE 11 1-1
Instructor: Francoise duRivage
This course is for students with no previous background in
French. It aims to develop basic skills in understanding,
speaking, reading and writing as tools for communication in
French. Through conversations, classroom practice and readings, this course focuses on the use of language in everyday
contexts and works toward the discovery of a French culture
and way of life. Five meetings per week. Evaluation will be
based on class participation, daily assignments, quizzes and
exams.
Liberal Arts Perspective: lntercoltural Awareness 2
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Time: I
Room: Old Main 22
GER 111-1
lnstructor: John Van Cleve
The course is for those poor souls who have never studied
German before. By its conclusion, they will be able to speak,
understand, read and write a surprising amount of elementary German. Classes will practice communication in the
European Economic Community's most-spoken language,
supplemented by discussions of German culture. The vocabulary and structures of everyday German will be emphasized.
Grades will be determined on the basis of class participation,
scheduled chapter tests and a f nal exam.
liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 2
Maximum Enmllment: 10
Time: I
Room: Old Main 21
LITERATURE FOR
LANGUAGE STUDENTS
~NTRODUCT~ON
TO
FRE/GER/NOR/SPA 350-1
lnstructor: Pary Pezechkian-Weinberg
An introduction to the critical reading of narratives in a
broad range of forms (short stories, novels, songs, films and
comic strips) in English. We will discuss the texts through the
understanding of their structural properties as well as the
social contexts. Selected theoretical readings (in English) prepare students to analyze representative texts (in a second language of their choice). Both the aesthetic and social-historical
aspects of literary analysis will be explored. Class discussion is
a key feature of the course. Evaluation will be based o n classroom presentations, short papers and a final examination o r
paper. Lectures, class discussion and all written work will be
in English. Students may register under their particular
majorlminor language.
Prerequisite: FRE/GER/NOR/SPA 31 1
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Graduation Skill Requirement: Critical Thinking
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Science 112
I
HPE 114-1
lnstructoc A1 Kloppen
Principles: Practice of safety education in school and community life. National Safety Council First Aid and CPR certification. This is a one-half credit course.
Maximum Enmllmenl: 20
Time: I1
Room: Melby 119
DANCE
(MEN ONLY)
(0.5 CREDIT)
HPE 232-M
lnstructoc Carol Enke
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American
heritage and international folk dances. The majority of the
course grade is based on participation in class activities, a
teaching assignment, and a written test. This is a one-half
credit course.
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: I, (KTh & anernate Fridays - 1/7 1/9, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/21, 1/23, 1/24, 1/28)
Room: Melby Gym - norlh court
H PE 232- W
Instructor Carol Enke
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American
heritage and international folk dances. The majority of the
course grade is based on participation in class activities, a
teaching assignment, and a written test. This is a one-half
credit course.
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Time: I, (TTh & alternate Fridays - 1/7 1/9, 1/14 1/13, 1/15, 1/21, 1/23, 1/24, 1/28)
Room: Melby Gym - north courl
HEALTH & PHYSICAL LDUCATION
I
HPE 250-1
Instructor: Staff
Making Connections is designed for students who are interested in learning about contemporary health issues and applying this knowledge to their personal lives and the lives of their
peers. This course provides a wellness-model foundation for
educating self and others about personal health issues. Course
topics include wellness programming issues (e.g. HIVIAIDS,
substance use, meditation), communication skills, multicultural issues and decision-making skills. Students will examine
strategies that promote a healthier campus environment.
The course utilizes many interactive experiences combined
with lecture and group discussion. Classroom activities allow
students to practice and demonstrate skills taught during the
course. Students have the opportunity to assess their own personal level of health. Evaluations include an objective test,
journal entries and a group project.
This course will be useful to students who are interested in
impacting their campus environment as well as those who
have a desire to learn practical skills such as negotiation,
group facilitation and program development. Opportunities
exist for students who successfully complete this course to
work as Peer Helpers with The Center for Counseling and
Health Promotion.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Murphy Place 101
HPE 320-1
Instructor: Patty Murphy
Techniques for developing a course of study based upon
growth and development for grades K-12. Special work units
in nutrition and diseases. This is a one-half credit course.
Prerequisite: HPE 110
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I - M, Wand alternate F (1/6, 1/8, 1/13, 1/15, 1/17, 1/20, 1/22, 1/27, 1/29)
Room: Melby 202
ADMINISTRATION
AND SUPERVISION
SCHOOL HEALTH
PROGRAM
(0.5 COURSE)
OF
HPE 410-1
Instructor: Patty Murphy
Historical background, legal bases, school health services and
relationships to community health programs and resources.
This is a one-half credit course.
Prerequisite: HPE 110
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I - T; Th andalternate F ( 1 , 1/9, 1/10, 1/14, 1/16, 1/21, 1/23, 1/24, 1/28)
Room: Melby 202
(January 6 - 21, 1997)
HPE 455-1
lnstructor: Joyce Pfaff
Designed for the beginning and intermediate sailor interested
in the art and practice of sailboat cruising. The course will
take the participant to a competent level of sailboat handling
(anchoring, mooring, helming and crewing). The student will
live aboard a 43' - 46' fixed keel sailboat with five to six other
people and will function as an active crew member. Actual
on-the-water instruction will be the major part of the course.
Sailing will include cruises to the various islands and cays in
the British and American Virgin Islands. Snorkeling and
windsurfing will be available on an optional basis. Some classes
will be held in December prior to leaving for the Virgin Islands
in January.
The course cost is $2,800, which includes airfare for Augsburg
day students and qualifying 4-1-4 students. Others will have to
pay regular Interim tuition in addition to this course cost in
order to receive academic credit. PIN ONLY.
Applications may be picked up from the office of Joyce Pfaff,
Melby Hall, Augsburg College. They must be turned in with
deposit and appropriate signature before final acceptance is
given.
Prerequisite: Permission from Joyce Plan of the Health and Physical Education
Deparlment (612) 330- 1247; no smoking is allowed; basic swimming skills
Graduation Level Skill: Liletime Sporl; also one course credit upper division
Maxlmum Enrollment: 8 (a waiting list will be kept after the original eight spots are filled)
HPE 475-1
Instructor: A1 Kloppen
Emphasis placed on preventing and treating common athletic
injuries. Practical experience in taping and training room procedures. This is a one-half credit course.
Prerequisites: El0 103, HPE 350
Maximum Enrollment: 24
Time: I - M, W andallernate F(1/6, 1/8, 1/13, 1/15, 1/17, 1/20, 1/22, 1/27, 1/29)
Room: Melby 119
HPE 477-1
Instructor: Brian Ammann
Theory and technique. Administrative aspects of coaching basketball. This is a one-half credit course.
Maximum Enrollment: 24
Time: I1 - Tj Th andalternate F(1/7, 1/9, 1/10, 1/14, 1/16, 1/21, 1/23, 1/24, 1/28)
Room: Melby 202; Gym
HPE 483-1
Instructor: Marilyn Florian
Theory and technique. Administrative aspects of coaching
volleyball. This is a one-half credit course.
Maximum Enrollment: 24
Time: I1 - M, W andallernale F ( 1 6 1/8, 1/13, 1/15, 1/17, 1/20, 1/22, 11/27, 1/29)
Room: Melby 202; Gym
~OTH-CENTURY
SOUTH ASIA
HIS 162-//HIS 462-1
lnstructor: Don Gustafson
This interim experience is designed to look at the area of
South Asia (primarily India) that is home to one-fifth of the
people of our world. We'll use novels, films, some standard
historical writings and current South Asia periodicals to consider the impact that colonialism, nationalism and various
phases of modernization have had on this old, honored and
traditional culture. We'll read the marriage ads and talk about
social structure, consider the spot at Ayodhya that has
prompted Hindus to massacre Muslims, think on the Christlikeness of a Gandhi, and perhaps have time to note one or
two of the contemporary religious phenomena. Looking at
South Asians helps us to see ourselves in a fuller perspective.
The course will include the usual pedagogical devices of
lectures, discussions, some short reaction papers and tests
(including a final).
Students enrolling for upper division credit will be expected
to have at least one prior college history class, to complete a
paper or project beyond the regular assignments, and to be
tested apart from lower division students.
Liberal Ads Perspeclive: lnlercullural Awareness 1
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Murphy Place 100
TOPICS
IN U.S. HISTORY:THECIVIL WARERA
HIS 331-1
Instructor: Chris Kimball
Many people believe that the Civil War was the most important event in the history of the United States, one that transformed the nature of American society. Put more broadly, the
years between the mid-1840s and the late 1870s saw questions
about such fundamental principles as slavery and freedom
resolved; others, however, continue to trouble us to this day.
This course, then, offers a survey of the causes, issues and
consequences of the nation's bloodiest conflict. Topics to be
considered include slavery and anti-slavery, Manifest Destiny,
the growing sectional conflict, the origins of the Republican
Party, the clash of arms, the changing role of women, popular
religion, the transition from slave to free labor in the South,
and post-slavery race relations.
The course will include lectures, discussions, a variety of primary and secondary readings, and films. Grading will be
based on participation, several short writing assignments, a
mid-term and a final.
Prerequisite: One history course or consent of inslructor
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 13
HON 213-1
Instructors: Jeanne Boeh & Jacqueline devries
Does history influence economic theory? Or does economic
theory shape history? This course will explore the history of
western economic thought and how these writings affected
the development of various economic systems. The course
begins with the rise of mercantilism in the 16th century.
Topics will include the industrial take-off and the creation of
a waged-labor force in the 18th century, the rise of laissez-
faire economic principles and "free-trade" imperialism in the
19th century, and the subsequent challenges of communism
and the rise of the welfare state in the 20th century. We will
read substantial portions of the classic economic thinkers,
including Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus, David Hume,
Jeremy Bentham, David Ricardo, Sidney and Beatrice Webb,
Karl Marx, Max Weber, Alfred Marshall, Thorstein Veblen,
John Maynard Keynes, William Beveridge and Milton
Friedman. The course will also address the long-standing issues
of child labor, poverty and women's roles in the work force.
Students will be evaluated using class participation, discussion
and writing assignments, including a short term paper and a
take-home final.
Prerequisite: Honors Program student or consent of Honors Program Director
Liberal Arts Perspeclive: Social World 1 or 2
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Old Main 18
SCIENCE AND RELIGION:COMPLEXITY
CREATIVITY
AND
HUN 401-I/HON 401-R
Instructors: Larry Crockett and Bruce Reichenbach
We will explore the historical background of the contemporary debate regarding how religion relates to science, and then
attend to contemporary developments, especially the new
integrationists. We will also look at the implications of the
chaos and complexity theory for the doctrine of divine creativity. The goal is to involve students in constructing for
themselves a model for understanding relations between the
two areas. Two tests, class presentations and a research paper
will be required.
Prerequisites: Parlicipant in Honors Program or permission of instructor
Liberal Arts Perspeclive: Christian Faith 3
Maximum Enrollment: 20 per section
Time: I
Rooms: Foss Center 20/Library 20
HONORS
I
INS 120-1
Instructor: Ann Fleener
Students will participate in a series of seminars following the
Paideia seminar format as developed by Mortimer Adler and
Paideia Associates. Students will read selected readings that
will then be discussed in Paideia seminars. Students will also
view selected films for seminar discussions; develop andlor
hone habits of mature, intellectual talk; observe seminars conducted in a St. Paul public school; evaluate their own behaviors during seminars; and lead seminars.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Critical Thinking
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Science 319
SERVICE-LEARNING TEAMINTERNSHIPS:
LEARNING TOGETHER
FROM WORKAND
SERVICE I N THE CITY
INS 199/399-1
Instructors: Garry Hesser/Lois Olson/Mary Laurel True
Interested in hands-on experience and making a difference?
In this Interim course you will work, learn and serve through
an interdisciplinary team internship approach. You will spend
approximately 20-30 hours per week at a local neighborhood
non-profit internship site working on a special project with
three or four other students. Your internship team will have
hands-on experience in an agency that strives to meet the
needs of the community, and you will develop a better understanding of organizations that are a part of the city and why
and how they function. Two mornings a week you will meet
in a seminar with all the internship teams to share experiences
and explore ideas and insights into the critical issues of urban
communities and organizations. Students will complete short
seminar exercises, set team internship goals, keep an individual journal and make a final group presentation of their
internship. Upper-division students will be expected to make
more advanced analysis, connecting theories of coursework
and concepts of their major and the liberal arts to the work
experience and seminar assignments. Grading: PIN only
Liberal Arls Perspective: City
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Murphy Place 111
INS 210-1
Instructor: William D. Green
This course introduces college students to the experiences of
first-year law students. We will examine the nature of
American jurisprudence and legal theories that law students
study in their first year, discuss the academic and emotional
pressures that first-year students typically face, explore ways
to cope with these pressures, and develop legal reasoning and
writing skills.
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 16
INS 21 1-1
Instructor: Sandra Olmsted
Do you enjoy talking about science and technical topics, but
just can't find an audience? We'd love to listen! Through a
series of four oral assignments, you will have the opportunity
to talk science to your fellow scientists, improve on your oral
presentation skills in a variety of formats, learn to effectively
organize a speech, prepare visual aids, and listen to and learn
about other science topics and science policy from your fellow scientists.
Prerequisiles: One year of an introductory-level science course
Gradualion Skill Requirement Speaking
Maximum Enrollment: 16
Time: I1
Room: Science 319
INTRODUCTION
TO ISLAM
INS 225-1
lnstructor: Amin Kader
This course is designed by a practicing Muslim to present his
perception of Islam to Non-Muslims. The course will cover the
ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and tenets,
Islamic law (Shari'ah), Islamic economic and political systems,
and Islamic patterns of life. There will also be discussions on
the differences between the Islamic sects (Sunnis, Shi'its, Sufis,
etc.). Some effort will be made to deal with the similarities and
differences between Islam and both Christianity and Judaism.
Students will also visit one of the mosques in the Twin Cities.
Evaluation is based on two tests and a paper.
Liberal Ads Perspeclive: intercultural Awareness 1
Maximum Enrollment: 30
Time: I
Room: Old Main 27
AMERICAN
INDIANS
IN THE CINEMA
INS 264-1
Instructor: Eric Buffalohead
Various images of the North American Indian, created by
Hollywood and television, will be studied. Films from 1913 to
the present will be viewed in order to provide an understanding of how American Indians were portrayed in film historically, how this image has evolved over the past century, and how
it is reflective of Western cultural ideologies.
Liberal Ads Perspective: Intercullural Awareness 1
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Room: Old Main 16
FINITE MATH
MAT 121-1
lnstructor: Su Doree
What does math have to do with the "real world"? Lots! In this
course we'll learn about finances, probability, statistics and
applied geometry. Class will be a mix of short lectures and
small group "hands-on" activities.
I
Evaluation is based on full participation, daily homework sets,
a "math matters" journal, and four brief projectslpapers.
There will not be any quizzes or exams.
This course is primarily intended for students in MPG 3 who
have not previously taken another Quantitative Reasoning
course.
Prerequisite: Math 3
Graduation Skill Requirement: Ouanlilalive Reasoning
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Science 212
MAT 281/481-I
Instructor: Rebekah Valdivia
In this course, we will discuss and analyze mathematical models of biological phenomena. The mathematical techniques we
will use build on ideas from calculus. Many of the techniques
will involve a graphical approach, and we will make use of
technological tools (graphing calculators and Maple, for
example). Course evaluation will include homework, projects
and examinations. The course will be offered at both the 400
level (recommended prerequisite - MAT 245 or MAT 145, and
junior or senior level standing in a Division of Sciences
major), and at the 200 level (recommended prerequisite MAT 145). Non-mathematics majors who are interested are
strongly encouraged to find out more about the class by contacting the instructor.
Prerequisite: See course description
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Science 112
MATHEMATICS
SOUNDS AND SIGHTS
(UMAI E COURSE)
OF
EUROPE
MUS 179-1
lnstructoc Robert Karlen/Hoberta Metzler
4
Much of American history and culture is derived from that of
European cities such as London, Paris and Amsterdam. This
course provides an opportunity to visit some of the great
European cultural centers that provided the impetus for
development of cultural life in the New World.
Group discussions and assigned readings increase student
sensitivity to architecture and other visual art seen in the
museums. Students listen critically to concerts of musical
masterpieces heard at each site. Relationships between the
various art mediums come to life through these experiences.
There is also ample time for independent exploration.
Evaluation is based on full participation in all course-related
group activities, a daily professional journal, arttmusic critique sheets, and exams over material covered.
Fee: $2,995 includes all air and surface travel, hotel accommodations, daily continental breakfast, four group meals and
tickets to five cultural performances.
Registration for this interim must be made before November
10 at the International Programs Office, 620 22nd Avenue
South, Minneapolis, MN 55454. Phone: 330-1655. Offered on
a PIN basis only. A meeting will be held at St. Thomas on
Saturday, November 18. For more information you may call
Roberta Metzler at 330-1273.
Liberal Arls Perspective:Aeslhelics
Maximum Enrollmenl: 32
SURVEY OF ROCK HISTORY
AND
MUSICAL
STYLE, 1951-1971
MUS 204-1
Instructor: 0. Nicholas Raths
An introduction to the fundamentals of music and musicology as they occur within the context of Rock's inception
(1950s) and maturation (1960s) periods. This course will
examine the historical background, musical content and
methods of selected artists and their work.
Evaluation will be based on class participation, a comprehensive term paper, exam and a group performance project. For
non-music majors.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics 1, 2
Maximum Enrollmenl: 30
Time: I1
Room: Music 3
SEMINAR: PRINTING MUSIC
AT THE COMPUTER
MUS 295-1
Instructor Stephen "Gabe" Gabrielsen
The program "Finale" will be explored. This computer program makes it possible for music students to generate professional-level musical scores. Daily assignments will be given
with the end goal of developing proficiency at printing music
at the computer.
Prerequisite: Note-reading ability
Maximum Enrollmenl: 20
Time: I ( M N 10-12:OO; T/Th 8-1 1:30; F 8-1 1:OO)
Room: Music Library (1st floor Music Bldg.)
MUS 295- TflHR 295-T
Instructor: Sonja Thompson, Martha Johnson
This interdisciplinary course will be co-taught by Music and
Theatre faculty. The goal will be to integrate training and per-
formance techniques from music and theatre to help students
gain knowledge, experience and skills in various genres of
Music Theatre (musicals, opera, plays involving singing and
music, and new music theatre). The course will also explore
the power of Music Theatre that links it with ritual, ceremony
and spiritual tradition, seen cross-culturally in ancient Greek
drama, Chinese Opera and Japanese Kabuki. Another goal of
the course is to give students the opportunity to increase their
level of comfort and skill on stage. The course will culminate
in a public performance of scenes from Music Theatre.
Grading will be based on student scenelrole research, class and
rehearsal commitment, and final performance. Interested students will be auditioned in December so that appropriate
material can be assigned to them. Students of all levels are welcome to take this course.
Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Sateren Auditorium
PHI 231-1
Instructor: David Apolloni
Course content includes the historical and intellectual background of Socrates and the question, "What d o we know of the
person and teachings of the historical Socrates?" Socrates' key
teachings will be studied: virtue is a form of knowledge and all
virtues are identical; evil is a form of ignorance; whether or
not virtue can be taught; it is impossible for wrongdoers to be
happy; and obeying the law and accepting the death penalty.
Liberal Arts Perspeclive: Western Heritage
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 29
MAKING LIGHT OF MATTER: AN
~NTRODUC~~ON
TO LASERSAND SPECTROSCOPY
PHY 337-1
Instructor Stuart Anderson
The quest to understand how light and matter interact is at
the heart of modern physics, and lasers are probably the most
ubiquitous technical product of these ideas. This course will
begin with a short overview of optics needed for understanding imaging, beam control and dispersion, including the
nature of light, reflection, refraction and interference. The
stage is then set for treating super-radiant devices and lasers
and analyzing the effects of cavity design on output characteristics. The course will conclude by applying these concepts to
the study of atoms and molecules via the emission, absorption and scattering of light. Considerable emphasis will be
placed on laboratory experiences and scientific communication; only one-third of the class time will be used for formal
lectures and discussion. Grades will be determined on the
basis of weekly evaluation of laboratory notebooks, oral and
poster presentations, and two examinations.
Prerequisites: PHY 121, 122, 245 (or equivalenl) and MAT 124, 125, 224 (or 145, 146,
245)
Graduation Skill Requirement: Speaking
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Time: I1
Room: Science 30
POL 140-1
Instructor: Andrew Aoki
This course requires students to struggle with questions of
social justice in America. Students will develop and defend
their own standards of social justice and use those standards
to assess conditions in urban America. To pass this course,
students must engage in a substantial exchange of ideas with
fellow classmates in class discussions.
The course has two goals: to develop student thinking about
social justice, including greater awareness of conflicts between
justice and other values and to increase student ability to
understand urban problems as issues of justice and other central values.
Evaluation will be based on participation in discussion and
other class activities, on two short (4-6 pp.) papers and on a
final exam. Because of the compressed time frame of the
Interim schedule and the importance of material covered on
the first day of class, NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED TO
THE CLASS WHO DOES NOT ATTEND THE FIRST DAY
OF CLASS, unless first receiving the permission of the
instructor.
Liberal Arfs Perspective: The City
Maximum Enrollmenl: 25
Time: I
Room: Music 24
POL 295-//POL 495-1
Instructor: Mary Ellen Lundsten
During 1996, elections in Israel, Russia and the United
States-as well as political violence in Israel and Lebanoncreated a new context for the Middle East negotiation process.
This course will explore these changes and provide deeper
background for understanding the intractability of the ArabIsraeli conflict.
Drawing upon several theories of conflict and conflict resolution, we will study the historical development of the clash
between different nationalist claims to the land that Israelis
and Palestinians consider their home. How this conflict drew
in neighboring Arab states and superpower interests will be
reviewed. The strategic bargaining positions of the major participants will be analyzed as well as the roles of the United
States and United Nations in the conflict area, known as the
Arab Mashriq. Additional regional factors, such as radical
Islamic movements and tensions in the Persian Gulf, will be
analyzed for their impact on the longer-term negotiation
process. We will consider the potential for geo-political
expansion of the conflict into nearby regions.
Students will present two small oral presentations and one
major oral critique of analytic articles (for 295 credit) and
books (for 495 credit). A mid-term examination and class discussion will provide additional evaluations. Feature length
films from Middle East film producers will complement
course readings and lectures.
Graduation Skill Requirement Speaking
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I1
Room: Music 24
PSY 105-1
lnstructor: Grace Dyrud
An introduction to the methods and approaches used in psychology for the purpose of understanding behavior.
Applications of psychological concepts to everyday situations
are emphasized. Evaluation is based on tests and reports.
Libenl Ads Perspective: Human Identity
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Music 23
PSYCHOLOGY
AND LAW
PSY 335-1
lnstructor: Nancy Steblay
The course will address psychological issues in law, with
specific emphasis on police procedures, eyewitness memory
and jury trials. Attention will also be given to issues of mental
illness and criminal justice. Grading will be based on tests,
written work and classroom participation.
Prerequisites: PSY 105 or 102
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 10
PSY 370-1
Instructor: Duane Johnson
Inquiry into the nature and presence of idealism in the life of
the adolescent person. Theoretical bases for such idealism will
be considered. Idealism directed toward other persons and
society will be the main focus.
This course will be conducted as a seminar with a high level
of student contribution and participation. Attendance at each
class session is required. Procedures will include class discussion, frequent short papers and frequent oral reports.
Typewriting or equivalent word processing will be required.
Students are requested to read at least three articles by Robert
Coles before the start of the interim. "Adolescents and Moral
Develpment" by Coles is scheduled for publication and will
likely be a text for the course. Library reference work will be a
part of the course process. Offered only on PIN basis.
Prerequisites: PSY 102 or PSY 105
Maximum Enrollment: 15
Time: I
Room: Old Main 25
CULTURE, FAMILY, SEX AND STATUS:
THENEW
TESTAMENT
SOCIAL WORLD
REL 330-1
Philip A. Quanbeck, I1
This course will approach parts of the New Testament from
the perspective of the social world. It will examine the world
of cultural conflict, accommodation and change, and determine how that shaped the New Testament message and how
the church responded to the challenge. Topics will include
concepts of cultural anthropology such as honor and shame,
the social structures of the family, and the city in the GrecoRoman world. Social status will be addressed in the ways it
affected women, men, free persons and slaves. Special attention will be paid to the relation between early Christianity
and Judaism. In the New Testament there will be particular
focus on Luke through Acts, First Peter and aspects of the letters of Paul. Evaluation will be by exam, class
presentationlparticipation and a research paper.
Prerequisiles: REL 111 or 221
Liberal Arts Perspective: Chrislian Faith 1 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Old Main 27
CHRISTIANVIEWS
OF HEALTH
AND HEALING
REL 341-1
lnstructor: Brad Holt
The course will help students think knowledgeably and critically about the intersections of health and religion. The content will include a study of biblical roots, historical influences
in church and medicine, and contemporary trends. The relationship of scientific technology, alternative medicine, prayer
and sacraments will be considered. Evaluation will be on the
basis of a class presentation and paper, spot quizzes and one
test.
Prerequisites: REL 111 or 221
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Failh 3
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Old Main 16
THEOLOGY
OF MARRIAGE
REL 343-1
lnstructor: Cathy Paulsen
Marriage has been described in terms of a free fall, a decision
that we often make with a portion of our brain and all of our
heart. This course will take nothing from the heart, whether
you are married or not. It will, however, increase your certainty and the possibility for meaning and intimacy in your
life with a partner. In the context of Christian teachings,
many theories will be studied, with particular attention given
to the work of C.G. Jung, and will be applied to the marital
relationship primarily, and to the family secondarily.
There will be lectures, discussions and visiting resource persons. Evaluation will be based on class participation, one
paper and two tests.
Prerequisites: REL 11 1 or REL 221 or permission of instructor
Liberal Ads Perspective: Christian Faith 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Music 23
REL 345-1
lnstructor: Mark Tranvik
The Lutheran Church is the largest Protestant church in the
world. We will examine its roots in Luther and the
Reformation and trace its history in worship, music and theology to the present day. Questions such as the following will
be addressed: What does it mean to be a Lutheran today?
How might Lutherans relate their faith to political and social
problems? Lectures and discussions will be the format. Guest
speakers will be used. Requirements include class participation and exams.
Prerequisites: Religion 111 or 221
Liberal Ads Perspeclive: Christian Faith 2 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I
Room: Science 213
PROCESS
THEOLOGY
AND CHRISTIAN FAITH
REL 385-1
Instructor: Lynne Lorenzen
This course introduces students to the relational world view
of process philosophy and examines how it has influenced
Christian faith and ethical deliberations. Special attention will
be given to the writings of John B. Cobb Jr., as a representative of process theology. Classes will include videos, small
groups and some lectures to introduce topics. Ethical issues
addressed in the class include killing, abortion, human sexual-
ity and euthanasia. Grades will be based on a paper (10-15
pages), a presentation of the paper to the class and class participation.
Prerequisites: REL 111 or REL 221
Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: I1
Room: Music 22
SWK 257-1
Instructors: Mary Lou Williams and staff
Experiential learning occurs as students volunteer 80 hours in
a service agency or institution that students select. The placement must be approved by course faculty and supervised by
agency staff. In the context of this volunteer experience, students have the opportunity to interact with human service
professionals, clients and communities of diverse culturelethnic heritage and special concerns (age, socio-economic status,
lifestyles, developmental/physical abilities, gender, etc.). The
course is designed to help students learn about themselves in
relation to a possible major or future career in the human services.
The three-hour weekly seminar is devoted to discussions that
assist students in integrating agency experiences and readings
which explore the historical development of social welfare as
an institution and the nature and value system of social work
as a profession. Students will also examine and critique the
manner in which social, economic and political structures
impact diverse groups in society. Students will focus on their
own responsibilities in society, as well as examine their personal value system in relation to special concerns, such as
poverty and the "isms". Detailed information will be sent to
students at the close of Interim registration.
Liberal Arts Perspective: The City
Maximlim Enrollment: 60
Time: I
Room: Murphy Place 111
S WK 466-l(ful1 course)
SWK 466-H (0.5 course)
lnstructor: Maria Brown
This is a continuation of Field Work 11; a total of 60 or 120
hours (.5 course option during Interim). Responsible, supervised professional social work experience, including work with
individuals, families, groups and communities in a social service agency. Integrative weekly seminar (two hours). Students
will be evaluated by: 1) weekly theorylpractice papers integrating course content with work setting; 2) attendancelparticipation, and 3) field site supervisor's evaluation.
Prerequisile: SWK 462
Maximum Enrollmenl: 25
Time: I (class will meet in small groups, no more than 11 at a lime lor purpose of room
size)
Room: Old Main 11
HUMAN
COMMUNITIES AND
THE MODERN
METROPOLIS
SOC 21 1-1
Instructor: Gordon Nelson
This course will examine the extent to which the experience of
community is possible in the context of the metropolitan situation. The course will focus on the Twin Cities metropolitan
area. Each member of the class will be responsible for a class
presentation, which must reflect on-site observation in a particular locale within the metropolitan area. In addition, class
participation and a final examination will be the basis for
evaluating performance in the course.
Liberal Ads Perspeclive: The City
Maximum Enrollmenl: 25
Time: I
Room: Foss 21
THR 295-T/MUS 295- T
Instructor: Sonja Thompson, Martha Johnson
See course information listed under MUS 295-T.
MOVEMENT
FOR THEATRE
THR 226-1
Instructor: Staff
In this course students will explore the principles and styles
of movement. The goal will be to increase the student's ability
to communicate through movement, by examining the principles of discipline, freedom, clarity, timing, concentration
and rhythm. Masks and improvisation will be introduced as
tools for corporeal expression. All different aspects of movement will be explored: body stance, facial expression, gesture,
walking, etc. Movement exercises will be built around short
scenes and improvisation. There will be an intense dance
warm-up each session.
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: I
Room: Theatre- south court
The following activities are available to students during Interim
and studerlts may register for these classes as well as for a
regular course. These activities do not carry course credit but
do meet the lifetime sports requirement for graduation.
LIFETIME SPORT: AEROBIC
DANCE
HPE 002-A
Instructor: A1 Kloppen
Participation and practice in aerobic dance activities.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Sport
Maximum Enrollment: 45
Time: 12:OO-1:00 M, 7; U: TH, F
Room: Gym - center court
LIFETIME SPORT: PICKLEBALL
HPE 002-P
Instructor: Brian Ammann
Practice and playing of pickleball. Grading: PIN only.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Lifetime Spoti
Maximum Enrollment: 20
Time: 12:OO-1:OOM, 7; U: TH, F
Room: Gym - nortWsouth courts
LIFETIME SPORT: ULTIMATE
FRISBEE
HPE 002-F
Instructor Marilyn Florian
Practice and playing of ultimate frisbee.
Graduation Skill Requirement: Liletime Sport
Maximum Enrollment: 25
Time: 12:OO-1:00M, b U: TH, F
Room: Air Structure
UMAI E
Augsburg is part of a consortium called UMAIE, Upper
Midwest Association for Intercultural Education, which offers
overseas learning experiences during the Interim. Further
information about the following courses can be obtained
from Kathleen Lutfi at the Center for Global Education, 620
22nd Avenue S. (330- 1655). These courses are offered on a
PIN basis only and generally carry a lower division number.
SPP 201-1
Astronomy Down Under (New Zealand)
AustraliaS Business Climate
Caring for Others: The Swedish Model
Drawing a Literary Map of Norway
The English School and Family
Exploring British Democracy Through Literature and Culture
Innovation and Organization in Scandinavia
Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture in Southern Spain
Luther, B ~ c hand Bonhoefier: Three Influential Lutherans in
Germany
Roman Germany: The Impact and Legacy of Empire
The Trojan War: Myth and Legend
These courses are offered by institutions or groups not connected with Augsburg College but have been approved for
credit by the College. Most carry a tuition cost plus other
expenses that are the responsibility of the student. They are
offered only on a PIN basis.
UMAI E
THEWASHINGTON
CENTER1997
Academic Seminars
LEADERSHIP2 0 0 0 : A GLOBALPERSPECTIVE
(DECEMBER
30-JANUARY
10,1997)
POL 398-A
WOMENAs LEADERS
(DECEMBER
30-JANUARY
10,1997)
POL 398-8
THE~NDEPENDENT
SECTOR:
ISSUES
AND CAUSES
(DECEMBER
30-JANUARY10,1997)
POL 3984
CAMPAIGN96: THEINAUGURATION
(JANUARY
14-20,1997)
POL 398-0
The Washington Center offers a choice of topics during the
first two weeks of the seminar program. During the last week,
one seminar is offered. Augsburg students must register for all
three weeks of the program (December 30-January 20) in
order to receive academic credit and to receive a scholarship
from the College covering registration and tuition costs.
Credit is available from the Political Science Department for
this program. The course is a passlfail course based on participation in program activities including site visits, small group
seminars and journals.
For information brochures and registration forms ask in
Memorial Hall 11lA or call 330-1320. For further information about the program see Prof. Hedblom in Memorial Hall
117 or call 330-1 197. There are five scholarships available to
cover registration and tuition costs based on priority in registration through Prof. Hedblom's office.
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Introduction to Interim
Interim is an integral part of the school year at Augsburg College. The college follows a 4-1-4calendar, with Fall and Spring
semesters of approximately 14 weeks separated by a four-week
January Interim. Interim is particularly intended to be a time
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Introduction to Interim
Interim is an integral part of the school year at Augsburg College. The college follows a 4-1-4calendar, with Fall and Spring
semesters of approximately 14 weeks separated by a four-week
January Interim. Interim is particularly intended to be a time
for both students and faculty to employ styles of teaching and
learning and to investigate questions and topics in places and
ways not possible during the regular term. There will be no
summer Interim in 1986.
Since one Interim course equals a full-time load, students
should plan to spend the same amount of time in class and preparing for class as they would for a four-courseload during Fall
and Spring semesters. Students can register for only one
course credit during Interim. There is no tuition refund for a
student who chooses not to enroll in an Interim course.
Most Interim courses are graded traditionally on a 4.0 to 0.0
scale. Students generally have the option to register on a Pass/
No credit basis. A few Interim courses are graded only on the P/
N system; this is indicated in the course description.
Some courses are offered with either upper or lower division
standing. Such Interim courses have two numbers listed and
the student must select. Students registering for upper division standing should anticipate additional assignments and a
more rigorous grading standard.
To graduate, an Augsburg student is required to complete 35
courses of which at least three must be Interim courses (or one
Interim less than the number of years of full-time enrollment at
Augsburg; e.g., a transfer enrolled full time for two years is required to complete one Interim for graduation).
Augsburg Policy
It is the policy of Augsburg College not to discriminate on the
basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended, in its admissions policies, educational programs, activities and employment practices.
For More Information
Interim Off ice (Memorial230)
Interim Secretary, Sue Schmidt at 330-1025
Interim Director, Dr. Don Gustafson, at 330-1192 (Memorial
114G)
Interim Calendar
November 4-8 . . .Interim Registration
December 9 . . . .Late Registration for Interim
January 6 . . . . . .First Day of Interim
First Day Class: Time I -9 a.m.
Time 11-1 p.m.
January 7 . . . . . .Last Day for CanceVAdd
January 13 . . . . .Last for Determining Grading System
for Half Credit Courses
January 14 . . . . .Last Day for Withdrawing from Half
Credit Courses
January 17 . . . . .First Group of Half Credit Courses
Ends
January 20 . . . . .Second Group of Half Credit Courses
Begins
January 20 . . . . .Last Day for Determining Grading System
with Registrar
January 21 . . . . .Last Day to CanceVAdd Half Credit
Courses
January 22 . . . . .Last Day for Withdrawingfrom
Full Credit Courses
January 27 . . . . .Last Day for Determining Grading
System for Half Credit Courses
January 28 . . . . .Last Day for Withdrawing from
Half Credit Courses
January31 . . . . .InterimEnds
February 4 . . . . .Validation of Spring Class Registration
February 5 . . . . .Spring Semester Begins
.
The number and length of class meetings a s well a s the beginning time will be arranged the first day of class. The daily
schedule for Interim is divided into two blocks of time:
Time 1-8 a.m. to 12Noon
Time 11-1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Interim Catalog
The catalog lists courses by departments. Departments are
listed in alphabetical order. At the end of the book are listings of
other courses not offered by Augsburg but recognized by the
college for Interim credit. Further descriptions and information about these courses are available in the Interim Office, Memorial 230. Students may also register for one of the Lifetime
Sports listed at the end of the Catalog.
Building Key
L-Library
all
M-Music H
OM-Old Main
P-Psychology
S-Science Hall
Options
International Interims-Students are invited to be part of one
of the 27 international interims offered by the Upper Midwest
Association for International Education (UMAIE). These
course opportunities are listed near the end of this catalog.
Internships-Students electing an internship must present a
completed internship learning contract to the Internship Office
(Memorial 230) no later than Tuesday, November 26. Contract
forms are available in the same office.
Independent or Directed Study-Students may elect a program
of independent study (upper division 499) or directed study
(lower division 299) for Interim. Faculty members are strongly
discouraged from accepting responsibility for more than one independent or directed study per interim. Students choosing to
pursue independent or directed study must:
1. Meet departmental requirements.
2. Present to the Registrar for approval a copy of the proposed
study plan approved by the supervising faculty member.
This proposal must be submitted at least one week before
registration and no later than December 4. Appropriate
study proposal forms can be obtained in the Interim Office.
Interims at Other Schools-Augsburg students may enroll at
any other 4-1-4institution which offers a reciprocal Interim arrangement. Catalogs of these Interims can be consulted in the
Interim Office. The Interim Secretary will help students in applying for registration at other schools. Registration for Interims at the other Twin Cities colleges will be done at Augsburg
during the regular registration period. Most courses taught
during the Interim at other 4-1-4schools are accepted for credit
by Augsburg, but may not necessarily be accepted as meeting
Augsburg's distribution requirements. This qualification particularly affects courses offered for the Religion requirement.
Visiting Students
Augsburg College welcomes students from other 4-1-4 schools
for the January Interim without tuition charges provided the
student's home institution agrees not to charge tuition to Augsburg students for the January term. The waiver of tuition does
not include special fees, housing or board costs. Other students
will be charged $495 for the Interim course. Students interested in registering for an Augsburg Interim should write to
the Interim Director for application forms or use the forms provided by the interim office at their own school. There is an application processing fee of $10. Students are welcome to stay on
campus but are not required to do so. Requests for Interim
housing should be made to the Interim Office.
Environmental Aesthetics
ART 102-48001
302-46002
Instructor: PhilThompson
In this course there will be a focus on readings in the area of the
man-madevisual environment and consideration of the principles
of design with concern for appreciation and criticism. There will
be projects in art media exploring the visual elements and the design process.
Each student will do one special project (a slide essay on a cultural
landscape topic; or a gallery environment event; or some other
project approved by the instructor). There will be about eight
other text related design projects required. Grades will also be
based on one or two examinationsplus a final.
Distribution:Art - Music
Time: 11
Room: OM 4
Life Drawing
ART 247-48003
Instructor: Norman Holen
A study of undraped figures for art students and non-art students.
The figure will be depicted in various settings with a variety of
media for varying lengths of time. The poses will extend from one
minute to an hour and a half.
You will be introduced to the 2 B and 4 B pencils, the charcoal
pencil, and pastels.
Fee: $25due the first day of class
Distribution:Art -Music
Time: I
Room: OM 17
BIOLOGY
Plants and Civilization
BIO 102-46004
Instructor: Erwin Mickelberg
A study of the profound influence of plants on mankind's economic, cultural and political history, as well as the steps that civilization has taken to improve chosen plants for use. Some plant
anatomy and physiology will be discussed. Academic evaluation
will be based on course exams.
Distribution:Chemistry-Biology
Time: I1
Room: 205
The Biology of Women
BIO 231-46005
Instructor:Roberta Lammers
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. We will study first the structure and
physiology of women, including the determination of sex, nutritional needs, menstruation and menopause, as well as other developmental issues. We will also consider women's health issues
such as pregnancy, birthing and particular occupationalhazards.
In a section on evolution we will look at various interpretations of
human evolution and the social relationships of women and men.
FkmUy, if time permits, we will consider the scientific contributions of some women biologists.
Evaluation will be based on weekly quizzes as well as individual
reports, which will be either written or oral depending on the
number of students in the class.
Prer uisite: High school biology
Dish%ution: Chemistry-Biologyor Women & Minority Studies
Time: I
Room: S 329
11 1986 Oak Ridge Associated
Universities Science Minimester
BIO 322-46006
PHY 322-46007
Instructor:Robert Herforth
A study of nuclear radiation with emphasis on applications and
"hands-on" laboratory experience for the individual student. The
course will consist of (1)introductory work on radiation detection
and measurement at Augsburg, (2)participation in the 1986 Oak
Ridge Associated Universities Science Minimester where the student has the opportunity to study projects in nuclear radiation
physics, radiobiology, radiochemistry, environmental radiation,
coal technology, health physics, and radiological safety; and (3)
summary and evaluation of the program back at Augsburg.
This course is a cooperative venture with Oak Ridge Associated
Universities-Professional Training program. Two weeks of the
course will be spent in Oak Ridge, Tennessee utilizing the instructional staff and laboratory facilities of ORAU. These facilities provide an opportunity for laboratory experience not normally available to undergraduate students.
Cost: 8350 for travel and housing (approximately)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Time: I
Room: S 24
II Biological Evolution
BIO 431-48008
Instructor:Ralph Sulerud
That organisms have evolved and, accordingly, all creatures are
biologically related are probably the most significant conclusions
which biology has contributed to human knowledge. The antievolutionist arguments of the "scientific creationists" will be
investigated in this course. However, to the vast majority of biologists evolution is accepted as a fact, and the evidence in its support will be examined.
Biologists do not agree concerning the mechanisms and pace of
evolution. Indeed, theories as to these matters have evolved and
continue to do so. Much of the course will involve historical study
of evolutionary thought from pre-Darwiniantimes to the present.
F'inaUx we will address the course of evolution from the origin of
life itself to the origin of human life.
There will be a variety of readings, and classes will consist of lectures and discussions. Grading will be based primarily on quizzes
and tests.
Prerequisites:BIO 111 and 112or permissionof the instructor
Time: I
Room: S 205
BUSINESS
II Augsburg Goes to Business
BUS 321-46010
Instructor:Thomas Morgan
"Augsburg Goes to Business" is a one-month senior seminar for
business and economics majors. The goal of the seminar is to provide a better understanding of the diversity in organizations and
the varied environments in which and the many constraints with
which they must operate. Three objectives emerge:
1. to develop a clearer understanding of how the different functional areas of an organization operate on a day to day basis
and how these "parts" are integrated into the overall operation of the firm.
2. to examine the extent to which "textbook approaches" correspond to "real world" situations and are able to accornrnodate practical application.
3. to explore potential conflicts between individual (personal
and career) goals and the goals of the organization; addressing how these conflicts may be resolved.
u&ite: permission of instructor
zz7
Room: P 2
IIntroduction to International Business
BUS 152-46070
BUS 352-46071
Instructor: Arnin Kader
This course is designed to introduce the student to the problems
and possibilities of doing business in an international context. Appreciation of the perspective required for successful planning and
management of an enterprise operating abroad is emphasized by
foreseeing both the opportunities and the difficulties inherent in
international business.
The case method will be employed. Evaluation will be based primarily on performance in working the cases assigned.
Prerequisite: A minimum of two business courses for upper division registration.
Time: I
Room: OM 22
IEntrepreneurship
BUS 295-46077
Instructor: John Cerrib
The object of this class is to provide students who are not majoring in business with entrepreneurial skills necessary for starting
and running a small business.
The student will be exposed to various aspects of small business
management and will be required to prepare a business plan for a
"model" business. The student will be evaluated on the basis of
the "model" plan, on tests and performances on small business
case studies.
Time: I
Room: M 23
Micro-ComputerAccounting
BUS 294-46092
Instructor: Richard Herzog
This course will provide an introduction to the micro-computeras
it relates to financial and managerial accounting applications.
Topics will include: micro-computer hardware and software; accounting spreadsheet and database applications. Emphasis will
be on the IBM-PC or compatible hardware and Lotus 1-2-3software.
Students willbe required to read a text and other material, hand in
homework assignments and take tests over the assigned material. In addition, computer reports will be handed in for evaluation.
Prerequisites: Principles of Managerial Accounting (BUS 102)
Time: 11
Room: S 213
Advanced Personal Computing
BUS 378-48093
Instructor: Milo Schield
The object of this course will be to study advanced personal computing applications and their business uses. We will use the Augsburg IBM PC Network to study
- advanced word processing (Word Star 2000)
- advanced spread sheet techniques (macros and templates)
- advanced data base featuresd @-BaseI11and Power Base)
- business graphics (free form paint and fixed form analytic1
presentation)
- integrated packages (Symphony)
There will also be visita to local businesses using these applicationa, This # m e i s designed for students who are already familiar with h i c Personal Computing applications such a s Appleworks and .Lotus.
Evaluation will be based on the following: 10% on attendance and
participation; 40% on tests; 50% on group projects.
Fee: $20--but no required textbook.
Prerequisite: BUS 250 (DataProcessing)
Time: I
Room S 123
CHEMISTRY
Chemistry for Changing Times
CHlM 100-46013
Instructor:Arlin Gyberg
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
background. Bachemistry cotu'se m d d m not =sume a ~ c i m m
sic science: a n d math EWE introduced early and are t,augl:llta8
needed for understmding the various topics .md implications. T h e
course does assume the student is interested in and concerned
about the relationship of chemistry to life and living.
Chemistry has been intimately a part of liberal education for centuries. The early scientists were considered to be philosophers
and their societies were philosophical societies. In recent decades
the human eekicingof perwond independence has led to chemistry
becoming a part or everyday Lire to 4,he pht of actud dspondence
on chemistry W e live in n world or pcsticidos, fertilizers. pIasticer,
"the pill," food additives and processed foods, vitamin supplements, the energy crisis, chemical dependency, biocides, pollutants, drugs, searching for life on other planets, genetic manipulation, and it goes on and on. Emotions and mental disorders can
often be traced to chemical imbalance. The common dragged out,
Chemistry for Changing Times (wn't)
grumpy feeling after an afternoon nap is a result of a chemical
imbalance. The nature of a hangover is the result of a complex
system of altered body chemistry Even learning appears to be the
result of chemical reaction to form a "memory molecule." Most of
the problems we face are molecular in nature. What then but
chemistry can better help us to understand ourselves, our society,
our world, and our universe? Come join us as we take a molecular
look at the human condition. This course will be offered in a lecture/discussion format. Films will supplement the lecture/discussion periods. Test will be used for evaluation. This course does not
satisfy prerequisites for Chemistry 106,116or 223.
Distribution: Chemistry-Biology
Time: I
Room: S 315
The Science of Very Large Molecules
CHM 104-48014
Instructor: SandraOlmsted
A survey of plastics, polymers, and proteins that will investigate
the unusual properties that make these materials useful. Also included will be a short history of these materials, with their economic importance or biological interest. Grades will be determined by two exam scores, and a final paper which is due the last
day of class.
Distribution: Chemistry-Biology
Time: 11
Room: S 315
FORTRAN
CSC 270-46045
Instructor: Larry Ragland
A study of the FORTRAN programming language for students
with some previous knowledge of programming. This course will
expand the student's knowledge of programming and programming languages through presentation of the features of FORTRAN together with programming techniques for using those
features. This course will involve lectures and programming assignments in FORTRAN. Evaluation will be based on the programming assignments and examinations.
Prerequisite: One course with a study of a computer language
(e.g. CSC 170 or lVLAT 175)
Time: 11
Room: S 112
E Understanding International Trade and
Finance
ECO 360-46012
Instructor: Ed SabeIla
This will be a study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among nations. We will consider the development
and bases of international trade, the balance of payments, the
mechanisms of adjustment and general commercial policies.
Grading will be on the basis of examinations and possible other
written assignments.
uisitei: ECO 122 a$d 123 or permissionof instructor
Room: OM 16
EDUCATION
Student Teaching
EDS 481-46015EDE 481-46019
EDS 482-46016EDE 482-46020
EDS 483-46017EDE 483-46021
EDS 484-46018EDE 484-46022
Instructor:Trudi Fulda
Observing and directing learning under supervision of college and
secondary school personnel. This is a full day experience in a
school. Grading is PIN only
Prerequisites: Acceptance in Education Program and permission
of instructor.
Time: I
Room: L 4
ENGLISH
E Five College Fiction Writing Workshop
ENG 362-46098
Instructor: Lon Otto
This workshop seeks to increase the participants' range and intensity of the participants' fiction writing, sharpening their critical skills, and broadening their awareness of contemporaryfiction
and the literary tradition of which it is a part. Discussion the first
week will focus on readings from an anthology of mostly recent
short stories. The remaining three weeks will focus on stories
written during the Interim by members of the class. The stories
will be duplicated and distributed prior to each meeting. Students
Fiction Writing Workshop (con't)
will write three substantial stories and will be expected to participate actively in the critical discussions. There will also be opportunities for individual conferences with the instructor.
Evaluation will be based on work written during the Interim, on
willingness to engage technical suggestions, &d on vigorous,
constructiveparticipation in the workshop's discussions. Faithful
attendance is essential.
Three students from Augsburg will be accepted for this course.
Interested students should contact John Mitchell in the English
Department.
Fee: $10
Prerequisite: Some experience in fiction writing; preferably at
least one creative writing
- course on the college
- level
Time: 11
Room: McNeely $301- St. Thomas
IThe Short Story
ENG 240-46024
340-46025
Instructor: Kathryn Swanson
We will read a variety of short stories for pleasure and understanding. The selected stories will include the major genres, such
as the science fiction of Kurt Vonnegut, the detective fiction of
Arthur Conan Doyle, the humor of Mark Twain, and the experimental fiction of Jorge Luis Borges. Women such as Doris Lessing and Joyce Carol Oates and blacks such as Ralph Ellison will be
among the authors studied.
Although the course will not involve a systematic analysis of the
history of the form of the short story, a sufficient number of classics will be assigned for the student to appreciate the historical
development from Poe to Beattie. The course will involve practice
in ways of approaching literature and will include study of the basic critical terminology, so it would be an appropriate course for
students who have not yet studied literature at the college level.
Students are expected to read the stories, participate in class discussions, write a paper on a topic selected with the advice of the
teacher, write a short story, and take several tests. Effective Writing is not a prerequisite but students will be expected to write
with clarity
Distribution: English-Speech
Time: I
Room: OM 23
The Dark Side of Genius: Films of
Alfred Hitchcock and Ingmar Bergman
ENG 260-46026
460-46027
Instructor:John Mitchell
Using selected films, the course will compare the popular cynical
vision of Alfred Hitchcock with the problematic existential vision
of Ingmar Bergman. Literary texts related to biography, film criticism, Freudianism, and existentialism will also be assigned a s
background material. Class procedure will involve lecture, discussion, and the showing of about eight feature films. Because of the
time required for introductions, projections, and discussion, students should expect class periods of three to four hours in length.
Although the course should be enjoyable and even fun, students
should expect to study the films rather than merely watch them.
Grading will be based upon occasional quizzes and a critical paper
of about 12 pages in which the student will compare the two visions. Students who wish to take the course for upper division
credit must have mrrnission from the instructor.
Fee: $25 for rental of films
Time: I1
Room: SCI 123
Grow Old Along With Me
ENG 209-46023
Instructor:Barbara Andersen
You, too, will enter Middle Age and, eventuallx Old Age-if you
live long enough. What do poets, dramatists, and novelists have to
say about this process? A lot. Among those that we may read are:
Hassler's "Simon's Night," Anderson's "I Never Sang for My
Father," Sarton's "As We Are Now," Miller's "Death of a Salesman," Tillie Ohen's, "Tell Me a Riddle," Pyrn's "Quarter in Autumn," Wright's "Fire Sermon," Berry's "The Memory of Old
Jack," Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway" We hope to see some films such as
"AU Your Parts Don't Wear Out at the Same Time."
What do real live people have to say about old age? A lot. You will
be expected to find out what they have to say by interviewing several older people in several different settings.
Evaluation will be based on readings, examinations, quizzes and
interview journals.
Distribution:English-Speech
Time: I
Room: OM 10
E Love in Literature
ENG 269-46068
Instructor:Ron Pal&
This course will examine several literary depictions of passionate
love including the Biblical "Song of Songs," Ovid's "The Art of
Love," Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and "A Midsummer
Night's Dream,"and more recent works including Chopin's "The
Awakening" and a modern romance novel. Also studied will be poetry from different historical periods and material from the social
sciences. The course will study changing concepts of love and
show how literature reflects and creates concepts of love. Students will write two papers, take two tests and attend a few assigned plays or films.
Prerequisite:ENG 111 or a college literature class
Distribution: English-Speech
Time: 11
Room: OM 25
FRENCH
French Literature in Translation
FRE 243-48028
Instructor: Ruth Aaskov
Study of representative shorter French works in English translation. By reading and analysis of a common core of varied works we
will strengthen communication and critical skills, develop cultural sensitivit~and become acquainted with significant French
writers. Mini-lectures and study guides will help focus attention
on the works. Much class time daily will be devoted to small group
discussion and exchange of ideas. Evaluation based on group
work, progress, quizzes, writing assignments, and a short independent study
Prerequisite:Sophomore standing
Distribution: English-Sueech
Time: I
Room: OM 27
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HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
HPE 475-46081
Instructor: A1Kloppen
Emphasis placed on preventing injuries. Treatment of common
athletic injuries. Practical experience in taping and training-room
procedures.
This is a half credit course.
Prerequisite:HPE 350Kinesiology
Time: II -Jan.20-31
Room: Melby
January 4-23,1986
Sailing in the Virgin Islands
HPE 455-48036
Instructor:Joyce PPaff
Designed for the beginning and intermediate sailor interested in
the art and practice of sailboat cruising. The course will focus on
taking the participant to a competent level of sailboat handling
(anchoring,mooring, helming and crewing). The student will live
aboard a 42' fixed keel sailboat with six or seven other people and
will function as an active crew member.
Actual on-the-water instruction will be the major part of the
course. This willbe supplemented by sessions dealing with safety,
boat handling, boat systems, provisioning, trip planning, piloting
and navigation. Sailing will include cruises to various islands and
cays in the British and American Virgin Islands.
Snorkelingand windsurfing will be available on an optional basis.
Evaluation will be based on individual demonstrated competencies in crewing and leadership in the role of "acting captain." A
daily ships log will be kept by all participants and a final written
exam willbe given.
Cost: $2100
Distribution:Lifetime Sports
Human Sexuality
HPE 216-46035
Instructor:Richard Borstad and Nancy Medcraft
The course will examine the biological, psychosocial, behavioral,
and cultural aspects of human sexuality Opportunities will be provided for students to explore and assess their values about sexuality Included in the course are the following topics: gender issues,
male-femaleanatomy and physiology, communication and sexual
behavior, sexuality and the Life cycle, sexual problems, and s d
issues related to sexual behavior. Lectures, readings, guest speak
ers, films, and small discussion groups willbe utilized. Evaluation
will be based on mid-termand final exams, and a research project.
Fee: $10
Time: II
Room: M 24
Recreational Rhythms and Activities
HPE 232-48080
Instructor:Lynn Mackenthun
Theory and practice in teaching and performing American heritage and international folk dances. Exposure to New Games concepts and activities. The majority of the course grade is based on
participation in class activities, a teaching assignment, and a written test.
This is a half credit course.
Time: II - Jan. 6-17
Room: Melby
Eastward to America: Limited Hospitality
HIS 220-46036
320-46037
Instructor:Khin Khin Jensen
An investigationof the rationale for the immigration pattern, economic opportunities, and social, political and economic problems
encountered by the following immigrants: Chinese, Japanese and
Koreans in the United States. Focus on these three ethnic groups
will involve both the "old immigrants and the "new" immigrants.
Course will utilize ethnic speakers (Chinese, Japanese and Koreans) in a home environment-discussion format. There willbe ethnic meals, ethnic cooking demonstrations, films, slides and field
trips-all these are important components of the course as are the
academic components such as readings.
Focus is on the experiences of these ethnic groups in Hawaii, California and Minnesota.
Upper division students will do a paper and a journal, lower division will do a journal. There will be an exam on the text and readings.
Fees: 816
Prerequisite: Lower division none. Upper division: sophomore
standing and consent of instructor
Distribution: History-Philosophy
Time:I
Room: LI
Myth and Myth Making
HIS 219-46038 HUM 275-46097
419-46039
Instructor:Richard Nelson
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, Greece and Rome. We will read mythological literature in
translation and modern commentaries on the nature of myth
making. These mythologies will be studied within their historical
and cultural context, resulting in a final paper on a topic to be
decided upon between student and instructor.
In addition, (dependingon production timing)the class will attend
a Twin City based production of Euripides' "Trojan Women" during the term.
Prerequisite: Permissionof instructor for upper division
Distribution:History-Philosophy
Time:I
Room: OM 13
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January 2-26,1986
Hawaii: A Cultural History
HIS 321-46104
Instructor: John Benson. and James Johnson
'She cultural and h i s t o r i d resources of Hawaii offer a richly endowd classroom Por study during J a u q The objeativo of this
mume is to provide a basic understanding of I-Iawaii's history,ethnic diversity, and religious heritage through lectures, toms, books
and travel. In addition ta B u d r h i . ~Thoism
,
and Polynesian religion, the wurse will focus on thc Mormon missions to the South
Pacific and the New England Cnlvinist Christianity that sent missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands. T l ~ a r wiU
s
d s e be a unit on the
w ~ nBuddhist-Christian
t
dialogue.
Further information can be obtained in the Interim Office or from
Mary Kingsley in the International Center, Old Main 20.
Cost: $1,895
Distribution:Religion (by petition)
INTERDISCIPLINARY
The Art of Being Female
INS 216-46078
416-46079
Instructor: Sara Eaton
Zf women's experience of culture is different from men's, do they
write about it differently? Do they use the same words but mean
something else? Do they paint from a forninlne perspective? Do
they campme and ning a different music? Or a m these aU questions of interpretation?
Tn an at,temptto answer these qumtiona, we will study some of the
literature, visual arts,and music m t e d by women in the k t 400
years. Beghnhg in the Renais~mco,with tZro love poetry Mar5
Queen of Scats. wrote to Bothwoll, and ending with Georgia
O'Keefe'a and Judy Chicago's art and w v ~ r a mnmmporary
l
novels by womcn, we will analyze what female arlists are t e h g UE in
their art and how they t~1l
us. The murst; iR croes-disciplinw;
students will I
x encoumged t~ develop their own topics of atudy
and supplement and the course cont~nt.Thore will be a rcquircd
amount of reeding, viewing and listening. hower division students will write a 5-7 page essay Upper division students will
write a longer papex (850 pagee) and give n presentation b e d on
their topic to tho class.
There will not be a find exam, but approximately half the grade
will come from quizzes on the assignments.
Pre uisite:English 111-EffectiveWriting
Diszution: Urban. Women's and Minority Studies
Time:II
Room: OM II
Central America: The Roots of the Crisis
INS 280-46034
Instructors:Norman Walbek, Vern Hanson. Staff from Center for
Global Service
The crisis in Central America is one of the major foreign policy
issues of the decade. The purpose of the course is to expose participants to the complexities of the issues involved, and to examine
the root causes for the desperate conditions that exist in most of
the region.
The course will be a joint offering of Augsburg, Gustavus, and
PLU. The first part of the course will be held on the three respective campuses, examining key events in the history of Mexico and
Central America and looking at the current readings and discussions.
On January 16, we will depart for Mexico where we will spend five
days at the Augsburg Center in Cuernavaca. From January 2 1-26,
we will be in Nicaragua, housed at another facility managed and
staffed by the Center for Global Service and Education. In both
countries, encounters with people from the churches, political,
cultural and business organizations will be provided. In addition,
there will be on-sitevisits to peasant cooperatives, squatter settlements, historical sites, etc. Particular attention will be given to
grassroots Christian communities and other ways in which the
poor are relating the Bible to their daily experiences and seeking
to organize themselves to bring about more just social institutions. The schedule will be an intensive one, but will also provide
opportunitiesfor group reflection and worship, and free time. The
final week of the course will be held back on campus, and will be a
time for de-briefingand evaluation.
During the first week, participants will be required to read 1-2
books, a packet of related articles, and give an oral report on an
assigned topic. During the trip, students will be required to keep a
journal, and upon return, write a final reflection paper, due on
January 31.
Cost: $1420from Minneapolis Ineludem all travel expems, meals.
lodging:and program in M e d w ancl Nicaragua. Cost is subject to change due ta an airfare inmawe prior to departure.
World Hunger and Justice Education:
Developing a N e w World View
INSm - 4 6 0 3 1
REL 2 W 4 W 3 2
h t r u c b r a : Joel Mugge, Center for Global Servimand Education,
tmd George S. Johnson. ALC Hunger P r o w
The course will mlrvey the most recent reports and analysis of the
current holocaust or global hunger ineluding the root causes,the
Intemnnectednese to other issues, the hiillical ma,ndateand tho
role of justice eclucettion. Attitudes toward poverty and wmlth,
justice nnd charity, oppression and Liboration wiU b discussed using biblical material, the U.S. Cntholic Bishop's Lotter on tho U.S.
Economy and insights rmm Liboratmion
tl~ealom.
The purpose wiU
1.w l o build peat,er global a m n e e s , become sensitized to ethical
choices, energize us ror action nncl responsible living, a d explore
pe%gogical principles for socinljustice.
Guesl leczur+ersinclude Norman Barth, Direcur of Lutheran
World Belief, Dr. Mark Thomsen. Executive Director of World Mission for.tlm AlC; Ruth Hnlvomn, Director of the ARC Retreat
CenWr;Dr. Mark Lund. Prof~ssor
of Economics at Luther Collage:
world guests in tho Twin Cities ma.
and
The P t t s t t b weeks of the c o m e will be held at the ARC retreat
center in n hautif ul wooded m a 46 milea north of the Twin Citics. Included in the experience will be cumunity building, m ~ . tive use CIP music ,and tlm mCs. trip8 to areas of poverty, opportunity For solitude. and cross-country skiing. T h e find week will be
held back in the Twin Cities, where them will be visits to various
orgiUli7~vtiomworking on hunger issues, and time for writing a
final p a p r .
S~udentswill read 1-2books snd related articlee- A f i n a l paper
intepatirig the overall themes of the course and readings will be
tequired at. the end of thc course. Xduationa wiU k e based u w n
this paper and prticipation.
Cost: Room md Board at the ARC R e m t Center for the three
weeksi willbe-8300,
Dhtrlbution: -1
on OnI one fnaourse ma be ueed taw;u%?gr$luat?on rewon reguirementsr
RiI The Church and Social Change in
the Philippines
LNS 274-46033
Instructors: J
i
m Faurnier, Newman Mter, U d d Q af
Minnemta and staff member f o m the Center for Global
Service and Education
T h e puspose of the course is to help participants gain a olearer
underslamling of lhe currant situation in the Pl~ilippines.It is a
country that suffers Prom a great deal of poverty and injustice,
and one of the mqjor instigators Por mid change 11wbeen the
church. Thmugho~~t
the coursc, therefore, we will be examining
the role of the church and the respnaibifity of Christians inworking for socialand political change.
The Church and Social Change in the Philippines(con't)
The first week of the come wjll be h ~ l d
in htinn~apolis.and will
foeus on getting a sense of the h.istOry, dtm,and current economic and political situation in tho PhiZippinea. hcturos, readings and cliscussions wiU & the format for this first week.
On January 10,the group will depart for the Philippines. The style
of the travel seminar will be quite intensive, and includes encounters with people and organizations representing the different sectors in the urban and rural areas as well as the different tribal
p u p s . 'She trip will a h prwide opportunities for group r~flootion m d worship. The p u p will return to Ure Btates on January
26. The find week of the course wi13 be used for debriefing and
aduation of the experience.
During the first weok, participants will be required to read s
packet of articles,m d research and give an oral report on a related
topic. During the k i p , students wiU be
to keep a journal,
and upan return, write a final p a p r reflecting on Ula expex-ience.
Grading PIN.
Cost: $1995fmm ~
~ includes all
p m v d expenses,
o
meals,
~
ld@g m d program In the Philippines. Cost i s subject to
change due to &are increase prior to the trip.
~~
MATHEMATICS
Mathematical Modeling
MAT 132-46042
Instructor: Paul Hulse
Thie come wiU focus on the dmcdption of various problems in
the "real world" L n mathematical terms. Tapics will i n c l ~ ~ dpel y he-,
represemtations ofnumbers and various types of geometrg.
The course will emphasizethe use of mdyLical methodsr of mamamatios lo study these problems. G~'adeswill b~!based on homework assignments.
Prerequisite: Basic algebraand geometry
Distribution: M~Wlermttcs-Ph,ysics
T i e :1
W r n : OM 21
Linear Algebra In Action
MAT 315-48046
Instructor: Bev Durkee
A study of several applioations of l i n m in bra, including marlcov chains, Linear p
~
~
.leastgsqunres
,
fitting, computer
graphics, quadratic transformatione, ctc. as time p x m i t s . G d e s
will be determined by assignments of prabtems and examirmtionq.
Prerequisite:MAT 215
Time: I
Room: S 112
IM Numerical Pattern Processing
Through Programming
MAT 144-46043
211-46044
Instructor: Larry Copes
In this course students will learn to write elementary computer
programs in the Pascal language. The programs will generate numerical and other mathematical data to be examined for patterns.
Wit11 the help of the instructor and each other, atudente will tost
coqjectm lhrough dam, d y s i s anrl further programs. Work
will be in individual. small group, and cl~ssroom
set1,ings.Evnluation will be through individual propm~s
and written reports. For
21 1. s t u d ~ n t sthe
, patterns and 1epo1.t~
will ~~equire
the rnatilemftticd maturity of one who has con~plateda semester oP coll~ge
mathematics at tlls calculus level. Stucknte can expeat, to spend
t h e equivalentof a,tlleast half ot'each day with s computer.
Prerequisite: For 1.44,Group Dl on Augr~lburgMath Placement
Exam. Fur 211. completion of Calculus I with grade
2.0 (C) or better
Time: I
Room: S 213
IIntroduction to Music Therapy:
A Clinical Overview
MUS 110-46047
Instructor: Roberta Metzler
Visitation of clinical facilities in the Metropolitan area to observe
music thempy in practice. Objeckives of the course wiU be to become familim with a variety of client el^ (including mentally retarded, emotional1y disturbed, and phy~callyhandicappod),and t
a
observe how music thara,pyfunctions with difYerent populations.
In addition to the field trips, c h a r w r n diacussior~swill incltlde an
overview of music therapy practices and theory in this country
and abroad. Evaluation will be based on tests, field trip reports,
and clam participation. A special class project will be required for
upper division d t . Student times must be flexible, to allow for
field trips during &her the morning or afternoon.
Fee: $15
Time: I1
Room: M5
Improvisation in Music
MUS 129-46065 329-48088
Instructor: StephenGabrielsen
The objective of this course is to learn to improvise in a variety of
styles.
Procedure: Assignments will be given using differing improvisational techniques. Students will perform for each other in class.
Upper division students will be expected to produce additional improvisations.
Prerequisite: Minimal ability on a musical instrument or instructor's permission
Dishbution:Art-Music
Time: II
Room: M4
Memorizationfor Musicians
MUS 151-48048 351-46049
Instructor:James D.Johnson
Multiple approaches to memorizing music via a foolproof system.
These systems are derived from the harmonic, melodic, rhythrmc,
and formal analysis of the music under study For instrumentalists and vocalists.
Upper division students will be expected to memorize more, perform more for the class and do more memory work away from
their instruments.
Prer uisite: Basic music study
-3
Room: M4
NORWEGIAN
LI Beginning Norwegian
NOR 111-46029
Instructor:Leif Hansen
The course provides an introduction to the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The first class sessions are
conducted without the use of a printed text. Later class sessions
provide a thorough introduction to the structures of contemporary Norwegian, but oral expression is emphasized throughout
the course. Oral and written tests. Laboratory work expected.
Distribution:Foreign Language
Time:II
Room: OM 29
4 Norwegian Conversation and Composition
NOR 311-46030
Instructor: Leif Hansen
intensive practice in spoken Norwe,@= with emphasis on pronmaiation and original composition. Some attention given to r e
gional variation^ in spoken Norwegian a d to Werences between
the two official languages of N o m y Labora,Lorywork and f i ~ l r l
experience required.
uisite: NOR 211 or equivalent
Ez?m*
Room: OM 29
NURSING
Trends and Issues in Nursing
NUR 330-46050
Instructor: Alice Stark
This course ie intmded to give &u&nts a bmad perspective by
jnb-uducing current trends a d issues in health care and the pmiession of nursing. Many of the issues are oontroversid, are relevant to c m ~ o npractice
t
md have potential for fwreacllingeffects
in h a l t h care. Students will be grzded on group prcsontations,
written examinations and field trip reports.
Prerequisite: Registered Nurse
Time: I
Room: OM 11
PHILOSOPHY
What Do You Think of That?
PHI250-46053
Instructor: Ken Bailey
There are many puzzling issues in our lives and world which deserve some clem m d careful thought. What dlalX we thinlr m d
say a b u t such contexnporary issues as Freedom of the Will, C m
Cornputera Think?;and What are the Grounds of Moral Responsibility? Zn t h i course
~
we will CliRcu~sthme and other concerns that
confront our age, in an attempt to understand them more clem-15
Discussions will be based upon roadin* from a wide selec1,ionof
authors, some traditional (such as John Locke, Fkne Descartes,
anrl William James);and some very much in the forefront of contemporary diF;cuesion (such as Ayn Rand, B.F. Skinner, Sidney
Iloolc, and Jokn Roup~m).
Their views are provocative, to say the
least, and they will challenge you to ask,again and again, "Well,
Now. What Do You Think of That?" Grades based upon mid-term
examination, final examination, and discussions.
Distribution: History-Philo8ophy
Time:11
Room: OM 23
Angels and Devils: Their Existence and Nature
PHI248-48051
346-46052
Instructor: Mark Fuehrer
736s course inquires into the ~Astance
and nature of those beings
that are intelligencas and trarlitiondly identified w i t l the
~ anaelic
and demonic natures. W e shall investigate the evidence of such
kings, su1vcy the Mary of tl~eirconcept and attempt to answer
certain philosophical qvastiona abut them (sud~
as whether they
arr: unitcd to material M c s of any l h d , how thny differ from
each othur. m d how they a m ordered m d ranked). FurU~ern~ore
we shall survey t l ~ erepresentation of such kings in m. Literature, and on the s-e.
Besides a gmewl examination, students will be expected to do research on some specific topic m d report periodically on progress
of this rewrt. T h e reprt will bF r e d in class and submitted as a
term pqxc Final grnde will consist of exanxination, evaluation of
oral progress reports. and final report. U p p r division students
will have more cliff icult topics %signed and write longer wporta
t h a n lower division studenf.~.
uisite: One philosophy or religion course
EE3
Room: MEM 323
PHYSICS
Numerical Methods in Physics
PHY 345-48076
Instructor:Jeff Johnson
'
Throughout history physicists and in fact dl scientitsts. ha,ve endeavored In cwmprehend the physical world in all its pnerdity by
formulating pbsical law^ in the concise language of rnathcmatics. However, these mathematical ecluations which describe physi-
calayaterns a r o rarely solvable in nnalytictal closed form. Tlzerefore, an appreciation l'or and an und~rstandingof' approximation
and nume~.lcal
techniques is essentid for a prmticjng sciontist.
In this course we will study 1)Numerical integration; 2) Solutions
to 1st order differential equation: 3) Sch~dinger'sequation (an
example of a 2nd order differential equation).
The solution to Schrodinger's equation is important in physics
and chemistry and therefore we will devote a substantial amount
of c h s time to it.
Student performance will be based on problem assignments and
computer projects.
Prerequisite: Math 226: Phy 245 and some programming experience or permission of instructor
Time: I1
Room: S 329
Introduction to Weather
PHY 106-48041
Instructor: Noel Petit
A study of the science of rnotwmlogy which will prwide a working b o w l e d g ~
of the principles of ntmosphesic science. Attention
will be given to four bwic weaa: obscnting the weather (including
state oP the art instrumentation), unde~atmciingweather pat.terns, far~aastingwesther changes and understanding the
world's climate. Relatcd topics to be included are: hydrology
(study of the earth's water cycle), pollution, economic erC~ctsof
the w~sthecand weather's jlnpmt on world events. This course iff
d o s i g n d to br! an elective or ~ a t i s r y
the Mathem~ttim-Physicsdistribution requirement Cor the liberal arts st,ud~mt.
The course will
includo daily lectures, assignments (one or two laboratory
~ e s s i o n swr week), two one-l~atrrexaminntiom and a rrsearcll
project.
Prei uisite: High school
Disaution: Mathematics hyucs
Time: 11
Room: S 212
Vbr?
The Discarded Image: Our Evolving View of
the Universe
PHY 109-46075
Instructor:Mark HoUabaugh
Men and women orbit the earth in the Space Shuttle. Geologists
u
x-rays from
study rocks from the moon. A ~ ~ o p h p i c i s tdetect
what might be black holes. These mdm,vors are a part of our
world and form our modern imaga of the universe.
But our image of the universe has changed, often slowly. When
confronted with Ch~opernicus'assertion that the sun, not an irnmovable ~arth,
was t h center
~
of the turiverse, Martin Luther
quickly cited J o ~ h u who
a
told the sun,not the e a r t h to stand still!
Beginning with the views of the Greeks, Babylonians, Hebrews
and Native Americans, this interdisciplinary course will examine
the impat of poople and discoveries on o w oasmological view&:
Copedcus, Cblika, Kepler, Newton, the tele~~mp,
Hubble, Einakin, high energy nstrophysicg,Hawking, and space travel.
The class will follow a seminar format consisting of lecture and
discussion. Each student will prepwe a major p a p r or project nnd
present it to the class. Extensive reading, including original
sources, will be required and there will be some mtl-onomicd o b
servation exercises.
Distribution:Mathematics-Physics
Time: I
Room: M 24
Special Functions and Their Applications in
the Physical Sciences
PHY 327-46073
MAT 327-46074
Instructor:Ken Erickson
Certain mathematical functions find m e throughout the physical
sciencoa a d engineering dieciplinw bemuse of the high degree of
s y m m e t ~ ythey can represent. This course will acquaint the student with four categories of functions md their applicntions:
hgendre polynomja and spherical harmonics, Bessel functions,
Fourier series m d t r m ~ f o r m sand
,
fullctions of a conlpl~xvmriable.
The study of these special mathematical functions willbe stressed
through-their application to numerous physical systems possessing the appropriate symmetry represented by each of the
functions.
Student performance willbe evaluated on the basis of exams, several problem assignments and a project.
Prerequisite: PHY 122 (or consent of instructor)and
MAT 224 or equivalent
Time:I
Room: S 212
POLITICAL SCIENCE
The United Nations
POL 166-46068 366-46069
Instructor:Manjula Shyam
The course will involve detailed study of structure, purpose and
functions of the United Nations; geographical,historical, cultural,
political and economic background of the member states of the
Security Council; selected current topics before the United Nations; and procedural rules of the Security Council.
The course will lead to a six to eight hour simulation of a meeting
of the Security Council.
Evaluation of students in the course will be based on three short
papers and on performance in the simulation. Participation in the
simulationis compulsory.
Upper division students will be required to submit an additional
paper analyzing the political processes of the Security Council.
Prerequisite: One political science course for upper division credit
Distribution:Economics-PoliticalScience
Time: II
Room: OM 13
The Politics of International Economic Issues
POL 461-46056
Instructor: Mary Ellen Lundsten
The warall goal of the course is to understand how the international ~ y ~ t eismconceptualized differently Prom a world view emphasizing nation-state unitg. 7 3 pursue
~
this goal students wiU Yo.
GUA on sclwted politid and economic questions which prvoccupy
the headlines of 1985. Course objectives:
1. to explore the linkage between contemporary economic problems and political configurations in the international system,
and
2. to examine the political conflicts and choices confronting
world statesmen-in the changing economic environment of
the mid-1980s
Course content:
1. theories about the structure of international politics and economics, the debate over the meaning of interdependence in
the world of the 1980s;
2. specificissues of political economy, such as the change in the
distribution of economic power during the past decade, the
possibility of trade wars among 'advanced industrial countries, efforts by national leaders to coordinate their domestic
economic pities, and ad;justmentof ~pecificsectors, such as
agriculLur~!
m d finance, within a variety of countries; and
3.a simu la tioir of the w a y decision-makerscope with changes in
the world economy
Students will organize discussion groups for oral presentations
and critiques of readings, simulate international policy-making
roles, and prepare essays in a written take-homeexam.
Prerequisite:Pol Sci 160
Time: II
Room: M 22
PSYCHOLOGY
Developmental Psychology:Adolescent and
Young Adult
PSY 352-46096
Instructor:Duane E. Johnson
Emphasis on normal development and behavior. Consideration of
data and theory related to development during the adolescent and
young adult periods of life.
This course will be conducted as a seminar with a high level of
student participation. Procedures will include class discussion,
short papers and oral reports, and at least two tests. Most of the
testing willrequire written responses.
Prerequisite:General Psychology
Time:I
Room: OM 16
Introduction to the World of Psychology
PSY 121-46081
Instructor:Paul Hirdrnan
Psychology is more than rats! It is a world of great breadth, with
differing levels of depth. her^ you will h ~ v the
e opportunity to
explore some of the coricepts, data and methods of psychology and
gain some understenclingand insights from this discipline. %ading-s, I&ms, and swcid premntations w
i
l
l ha 3aitilized involving
tlie instructor, class rnembws, nnd outaide speakers. Evaluation
wi 11 involve chas participation, sbudent research presentations,
and exams.
Students may not receive credit for this course and also for PSY
105(GeneralPsych).
Distribution:Psychology-Sociology
Time: I
Room: P 4
RELIGION
IChristianity in Modern Africa
REL 366-46058
Instructor:Bradley Holt
This course will focus on two regions of Africa: the West and the
South. Students wiU be introduced to traditional African culture
and religion, the introduction of Christianit~and the present development of indigenous cklurches in West Africa. The newer "Independent African Churches" will be studied, as well as attempts
to formulate "African Christian Theology.'' A major section of the
course will focus on contemporary responses of churches in South
Africa to the apartheid ~ystem
of racial segregation.Them will be
lectures and discussion of reaiding materials. films, nnd visiting
resource persons. Students will be ~valuntedon several short
tests and a short research paper.
Pre uisite One course jll ndiglon
Disaution: Religion (Only one interim uourm may be used toward graduationreligion requirements)
Time: 11
Room: OM 18
The Lutheran Heritage
REL 345-46057
Instructor: Gene Skibbe
The Lutheran Church is the largest Protestant church in the
world. We will examine the present form and work of this church,
its origin as a special fellowship in the 16th century, and its development and cultural influence through 450 years of its history
The text by Bergendoff will provide an overview. Basic Lutheran
confessional writings will be read. Lecture and class discussion
will deal with examples of Lutheran witness to the Gospel in art,
music, missions, philosophy, sociology, and theology. Requirements willinclude two exams and one short report or paper. A text
costing approximately $11 must be purchased in class on the
third day
UiSf~ORecou~sehrelEgfon
""%
Mstrj
ution: M W o n (Qnly one In*
ward graduation religion requirements)
course m a y be used to-
Time: I
Room: OM 18
Archaeology and the Bible
REL 215-46101
Instructor:Philip Quanbeck
Discussion of archaeological method, problems in biblical archaeology, and review of some current findings. Each student will investigate one archaeological site, write a paper on that topic and
make a presentation to the class. Grade evaluation will be based
on class participation and the project.
Prerequisite: A mume Inreligion
Distribution: Religion (Only one Interim mume may be used toward graduation mligion requirements)
Time: I
Room: M 22
RUSSIAN
Giants of 19th-CenturyRussian Literature
RUS 210-46082
RUS 410-46083
Instructor:James E. Brown
This course will acquaint the student with outstanding Russian
writers of the 19th-century.Works to be read include three short
novels (Pushkin,"The Captain's Daughter"; Lermontov, "A Hero
of Our Time"; Turgenev, "Fathers and Sons"), two longer novels
(Dostoevsky, "Crime and Punishment"; Tolstoy, "Anna
Karenina"), and short stories by Chekhov and Tolstoy Students
are expected to read all the assigned works and participate in
class discussions. Lower division students must write three papers 3-5pages in length. Upper division students must write three
papers 5-7pages in length. There will be a final essay take-home
examination. Grades will be based on class participation, papers
and the final examination.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor for upper division registration
Distribution:English-Speech
Time: I1
Room: OM 21
SOCIAL WORK
Exploring Human Services
S W K 257-46059
Instructor:Mary Lou Williams
This course offers students the opportunity to explore career aspects of the human services vocations, a valuable tool in selecting
a career goal and a college major. Knowledge is gained by working
in a professional human service organization or agency; working
and talking with human service professionals and others who participate in an organized approach to respond to human needs. This
course offers a "hands on," experiential approach to learning.
Students will volunteer 20 hours per week under the direction of
an agency representative. In addition, students will attend a specific small group seminar 3 hours per week during which agency
experiences will be shared and readings discussed. Evaluation
will be based on performance in the agency, written subjective
summary,brief journal summary, and final exam.
Time: I
Room: 6-12
Field Work I11
S W K 466-46060(1 course)
466-46061(% course)
Instructor:Maria Brown
The objectives of the class are to use supen&ory relationship to
increase interpretive as well as social work performance competence; to promote gradual entry into direct social work practice; to
increase competence in the client contact phase of the problem
solving process; to increase student self-awareness in regard to
professional practice interests, areas of strength, and areas for
personaUprofessional development; to promote competence in the
full process of problem solving, with special emphasis on analysis
and resolution stages.
Course content will be continuation of Field Work II-educationally focused field placement in a social service agency
Students will spend 15 (or 30) hours per week in field placement,
plus one hour per week in faculty facilitated supportive seminar
held on campus.
Evaluations will be made in writing by the Field Instructor using
previously developed contract and social work evaluation forms.
NOTE:Course is offered for half (15 hours per week) or full (30
hours per week) credit. If for full credit, half of the credit will be
based on non-clientcontact tasks.
Time: To be arranged
SOCIQLOGY
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOC241-46098
Instructor:Jerry Gerasimo
The concept of culture is examined anthropologidy and in the
wny we see and live in tha world. Wa will a y z e the basic assumptions underlying tho i d a s of "primitive," "civilized,"and
"pmgr~ss."
and selected aspects of Westem Culture.
Grades will be based on a midterm and a final ex-.
Time: I
Room: P 3
SPEECH, COMMUNICATION & THEATER
II Children's Theater
SPC 285-46064
Instructor:Gary Parker
Class members w i l l work as an ensembla ta create and p d u r m a
play for children, Development of the play will empilasize techniques of improvisatiuri. Students will participate both on and off
stago as performers (acto~s,
~ingom,dancers, musicians), production staff (publicity and mmagelnent),and kchnicd stnfP (Irigl~ts,
scenc:ry, wstumea, and props).Public performturces will be ~ c : h ~ d ulcd during tllc final week of class. G k W g will b~ based on the
mmmitment m d efi'wtiveness of work on Ihe production, and a
written notelnmlr of' daily mtivities and reactions. No I,henter-E
rience is necessary
Time: 9:30-12:00,1:00-3:00
Room: Stage T w o
E Writing the Creative Article
SPC 268-46062
368-46063
Instructor:Ray Anderson
The amative article is written out of the wribr's life expmienw.
The types to be streeaed in this co~wscme: prsonal experience,
whimsid essay. original humor, and inspdtion.
Four creative mtioles wnstitute the major projects. Students will.
read in thrw areas-the creative article.creativity. and humor.
Evaluation wiU be based primarily on the cxratfve projects and
sncondarily on examinations a d general participation. An effort
will be made to p~aduccquality material that can be submitted for
publication.
A higher quality of writing will be expected of upper division students.
Time:II
Room: OM 27
W Advanced Acting
SPC 432-46106
Instructor: Julie Bolton
In this course we will explore chmcter development through
scene work based on pkys from the &rent periods of dramatic litFrature. T i l e ins1,ructor will willmh students as 1hey prepare ~ u c t i tion pieces and soancs horn Shalrespeare, Moliere, Chekhov,
Shaw, Plinter and Becket among other's. We will prepare professional resumes, learn auditioning tmI1niques and discuss the
slmngths and drawbacks of the Uleatcr unions. Each student will
prepare an audition. Evduation will be based on a mid-interim
exam, the scenes, and the final audition. This class is only ofrered
periodiuaqy so don't mies tlle opportunity!
Prerequisite:Beginning Acting SPC 232 or Creative Dramatics
SPC 116
Time: I
Room: Stage 11
Television News Production
SPC 344-46072
Instructor: Mark Ambroze
This wiU be a basic m m e in television nows production taught on
location. Studenta will get practical experience in interviewing,
shooting,writing,editing and pmduaing the n w s . Grades will be
based primarily on how well these tasks are performed and on the
quality of material produced. Students will work in a newsroom
setting, not 5 television studio. Students should have some previous 'IT courseworlr. Check with Ray Anderson in the speech department for further information.
The course will be taught at W S A - T V in Golden Valley The instructors will be professionals a t the station. There will be occasional afternoon sessions in addition to the morning classes.
Time: I
Room: W S A , Golden Valley
OTHER COURSES
These courses are offered by institutions or groups not aonnected with Augsburg College but have been approved for
credit by the college. Most carry a tuition cost plus other e x penses which are the responsibility or the atudent. They a1.a offered only on a PIN basis. Fuller descript,ions and details for
registering are available in the Interim Office.
Outward Bound
HPE 212-46011
Check for information in the Interim Office for material on dog
sledding and snowshoeing on the Minnesota-Canadian border
or for white water canoeing and desert camping on the Rio
Grande in the Decerniwr 27 through January 17 period. There
is a cost of approximately $1,050 (the Outward Bound organization says scholarships are available).
Washington Interims
Women as Leaders: Preparing Early for Jobs at the Top
POL 398-46084
The President and Congress: An Inside View of Policymaking
POL 398-46085
These Interims begin December 29 and continue until January
17. InPormatiorr on either of the nbova programs, housing and
Pinancid assistance i s available from Dr. Mildn Redblom in Memorial 117A.
Basic Spinning,Weaving and Dyeing
ART 163-46040
Offered by the Weavers Guild of Minnesota. Tuition and materials cost approximately $185.
Augsburg Lifetime Sports
T h e following activitiem are available to student^ during Intcrkm and students may register for one of these as well aa for a
rsgul~roourse. These activities do not carry oPrioial credit. but
they d o meet the liFetimc aport8 rcquir'em~ntfar gradllation.
Students may pmticipaie in any one of those without 1-egist,ering for the cnurse, but twill be expected to pay m y fees wfialher
or lot the student registers for the course.
Alpine Skiing
HPE 002-46089
Instruction at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels at
Welch Ski Village, Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:30for
six sessions. A fee of $42.00 for instruction and lift tickets.
Rental ski equipment available. Transportation from the student center will probably be available.
Distribution: Lifetime Sports
Time: 6:30 p.m. M,W
American Karate
HPE 002-46086
Instructor: Mike Teitelbaum
The Form, baslic techniques and practical usage of American
Karate, taug11t by a certified Second Degree MKA Black Belt
instructor. Fee of $25.00.
Distribution: Lifetime Sports
Time: 12:00-1:00M,W,F
Room: Melby
Badminton
Racquetball
HPE 001-46087
Instructor: David Boots
Distribution: Lifetime Sports
T i e : 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Room: Melby
HPE 002-46088
Instructor: David Boots
Distribution: Lifetime Sports
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Room: Melby
Running
Weight Training
HPE 002-46091
Instructor: Paul Grauer
Distribution: Lifetime Sports
Time: 1 2Noon
Room: Melby
HPE 002-46090
Instructor: Paul Grauer
Distribution: Lifetime Sports
Time: I
Room: Melby
UMAIE
Augsburg is pnrt of a consortium called UMAIE. Upper Midwest A ~ s o c i o l i o nTor Intercultural Education, wlzich offers
overseas learning cxpricnws during the Interim. F~utherinf'arrn~tienatsotst the following courses can be obtained from
Mary Kingslag in the International Fentar, Old Main 20, or
I'mm the Interim Ofrice. Eegietrat,ion for these Interims ends
October 25,1985. These courses are offered on FfNP b m i only.
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A m e r i c m Writern in Europe
Ancient Greece: Its Art,,Religion, and Theatre
CI Art and Architecture in Ellgland and Frnnce
ll Biology and Natural I-listory d the Hawaiian Islands
n Rradl: Amxzon, Energy and IUcvelopmenL
H The C:tpitals of Eastern Europe
n China: The Midwest Connection
n Cornparntive Business Studies in a European Environment
f7 1Sissiden t s and Plttrlots: A Literary Tour of Britain
n Englilish School and Family
n France Today:S0ciet.y and Culture
n German Language and Culture: Munich. Salzburg & Vienna
n Hawaii: A Cultural. History
f l Health Care in Europe
H IsLmda of the Mediterranean
n Ittdy: Galileo and the Church
!l
Journalism and Mass Media in England and Scotland
Legal London
London,P:wis. Amsterdam: The L e g ~ oyf Wealth and Power
"Mttde in di~paa:"Japanese Businese m d Culture
Fkligion in Xsrnel and Egypt
Science in itn CttZturrrl Context: A European Survey
Soviet U'nian: Culture and History
Spain, A Country in Transition
The Spirit of Ireland
Theatre inF2ngl:lnnd
'Two T!~onsandYears in M e r
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Introduction
Undergraduate Catalog
2016-2017
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg College Undergraduate Catalog contains information about academic program requirements and
academic and student ...
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2016-2017
UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOG
Introduction
Undergraduate Catalog
2016-2017
Official Publication of Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
The Augsburg College Undergraduate 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
A college catalog is a wonderful text, full of detail and data that offer all of us a map to our lives together as a college
community. This is a map grounded in Augsburg’s mission: “To educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful
stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.”
What has prompted you to study this map of Augsburg College? If you’re already enrolled at Augsburg, I trust you will
continue to find here the awe and wonder of an educational experience that is meaningful and challenging. I hope you
will be reminded of the relationships and commitments you have formed at Augsburg—they will last a lifetime. I also
hope that you find in this map signposts of the progress you have made in your vocational journey and that you will
continue to believe that you have rightly chosen Augsburg as the community in which you will spend time for the next
several years.
If you are studying this map to find out more about Augsburg College and an Augsburg education, welcome. I believe
you will find it not only tells you about the character and essence of our institution, but also about our mission of
service, particularly about those whom we serve in a modern, vibrant city. Augsburg is located in the heart of the Twin
Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and it is in the city that our College both serves and thrives. As you study here, you
will find a setting that not only provides remarkable learning opportunities, but one in which you will be able to share
your own talents and skills. Augsburg’s challenging academic environment is enhanced by both education and service
experiences that transform theory into action and unite the liberal arts with the practical in preparing students as
faithful citizens in a global society.
The experience you are undertaking at Augsburg—or thinking of undertaking—will occur on a small campus in the core
of a great city; it will be led by faculty preoccupied with your welfare and the emergence and refinement of your
vocational plans.
As you join Augsburg College, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await you here find the College an
exciting place, full of diversity and yet possessed of a community dedicated to higher learning and good living. Here you
can find your way in the world.
May this map be your faithful guide!
Sincerely yours,
Paul C. Pribbenow, Ph.D.
President
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About Augsburg
At Augsburg College, we believe that the college experience should be a time of exploration, of discovery, of new
experiences, and of new possibilities. We also believe that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for living in the
fast-paced, changing, and complex world of today and tomorrow. Augsburg graduates will be able to demonstrate not
only the mastery of a major field of study, but also the ability to think critically, creatively solve problems, and
communicate effectively.
Discovering Your Gifts and Talents
The heart of an Augsburg undergraduate education is the Augsburg Core Curriculum—designed to prepare students to
become informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders; and thus achieve the
educational goals of our mission. Through “Search for Meaning” courses, students explore their own unique gifts and
interests and find where their own talents intersect with the needs of our global society; their vocation
At the same time, courses across all disciplines stress the skills that will serve for a lifetime: writing, speaking, critical
thinking, and quantitative reasoning, to name a few.
Thanks to Augsburg’s prime locations in the heart of thriving metropolitan areas, many courses are able to offer rich and
varied learning opportunities in real-life situations through academic internships, experiential education, volunteer
community service, and cultural enrichment. In a sense, the resources of the Twin Cities and Rochester are extended
campuses for Augsburg students.
Mission Statement
Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They stand as
testaments to the 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.
Campus Location
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.
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, WI, 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
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Lutherans to minister to immigrants and to provide such “college” studies that would prepare students for theological
study.
In 1874 they proposed a three-part plan: first, train ministerial candidates; second, prepare future theological students;
and third, educate the farmer, worker, and businessman. The statement stressed that a good education is also practical.
Augsburg’s next two presidents also emphatically rejected ivory tower concepts of education. This commitment to
church and community has been Augsburg’s theme for more than 140 years.
Education for Service
Keeping the vision of the democratic college, Georg Sverdrup, Augsburg’s second president (1876-1907), required
students to get pre-ministerial experience in city congregations. Student involvement in the community gave early
expression to the concept of Augsburg’s motto, “Education for Service.”
In the 1890s, Augsburg leaders formed the Friends of Augsburg, later called the Lutheran Free Church. The church was a
group of independent congregations committed to congregational autonomy and personal Christianity. This change
made Augsburg the only higher educational institution of the small Lutheran body. The college division, however, was
still important primarily as an attachment to the seminary.
The Focus Changed
Traditional attitudes began to change after World War I. In 1911, George Sverdrup, Jr. became president. He worked to
develop college departments with an appeal to a broader range of students than just those intending to be ministers.
Augsburg admitted women in 1922 under the leadership of longtime dean of women, Gerda Mortensen.
The College’s mission assumed a double character: ministerial preparation together with a more general education for
life in society. In 1937, Augsburg elected Bernhard Christensen, an erudite and scholarly teacher, to be president (19381962). His involvement in ecumenical and civic circles made Augsburg a more visible part of church and city life.
After World War II, Augsburg leaders made vigorous efforts to expand and improve academic offerings. Now the College
had become a larger part of the institution than the seminary and received the most attention.
Accreditation for the College
Augsburg added departments essential to a liberal arts college, offering a modern college program based on general
education requirements and elective majors. Full accreditation of the College was achieved in 1954.
A study in 1962 defined the College’s mission as serving the good of society first and the interests of the Lutheran Free
Church second. The seminary moved to Luther Theological Seminary (now Luther Seminary) in St. Paul in 1963 when the
Lutheran Free Church merged with the American Lutheran Church. Subsequently, the American Lutheran Church
merged with two other Lutheran bodies in 1988 to form the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
A College in the City
Under the leadership of President Oscar A. Anderson (1963-1980), Augsburg became a vital and integral part of the city
of Minneapolis. The College began to reach out to nontraditional student populations, ensuring educational opportunity
for all students. Also in these years, Augsburg added the Music Hall, Mortensen Hall, Urness Hall, Christensen Center, Ice
Arena, and Murphy Place.
Dr. Charles S. Anderson led the College from 1980 to 1997. He guided Augsburg’s commitment to liberal arts education,
spiritual growth and freedom, diversity in enrollment and programs, and a curriculum that draws on the resources of the
city as extensions of campus and classroom. Some of the accomplishments during his tenure include instituting two
graduate degree programs, hosting national and international figures at College-sponsored forums and events,
increasing accessibility, and the addition of the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication; the
Oscar Anderson Residence Hall; and the James G. Lindell Family Library.
Dr. William V. Frame became president in August 1997 and retired in 2006. Under his leadership, the College sharpened
its identity as a college of the city, providing an education grounded in vocational calling that provides students both the
theoretical learning and the practical experience to succeed in a global, diverse world. Augsburg’s Rochester campus
was added in 2002, further expanding Augsburg’s presence in key cities in the state of Minnesota.
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Dr. Paul C. Pribbenow became president in July 2006. Under his leadership, the College aims to educate students of all
ages—in the midst of a great city—to be faithful citizens of the world.
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Augsburg Today
Augsburg continues to reflect the commitment and dedication of the founders who believed:
An Augsburg education should be preparation for service in community and church.
Education should have a solid liberal arts core with a practical dimension in order to send out productive, creative,
and successful citizens.
The city—with all its excitement, challenges, and diversity—is an unequaled learning laboratory for Augsburg
students.
The vision of the 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.
In addition to Augsburg’s undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences, Augsburg offers numerous master’s
degree programs as well as a doctoral program in nursing practice. For information about graduate programs, go to
www.augsburg.edu/grad.
Undergraduate and graduate education is offered in a variety formats. In addition to its Minneapolis campus, Augsburg
has a branch campus in Rochester, MN.
Centers of Commitment
The four Centers of Commitment articulate core values that inform the institutional mission of Augsburg College both
internally and externally: each Center provides a bridge between curriculum and community; each works to realize the
College's Strategic intention to "educate for lives of meaning and purpose" as well as to ensure the College is "at the
table" with community partners in relationships of mutual benefit that enhance the College's distinctive identity and
deepen the educational experiences of our students. Their themes are reflected in Augsburg's mission: informed
citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.
Minneapolis-based Day Program
Augsburg’s Minneapolis-based Day program offers more than 50 majors—or you can create your own major, either on
campus or through the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). The Day Program provides an educational
opportunity for students who want to earn a bachelor’s degree through courses that meet during the day or in the
evening. Students in the Day Program pay comprehensive tuition that allows them to register for between 12-19
semester credits per term. ACTC is a five-college consortium that allows Day Program students to take courses on other
campuses without additional charge while a full-time student at Augsburg. The ACTC consortium includes Augsburg
College, St. Catherine University, Hamline University, Macalester College, and the University of St. Thomas. (See
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) section).
Adult Undergraduate Program
Augsburg’s Adult Undergraduate Program provides an educational opportunity for adults who want to earn a bachelor’s
degree with a flexible schedule and with a learning environment that acknowledges the real life experience adult
students bring to the classroom. It is a means by which men and women can gain skills for professional advancement,
prepare for a career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal arts and professional
studies.
The Weekend and Evening College (WEC) program began in 1982 with 69 students taking courses in three majors. The
program eventually grew to approximately 1,000 students in 18 majors in the liberal arts and professional studies, one
of the largest programs of its type among Minnesota private colleges.
In Fall 2014, the WEC program began a three year transition into the Adult Undergraduate Program (AU). Current
students may continue in the WEC program until spring semester 2017. New students began joining the AU program in
Fall 2014.
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Program Transition Timeline
WEC classes will continue to be offered on the evenings and weekends through spring semester 2017. After that term,
the program will sunset and all courses will be offered in the AU program. During the transition, WEC students will be
able to register for courses in the WEC, AU, or Day programs, depending on their schedule needs. WEC courses will
continue to be offered in the hybrid learning model, combining traditional, face-to-face class time, with online and out
of class coursework.
Adult Undergraduate Schedule
The AU schedule is designed to meet the needs of adult students. Courses in individual majors will meet on the same
night of the week, on an alternating bi-weekly schedule for the duration of the major. The alternating weeks of the
semester are labeled “Maroon” and “Silver.” Students select courses from both the maroon and silver schedules,
creating an alternating schedule of classes.
Face-to-face meetings occur on alternating weeks for three-and-a-half hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or
Thursday, depending on the program. Online and out-of-class work occurs during the non-class meeting week. AU
students may attend part-time or full-time each semester.
Minneapolis - Adult Undergraduate Program
Augsburg’s adult undergraduate program offers the flexibility you need, and is delivered in a hybrid-learning format,
combining the benefits of face-to-face classroom instruction with the convenience of online learning. The program
offers more than 10 majors designed to help you finish your bachelor’s degree quickly and efficiently, in as little as two
years.
Augsburg also offers courses from several Day Program majors during the evening in a traditional classroom setting.
These majors include American Indian Studies, computer science, and English/creative writing. Please note that not all of
the required courses for the Day Program majors are offered in the evening. For a complete list of degree completion
programs offered in the AU Program, visit www.augsburg.edu/pro/majors.
Rochester - Adult Undergraduate Program
Augsburg’s branch site in Rochester was established in 1998 as a natural extension of the College’s mission and its
expertise in teaching working adults. A variety of undergraduate majors are offered.
The Rochester site classrooms and offices are located at Bethel Lutheran Church (ELCA), a few blocks south of the heart
of the city, which is home to more than 100,000 residents. It is a city that enjoys a rich ethnic diversity and superior
technological resources.
In Rochester, Minnesota, students complete the same degree requirements as students in the Minneapolis
undergraduate program. Augsburg classes in Rochester meet on a semester schedule with classes taking place on
weekday evenings, making them accessible to working adults. As with the adult undergraduate program in Minneapolis,
Rochester classes are delivered in a hybrid-learning format, combining the benefits of face-to-face classroom instruction
with the convenience of online learning. There are 8 majors offered in Rochester, some of which must be completed by
taking courses at the Minneapolis campus. In addition to the degree programs that can be completed entirely in this
location, students may work on a variety of other majors through a combination of Rochester and Minneapolis-based
evening courses.
Students at the Rochester site are Augsburg College students. They are supported through an array of e-learning
resources ranging from access to Lindell Library databases to the use of online course management software.
Information about the Rochester campus is available at www.augsburg.edu/rochester or by calling the Rochester office
at 507-288-2886.
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Minneapolis Campus Facilities
Instruction facilities and student housing at Augsburg’s main campus are conveniently located near each other. A
tunnel/ramp/skyway system connects the two tower residence halls, the five buildings on the Quadrangle, plus 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)
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate level degrees)
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) (Bachelor, Master level degrees)
Augsburg’s programs are approved by:
American Chemical Society (ACS)
ADD American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
Minnesota Board of Teaching
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Augsburg College is an institutional member of:
American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE)
American Association of Higher Education (AAHE)
American Music Therapy Association, Inc. (AMTA)
Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)
Campus Compact
Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Diversity Abroad Network
The Forum on Education Abroad
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Lutheran Education Council in North America (LECNA)
National Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE)
Physician Assistant Education Association
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Minnesota Private College Council MPCC)
Twin Cities Adult Education Alliance (TCAEA)
Augsburg 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.
Right to request amendment of education records
You have the right to seek to have corrected any parts of an education record that you believe to be inaccurate,
misleading, or otherwise in violation of your right to privacy. This includes the right to a hearing to present evidence that
the record should be changed if Augsburg decides not to alter your education records according to your request.
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Right to give permission for disclosure of personally identifiable information
You have the right to be asked and to give Augsburg your permission to disclose personally identifiable information
contained in your education records, except to the extent that FERPA and the regulations regarding FERPA authorize
disclosure without your permission. One such exception which permits disclosure without consent is for disclosure to
school officials who have legitimate education interests. A school official is a person employed by the 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.
Reporting Educational Information
Letters of reference must be requested in writing and explicitly indicate what information may be reported in the letter.
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Annual Security Report
The Annual Security Report (ASR) for Augsburg 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.
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. Day program students will also receive notices through the student campus mail system (student campus box) and
should check their campus mailbox regularly.
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Admission
Augsburg College strives to create a strong, rich, and vibrant campus community with students representing a large
number of backgrounds, viewpoints, experiences, talents, and cultures. Selection of students for Augsburg College is
based upon careful consideration of each candidate’s academic achievement, personal qualities and interests,
participation in activities and employment, and potential for development as a student and as a graduate of Augsburg
College.
Visit Campus
Firsthand appraisal of programs, facilities, and academic atmosphere is valuable. First-year and transfer applicants are
encouraged to visit the campus and meet with an admissions counselor. Arrangements can be made to meet with a
member of the faculty and to attend classes when school is in session. Augsburg’s undergraduate admissions staff is
ready to help students and families with college planning. Call any weekday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm—612-3301001 or toll-free 1-800-788-5678—and we’ll assist with your questions and arrange a tour for you. Admissions visits and
tours are available Monday through Friday during the school year. The Admissions Office is located on the lower level of
the Christensen Center and serves traditional, non-traditional, and graduate students.
Application Procedures
First-year Day Program Students
Application for Admission
Students should complete the application for admission, including the essay, and submit them to the Admissions
Office. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/firstyear or www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts
An official transcript from the high school is required of first-year applicants. First-year applicants who are still high
school students at the time of application should have their most recent transcript sent, followed by a final, official
transcript upon graduation. If the student has taken college courses, including while in high school, an official
transcript from each institution should also be sent. General Education Development (GED) scores may be presented
instead of the high school transcript.
Test Scores
First-year applicants are required to submit results from a college entrance examination unless he or she has been
out of high school for more than five years. The American College Test (ACT) is preferred; results from the SAT are
also accepted. Test scores recorded on the official high school transcript are sufficient. Augsburg strongly
recommends completing the writing portion of either the ACT or SAT.
Recommendations
One letter of academic recommendation is required for all students. A letter may be submitted by a teacher,
counselor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Essay
First-year applicants are required to provide a 1-2 page essay (approximately 500 words) on a topic(s) chosen by
Augsburg faculty/staff/students.
Additional Information
If there is additional information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be
included as a personal statement with the application and discussed individually with an admissions counselor. On
occasion, the Admissions Committee may defer a decision on a candidate’s admission until additional information
has been received. For example, new test scores, results of the present semester’s coursework, additional letters of
recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed,
the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will inform the candidate.
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Notification of Admissions Decision
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. Applicants are notified of the admissions decision usually within
three weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Notification
of admission status for completed applications begins in late September.
Confirmation of Admission
Accepted students are asked to make a $150 enrollment deposit* to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Students who wish to live in College housing must submit a housing contract to the Residence Life Office.
*Nonrefundable after May 1.
Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required. Check with
the Admissions Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Day Program Transfers and Adult Undergraduate (AU) Students
A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college work is recommended for
transfer admission to the College. Information regarding transfer credit policies is found in the Academic Information
section of the catalog. Students who are applying to the AU program should have attempted a minimum of 12 semester
credit, including courses in foundation areas (writing, etc.)
Application for Admission
Students should complete the application for admission, including the essay, and submit them to the Admissions
Office. Students may apply online for free at www.augsburg.edu/transfer or www.commonapp.org.
Transcripts
Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institutions, as well as final high school transcripts (unless the
student has already obtained an A.A. degree) must be sent directly to the Admissions Office. The GED test certificate
may be presented instead of the high school transcript.
Recommendations
One letter of academic recommendation is required for all transfer applicants. Letters may be submitted by a
supervisor, counselor, professor, or pastor (spiritual leader).
Additional Information
If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant’s previous academic performance, it may be
included with the application and discussed individually with an admissions counselor. Academic recommendations
may be required by the Admissions Committee before an admission decision is made. On occasion, the Admissions
Committee may also defer a candidate’s admission until other information has been received. For example, test
scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested
by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Admissions Office will inform the candidate.
Notification of Admissions Decision
Augsburg College uses a rolling admissions plan. Students are notified of the admission decision usually within two
weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
Note: Admission to a major—a separate process from admission to the College—is sometimes required. Check with the
Admissions Office and consult the specific department’s section of this catalog.
Readmission
Day students who have not registered for courses at Augsburg College for one semester or more, and
AU/Rochester/WEC 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.
To apply for readmission after withdrawing from the College, students must submit an Application for Readmission.
The last day to be approved for readmission is the Friday prior to the start of the term. Please note that processing
may take up to 10 business days.
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If the student has attended other institutions since leaving Augsburg, official transcripts must be submitted to the
Registrar’s Office.
All financial holds must be cleared before a student can be approved for readmission.
If the student was academically dismissed, withdrew while on academic warning or probation, or has a GPA below
2.0, they will need to submit a personal statement explaining their circumstances for review by the Student Standing
Committee.
If the student withdrew for medical reasons, a doctor’s note indicating the student is well enough to resume studies
must be submitted with the application.
Non-Degree Students
Individuals may take coursework at Augsburg College as a non-degree seeking students can enroll on a space-available
basis. Registration dates are included in the College’s Academic Calendar. To apply for admission as a non-degree
seeking student, submit the completed application, academic intent, and all necessary unofficial transcripts to the
Admissions Office. Individuals who intend to become degree-seeking in the future must submit official transcripts.
Contact the Admissions Office regarding which unofficial/official transcripts you may need for your application file.
Non-degree seeking students who wish to pursue a degree must reapply for admission by submitting the completed
application, academic intent, and all official transcripts to the Admissions Office.
Second Degree Students
Students who have graduated from Augsburg who are returning to complete an additional major will not be awarded a
second degree unless it is a different degree from the first awarded.
Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may complete a second degree
at Augsburg College. A second degree will not be awarded unless it is a different degree from the first awarded. Second
degree requirements include a minimum of 32 semester credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and
completion of any liberal arts requirements not covered by a previous degree. Depending on the student’s previous
degree, completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option.
International Students
International students are a vital part of the Augsburg community. (See International Student and Scholar Services, in
the Student Life section.) International students should contact International Student and Scholar Services for an
international student application and financial requirements. All applicants must provide proof of financial solvency.
For more information, call 612-330-1359 or 1-800-788-5678 (toll-free), email admissions@augsburg.edu or contact
International Student and Scholar Services at:
Campus Box 307
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454 USA
Students who have attended a college or university outside of the United States will need to obtain a foreign credential
evaluation by contacting World Education Services (WES). WES is a nonprofit organization with more than 30 years of
experience evaluating international credentials. WES will examine your transcript(s) and prepare a report that will help
Augsburg College understand how your international coursework compares to courses and grades in the United States.
Augsburg College will use this information in its admissions review and will grant transfer credit where appropriate.
World Education Services, Inc.
Bowling Green Station
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
www.wes.org
Phone: 212-966-6311, Fax: 212-966-6395
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Financing
The Board of Regents approves the costs for the academic year. The board reviews costs annually and makes changes as
required. Augsburg reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate.
Full-Time vs. Half-Time
Students will need to be enrolled in 6 credits to be considered half-time and 12-19 credits to be considered full-time.
This is an important distinction for charges and for accessing financial aid.
Day Program Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/tuition/undergraduate-day.
Fees (full-time enrollment)
The standard program fees are the Student Activity Fee, Technology Fee, Newspaper Readership Fee, MPIRG Fee, and
the Campus Greening Fee. Specific courses or programs may have additional fees associated with them, such as lab or
supply fees.
Full-Time Cost – Fall and Spring 2016-2017
Tuition – Full-Time (12-19 credits per term)
Fees – (12-19 credits per term)
Overload Fee – (over 19 credits)
Semester
$17,875.00
$332.50
$1,117 per credit
Year
$35,750.00
$665.00
$4,468 per 4 credits
Part-Time Cost – Fall and Spring 2016-2017
Tuition –Part-Time (less than 12 credits)
Fees – (less than 12 credits)
$1,117 per credit
$183.00 per term
$4,468 per 4 credits
Other Costs
Audit Fee (taking a class for no credit)
Music Lesson Fees
½ Hour Lesson
1 Hour Lesson
$1,000.00 per course
$400.00
$800.00
Room and Board Costs
Detailed housing rates are available through Residence Life Office at www.augsburg.edu/reslife/rates.
Detailed meal plan rates and flex point options can be found at www.augsburg.edu/reslife/rates/meal-plans.
Adult Undergraduate and Weekend/Evening College (WEC) Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are published online at www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/tuition/weekendevening-undergraduate.
Tuition
Students are charged per credit. Students are charged based on their program regardless if they take a course through a
different program. All associated costs must be paid by the beginning of each semester to avoid accruing finance
charges, unless you have enrolled in an official payment plan through Student Financial Services.
Fees
Specific courses or programs may have additional fees associated with them, such as lab or supply fees.
Adult Undergraduate - Minneapolis
$420.00 per credit
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$1,680.00 per 4.0 credits
Weekend/Evening College (WEC)
Adult Undergraduate - Rochester
Rochester Fee
$420.00 per credit
$410.00 per credit
$1,680.00 per 4.0 credits
$1,640 per 4.0 credits
$50 per term
Payments
Semester Charges
Prior to the start of each semester, a statement of estimated charges showing charges and financial aid credits
designated by the Student Financial Services Office is sent to the student via e-mail. All statements are available online
through AugNet’s Records and Registration site. Payments can be made online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/header-make-paymentaccount-activity/payments. Augsburg may charge late fees
and interest on delinquent accounts. Review the full policy regarding past due balances online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/disclosure.
Payment Options
Augsburg College offers payment plan options for all students. Information about payment plans is available online at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/payment-plans-and-discounts.
Payment Policy
Students at Augsburg 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.
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Financial Aid
All students who wish to be considered for financial assistance must reapply each year. In addition to reapplying for aid,
students must make satisfactory academic progress toward the attainment of their degree or certificate as stipulated in
the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) section of this catalog.
Financial assistance awarded through Augsburg may be a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work
opportunities. The College cooperates with federal, state, church, and private agencies in providing various aid
programs.
The primary responsibility for financing a college education rests upon the student and family. Financial aid supplements
student and family resources.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps determine the amount of assistance for which a student is
eligible. This analysis takes into account such family financial factors as current income, assets, number of dependent
family members, other educational expenses, retirement needs, and special considerations.
Types of Aid
A student applying for aid from Augsburg applies for assistance in general rather than for a specific scholarship or grant
(except as noted).
Augsburg may offer both merit-based and need-based financial aid to undergraduate students at the time of admission.
First year students can find specific information at www.augsburg.edu/firstyear/scholarships. Transfer students can find
information at www.augsburg.edu/transfer/financial-aid-and-scholarships.
Augsburg will also determine students’ eligibility to receive financial aid grants from both federal and state entities.
These grants include Minnesota State Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Pell
Grant, Federal TEACH grant, and Bureau of Indian Affairs/Tribal and State Indian Scholarship. Contact Student Financial
Services if you need any additional information about any of these programs.
In addition to aid administered by Augsburg College, students are urged to investigate the possibility of scholarships and
grants that might be available in their own communities. It is worthwhile to check with churches, the company or
business employing parents or spouses, high schools, service clubs, and fraternal organizations for information on aid
available to students who meet their requirements. In addition to these sources, some students are eligible for aid
through Rehabilitation Services, Educational Assistance for Veterans, and Educational Assistance for Veterans’ Children,
and other sources.
Loan Assistance
Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credits) to be eligible for any federal loans.
Federal Perkins Student Loan
o A federally-funded program administered through Augsburg College for students who demonstrate financial
eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time you are
enrolled at least half-time in school. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of principal (at the
minimum of $40 a month) begin nine months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years.
The loan offers a teacher cancellation clause. The maximum that may be borrowed for undergraduate study
is $16,000.
Federal Stafford Student Loan
o Subsidized Stafford Loans are need-based loans that the federal government subsidizes by paying the
interest while the student is in school and during the grace period.
o For the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement and the borrower
is responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school or may defer
payments and allow interest to accrue and be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan).
Federal Parent Loan Program (PLUS)
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PLUS is a loan program to help parents meet college costs of their dependent children. Parents may borrow
up to the cost of attendance (minus all other student financial aid). Repayment begins within 60 days of final
disbursement.
Further information about all student and parent loan programs can be found at
www.augsburg.edu/studentfinancial/loans.
Student Employment
Students are able to apply for work study positions through Augsburg’s Human Resources Office. Part-time work
provided by the College is considered financial aid, just like scholarships, loans, and grants. Students are limited to a
maximum of 20 hours of on-campus employment per week. The number of hours a student can work is dependent on
the position and the needs of the department. However, work is not guaranteed.
All on-campus work is governed by policies stipulated in the work contract issued to the student employee for each
placement. Payment is made bi-weekly by check to the student employee.
Federal College Work Study Program and Minnesota State Work Study Program
o Under these programs, the federal or state government supplies funds on a matching basis with the College
to provide part-time work opportunities.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Federal regulations require that all higher education institutions establish and implement a policy to measure whether
students receiving financial aid are making satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of a degree. The
purpose of this policy is to make sure that students who receive financial aid are using this money wisely. It is meant to
curtail the use of financial aid by students who fail to successfully complete their course work. Failure to meet the
following standards makes a student ineligible for all institutional, federal, and state financial aid.
Augsburg’s Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy follows the Satisfactory Academic Policy.
Student Account Financial Disclosure
Students at Augsburg 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 their time as a
student. Students are responsible to pay for all of these charges regardless of whether financial aid is received or
employers or other third parties pay as agreed. “Term Fees” are subject to refund only to the extent allowed under the
Augsburg 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 student’s obligations in special cases, such as when a student
has a history of late or missed payments. When a co-signer’s signature is required, both students and co-signers are
responsible for payment of all costs incurred (including collection costs and fees of any collection agency and/or
attorney, if applicable) and all other conditions outlined on the Student Account Financial Disclosure.
Results of Balances Not Paid in Full
Augsburg may charge late fees and interest on delinquent accounts. Missed or late payments will be subject to a late
payment charge and/or a finance charge on the overdue balance from the date the balance was due until payment in
full is received. If your account is not paid in full on the first day of the term, finance charges at the rate of 8% per year
(.67% per month) will be added onto your student account balance. For example, this means that for every $1,000
owed you will receive $6.70 a month in finance charges. A $30 NSF Fee will be added for any payment returned by the
bank for Non-Sufficient Funds.
Past Due Accounts
If the student does not set up a formal payment plan with Augsburg’s Student Financial Services department, Augsburg
reserves the right to demand payment of the entire balance owed by that student and to take steps to collect it.
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Augsburg may cancel the student’s registration, prevent the student from registering for future terms, withhold
transcripts or diplomas, remove the student from on-campus housing, turn the student’s account over to a collection
agency, or take legal action to collect any past due balance. Each student authorizes Augsburg to release financial
information about her or his account and other pertinent information such as address and phone number to third
parties who are dealing with the collection of the account balance. By providing us with a telephone number for a
cellular phone or other wireless device, you are expressly consenting to receive communications – including but not
limited to prerecorded or artificial voice message calls, text messages, and calls made by an automatic telephone dialing
system – from us and our affiliates and agents at that number. This express consent applies to each such telephone
number that you provide to us now or in the future and permits such calls regardless of their purpose. Calls and
messages may incur access fees from your cellular provider. Each student also agrees to reimburse Augsburg 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.
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.
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.
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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, by being 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. Students
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 and applied to a student’s account before the credit refund can be issued. (You can verify your
financial aid status online through Track Your Financial Aid. You can check your transaction history online to verify that
all of your financial aid has been applied to your account and nothing is left pending.)
Changes in enrollment status, housing status, and program status may affect financial aid eligibility and credit refunds.
Students who are enrolled less than half-time (less than 6.0 credits for undergraduates; less than 3.0 credits for
graduates) may not be eligible for financial aid; however, students may apply for private alternative loans. Registration
changes made from the first week of the term through midterm may require a return of financial aid funds. Students
who drop courses may receive a tuition refund, but some forms of financial aid may have to be adjusted before a refund
will be available. Financial aid return of funds may take up to 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.
Students’ accounts will be billed for only what was spent on their bookstore accounts before credit refunds were issued.
If your bookstore charges create a balance on your account, you need to make payments in accordance with your
statement. Bookstore purchases charged to a student account are intended for students who have excess financial aid
funds to cover their tuition, fees, AND their books or supplies. Please contact Student Financial Services before you
purchase books if you need to discuss payment options.
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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 Eligibility Due To a Drug Offense
A student convicted of a state or federal offense involving the possession or sale of an illegal drug that occurred while
the student was enrolled in school and receiving Title IV aid is not eligible for Title IV funds. [An illegal drug is a
controlled substance as defined by the Controlled Substance Act and does not include alcohol and tobacco.]
A borrower’s eligibility is based on the student’s self-certification on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). Convictions that are reversed, set aside or removed from the student’s record, or a determination arising from
a juvenile court proceeding do not affect eligibility and do not need to be reported by the student.
A student who is convicted of a drug-related offense that occurred while the student was enrolled in school and
receiving Title IV aid loses Title IV eligibility as follows:
For the possession of illegal drugs
First offense: one year from the date of conviction
Second offense: two years from the date of the second conviction
Third offense: indefinitely from the date of the third conviction
For the sale of illegal drugs
First offense: two years from the date of conviction
Second offense: indefinitely from the date of the second conviction
A school must provide a student who loses Title IV eligibility due to a drug-related conviction with a timely, separate,
clear, and conspicuous written notice. The notice must advise the student of his or her loss of Title IV eligibility and the
ways in which the student may regain that eligibility.
Regaining Eligibility after a Drug Conviction
A student may regain eligibility at any time by completing an approved drug rehabilitation program and by informing the
school that he or she has done so. A student regains Title IV eligibility on the date he or she successfully completes the
program. A drug rehabilitation program is considered approved for these purposes if it includes at least two
unannounced drug tests and meets one of the following criteria:
The program received or is qualified to receive funds directly or indirectly under a federal, state, or local government
program.
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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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Residence Life
Students who choose to make Augsburg their home find a friendly, 23-acre village in the midst of a major metropolitan
area. They make many new friends among roommates and classmates. They are just steps away from Lindell Library,
classrooms, Hoversten Chapel, the ice arena, fitness center, and Christensen Center. With just over 1,000 students living
on campus, most students and faculty greet each other by name.
Augsburg recognizes the importance of the residential experience during the college years. Studies show that students
who live on campus are more likely to persist academically, to be involved on campus, and tend to have a slightly higher
grade point average. Residence Life staff are professional and student team members available to support students in
their academic and co-curricular experiences. Through their efforts residential community members become acquainted
with life at Augsburg through educational and social opportunities.
Living on campus offers many opportunities for learning, leadership, and fun. Numerous events are planned to welcome
students to the community, including dances, movie nights, open mic nights, and weeks devoted to special themes or
issues.
Resident students have access to a 24-hour computer lounge, wireless internet, study lounges, 24-hour security, laundry
facilities, and vending. All rooms and apartments are equipped with hook-ups for telephone, cable television,
computers, and internet access. A skyway connecting the lobby of Urness Hall and Mortensen Hall to Christensen Center
and Oren Gateway Center to the Lindell Library keeps students out of the weather on the way to class.
To secure housing on campus, students need to submit the following items:
Housing deposit
Residence Life and Dining contract
During spring semester, current Augsburg students are provided with information on the process to secure housing for
the next academic year.
Facilities
Urness Hall—One home to new Auggies and upper-class resident advisors, this nine-story high-rise houses 313 students.
Each floor is considered a house-unit providing 36 students (two to a room) with their own lounge, study, and utility
areas. In Urness Hall, rooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. Meal plans are required.
Mortensen Hall—This building is a 13-story high-rise apartment building. It contains 104 one-bedroom and twobedroom apartments to accommodate 312 upper-class students. Mortensen Hall is carpeted and contains kitchenette
units. It is furnished with beds and dressers. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall—Contains four types of living units: two-bedroom apartments, two-room suites, floor houses, and
townhouses. This residence houses 192 upper-class students, and the Neighborhood program. All rooms are furnished
with beds, dressers, desks, and chairs. Meal plans are required.
Anderson Hall Neighborhoods—This is available to students who are interested in creating a living/learning
environment by designing their own house system. All members meet to determine their program focus, educational
goals, and community agreement guidelines. Examples of programs of past neighborhoods include ELE (Everyone Loves
Everyone), Hip Hop House, Environmental Neighborhood, and Honors.
Luther Hall—Opened in 1999, this apartment residence includes studios and two- and four-bedroom apartments with
full kitchens. Beds, dressers, desks, and chairs are provided. Underground parking is available at an additional cost. Meal
plans are optional.
Oren Gateway Center— The new “front door” to the Augsburg campus, Oren Gateway Center offers substance-free
living connected to a dining area, underground parking, and classrooms. Opened in 2007, Oren Gateway Center houses
the StepUP first-year and upperclass students committed to an alcohol- and drug-free environment. Flats, apartments,
and studios are furnished with bed, desk, and dressers. Meal plans are optional.
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Food Service
Commons—Situated on the top floor of Christensen Center, this is the main food service facility for students, faculty,
and staff. This spacious room features small-table units for easy conversation overlooking the College quadrangle and
Murphy Square. Students on board plans who live in residence halls eat their meals in the Commons. We offer a mealto-go program for those on a tight schedule. Students have the option of using one meal exchange each week at
Einsteins or Nabo to supplement the Commons.
Einstein Bros. Bagels—On the main level of Christensen Center, Einstein Bros. Bagels sells coffee, smoothies, hot and
cold sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and snacks.
Nabo—This eatery is located in the Oren Gateway Center. Pronounced “náh-bu,” with the accent on the first syllable,
featured food options include pasta, cold and hot sandwiches, a pasta bar, pastries, and beverages.
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Student Activities and Organizations
Augsburg’s mission focuses on student learning in the broadest sense. Experiences in the classroom are an important
part of college life, yet learning and development also occur in formal and informal activities of the College and the
surrounding area. Whether students take classes in the day, evening, or weekend, the climate for learning and living at
Augsburg will add dimension to their education.
Athletics and Sports
Intercollegiate Athletics
Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a member of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Men annually compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball,
ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, indoor and outdoor track and field, and golf. Women annually compete in lacrosse,
volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, ice hockey, softball, swimming, indoor and outdoor track and field, and golf.
Facilities
At Augsburg, the facilities are for all students, faculty and staff. Check schedules for times when there is open use of the
gymnasium and ice arena. On-campus facilities include a double-rink ice arena, a 3-court gymnasium, a multi-purpose
athletic field, fitness center with workout machines, a weight room, a racquetball court, and an air-supported dome over
the athletic field for winter fitness, rentals, and spring sport practices.
Intramurals
Every student is urged to participate in activities for recreation and relaxation. An intramural program provides
competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual performance activities. Check schedules on the Athletics
website for times when there is open use of the athletic field/dome, gymnasium, and ice arena.
Campus Activities and Orientation
Campus Activities and Orientation (CAO) creates and implements innovative programming that fosters individual and
community development and creates an environment where students can connect, engage, and invest in the Augsburg
community. CAO programming works to enhance and supplement the liberal arts and professional studies at Augsburg
College through quality transitional programs for new students as well as through leadership education.
CAO is made up of four program areas:
Campus Activities
CAO offers several programs and activities throughout the academic year designed to connect and engage students with
the Augsburg and surrounding community.
Student and Group Leadership Development
Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is an initiative designed to develop new leadership at Augsburg College by empowering
incoming students to cultivate and apply their inherent leadership skills through a semester-long skill-building training
program.
Student Group Development-CAO provides student groups with workshops focusing on social justice, privilege, antioppression, and other pertinent areas of development.
Orientation Programs
SOAR is a required two-day, overnight orientation experience for incoming first-year day students designed to help with
the transition to Augsburg College. Students will meet fellow classmates, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources
and services; and get a taste of life on campus.
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Parent SOAR is an optional orientation experience for the parents and guardians of first-year students that runs
concurrently with the students’ SOAR session. Parents obtain important information about the campus; meet fellow
parents, faculty, and staff; learn about college resources and services; and get a taste of what life will be like for their
students on campus.
Transfer SOAR is a required day-long orientation experience for transfer students designed to help with the transition to
Augsburg College. Students will learn about College resources and services, hear about academic programs, and discover
why being a part of the Augsburg community is so rewarding.
Auggie Days is a required on-campus orientation experience for incoming first-year day students, which is designed to
complement SOAR, provide opportunities to enhance academic and personal success, and offer a helpful advantage in
starting at Augsburg College.
Student Organizations
CAO manages student organizations on campus and provides them access to many benefits, including but not limited to:
organization emails, websites, Auggie's Nest lockers, Auggie Room supplies, skill-building workshops and conferences,
advising, funding and grants, and much more.
Campus Ministry
At Augsburg College, we are “guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church.” Because of this identity, we seek
to develop an environment where people are encouraged to use and discover gifts and a sense of call and vocation. As a
college of the church, we emphasize the development of this through attending to the sacred, living into radical
hospitality, and shaping community. The college pastors, Chaplain to Student Athletes, Muslim Student Advisor, and
campus ministry staff have offices in Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication and are
available for spiritual guidance, counseling, support, or information.
Our concern for spiritual care is evident in the opportunities we encourage and provide for students to explore their
own faith. Daily worship, Wednesday Night Holy Communion, Bible studies, community outreach, retreats, peace and
justice events, concerts and gatherings, Friday prayer, and interfaith initiatives are examples of the wide varieties of
activities on campus.
Community Engagement
The Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, rooted in Augsburg’s mission to educate students to be informed
citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders, aims to:
Create a culture of civic agency and engagement among students, faculty, staff, and our broader community so that
graduates are architects of change and pioneers in work of public significance.
Foster connections with local community based organizations and position Augsburg as an anchor institution in the
Twin Cities.
Revitalize the democratic and public purposes of higher education in a time when strengthening colleges’ visible
contributions to the common good, not simply to private benefit.
Bonner Leaders Program
In Fall of 2008 Augsburg College launched its first year of the Bonner Leaders Program. Through the Bonner program,
students develop deep community relationships and engage in long-term policy advocacy throughout their time at
Augsburg. Those selected to be Bonner Leaders are students with diverse ethnic and geographical backgrounds and
experience in community and public work. Through placements with partner nonprofit organizations and community
programs, students work an average of 220 hours each academic year supporting ELL classrooms, running an
employment education computer lab, coordinating a low-income housing program, community health outreach,
tutoring in afterschool programs, and more. Beyond their work-study placements, students participate in civic
engagement efforts on campus.
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Through their participation with the Bonner Leaders Program, students engage in monthly guided reflections and
leadership development workshops. The Augsburg Bonner Leaders Program is a successful model that builds on the
College’s culture of community and civic engagement.
Campus Kitchen
The Campus Kitchen Project connects the campus community with the larger neighborhood by using food as a tool to
nourish bodies, develop leadership, and educate students through service learning. To accomplish these goals, four
programs focus on this engagement:
Food to Share
o Surplus food from the Augsburg Dining Service is donated, reheated, and served by student volunteers to
neighborhood partners, including homeless shelters, youth and senior programs, and others. Augsburg
students in need can also find free food at our food shelf on campus, the Campus Cupboard.
Food to Grow
o On the corner of campus, Augsburg staff and students manage a community garden composed of nearly 100
garden plots where community and campus members can grow their own food. The garden staff also hosts
classes on healthy living in which neighborhood youth learn to grow and cook healthy food.
Food to Buy
o Find fresh produce grown by local farmers at the weekly farmer’s markets Tuesdays through the summer:
11-1 pm at Foss Chapel on campus, and 2-5 pm at the Brian Coyle Center down the street. The market
doubles any purchase made with food stamps. Augsburg is also the host of an organic CSA farm that people
can become members of and get a large box of produce each week.
Food to Know
o Understanding our food system and community health through programs that educate on issues of hunger
and poverty, and cooking and gardening classes in the community and weekly on campus.
Common Table
The Common Table, located at 2001 Riverside in the Trinity Congregation Building, is devoted to building community
capacity to make change by connecting and equipping leaders.
Connecting campus community with neighborhood community.
Connecting students to local communities, professionals, and movements.
Connecting community members across boundaries at an intersection.
Equipping young people with the mentorship and connections to pursue their goals.
Equipping community members with the tools and experience of public work and organizing.
Equipping leaders with an equity analysis for equitable leadership.
We continue to welcome new ideas for utilizing this multi-purpose space to deepen the relationships between Augsburg
College, Trinity Lutheran, the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, and the Twin Cities.
Jane Addams School for Democracy
The Jane Addams School for Democracy brings immigrant families, college students and other community members
together to do public work and learning. It is a community-based initiative inspired by the vision of democracy,
productive citizenship, and popular education held by settlement house pioneers like Jane Addams, who created Hull
House in Chicago in 1889.
Participants in the school include long-time community residents, Hmong, Latino, and East African refugee and
immigrant adults and children, as well as students, faculty, and staff from nine Twin Cities colleges and universities. The
non-bureaucratic and non-hierarchical structure of Jane Addams School breaks down barriers so that people can work
together across language, culture, gender and age differences to address issues that impact their daily lives.
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Public Achievement
The Public Achievement organizing model recognizes that people of every age have skills, talents and ideas, and that by
learning to work strategically with others they can solve problems and build sustainable democratic societies. In a school
setting, young people form teams to take action on a public problem that is important to them (for example, driving out
gang activity or improving classroom space). The team works with a coach—typically a teacher or college student—to
develop an action plan. Through practice and reflection, the team members develop public skills and confidence.
Service-Learning and Community Engagement/Community Service-Learning
Augsburg’s Community Service-Learning Program provides students with opportunities to understand and respond to
needs in the city through course-embedded service experiences and civic engagement activities. A key component of
community service-learning is reflection on and analysis of community issues in order to promote personal and
educational growth and civic responsibility. By connecting classroom content with service-learning experiences in the
city, Augsburg students deepen their understanding of abstract course concepts while learning about pertinent and
related community issues. This dynamic and interactive educational approach employs reciprocal learning between
students and their community. Service-learning components are embedded in most academic disciplines. Examples of
community service-learning sites include homeless shelters, cultural and environmental organizations, tutoring
programs, and literacy centers.
Fine Arts
Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to appearing on campus and in the city,
the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra may perform on regional, national, and international tours. Many
other ensembles are available to cover the entire range of musical styles and previous musical experience. Students
stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the Theater Program and have the opportunity to attend
a series of on-campus workshops with visiting arts professionals.
Student Center
Christensen Center, the Augsburg student union, serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. Traditionally
considered the “living room” of the campus, the student union provides a central gathering place for the diverse
populations of residential, commuter, Adult Undergraduate, and graduate students at Augsburg through the merging of
curricular and co-curricular programs and activities. Christensen Center also houses several student services, such as the
Admissions Office, Campus Activities and Orientation, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work, Multicultural Student
Services, LGBTQIA Student Services, Event and Conference Planning, the Copy Center, Shipping and Receiving, the
Information Desk, A’viands Food Services, and Mail Services.
The Auggie’s Nest, located on the ground floor of Christensen Center, serves as the student organization office area and
houses the Augsburg Day Student Government, the Augsburg ECHO (campus newspaper) office and the KAUG (campus
radio) office. Lockers are also available in this area for student organization use.
Student Government
The Augsburg Day Student Government and the Adult Undergraduate Student Advisory Council organizations support
and advocate for student concerns, needs, and activities. These student government groups serve as the official student
governments, and the primary voice and liaison between students and the administration, faculty, and staff of Augsburg
College.
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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 Resources
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.
Computer Labs
Students have access to more than 250 on-campus computers. Both PC and Macintosh desktop computers are available
in the Lindell Library Learning Commons and computer lab, and in the 24-hour Urness computer lab. The 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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Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
Career & Internship Services
The Career and Internship Services office is an integral component of the Clair and Gladys Strommen Center for
Meaningful Work. Our staff is committed to helping students develop lifelong career management skills that honor each
student’s unique gifts and aspirations, aligned with active citizenship in the world. The Career and Internship Services
office plays an essential role in students’ overall education and includes a comprehensive resource center that
emphasizes the importance and value for all students to engage in internships, career development, and the exploration
of vocation throughout their college years.
We help students and alumni:
Assess their values, interests, personality, strengths, and skills
Explore meaningful work options and majors that align with these elements
Link academic majors with career paths
Consider the role that vocation plays in their lives
Clarify their personal definition of meaningful work
Build experience through volunteer and internship learning opportunities
Prepare for the job search and/or graduate school
Build lifelong career management skills to successfully navigate the changing job market
Make a difference in our communities by contributing their unique gifts to the world
Augsburg offers several opportunities for students to gain on-the-job and internship experience. Our faculty and staff
have developed partnerships with community organizations and employers that provide learning opportunities to
students, many of which fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement for graduation.
Internships
Internships for Academic Credit
o An internship for credit is a carefully planned, work- or service-based learning experience where a student
focuses on specific learning objectives that connect concepts of the major to the experience. An academic
internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in the department in which the
student wishes to earn the internship credit. Interdisciplinary (INS) internships are also available. A learning
agreement plan, negotiated with the faculty supervisor and work supervisor, outlines the academic
objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods for receiving credit. Students complete internships in
nonprofits, small and large businesses, government agencies, museums, arts organizations, schools and
churches.
o Internships for credit are available in all majors and can be taken during any semester. Students must be
registered for their internship during the term in which they are completing the majority of their experience.
Credit will not be awarded for past experiences. Internships can be registered for 2 or 4 semester credits. A
two credit internship involves a minimum time commitment of, on average, 6 hours per week or 80 total
hours for the semester. Internships for four credits require a minimum time commitment of, on average, 12
hours per week or 160 total hours for the semester. A maximum of 16 semester credits of internship may
count toward the total credits required for the degree. Upper division internships completed off-campus for
credit will automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement.
Non-credit internships
o Internships related to a student’s major or career interests can be registered for a zero-credit internship
(AUG EX3) to fulfill the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement. The goal is for students to apply
theory to practice in a real world setting and reflect on the experience. Internship opportunities are typically
part-time during the academic year and/or full-time during the summer, but may have flexible start dates
and schedules. Students choosing to complete this option will register the internship during the term in
which they will be completing the experience, set learning goals, complete a minimum of 80 hours, and
reflect on their experience. The Director or Internship Coordinator of Career and Internship Services
supervises non-credit internships and evaluates the reflection process.
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Work Connections (Available to WEC and AU students only)
o Work Connections is a non-credit option available to WEC/AU students who are currently working full or
part-time. The Work Connections option allows WEC/AU students to utilize their rich and often extensive
work history to meet the Augsburg Experience graduation requirement in lieu of a traditional internship.
WEC/AU students choosing to complete this option will register for the Work Connections course (AUG EX4)
during the term in which they intend to complete their reflection work. This option requires students to
write learning outcome goals that integrate their on-the-job experience with classroom learning and
complete reflection assignments describing an academic and work connection. Staff of Career and
Internship Services supervises and evaluates the Work Connections reflection process.
Gage Center for Student Success
The Gage Center assists all Augsburg students in setting and achieving optimal academic goals here at the College and
beyond. The Gage Center is located on the Link Level of Lindell Library. The center consists of five collaborating units:
Academic Advising
The professional staff advisors in the Deidre Middleton Office of Academic Advising work directly with students in
identifying academic interests and satisfying the curricular requirements of the college. In addition, we support the work
for faculty advisors. Our office assists new Day and Adult Undergraduate (AU) students with initial course selection and
registration, and provides orientation to the academic policies, procedures, and resources at the College. In addition,
Academic Advising administers assessment tests, interprets graduation requirements, provides degree planning
resources, and answers academic progress questions.
All incoming students are assigned a faculty and staff advisor. Staff advisors work closely with students to ensure their
understanding of available resources and support. As students become more familiar with the College, they spend more
time meeting with their faculty advisor and developing the faculty-student mentoring relationship.
Once a major is declared, each student will select a faculty advisor from their chosen discipline by completing the
Change of Major/New Advisor Form. While all students are required to meet with their faculty advisor(s) each term
prior to registration, students are encouraged to meet with their advisor(s) as often as necessary to support their
academic progress. Students must declare their major(s) by the end of their sophomore year. Majors and minors are
declared online in Augnet Records and Registration. Students confirm their majors and minors on an annual basis until
the Intent to Graduate form is submitted.
Academic Skills Office (ASO)
The Academic Skills Office helps students to achieve their academic goals and become self-directed learners.
Comprehensive academic support (e.g., training in time management, note-taking, reading, testing,
motivation/procrastination, problem solving, troubleshooting) is available for all Augsburg students through individual
and group appointments. In addition, the Academic Skills coaches address affective needs and aid in the overall
transition to college. Coaches also refer students to campus resources.
The Academic Skills Office coordinates several programs to support students:
Academic Skills Coaching
o All students in need of academic support services may meet with a professional member of our staff
(academic skills coach) to identify issues, find short-term solutions, problem-solve, and learn about
additional resources on and off campus.
Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction Services
o ASO coordinates free tutoring (individual and group drop-in) for most classes and supplemental instruction
in specific courses. Tutors and SI leaders are recommended by course professors and trained by ASO to
provide tutoring support. See form here, call us at 612-330-1445, or e-mail your tutor request to
tutor@augsburg.edu. Response time varies based on tutor availability. You will receive an e-mail as soon as
a tutor is available.
CAP Program – Connect, Achieve & Progress
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Each year, a limited number of students are admitted conditionally through the CAP program. If CAP
students do not meet the program requirements in their first semester, they will be continued in the CAP
program, placed on probation, or dismissed. Get more information at the Academic Skills Office website,
http://www.augsburg.edu/acskills. See the Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal section of the
catalog for a description of probation and dismissal procedures.
Satisfactory Academic Progress Warning and Probation Advising
o Students who do not meet the College’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards, will be placed on
Warning, Probation, or Suspension. Students on Warning and Probation are required to meet with an
approved academic advocate and complete all necessary requirements as outlined on the Academic Skills
Office website at www.augsburg.edu/acskills. A registration hold is placed on the student’s record, which
will prevent registration until the necessary Probation requirements have been completed. Students who do
not complete the requirements as needed, may be suspended. For more information see the Satisfactory
Academic Progress (SAP) section of this catalog.
Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS)
The Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) provides individualized accommodations and academic
support for students with documented learning, attention, psychiatric, sensory, and physical disabilities, as well as those
with temporary disabilities. CLASS has been recognized as a leader in its field, helping these students gain 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 generous support of the Gage family and Groves
Foundation. For further information, call 612-330-1053.
TRIO Programs
TRIO programs are funded by the US Department of Education, and hosted with additional funding by Augsburg College.
TRIO Programs seek to help students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. They
help students prepare for college, adjust to college life, persist in college, and maintain good academic standing to
graduate with a bachelor’s degree, as well as assist with preparation for graduate school.
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TRIO/Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program designed to help students persist in college and graduate in a timely
manner. The program serves students who are low-income, first-generation college students (neither parent has a fouryear degree) and/or students with disabilities to develop the skills and motivation necessary to successfully pursue and
earn a bachelor’s degree. Participants in TRIO/SSS must also be US citizens or permanent residents or refugees, must
demonstrate academic need for program services, and must be committed to succeed in college.
Augsburg TRIO/SSS serves 160 students from the point of admission through graduation, including transfer students.
TRIO/SSS typically admits 40 new students to the program each year. Students meet regularly with their TRIO/SSS staff
advisor to address academic success issues through:
Individual academic advising and support, including appropriate goal attainment strategies and self-advocacy skillbuilding
Academic program planning, including pre-registration for each term, major and career decision-making, and longterm course planning
Preemptive tutoring during the first seven weeks of the semester
Financial aid counseling and financial literacy education
Information on and assistance with FAFSA renewal and supplemental scholarship applications
Academic progress monitoring
Weekly adjustment-to-college meetings for first-year students
Weekly progress meetings for students on academic probation and for students admitted through Conditional Admit
Program (CAP)
Career, academic and personal skills development, with referrals to appropriate resources
Information, preparation, and referral to on- and off-campus leadership, internship, job and service opportunities
Academic success workshops, group academic skill development
Graduate and professional school information and application assistance
Social and cultural activities and student-led events
Equipment lending program for short-term use of laptops, graphing calculators, Smart Pens
Five-week residential Summer Bridge program for 25 incoming first-year students, including free summer-term
college coursework, academic seminars, adjustment-to-college workshops, and advising
Need-based college completion scholarships for junior and senior students actively participating in TRIO/SSS
Students may apply for TRIO/SSS any time after admission to Augsburg College; however, preference is given to students
who apply within their first term of enrollment. For more information or an application, go to www.augsburg.edu/triosss
or contact program staff directly at 612-330-1311 or triosss@augsburg.edu.
TRIO-McNair Scholars Program
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement (McNair Scholars) Program, a federal TRIO program funded by
the US Department of Education, is designed to prepare participants for graduate school through involvement in
research and other scholarly activities. The goal is to increase the number of students in doctoral degree programs who
are low-income, first-generation and/or underrepresented in graduate education.
The Augsburg McNair program serves 26 students per year who are admitted during their sophomore or junior year.
Admission is competitive as students must demonstrate strong academic potential and have an interest in pursuing
doctoral studies. To be eligible for the program the student must be: (1) enrolled full-time at Augsburg College; (2) a
permanent resident or U.S. citizen; (3) qualify as BOTH low-income AND first generation; AND/OR a member of a group
underrepresented in graduate study—African American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hispanic/Latino. A major
component of the Augsburg McNair Scholars Program is a summer research experience in collaboration with a faculty
mentor. Scholars receive a $4,000 research stipend, plus a room and board stipend, and funding for research supplies.
Stipends are also available for attending and presenting research at a professional conference.
McNair Scholars participate in:
A motivated, diverse, and supportive learning community;
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Graduate school preparation and application assistance;
Intensive preparation for the Graduate Records Examination (GRE), the test required for admittance into most
graduate programs;
Social and cultural activities to enrich participants’ academic lives and perspectives;
Conference travel and professional presentation of participants’ research;
Financial aid exploration and financial incentives such as fee waivers for graduate school applications and the fee
reduction waivers for GRE, as well as McNair-designated national fellowships;
Academic workshops and the 2 credit course McNair 301: Research in the Disciplines;
Workshops to sharpen writing, library, technology, and oral presentation skills.
The McNair Scholars program is rigorous and highly respected among graduate institutions nationwide.
Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO)
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity is a resource for Augsburg students seeking research,
scholarship, and graduate and professional school opportunities. URGO also supports faculty and staff in their work to
engage students in these areas. Services include:
Undergraduate Research
Summer Research Program
o URGO Summer Research is a 10-week, on-campus program where students join a faculty member’s ongoing
research/creative line or carry out an individually designed project. Students receive $4,000, a supply budget
and a housing stipend.
Academic year research
o $1,200 to pursue scholarship with a faculty mentor
Off-campus Summer Research Opportunities
o URGO maintains a comprehensive website, listing off-campus research opportunities. URGO staff work with
students to craft and submit high-quality applications for research experiences across the U.S. and some
outside the U.S.
Nationally-Competitive Fellowships
Provide application assistance and interview preparation for awards such as the:
Fulbright US Student Program
Goldwater ($7,500 science scholarship)
Rhodes (two years at Oxford)
Truman (graduate fellowship for public service)
Mitchell (one-year study at Irish institution)
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Marshall (two-year study at UK institution)
Udall ($7,000 for undergrad interested in environmental or tribal policy)
UK Summer Fulbright (first and second years study abroad at UK institution)
NSF (graduate fellowship)
Gates/Cambridge (two years at Cambridge)
Graduate School and Pre-Health Sciences Advising
Individualized advising and application assistance for:
Graduate school
Pre-health sciences (medical school, physician assistant program, pharmacy school, veterinary medicine, physical
therapy, occupational therapy, public health. etc.)
GRE Exam preparation course offered each summer at low cost
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Other Initiatives
Zyzzogeton is our annual on-campus festival showcasing undergraduate research and creative activity.
Fund student travel to national academic conferences to present research findings.
Mayo Innovation Scholars Program is a collaborative research between select Minnesota private colleges, Augsburg
undergraduates, Augsburg’s MBA program, and the Mayo Clinic Office of Intellectual Property.
Bernhard Christensen Center for Vocation
Augsburg College has a deep and long-standing commitment to the concept of vocation--the idea that all people are
called by God to use their individual gifts to serve the neighbor. The Christensen Center for Vocation works with
students, faculty, and staff to explore how each person’s contributions can be uniquely valuable and how we might best
live in freedom and responsibility for the sake of the world. The commitment to keep this understanding of vocation
central to Augsburg’s mission is carried out by embedding the exploration of vocation in the curriculum as well as
through the Christensen Scholars program, internship and service opportunities, short term projects and public lectures.
The Christensen Center for Vocation also works to deepen and extend Augsburg’s commitment to interfaith
engagement. That commitment includes an Interfaith Scholars program, creating a campus culture in which people of
diverse religious traditions have welcoming sacred spaces, convening conversations that respect and explore our
differences while also engaging together in acts of service, peacemaking and working for justice. The Christensen Center
for Vocation is committed to working with churches, diverse religious communities, nonprofit organizations and other
schools of higher education as we live out Augsburg’s commitment to educate students to be informed citizens,
thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers and responsible leaders.
StepUP® Program
The StepUP program at Augsburg College strives to help students champion lives of recovery, achieve academic success,
and thrive in a residential community of accountability and support. The culture of StepUP is shaped by its core
elements: abstinence-based recovery models, mutual support groups, peer-to-peer recovery support, and other proven
pathways to healthy recovery - along with the residential component of the program. Our holistic approach to recovery
focuses around students developing healthy minds, bodies, spirits, and emotions.
Students live in on-campus recovery housing, have individual support meetings with licensed alcohol and drug
counseling staff, and participate in team and community-building activities. Students have access to academic skills
specialists and other support services on campus in order to ensure their educational success. Participation in StepUP
offers students leadership opportunities within the program, on campus, and in the greater Twin Cities community. Our
students give back through leadership and service and thrive in an alcohol- and drug-free environment. In StepUP,
students join together to form a community in which recovery is celebrated as a normal part of personal growth. Many
of the friendships and bonds that students form while participating in the program last a lifetime.
In order to qualify for the program, students must be committed to a 12-step or other proven, abstinence-based
recovery program, have a minimum of six months of continuous sobriety, agree to abide by the StepUP student
agreement, and live in StepUP housing.
Multicultural Student Services
American Indian Student Services
The American Indian Student Services program has been assisting American Indian students to further their academic
careers at Augsburg College since 1978. The program’s mission is to recruit, retain, and graduate Native students by
providing academic, financial, emotional, and cultural support and advocacy in a comfortable and friendly environment.
Some of the services provided include:
Assisting students with the admission process and financial aid application
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Nurturing students’ identification as an American Indian and providing opportunities for students to learn about
their heritage
Providing opportunities for the campus community to learn about the variety of American Indian people and
cultures
Providing academic advising and course plans
Providing opportunities to network with other American Indian students, faculty, staff, and alumni
Providing a number of different scholarships, including the Bonnie Wallace Leadership Award, Minnesota Indian
Teacher Training Partnership Grant, and additional assistance in seeking and applying for other outside/tribal
scholarships
Offering community and professional referrals, networking opportunities within the Native community and
information about jobs and internships
Latin@ Student Services
Mission
The mission of Latin@ Student Services (LSS) is to provide services, programs and resources that empower Latin@
students to persist and graduate, develop and strengthen their self-advocacy and leadership skills, and contribute to the
advancement of the communities they are part of.
Most importantly, LSS seeks to be a safe inclusive place where students feel a sense of belonging and community and
find pride in their self-identified identities, affinities, and culture.
History
Originally established in 1994 to support a majority of international and 2nd generation hispano/latino students, the
office of Hispano/Latino Student Services was re-branded in 2014 under the Latin@ Student Services (LSS) name in
recognition of the changing demographics and needs of current Latin@ students at Augsburg College.
During the 2014-15 academic year, LSS has served 177 self-identified Latin@ students who represent a diversity of
identities, cultural and national backgrounds, individual and community experiences, sexual orientation, religious
affiliation, class, and immigration statuses.
Pan-Asian Student Services
The Pan-Asian Student Services program was created in 1992 to recruit and retain Asian-American students and to
enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program seeks to create opportunities
where Asian students can be involved in and contribute to all aspects of academic and student life.
The program provides assistance in the admissions and financial aid application process, orientation, registration and
coursework selection, career development, academic and non-academic pursuits, and employment and placement
referrals.
The Augsburg Asian Student Association is affiliated with the program. The association organizes various activities during
the academic year to increase the network of friendship and support for Asians, other students at Augsburg, and the
surrounding community.
Pan-Afrikan Center
The Pan-Afrikan Center (PAC) traces its roots to the 1968 event, “One Day in May” when Augsburg students compelled
faculty and staff to respond to Civil Rights era challenges pro-actively through sit-ins and teach-ins held on and off
campus. As a result, Black Student Affairs was born. It has evolved over the years into the PAC. Today, the PAC is
primarily a resource center, providing culturally-conscious personal, academic, financial, pre-professional and
transitional support for students of African descent. This serves to enhance the recruitment, retention, and graduation
of our students and facilitates a more meaningful learning experience. The PAC brings the knowledge and experience of
Afrikan people in the Diaspora to the community through a variety of programming as well through advising the PanAfrikan Student Union. The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU) is a commissioned organization whose purpose is to
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enable students of African descent to share their diversity and collectively express their fellowship with the Augsburg
community. PASU sponsors a variety of social, intellectual, and cultural activities.
Scholastic Connections
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for achievement-oriented, undergraduate students of
color. The goal of the program is to form a mentoring community that provides a network of belonging that recognizes,
supports, challenges, and inspires scholars to ensure their success at Augsburg and beyond.
Each year five new scholars are selected as program participants via an application process. Scholars receive a $5,000
scholarship for the academic year and are paired with a mentor who is an alumnus/alumna of color and is successful
within their chosen profession. Working with the Ethnic Services directors, scholar/mentor pairings are formed that,
ideally, match ethnic group and field of interest.
Eligible scholars have:
A GPA of 2.5 or higher
Demonstrated financial need
Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
Demonstrated community involvement both on and off campus
Program objectives are to:
Support scholars as they continue at Augsburg
Frame the questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? What are my gifts? How can I best serve the world?
Assist in discerning vocation
Prepare for life after Augsburg: career planning and implementation
Scholars who successfully complete program requirements are eligible to continue with the program each successive
year until graduation.
LGBTQIA Student Services
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA) Student Services works to improve the
campus climate for all students, staff, faculty and visitors at Augsburg College by developing and supporting inclusive
understandings of gender and sexuality, as well as fostering a community that honors and affirms the wholeness of all
identities.
LGBTQIA Students Services provides student advocacy and educational opportunities for the entire campus through a
variety of programs and ongoing initiatives. Queer Pride Alliance; Ally Trainings; the LGBTQIA Student Leadership
Retreat, the Soup, Gender, and Sexuality series; and the LGBTQIA Newsletter offer learning and networking
opportunities for the entire campus on issues around gender and sexuality. In addition, the department honors LGBTQIA
and allied students each year during Lavender Celebration, where the recipients of the LGBTQIA Student Leadership
Awards, the Augsburg Pride Award, and the Karen Neitge Scholarship are honored.
For more information, visit www.augsburg.edu/lgbtqia.
Women’s Resource Center
The Anne Pederson Women’s Resource Center at Augsburg College is located in Sverdrup Hall 207, offering a variety of
programming for Augsburg students of all gender identities and a meeting place for students, faculty, and staff alike. It
houses a Women’s Studies library, a seminar room for films and discussions, and a lounge space for studying, relaxing,
and just hanging out.
The Women’s Resource Center sponsors numerous programs and activities on topics such as sexuality education and
sexual assault advocacy, as well as broader topics such as The Vagina Monologues, monthly film showings, and monthly
brown-bag lunch discussions. The WRC’s largest event is the annual Koryne Horbal Convocation Lecture, which features
women and men who speak about the many issues important to women’s, as well as everyone’s, lives. The center also
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regularly co-sponsors annual events for the Muslim Student Association’s Women in Islam Day and for Queer and
Straight in Unity. The WRC is also the home of the Student Feminist Collective.
We would love to support you as an intern or volunteer, or simply to co-sponsor your event! Contact us or friend us on
Facebook to find out about upcoming events and other opportunities for participation. Student staff positions at the
WRC are posted online with Human Resources as they become available.
Health and Fitness
Center for Wellness and Counseling (CWC)
CWC provides short-term personal counseling for students to discuss personal life challenges with professional mental
health counselors in a confidential and supportive setting. Through counseling, students can name personal strengths
and challenges, identify self-care and support resources, learn new relationship and coping skills, and increase
awareness of values and choices. Counseling services to students include individual counseling, group counseling,
assessment and referral to campus and mental health resources, educational workshops, and consultations in the case
of concern for another student.
Students bring many concerns to counseling, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, relationship concerns,
grief and loss, roommate issues, intimacy and sexuality, alcohol and other drug concerns, family issues, eating concerns,
coming out and other sexual identity concerns, cultural identity, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and other concerns.
Professional counseling can help increase student academic success both by increasing the opportunity for increased
self-understanding and personal growth, and by directly addressing potential barriers to academic success.
CWC also offers health promotion activities and events to increase student awareness of health issues and support
students in developing new behaviors for a healthier lifestyle, such as mindfulness events, stress management, and an
annual Health Fair. Health promotion also includes an active group of peer health educators, Engaging Peers on Issues
and Choices (EP!C) who are available to present an interactive alcohol education program to groups requesting the
program. Health promotion also works with various campus organizations and student groups to foster positive change
within the campus environment.
Health Insurance
Augsburg College does not require that students have health insurance, with the exception of international students and
student athletes. If a student is not covered by a health insurance plan, they may contact the Center for Wellness and
Counseling for more information on student health insurance plans.
Health Clinic Services
The College offers basic health care services to students through a contract with University Fairview Physicians –
Smiley’s Clinic. These services are limited. For students without health insurance, Smiley’s Clinic provides certain clinic
health services with a minimal co-pay at the time of the visit. Emergency services of any kind are not covered through
the contract between Augsburg and Smiley’s Clinic. Students with health insurance can also access Smiley’s Clinic for a
variety of clinic or other health services. A student’s health insurance provider will be billed for medical services and the
student will be responsible for any co-pays or deductibles associated with their insurance.
For more information regarding counseling, health promotion, health insurance, or health clinic services, call 612-3301707 or visit www.augsburg.edu/cwc.
Fitness Centers
Located on the lower level of Kennedy Center and Melby Hall the fitness centers are equipped with stationary bicycles,
stair steppers, treadmills, and other aerobic workout machines. They include a weight room with universal and free
weight systems. All staff, students, and faculty may use the centers; some hours are reserved for classes.
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International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS is responsible for the enrollment planning, recruitment and advising of exchange students and 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.
Examples of ISSS responsibilities include:
Recruiting international student applicants and guiding them through application and visa processing procedures
Managing international student recruitment partnerships
Marketing Augsburg College to the international community
Advocating on policy matters affecting international students
Advising the International Student Organization
Coordinating the International Student Mentor Program
Providing intercultural competence training and mentoring for students, faculty and staff
Implementing a mandatory international student orientation program each semester
Making referrals and providing guidance on issues related to health insurance, taxes, banking, and acquiring a
driver’s license, MN State ID or social security card
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Special Academic Programs
Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE)
Study abroad and away at Augsburg aims to provide students the skills needed to be successful in today’s highly
interconnected world. The College’s mission states, “An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts
and professional studies guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran Church, and shaped by its urban and global
settings.” This strong commitment to a global perspective provides the foundation to include study abroad or away in
every student’s degree program. Augsburg’s programs, including those of the Center for Global Education & Experience
as well as individual departments, as well as HECUA provide study abroad and away opportunities for students in all
majors.
Using an experiential education model that focuses learning on social justice issues, these programs challenge students
academically and personally to become “informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible
leaders.”
In addition to the following programs, students have over 300 programs in nearly 90 countries, including the United
States from which to choose in order to meet their curricular and personal needs. CGEE (formerly Augsburg Abroad and
Center for Global Education) is the front door for students and faculty interested in study abroad, and provides advising
on programs, finances, and academics. Services provided through CGEE:
Study Abroad and Away in the USA program selection advising
Financial and academic advising
Pre-departure and re-entry support, including career integration
Program coordination for semester and short-term programs
Faculty resources to globalize courses at home and abroad
In addition to the services and programs listed above, CGEE works with the entire campus to increase the breadth and
depth of Global Education within the curriculum, in our campus life and to engage the community surrounding the
campuses in the Twin Cities and Rochester, and across the United States.
About a third of Augsburg undergraduate students enroll in off-campus study programs internationally and domestically
before graduating. Students can study a variety of disciplines in a wide variety of countries. For example, students have
the opportunity to examine Environmental Sustainability in the USA, study gender issues in Mexico, study social change
in Central America, carry out business simulations in Norway and Germany, complete student teaching in Italy, intern
with community organizations in Northern Ireland, do an internship in Namibia, do ecological field study in the
Galapagos Islands, take organic chemistry in England, and gain fluency in a foreign language where it is widely spoken.
Students can choose from more than 300 programs in 90+ countries including the United States. Programs vary in length
from one week to a year abroad. In addition to the Augsburg CGEE programs (Augsburg faculty-led short-term, Augsburg
in Central America, Mexico, and Southern Africa, Exchange, and HECUA programs), students can choose from Augsburg
Affiliated Programs.
Study Abroad & Study Away in the USA Programs
Augsburg in Central America, Mexico and Southern Africa
The mission of the CGEE signature Augsburg in Central America, Mexico and Southern Africa Programs is to provide
cross-cultural educational opportunities in order to foster critical analysis of local and global conditions so that personal
and systemic change takes place leading to a more just and sustainable world. Students experience three distinct types
of living situations: living with other students in a community house, spending several days in a rural setting, and living
several weeks with host families. In the Southern Africa programs, students travel together on two-week seminars—
Namibia to South Africa. Scholarships are available.
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Augsburg in Central America
Social Change in Central America: Exploring Peace, Justice, and Community Engagement (Guatemala, Costa Rica,
Nicaragua)—Fall or Spring
This is an intensive semester of study and regional travel designed to introduce students to the key issues facing Central
Americans. Students will explore the history, culture, and struggles of the people of Central America in this provocative
and inspiring experience that develops Spanish language skills while immersing participants in the lives of host families,
urban and rural communities, and grassroots organizations dedicated to work on issues related to conflict, US foreign
policy, gender, and economic and social justice. Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in
Costa Rica, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua. Students live with local host families for nine weeks. Prerequisites: one
course in college-level Spanish or its equivalent.
Students spend the first five weeks in Guatemala, the next four weeks in Costa Rica, and the final six weeks in Nicaragua.
All students will take the following four courses: one Spanish or Indigenous language course (for native Spanish
speakers) course, REL 366, HIS/WST 355, and POL 310.
Augsburg in Mexico
Crossing Borders: Gender and Social Change in Mesoamerica—Fall
This program is an experientially-based and designed to introduce students to the important issues facing Mexico, USMexico relations, and the context in which many Mexicans are immigrating to the United States. Students will improve
Spanish language skills, as well as develop intercultural skills. Students will learn about key social, economic, political,
and cultural issues in Mexico, as well as explore the interconnectedness of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and
religion. Students will learn firsthand from diverse women and men involved in struggles for social change, as well as
business leaders, religious leaders, feminist activists and scholars, government representatives, politicians, and political
activists. Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students. The program
includes rural travel within Mexico and four-to-five-day seminar in Mexico City. Students stay in the Augsburg study
center for part of the semester and with Mexican host families for four to six weeks, although semester-long homestays
are available for Spanish majors and others upon request. Students may meet several AugCore and General Education
requirements (Augsburg Experience, Fine Arts, Humanities, Keystone, Natural Science and Mathematics, Search for
Meaning II, Social and Behavioral Science and Wellness) while in Mexico and/or take courses in the following four
concentrations: Business, Religion, Spanish and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies. Spanish courses range from
beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.
International Business and Global Citizenship—Fall
Today’s business leaders are increasingly well-served by a global perspective. Students gain international experience in
Mexico, the business capital of Latin America and the United States’ third largest trading partner. Students improve
Spanish language skills and understanding of Mexican culture in order to communicate with and serve the largest
immigrant group in the US – a group that is rapidly increasing in economic influence. This program emphasizes success in
business, while also encouraging a commitment to corporate responsibility, sustainability, and equality by exposing you
to both the opportunities and challenges of international business.
Students may take courses any of the following business courses in addition to any courses from the Crossing Borders
(see listing) program: Accounting Theory & Practice, Global Business Management, International Business, International
Marketing, Keystone, and Internship.
Language and Culture in Mexico—Summer
CGEE offers five, 3 1/2 week sessions (blocks) focusing on Spanish language and Mexican culture in which students can
take one course per session, and take up to five courses throughout the summer. Students can complete their full
Modern Language requirement in just 7 weeks. Students can also take ART/SPA231 (Fine Arts), Spanish (beginning to
advanced, including Spanish for Healthcare Professionals, Heritage speakers, and Ministry). 7 week Internships are
available in a number of disciplines (e.g., business, gender, sexuality and women’s studies, religion and more).
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This community-based program includes homestays, a trip to Mexico City, the pyramids of Teotihuacan, optional
weekend excursions, and numerous guest speakers designed to help students learn about history, culture, and
contemporary struggles for peace, justice, and human rights.
Migration and Globalization: Engaging Our Communities—Spring
This is an intensive program that explores issues of migration, immigration, and globalization. It is ideal for students who
are interested in working with Spanish-speaking populations in the United States, as it includes intensive Spanish
language classes, an internship or independent research opportunity, and courses that help students understand the
connections between globalization and migration while learning from diverse communities that are organizing for
positive social change around issues of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexuality, economics, and the
environment. Credit is available in Spanish, History, Political Science, Religion, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s
Studies. Students spend most of the semester living in Augsburg housing and approximately six weeks living with
Mexican host families.
Course offerings include: HIS/WST 357, POL/WST 341, REL 200, an internship, independent study, and the choice of 1-2
Spanish courses from 16 different options (including ART 231, which meets the LAF requirement in Fine Arts). A
Recreational Wellness course (Latin Dance) is also available.
Spanish courses range from beginning to advanced, including courses for bilingual students.
Social Work in a Latin American Context—Spring
This program was created to satisfy the curricular requirements for the Bachelor in Social Work degree program. Its goal
is to develop cross-culturally competent, ethical social work professionals with a global perspective by providing a
semester of transformative, experiential learning focused on social and economic justice. It includes Spanish language
study and social work courses. Social work field experience is also available for qualified students. Students live with
Mexican host families for six weeks.
All students are expected to take SWK 294 as a core course. Other course offerings include SWK 295, SWK 316, a field
placement in social work, and the choice of one Spanish course from 16 different options (including SPA/ART 231, which
meet the LAF in Fine Arts). A Recreational Wellness course (Latin Dance) is also available.
Prerequisites: Approval of the Social Work Department and one college-level Spanish course or the equivalent highly
recommended. Students may choose to study Spanish in Mexico during the month of January prior to the start of the
semester
Augsburg in Southern Africa
Nation-Building, Globalization, and Decolonizing the Mind: Southern African Perspectives (Namibia and South Africa)—
Fall or Spring
This program examines the crucial issues of nation-building, globalization, and decolonizing the mind, from the
perspectives of the new democracies in southern Africa. Namibia won its independence in 1990 after decades of
apartheid under South African colonization. South Africa had its first democratic election in 1994. As these nations
struggle to build nationhood and deal with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, they are faced with the challenges
posed by today’s world—rapid globalization as well as under- and unequal development. Decolonizing the mind is a
long-term project. The program includes seminars in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. Available courses
are: HIS 327, POL 353, REL 346, ENV 100 and INS 312/POL 354. Internships are also available in eight different
departments, and a Recreational Wellness course (Yoga) is also available.
Exchange Programs
The Center for Global Education & Experience partners with universities around the world to provide semester and
academic year exchange opportunities to their students. Currently, Augsburg’s CGGE has active exchanges in China,
Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Norway, and Slovenia. Students can choose from several
options in diverse disciplines. All coursework is in English with opportunity to student the host country language. Travel
scholarships are available for these programs. For further information on these programs and scholarships visit the CGEE
website.
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Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Faculty-led winter break, spring break, and summer programs offer opportunities to intensively study on a course
abroad with an Augsburg professor and other Augsburg students. Program travel length ranges from eight days to five
weeks. Program offerings change annually. Scholarships are available for some programs.
Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in consortium with other colleges and universities, offers full semester, summer and part-time programs in
Ecuador, Italy, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the USA (Twin Cities and Jackson, Mississippi). All HECUA
programs explore civic engagement, community, and social change, and emphasize internships and field study.
Art for Social Change: Intersections of Art, Identity, and Advocacy—Spring
What is art for? Who is allowed to be an artist? Where do you find art, and what happens when it finds you? In the Twin
Cities-based Art for Social Change program, students seek the answers to these questions not in a gallery or a museum,
but on busy corners, vacant storefronts, and empty lots. Students will tap into a growing movement of artists pushing
the boundaries of what creative expression does and whose voice it amplifies. Art for Social Change is taught in
partnership with Pillsbury House + Theatre, an innovative center for creativity and community in South Minneapolis.
Students meet and intern with PH + T staff, resident artists, and a myriad of leaders from the Minneapolis City Council,
neighborhood associations, and local businesses. Students receive mentorship from public artists, and an individual
budget to create three community-engaged art projects.
Community Internships in Latin America (Ecuador)—Fall or Spring
The Community Internships in Latin America program, based in Quito, Ecuador, offers a semester of study experience
with a focus on community participation and social change. A hands-on internship designed to meet the learning goals
of the student is combined with a seminar, an independent project, and a homestay for an intensive immersion into
Latin American daily life and culture. In the second week of class, each student begins an individual placement at a
nonprofit community organization. Previous internship sites have included an organic farm, an arts hub for urban youth,
and a women’s safe house. Students learn firsthand about the social problems in Ecuadorian communities and explore
ways in which communities are addressing these challenges. All lectures, internships, and field projects are in Spanish,
with discussions in Spanish and English. Readings are mostly in Spanish. Papers may be written in English or Spanish.
Environmental Sustainability: Ecology, Policy, and Social Transformation—Fall
The most pressing environmental challenges today are global in scale and require scientific, creative, and systems
thinking approaches to understand their root causes and forge more just and equitable solutions. The four linked
semester courses of Environmental Sustainability apply systems thinking and sustainability theory to real world cases.
Students explore structural inequalities in their own communities, examining patterns of privilege, power, and
oppression. They study the restoration of degraded ecosystems, witness and participate in citizen science, and assess
how policies and partnerships foster ecologically sound transformation. Students also complete a 20 hour per week
internship at one of the many vibrant environmental organizations in the Twin Cities. Past internship placement sites
include the Land Stewardship Project, MN350, and Spark-Y Youth Action Labs. Students will leave prepared for
leadership roles at the intersection of environmental and climate justice, with a profound understanding of the work
being done locally and nationally in those fields.
Inequality in America: Policy, Community, and the Politics of Empowerment—Fall or Spring
In this Twin Cities-based semester program students actively delve into major challenges of our time: poverty,
inequality, and social change. This program asks: What are the root causes of increasing levels of economic, political,
social inequality and insecurity and how does this impact all social classes and groups in the United States? How are
economic, political, and social inequality reproduced? How do we create more opportunity for all Americans and what
are some concrete social change tools for making these changes? To answer these questions, the program examines and
connects the economy, housing systems, education, welfare, government policies, urban sprawl, regional race and class
segregation, and institutional discrimination. In professional internships, students work to explore solutions in
organizations committed to social transformation. Students have direct conversations and work with practitioners in
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government, the private sector, nonprofits, labor unions, and schools, and other community institutions working to
address poverty and economic, political, and social inequality.
Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and Justice in Italy––Fall
Students live and work at the Castello Sonnino, a historic estate roughly 12 miles outside the major city of Florence.
Since the early 1800s, the Sonnino family has run the estate, and the current generation is deeply committed to cultural
and architectural preservation. Students live in apartments on the Sonnino grounds, overlooking 300+ acres of woods,
olive groves, and working farm land. They study the political and economic context of the farming and food movements
particular to Italy. They gain firsthand experience of sustainable local food systems and the role they play in maintaining
rural culture through an internship placement on the Sonnino farm, in the nearby village of Montespertoli, or in nearby
Florence. Students receive basic Italian instruction, and complete a guided independent study project.
New Zealand Culture and the Environment: A Shared Future—Fall or Spring
Beginning with five weeks of travel across the North Island and ultimately based in Wellington, this program examines
how social and environmental factors shape political and ecological dimensions of identity and culture, and how New
Zealanders from many different backgrounds are envisioning and creating a shared future. During the trip and in
Wellington, students learn about the history of colonization, the truth and reconciliation process that shape
contemporary life, Māori protest and social movements, key strategies used to achieve sustainability, new agricultural
practices, and more. Students intern at a nonprofit organization in Wellington. Internship placements in past years have
ranged from Kennett Brothers Mountain Bikes to Sustainable Coastlines, from the Green Party New Zealand to Zealandia
Urban Eco-Reserve. Links between environment, culture, policy, and community are at the heart of these field study and
internship opportunities.
Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change—Fall or Spring
The Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change program examines the historical, political, and religious roots of
conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects for peace, and the progress being made. Through a seven-week internship,
students get hands-on experience with organizations working for social change. Field seminars focus on human rights,
conflict transformation, and education for democracy. The program is based at the International Conflict Research
Institute at Ulster University (Derry/Londonderry), and on facilitated trips, students compare that region of Northern
Ireland to the “borderland” area and to Dublin.
Race in America: Then and Now —Summer
The summer of 2014 saw the beginning of a dramatic shift in public conversation around race in the United States. As
the tragic deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, Rekia Boyd, and other unarmed men and
women dominated the news, powerful protests forced American to face the twin realities of institutionalized racism and
police brutality. Race in America: Then and Now dives into questions of racial justice in America today, and the
continuing role of race in the United States. Students meet with civil rights activists who were active in the 1960s and
those who are active now, as well as lawyers, politicians, educators, and youth. The program is based in Jackson,
Mississippi, and is offered in collaboration with the Fannie Lou Hamer National Institute on Citizenship and Democracy
at COFO on the campus of Jackson State University, one of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs).
The New Norway: Globalization, National Identity and the Politics of Belonging—Fall
In less than 50 years, Norway has become one of the richest nations in the world and increasingly diverse. Twenty-five
percent of Oslo residents, for example, are not ethnic Norwegian. The program investigates dramatic changes in
Northern Europe by examining the contemporary challenges and opportunities for the Scandinavian welfare states in an
age of globalization and mass migration. Core topics include globalization and multiculturalism, nation-building and
national identity, governance and political party systems, European integration, racial thinking, histories of racialization,
the rise of the populist/far-right, international aid politics, and gender. Questions framing the program include: How
might Norway and the other Scandinavian welfare states adapt to the challenges of multiculturalism, European
integration and globalization? What factors have made possible the rise of populist / far-right parties in Scandinavia and
what has been their impact on politics and society more generally? How have film, literature and social movements
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challenged conventional understandings of what it means to be Norwegian/Scandinavian? Students study Norwegian
language or do an independent research project, and intern with a leading NGO.
Agriculture and Justice: Building a Sustainable Food System––Spring
Two linked semester courses use hands-on, field based methods to unpack sustainable agriculture and justice, exploring
the food system, land ownership, labor practices, and policies. Students gain hands-on growing skills and travel to food
shelves, grocery stores, community centers, as wells as conventional and small-scale farms. Each student completes a
short-term stay on a sustainable farm, as well as a field project in a hunger relief organization or urban community farm.
A 4- to 8- credit food systems internship is available concurrently with the two courses, or in the summer following the
program. In past semesters students have interned with the Land Stewardship Project, Frogtown Green, Mill City
Farmers Market, and others,
Making Media, Making Change: Digital Technologies, Storytelling, and Action––Fall and Spring
This Twin Cities-based semester of two linked courses is taught in collaboration with St. Paul Neighborhood Network
(SPNN), a bustling studio and media access center that puts cameras into the hands of historically underrepresented
creators. Students of all experience levels will leave the class with three short films to their credit, including a final work
created in collaboration with a local nonprofit. In addition to hands-on training, students meet the leaders of the local
media justice landscape. Students see their work as part of a global movement to make media accessible, relevant, and
reflective of the diverse voices demanding to be heard. A 4- to 8- credit media production internship is available with
community partner SPNN simultaneously (for students who have advanced technical skills) or following the program.
Augsburg Affiliated Programs
The Center for Global Education & Experience maintains a robust portfolio of affiliated programs to enhance the global
education offerings available to Augsburg students. These affiliated programs allow Augsburg students to study
disciplines and locations that lie beyond CGEE’s signature, exchange and short-term faculty-led programs See website
for listings.
Application Process
In order to Study Abroad or Away in the USA students should follow these easy steps:
Attend and Information Session
Attend an optional Program Selection Workshop and/or search programs online
Apply by the deadline
Application Deadlines
September 30 - Spring semester and winter-break faculty-led programs
November 1 - Spring-break faculty-led programs
January 31 - Summer Session faculty-led programs
March 1 - Fall semester and other summer programs
Program provider deadlines vary; students need to meet all deadlines and eligibility requirements set by program
providers. Students should start planning in their first year for off campus study to be sure to do appropriate research
and meet all deadlines.
Academic Requirements and Credit
Students automatically fulfill the Augsburg Experience requirement on approved study abroad and study away in the
USA. Courses taken abroad can also fulfill graduation requirements including major, minor, language, Liberal Arts
Foundation, Recreational Wellness, Honors, and internship requirements. This is determined prior to departure when
students fill out the required Course Equivalency Form which is signed by faculty advisor(s), Assistant Registrar,
department chairs and assigned faculty to approve the course equivalencies.
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Credits, Grades and Residency
Students must take a full load of credits while abroad on semester programs.
Students must take courses for a grade (P/NP not allowed) while abroad.
Grades received on affiliated and most exchange programs are reported as transfer credit on the transcript, and
thus are not figured into the GPA.
A grade of “C” equivalent or higher must be received for the credit to transfer to Augsburg.
Courses taken on off-campus programs during the senior year meet the Augsburg residency requirement as students
remain enrolled at Augsburg while abroad.
Faculty-led Short-term Programs
Students must register for all courses required by the short-term program. Credit values may vary, so confirm the
specific program credit load with the Center for Global Education & Experience (CGEE) Office. Any courses removed by
the student without CGEE permission prior to the start of the program will be re-added to the student’s schedule. If no
work was completed in these reinstated courses, a grade of zero will be awarded.
Eligibility
Following are Augsburg College’s requirements for Study Abroad and Away in the USA:
Minimum 2.0 GPA at the time of application. Individual programs/courses may require a higher average. Students
with lower averages should consult with CGEE.
Sophomore, junior, or senior standing by the time you off campus. First-year students on a case-by-case basis may
be allowed to study at Augsburg’s Center for Global Education & Experience program-Mexico site during their
second term at Augsburg. Short-term, faculty-led programs will allow participation as a first-year if the student
receives approval from the faculty-leader and if space allows.
Transfer students must complete one semester at Augsburg before they may study off campus.
Students must be in good academic and social standing. Students placed on academic or disciplinary probation after
admittance to the off-campus study program may be withdrawn from the program. The student is responsible for all
non-recoverable program costs incurred.
Any outstanding balances on student accounts must be resolved before students will be allowed to study off
campus.
Note: Students applying to faculty-led programs who meet the above criteria are accepted to these programs on a first
applied, first accepted basis. Space is limited, so early application is recommended.
Costs and Financial Aid
The cost of semester off-campus study is comprised of program fees that generally include tuition, housing,
international health insurance, some meals, excursions, and off campus study fees. Airfare, personal expenses, books,
and other expenses are not included in the price of semester programs. Program costs vary; Augsburg College pays the
program provider on the student’s behalf and then bills the Augsburg student account. This allows students to access
their financial aid for off campus study. Students on semester programs will always pay a minimum of Augsburg tuition
plus living and travel expenses when studying abroad.
Students who receive financial aid, loans, scholarships, and/or grants to study at Augsburg can use that entire package
to cover their off-campus study program costs. Students receiving Augsburg institutionally-funded aid (e.g., President’s,
Regents’, Legacy, Promise, and other Augsburg gift aid/scholarships, and tuition benefit) may use their scholarships to
study off campus multiple times on Augsburg programs (see below in off-campus study program section). However,
institutionally-funded aid may be used only once toward off-campus costs on an affiliate program. Cost estimates for the
time abroad are drawn up to assist the student in planning and the financial aid office in awarding aid to students
studying abroad. Additional scholarships are available for semester and academic year programs.
The cost of short-term faculty-led programs is typically comprised of tuition (for summer programs), meals, airfare,
ground transportation, and interpretation/translation services. These costs are on top of any semester/year tuition
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charges. Some scholarships are available, but are limited for short-term programs. Students often apply loans to fund
the additional cost of education travel.
Students should attend the required information session and read the advising handbook for any updates to
scholarships and financial aid policies.
Students are required to notify CGEE immediately if they choose not to continue with their off-campus study experience.
At the moment of notification, non-recoverable costs and a cancellation fee will be assessed and charged to the student
account. Depending on the time of notification of withdrawal, students may owe nothing; or they may owe the offcampus study fee, the deposit, or some or all of the program fee. Students are also subject to the cancellation and
refund policies of CGEE and their program provider.
Scholarships
The Center for Global Education & Experience offers a range of scholarships and financial aid to students with
demonstrated financial need and whose participation in a semester or summer academic program contributes to a
community of co-learners that values a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
CGEE Global Education Scholarship. Augsburg students automatically receive a $1000 scholarship on our Semester
programs at our sites in Central America, Mexico and Namibia/Southern Africa. This scholarship is also available to
students who participate on our semester exchange programs in designated countries (China, Finland. Germany,
Greece, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, and Norway)
The Diversity Scholarship is for students who have not traditionally been represented in study abroad, specifically
students of color, students with disabilities, and LGBT students. Awards cover up to $6,000 off the cost of a
semester program abroad.
The Need-Based Scholarship is available for students with demonstrated financial need. Awards cover up to $2,000
of the cost of a semester program abroad.
Augsburg students receive an “Auggie Discount” of $1,000 on their first semester program (the Returnee Scholarship
will apply for the second program).
PJSA Member Discount is available for students whose home school is a member of the Peace and Justice Studies
Association. Automatic award of $500 toward a semester study abroad program in any CGE location. This discount
cannot be applied to the Social Work in a Latin American Context program.
Returnee Scholarship: Automatic discount of 10% off a second semester program for students who combine two
semester programs during their college career. There are no forms to submit for this discount.
Summer Discount: Students who participate in a full semester program in Mexico will receive a 10% discount off a
summer session (before or after the semester program).
Global Affiliate Scholarships are also available. These scholarships generally ranging from $500-$5000 are provided
directly through our affiliate partner programs.
Disabilities
CGEE and the Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services (CLASS) work closely with students with disabilities to
make every effort student needs are met while studying off-campus. Nevertheless, students are responsible for
requesting accommodations within a reasonable time frame prior to departure, ideally as early as program selection.
Students should be prepared for the fact that disability may be culturally defined. Attitudes toward disability and levels
of accessibility can vary greatly from country to country. The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates equal access to
university-sponsored programs and services to students with disabilities. However, providing access by US standards can
present unique challenges in international settings. The expectation on the part of US students and institutions is that
reasonable accommodations will be made. Depending on the country and culture, there may be different ways to define
accessibility and different expectations in terms of accommodations that can or should be made.
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Continuing Education Program
The mission of Augsburg College continuing education program is to provide working adults with lifelong learning
opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually in their homes,
workplaces, and communities. The program strives to meet the needs of the community by offering credit and noncredit
programs consistent with the mission of Augsburg College.
Programs are developed through collaborations between academic and administrative departments of the College and
community organizations. These collaborations have included the Departments of Business, Biology, Education, Nursing,
Religion, Social Work, the Center for Leadership Studies, Institutional Advancement, and organizations including
Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, Minnesota Department of Education, and the Midwest Regional Office
of the College Board. Augsburg College is a Lifelong Learning Partner with the ELCA.
Honors Program
The Augsburg Honors Program offers an adventurous education where students with a passion for ideas can be their
best. We offer a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for students committed to an exceptional higher education.
Augsburg’s Honors Program is unlike any other honors program in the nation because it gives students the resources
and freedom to build their own ideal higher education. Students have the opportunity to create their own courses, edit
and write for the Honors Review of Undergraduate Scholarship, participate in an intramural debate league, belong to an
Honors House, and learn through small reading groups, research projects, and travel around the world.
Each Honors course has been specifically created for Honors students, and includes a challenging “signature experience”
such as writing a play, putting great books on trial, or attending music, theater, and art performances. Honors courses
bring in professors from several different departments so students can learn from talented professors teaching their
specialties.
For information, contact the Honors Desk at honors@augsburg.edu (612-330-1560) or Phil Adamo, Honors Program
director, at honors@augsburg.edu.
Also see the Honors Program in the departmental pages of this catalog.
Inter-Institutional Programs
Augsburg cooperates with other colleges and institutions in the Twin Cities area on several programs.
Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC)
Through CLIC, the Twin Cities private college’s library consortium, the Augsburg community has direct access to more
than 2.5 million volumes and media resources of the 14 libraries.
Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
Full-time Day students at Augsburg College, Hamline University, Macalester College, St. Catherine University, and the
University of St. Thomas may elect to take one course each semester (fall and spring) at one of the other campuses. No
additional fee is required for such an exchange, except for private instruction in music or approved independent studies.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses, and thus courses taken through ACTC are considered Augsburg College
courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent record of courses for which an Augsburg student
has cross-registered is kept in the Registrar’s Office at Augsburg College, not at the host ACTC institution. Students may
elect to participate in the cooperative program to gain new perspectives, to get better acquainted with the other
schools, or to undertake a specific course or major not offered on the home campus.
AU/WEC/ROCH programs are not part of the ACTC consortium, and students in those programs may not register for
ACTC courses or complete ACTC majors under the terms of the ACTC consortium agreements.
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Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA)
Augsburg, in cooperation with 17 other colleges and universities, offers off-campus study semesters in Ecuador, New
Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, and the Twin Cities. (See HECUA programs in the International Programs and Urban
Studies sections of the departmental pages of this catalog.)
McNally Smith College of Music
Augsburg College full-time Day students may elect to take one course each semester at McNally Smith College of Music
(MSCM) providing that they meet all MCSM requirements. This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
There is no additional fee for this program. Students should consult with their advisors to confirm if the classes will
count toward graduation requirements. In no instance may a McNally Smith course be used as a substitute for any
Augsburg course specifically listed within a degree program.
Exchange courses are not transfer courses. Courses taken through the Augsburg-McNally Smith exchange are considered
Augsburg College courses and do not impact the residency requirement. The permanent record of courses which a
student has completed through the exchange is kept in the Registrar’s Office at Augsburg College, not McNally Smith.
Air Force ROTC
Augsburg Day students interested in participating in the Air Force ROTC program must apply for admission to the unit at
the University of St. Thomas. Students are eligible to compete for two- and three-year AFROTC scholarships. ROTC
credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more information contact the University of St. Thomas at
www.stthomas.edu/afrotc.
Army ROTC
Augsburg Day students may participate in the Army ROTC program at the University of Minnesota under an agreement
between Augsburg, the University of Minnesota, and the program. ROTC credits serve as electives at Augsburg. For more
information, contact the University of Minnesota: Twin Cities at www.goarmy.com/rotc/schools/university-ofminnesota.
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Academic Policies and Procedures
Registration
Students must be officially registered for all courses for which they are participating. All registered courses will be
reflected on a student’s AugNet Records and Registration page. Web registration through AugNet is the primary method
of registration, although registration can be processed through the Registrar’s Office with a Registration Form in
instances where online registration is not possible. Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their
registrations.
Students are required to meet with their faculty advisor prior to registration for the fall, spring, and summer terms. As
some courses are offered only in alternate years, students should also consult with departmental advisors when
planning their academic program.
Specific registration dates and deadlines for each semester are listed in the Academic Calendar at
www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Students who are missing prerequisites for a course may be eligible for a prerequisite waiver if, after discussion with the
course instructor, the instructor determines that the prerequisite learning objectives have been met. Students who
believe they have already completed the prerequisite in question should contact the Registrar’s Office at 612-330-1036
or registrar@augsburg.edu.
The following registrations cannot be completed online and must be processed with a Registration Form:
THP courses (Theater practicum courses)
100-level MUP courses (Variable-credit music lessons)
Student Teaching (Education Department approval required)
Independent Study and Directed Study (Independent Study form available on the Registrar’s Office webpage)
Internships (Internship Registration form available on the Registrar’s Office webpage)
ACTC courses (Course listings are available online through each ACTC institution and should be checked to verify the
correct meeting times and room assignment.)
Credit Loads
Full-time day students normally register for 16 credits per semester. Students in the AU/WEC/Rochester programs
typically register for 4-8 credits each semester. Students registered for 12 or more credits in a semester are classified as
full-time students. Students registered for at least 6 credits are classified as half-time students.
To register for more than 19 semester credits, students must petition the Student Standing Committee unless the
following apply: Students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.00 or greater may take a total of 20 semester credits
without petitioning; students with a cumulative GPA at Augsburg of 3.50 or greater may take a total of 22 semester
credits without petitioning. All overload registrations must be done through a Registration Form. (Note: For students in
the Day program there is an additional tuition charge for course loads over 19 semester credits. This includes combining
the credit load from both the DAY and AU/WEC programs. Auditing classes over the 19 semester credit limit will also
incur a tuition charge.)
Non-Attendance/Non-Participation Policy
Attendance/participation in class is important for academic success and financial aid. Therefore, students are dropped
for non-attendance/non-participation after the 10th business day of the term if reported by the instructor. Students are
ultimately responsible for dropping classes if they no longer plan to attend/participate. Students who have been
dropped and wish to re-enroll must submit an Academic Petition.
Internship Registration
Registration of internships for credit consists of the following steps:
Students must register the internship for the academic term that coincides with the internship experience.
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Obtain the Internship Registration Form from the Registrar’s Office webpage and complete the steps to obtain the
required signatures.
o Complete Site Supervisor Agreement form and Position Description: Submit the internship site supervisor
information and approved job/internship position description through an online form on the Strommen
Center website.
o Faculty Signature: Requires finding a faculty member willing to supervise and approve the internship based
on major discipline requirements.
o Department Chair Signature: Requires approval that the proposed internship experience meets the major
discipline requirements.
o Internship Coordinator or Director of Career and Internship Services Signature: Requires attendance at an
Internship Orientation session offered by the Strommen Center OR an individual meeting with the Internship
Coordinator or Director in the Strommen Center to review important college-wide internship information
and ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Once the completed internship registration form is submitted to the Enrollment Center, additional requirements for
internships for credit include:
Complete a Learning Agreement Plan (available electronically on the Strommen Center webpage) and receive
approval of the learning goals from the faculty supervisor responsible for grading the experience. The online form is
sent to the Strommen Center and copies are sent to the faculty supervisor and student.
Academic assignments (journals, reflection papers, etc.) as determined by the faculty supervisor and/or department
guidelines.
Complete final evaluations (sent out electronically at the end of the semester). The student and the site supervisor
will each complete an evaluation of the student’s internship experience. Results will be sent to the faculty
supervisor and student.
A complete step-by-step guide on requirements for internships for credit is available on the Strommen Center for
Meaningful Work webpage.
Independent/Directed Study Registration
To register for an Independent/Directed Study, complete and submit the Independent/Directed Study Registration form
with signatures of the faculty member responsible for the grade and the chair of the appropriate department
Dropping or Withdrawing
Courses may be dropped or withdrawn online through AugNet Records and Registration or with a Registration Form. For
drop and withdrawal deadlines see the Academic Calendar at www.augsburg.edu/registrar.
Crossover Registration
(This policy is approved for the 2016-2017 academic year and is subject to review for the 2017-2018 academic year.)
Undergraduate students are enrolled in a home program (DAY, AU, ROCH, WEC) and may register online for fall and
spring semester courses outside of their home program based on course availability and subject to the restrictions listed
below by program. Students have registration priority in their home program. Students are charged the tuition rate of
their home program for crossover courses.
DAY Program Students
- Are permitted to crossover into WEC courses.
- Juniors and Seniors (based on earned credits) are permitted to crossover into AU courses without special permission.
- Pay the overload fee for any credits over 19 in their combined DAY/WEC/AU load each semester.
AU Program Students
- Are permitted to crossover into DAY and WEC courses.
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ROCH Program Students
- Are permitted to register for AU and WEC courses as soon as their registration windows open and do not have to wait
until Crossover Registration begins.
WEC Program Students
- Are permitted to register for DAY and AU courses as soon as their registration windows open and do not have to wait
until Crossover Registration begins.
Graduate Courses
Students must have completed an undergraduate degree and be admitted to a graduate program before taking
graduate level courses from that program. Exceptions are made for approved courses in the Department of Nursing, the
joint BA Accounting/MAL program, and advanced undergraduate writers approved to take ENL510 in the Master of Fine
Arts program. Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate courses will pay their standard undergraduate
rate for those courses. Any student enrolled in an Augsburg graduate level program wishing to take an undergraduate
course will pay their program's graduate rate of those courses.
Grading and Evaluation
Explanation of Grades
The official delivery of end-of-term grades to students is online via AugNet Records and Registration.
Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests, written papers, oral reports, and other
types of evaluation.
Most courses are offered with grading options—traditional grading on a 4.0 to 0.0 scale or the Pass/No Credit grading
system.
The following is an explanation of undergraduate grades:
Grade
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
FN
P
N
V
W
I
X
Explanation
Achieves highest standards of excellence
Achieves above basic course standards
Meets basic standards for the course
Performance below basic course standards
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course)
Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course), student stopped attending
Represents work at 2.0 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
Pass/No Credit Grades
Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned:
In order to receive a grade of P, a student must meet the basic standards of the course and/or achieve at least a
grade of 2.0.
Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of
P-graded courses, or rank each as a C.
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Maximum number of semester credits taken P/N that may be applied to graduation is 24 semester credits with a
grade of Pass (P).
P-graded courses do not count toward the requirement that 56 traditionally-graded semester credits be earned at
Augsburg in order to be considered for Latin honors. Transfer students should be especially aware of this
requirement.
To be eligible for graduation with Latin honors, students may elect P/N grading for no more than eight semester
credits.
Certain courses have restrictions and are offered on one grading system only (e.g., lifetime activities are graded only
P/N). In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate they wish
to use the P/N grading option. Any changes in choice of grading option must be made according to deadlines published
in the Academic Calendar each semester.
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 submit a completed Application for Incomplete Grade form to the
Registrar's Office by the grading deadline for the semester. This form 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 filing of a grade by the grading deadline of the
following academic semester. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic semester, the
grade for the course becomes 0.0.
Extension (X) Grades
Internships, independent studies, and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one semester. When this is the
case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of the first semester of
registration. A grade of X (extension) is given by the instructor to indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that
students given X extensions will continue to communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory
progress is being maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the semester in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year). An instructor has the right to not grant an extension where satisfactory
progress is not demonstrated. If the course is not completed, a grade of 0.0 will be assigned.
Withdrawal (W) Grade
A course is given a grade of W (withdrawn) when it is dropped after the deadline for dropping classes without a W grade
and before the last day to withdraw.
Repeated Courses
A course in which a grade of FN, 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 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 for the most recent attempt, 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.
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Auditing Courses
Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). Full-time Day students
will be charged an audit fee if their total credit load is over 18 credits. The charge to audit a course is $1,000 for parttime DAY/AU/ROCH/WEC students. The signature of the instructor is required to register an audit. Students who audit a
course should confer with the instructor within two weeks of the beginning of the term to determine expectations,
attendance, and any other requirements. If expectations have been met, the course will be listed on the transcript as
having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be listed with a grade of W. Audited courses do
not count toward graduation and do not fulfill general education requirements.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not include credit and grade
points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the P/N grading option are not computed in the GPA.
The formula for computing the GPA is:
GPA = Total grade points divided by number of credits attempted with 0.0 to 4.0 grades assigned.
Assessment of Student Learning
The faculty at Augsburg College are actively engaged in research about student learning and the efficacy of the
curriculum. To support such assessment of student learning activities, faculty may collect student work for evaluation
beyond grading. Any information or student work collected will be treated confidentially; the student's identity will not
be public information. Students who do not want their work collected for assessment purposes can opt out by
contacting Dr. Amy Gort, Dean of Arts and Sciences.
Classification
Students are classified when grades are posted at the end of each term. Classification is based on the number of
semester credits completed.
Classification
Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Completed Semester Credits
0 – 27.99
28 – 59.99
60 – 91.99
92 or more
Academic Status Changes
Change of Program
Students may apply to change their “home program” by completing a Change of Program form. Applications are
reviewed by a committee. If approved, the change will take effect the following term. Changes are limited to once each
academic year. A Change of Program form must be submitted before the term begins.
Withdrawal from College
Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered because this will result in failing grades on
their official academic record. If necessary, students should instead submit a Withdrawal from College form. A
Withdrawal from College form may be obtained on the Registrar’s Office webpage. The deadline to file a Withdrawal
from College is the last Friday prior to finals week. Withdrawal from College and any consequential adjustments in
accounts are effective as of the date the Withdrawal from College form is submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Students
must be re-admitted to the College when they are ready to resume their studies. The Application for Readmission form
is also available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Students are responsible for keeping the Registrar’s Office informed of their current mailing address while away.
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Leave of Absence (DAY Program Students)
Students in the Day Program may apply to for a Leave of Absence for one semester. The Leave of Absence allows
continued access to Augsburg e-mail and AugNet Records and Registration. If a student on a Leave of Absence does not
register for the subsequent semester, the student’s file will be deactivated and the student will need to submit an
Application for Readmission form in order to re-enroll. The Leave of Absence program is not available to Day students
who withdraw from all courses while their courses are in progress.
Term Off (AU/WEC/ROCH Program Students)
Students in the AU/WEC/ ROCH Programs 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.
Military Called to Active Duty
Augsburg College will allow students to withdraw from courses without penalty if they are called to active duty as
military reservists, National Guard, or for other military service. This shall include a 100 percent refund of tuition and
fees upon verification of call to active duty. Students must submit an Academic/Financial Petition and provide a copy of
their orders to the Registrar’s Office.
If the student is called to duty after the deadline to drop a course, the Registrar’s Office will place a W for the course(s)
along with a notation on the transcript that the student was called to active duty. This is to assist the student with any
financial aid complications that may arise and also indicate that the withdrawal was outside of the student’s control.
Alternatively, the College supports faculty in enabling students who are called to active duty and have substantially
completed a course, to assign a grade based upon the coursework completed, or to work out an incomplete agreement.
Students who are able to complete some of their courses would have their refunds adjusted to reflect this.
Students who are being placed on active duty should contact the Registrar’s and/or the Office of Academic Affairs as
soon as possible so the College can notify all parties and aid in this process.
Student Standing Committee
The Student Standing Committee is a standing committee of the College that reviews requests for exceptions to
academic and financial policy. Representatives from the faculty, Registrar’s Office, Student Financial Services, and
Student Affairs serve on the committee.
Academic / Financial Petitions
Students who wish to request exceptions to academic and financial policies should carefully review and complete the
Academic/Financial Petition. Petitions must be submitted within 6 months of the semester being petitioned. The
Committee typically meets to review petitions and Applications for Readmission every other week during fall and spring
semesters and once each month during the summer semester.
Academic Dismissal Appeals
Students who have been academically dismissed have the right to appeal their dismissal to the Student Standing
Committee.
Applications for Readmission
Students seeking to re-apply to the College after being placed on academic probation or after being academically
dismissed must submit an Application for Readmission.
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Catalog Applicability
Students must fulfill the general education requirements that were in effect when they matriculated at Augsburg.
Students may elect to satisfy the departmental major requirements of any of the catalogs in effect during their years of
enrollment. However, students who are readmitted after more than six years away from the College must complete the
departmental major requirements of the most current catalog at the time of readmission or any one of the catalogs in
effect during their subsequent years of continuous enrollment at Augsburg.
Second Majors and Degrees
Students with an existing baccalaureate degree from Augsburg or another institution may enroll to complete an
additional major(s) or minor(s). Students will not be awarded a second degree unless it is different from the original
degree awarded (BA, BM, BS). Students cannot earn multiple degrees for the same major, though it is possible to earn
multiple degrees from the same academic department if the majors are distinct. For example, a student cannot earn
both a BA in Computer Science and a BS in Computer Science, but may earn a BS in Computer Science and a BA in
Computational Philosophy.
Evaluation of Transfer Credit
The evaluation of transfer credits is completed by the Registrar’s Office and is based on a student’s official transcript(s).
College credit is granted for liberal arts courses completed at regionally accredited institutions with a grade of 2.0/C or
better. Liberal arts courses are defined as courses similar in nature, content, and level to those offered at Augsburg.
Augsburg does not grant transfer credit for developmental-remedial courses, vocational-technical courses, or continuing
education units (CEUs). Courses with grades of C-, CD, or below do not transfer to Augsburg College. Competency credits
and exam credits issued by another institution may and will be evaluated on an individual basis. The Registrar’s Office
evaluates coursework for credit and for applicability toward Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements. Academic
departments are responsible for evaluating the applicability of coursework toward a student’s major or minor. The
College requires that certain courses and a minimum number of courses be taken at Augsburg. (Refer to the Residence
Requirements section of the catalog.)
Courses and credits that are accepted in transfer are reported on the student’s transcript. Grades and grade points from
other institutions are not transferred to Augsburg and are not included in the student’s cumulative grade point average.
Students should consult with their academic and faculty advisors and the Registrar’s Office before taking courses at
other institutions to ensure compliance with transfer credit policy and residency requirements. Additional resources
about transferring credit are available on the Registrar’s Office website.
MnSCU Transfer Students
Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements
and will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 100). Students will be granted credit for
transferable courses graded C or better. To qualify for this transfer program, the MnTC must be completed prior to
enrollment at Augsburg.
Completion of the Associate of Arts degree with the MnTC will satisfy Augsburg’s Liberal Arts Foundation requirements,
will reduce the Search for Meaning requirement to one course (REL 100), and will waive one of two Health and Wellness
requirements. Students will be granted credit for transferable courses graded C– or better. Transfer courses that equate
to Augsburg’s requirements of Effective Writing, entry level math, and modern language must have a grade of C or
better in order for credit to be granted. To qualify for this transfer program, the AA degree and MnTC must be
completed prior to enrollment at Augsburg.
Note: Additional prerequisite coursework beyond the AA degree may be required in some Augsburg majors. Students
are advised to consult an academic advisor in the major department to discuss major requirements. Courses with C–
grades or below will not be accepted as prerequisites or for application to majors.
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Advanced Transfer Students
Students who enter Augsburg with 52 or more semester credits accepted in transfer are considered Advanced Transfer
Students. The Augsburg Core Curriculum will be adjusted for advanced transfer students as outlined below:
Waiver of Search for Meaning II
Waiver of Augsburg Seminar
Waiver of Engaging Minneapolis
Waiver of one Health and Wellness requirement (depending on transfer evaluation)
All Augsburg Core Curriculum requirements not mentioned above remain unchanged for Advanced Transfer Students.
Waivers for Advanced Transfer are determined at the time of initial entry into Augsburg and will not be granted for
courses completed after initial enrollment.
Transfer Credit for Military Experience
Students are welcome to submit their military transcripts to the Registrar’s Office for transfer credit evaluation. A
military transcript will contain credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) for training and
courses completed in the US Armed Services. Augsburg will review a military transcript to determine if any of the credit
recommendations contained within it meet transfer credit guidelines.
Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy records maintained by JST: jst.doded.mil
Air Force records: Air University and Community College of the Air Force are regionally accredited institutions. Students
should submit official transcripts from these schools during the admission process.
Graduation Requirements
The responsibility for ensuring that all degree requirements are satisfied rests with the student. Each student is required
to file an Intent to Graduate at the end of his or her junior year to confirm remaining graduation requirements.
Application forms are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage. Faculty advisors, the Academic Advising staff,
department chairs, and the Registrar’s Office staff are available for counsel and assistance in program planning.
Students who enter an academic program with a bachelor’s or higher degree should contact the Registrar’s Office about
specific requirements for a second bachelor’s degree or for the equivalent of a major.
All degree and course requirements must be completed and verified in the Registrar’s Office in order for the degree to
be conferred. There may be no incompletes or open courses on the academic record.
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 comprise the academic program of a liberal arts college.
The Assessment of Previous Learning program (APL) at Augsburg provides a means by which a student’s previous
learning, other than that which is transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for examination for
possible credit toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning
must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to coursework in a field of study within the Augsburg liberal arts
curriculum, and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation.
The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by which students may have previous learning assessed for credit
recognition. The following is a brief description of each of these means of assessment:
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Courses earned from the International Baccalaureate program will be considered by the College for appropriate credit.
IB exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available on the
Registrar’s Office webpage.
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Advanced Placement Program (AP)
Augsburg allows students to earn credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5 on selected Advanced Placement tests. For some exams, a
minimum score of 4 is required. AP exams may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting
guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
This is a series of standardized tests developed by the College Board that are offered to students for a small fee at
regional testing centers. Students who score at or above the American Council on Education’s recommended score on
an approved examination may receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College. CLEP exams may fulfill
general education and/or major requirements. Credit granting guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office
webpage.
DSST Exams
DSST Exams are a series of standardized tests in college subjects that are comparable to the final examinations in
undergraduate courses. Exams are offered at testing centers worldwide for a small fee. Students who score at or above
the American Council on Education’s recommended score on an approved examination may receive academic credit for
that subject at Augsburg College. Credit granting guidelines are available on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
These tests assess written and/or spoken proficiency in world languages. For a small fee, students can assess their level
of knowledge in world languages to earn college credit and/or waive the modern language requirement. More
information about eligibility and qualifying languages is available from Academic Advising.
Departmental Comprehensive Exams
These are available for students to use in obtaining credit for previous learning if the following conditions are met:
There is a departmental exam available for the subject area in question.
There is a faculty member designated by the department to administer the exam.
The Registrar approves the student’s request to take the exam.
Credit for departmental exams is not computed in the GPA, and there is a charge per exam of $100 per semester
credit.
Portfolio Assessment Program
This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio
submitted by the student. The faculty team is composed of two faculty members from fields of study directly related to
the student’s previous learning. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit assessment
should consult the Registrar’s Office. In completing the evaluation of a student’s previous learning, the faculty team
applies the following criteria:
There is documentable evidence of a cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved
prescribed or systematic study of content material found within liberal arts coursework.
The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student.
The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement.
The learning relates well to the student’s educational goals.
The learning and skills involved are current and could be used at the present time.
Students may apply for the credit assessment process after completing at least one term of academic work at Augsburg
College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.50. It is strongly recommended that the process not be used when
four or fewer courses remain for graduation. There is a non-refundable application deposit of $200 to initiate the credit
assessment process for each course presented in a portfolio. An additional $200 is charged upon approval of each
course. Credit granted by portfolio review is not computed in the GPA.
Transcript credit will be recorded with the equivalent Augsburg course numbers as determined by faculty reviewers.
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Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning
While Augsburg College recognizes the validity of learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom, this
learning must be placed in the context of formal study in campus-based liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg allows
a maximum of 32 credits (one-fourth of a bachelor’s degree) to be obtained through previous experiential learning. In
compiling the 32 credits for previous experiential learning, the student may use any combination of the assessment
processes available in the APL Program: AP, CLEP, IB, DSST, ACTFL, departmental comprehensive exams, and credit
granted through portfolio assessment.
Graduation
Requirements
Degree requirements include completion of a minimum number of credits, a major, the Augsburg Core Curriculum, a
minimum GPA in major(s)/minor(s) and in total coursework, and residence.
1. Completion of 128 semester credits—No more than these maximums may be applied toward the 128 total semester
credits required:
o Eight semester credits by independent/directed study
o 16 semester credits of internship
o 24 semester credits with a grade of Pass (P)
o To graduate with Latin honors, students may take no more than eight elective P/N graded semester credits.
o Each department sets its own limitations on the number of P/N graded courses that may be applied toward the
major and minor programs, but normally students may apply no more than eight semester credits with P grades
toward a major and no more than four semester credits with a P grade toward a minor.
2. Completion of a Major—Requirements for each major are listed under the departmental headings.
3. Completion of the Augsburg Core Curriculum—Requirements for the Augsburg Core Curriculum are listed under the
Augsburg Curriculum section.
4. Grade Point Average —Students must earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00. Additionally, all majors
and minors require at least a 2.00 grade point average in coursework for the major or minor. Some majors,
licensure, and certificate programs require a higher grade point average or a minimum grade in each course. See the
departmental section for details about the grade and grade point average for individual majors and minors.
5. Residence —A minimum of 32 semester credits must be completed through Augsburg College. Additionally, no
fewer than 24 of the last 32 semester credits must be completed at Augsburg or within an approved exchange
program (ACTC, McNally Smith, or Augsburg Abroad). Transfer courses and Assessment of Previous Learning (APL)
credits are counted against the residency requirement. Therefore, students are encouraged to complete transfer
work and APL credits prior to reaching senior standing. Some departments have a minimum number of credits that
are required in residence within the major or minor. Consult the departmental pages of this catalog for further
information.
Latin Honors
Augsburg recognizes those students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement by conferring Latin
honors upon completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Students may also receive honors recognition for departmental honors and for participation in the Honors Program. (See
individual department and program descriptions for details.)
Qualification for Latin honors is determined as follows:
Summa Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Cum Laude
3.90-4.00 GPA (plus successful completion of the Summa Oral Examination)
3.80-3.89 GPA
3.60-3.79 GPA
To be eligible, a student must complete a minimum of 56 traditionally-graded credits at Augsburg and have no more
than eight elective pass/no credit graded credits at Augsburg (classes offered only with P/N grading will not be counted).
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For additional information, including the guidelines for the summa cum laude oral examination visit the Registrar’s
Office webpage.
Commencement
Though the terms are often confused, the words “graduation” and “commencement” carry different meanings.
Graduation refers to the completion of all degree requirements. Students graduate when all requirements for the
degree have been fulfilled, meaning that one can graduate at any point during the academic year provided that all
requirements are complete.
Commencement is a ceremony. It is an opportunity for students, family, friends, and the Augsburg College community to
celebrate academic achievement. Participation in commencement, however, does not mean that a student has
graduated. A student will not graduate and a degree will not be conferred until all requirements are met, regardless of
participation in commencement.
Augsburg College holds two commencement ceremonies in the spring to accommodate the College’s different student
populations. One commencement ceremony is for students in the Day undergraduate program. The second ceremony is for
graduate program students and undergraduate students in the Adult Undergraduate and Rochester programs.
Undergraduate students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in commencement if: (1) no
more than three requirements will remain in their program at the conclusion of spring semester; and (2) the remaining
requirements will be completed in the summer or fall semesters immediately following commencement.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Requirements
At the end of each fall, spring, and summer semester, the College will review the academic progress of all non-degree
and degree-seeking undergraduate students registered for that semester.
In order to remain in good academic and financial aid standing, students are required to maintain a cumulative Augsburg
College GPA of at least 2.0 and cumulative credit completion rate of at least 66.67%.
Credit Completion Rate Calculation
Attempted credits: Includes transferred credits and unsatisfactory grades (W, X, 0.0, FN, N, IP).
o Remedial and repeated courses do not count as attempted credits, so should be subtracted from the total
number of attempted credits.*
Earned credits: Includes transferred credits and satisfactory grades (0.5 - 4.0, P).
Divide earned credits by attempted credits (do not round numbers up or down)
o Example: 19 earned credits / 27 attempted credits = .7037 or 70.37%
o Example: 17 earned credits / 27 attempted credits = .6296 or 62.96%
Warning
Students who do not meet cumulative standards will be placed on Warning. At the end of the next semester attempted,
students meeting cumulative standards will be removed from Warning. If cumulative standards are not met, the
student’s semester term GPA and completion rate will be evaluated. Students earning a minimum of a 2.25 term GPA
and 66.67% term completion rate and completing all other Warning requirements (www.augsburg.edu/acskills) will be
placed on Probation. If cumulative and term standards are not met, students will be Suspended.
Probation
Students on Probation must meet cumulative standards. At the end of the next semester attempted, students meeting
cumulative standards will be removed from Probation. If cumulative standards are not met, the student’s semester term
GPA and completion rate will be evaluated. Students earning a minimum of a 2.25 term GPA and 66.67% term
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completion rate and completing all other Probation requirements (www.augsburg.edu/acskills) will remain on
Probation. If cumulative and term standards are not met, students will be Suspended.
Students on Warning or Probation who voluntarily withdraw from college may apply for readmission. At that time, the
Student Standing Committee will review their application for readmission.
For more information about Warning and Probation requirements, visit www.augsburg.edu/acskills.
Suspension
Students on Warning or Probation who do not meet cumulative and term standards will be suspended from the College.
Students may appeal their Suspension to the Student Standing Committee. Instructions for appeal are included in the
Letter of Suspension.
Students who have been suspended may apply for readmission after one full academic year (including fall, spring, and
summer semesters). At that time, the Student Standing Committee will review the application for readmission.
Augsburg College reserves the right to intervene with students who earn less than a 2.0 and 66.67% in a semester but
are otherwise meeting cumulative standards.
Professional Program Dismissal
Students may also be dismissed from professional programs, such as social work, education, and nursing. A student
dismissed from a program may appeal the decision through the Program Dismissal Appeal Process. The process is
available at inside.augsburg.edu/studentaffairs/studentguide.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List, compiled after each semester, recognizes undergraduate students for outstanding achievement during
the term. Students can qualify for the Dean’s List in two ways:
Earning a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher based on 12 or more traditionally-graded credits
Earning a semester GPA of 3.75 or higher based on 6-11 traditionally-graded credits
Incomplete courses and other classes without final grades at the time the Dean’s List is compiled will not be considered.
The Dean’s List is published on Inside Augsburg and students can choose to submit announcements to their hometown
newspapers.
Enrollment/Degree Verification
Augsburg College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student
enrollment and degree status.
Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
2300 Dulles Station Blvd, Suite 300
Herndon, VA 20171
Web: www.studentclearinghouse.org
Phone: 703-742-4200
Veterans of Military Service
Augsburg is approved by the state approving agency for VA education benefits. Veterans and eligible spouse and
dependents should consult with the VA School Certifying Officials in the Registrar’s Office and Student Financial Services
about completion of enrollment verification and the forwarding of other information to the Department of Veterans
Affairs. Veterans will need to meet the requirements of the Veterans Administration regarding repayment of
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educational assistance funds received. Additional information about veterans’ education benefits can be found at
www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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Augsburg Core Curriculum
Augsburg College is dedicated to educating students intellectually, physically, and spiritually. To live fully and act
effectively, humans must have a broad grasp of the world from which they have come, as well as the world in which they
live. Through providing courses in the humanities, fine arts, natural sciences, and social sciences, the core curriculum
introduces students to the breadth and complexity of human knowledge and our world.
“Search for Meaning” courses invite students to explore vocation, diversity, and pluralism through the study of Judaism,
Christianity, and Islam, and encourages students to consider their own religious, philosophical, and ethical commitments
in dialogue with other perspective. The Language courses introduce students to the skills and sensibilities necessary to
cross cultures and work across difference. Wellness courses offer students opportunities to develop skills and habits of
healthful living.
Students choose from more than 50 major areas of study to gain a depth of knowledge in a discipline and to prepare for
a career or further study. Thus, through a balance of curricular activities supported by full programs in student life and
religious life, an Augsburg College education strives to educate its students in a real world for the real world.
Undergraduate Student Learning Outcomes
The College’s mission statement offers a series of educational values:
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.
As part of this mission, Augsburg’s faculty have identified a set of outcomes for student learning
These areas reflect our shared commitment to offering a vibrant liberal arts education in tandem with career
preparation and vocational discovery. We expect students to achieve these outcomes cumulatively, through the
completion of the core curriculum, majors / minors, electives and co-curricular experiences.
As Informed Citizens, students are learning to …
engage their communities and demonstrate a sense of agency to create change in ethical and informed ways
explain diverse positions and collaborate effectively across social, cultural and geographic differences in local and
global contexts
As Thoughtful Stewards, students are learning to …
critically engage their own beliefs and articulate their gifts and goals for meaningful life and work in a pluralistic
context
identify the broad foundations for sustainable living and apply them in demonstrable ways
As Critical Thinkers, students are learning to …
use appropriate methods to gather and analyze evidence, identify underlying assumptions, and evaluate competing
claims
construct coherent, polished and persuasive arguments, narratives and explications in written, oral and other
formats
As Responsible Leaders, students are learning to …
employ the fundamental principles of quantitative literacy to arrive at thoughtful judgments
articulate and solve problems in creative, analytical, and integrative ways
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Overview of the Curriculum
The Augsburg Curriculum is comprised of three main components: core curriculum (or general education requirements),
major requirements, and electives. Some students may need to complete entry-level skill courses before enrolling in
college-level classes. The general education requirements include a liberal arts foundation, signature courses and
experiences, skills development, and a keystone.
Entry Level Placement Tests
Math, Writing, English (if applicable), and language placement for Language courses.
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg First Year
Augsburg Seminar
Engaging Minneapolis
Many Voices Project
The Augsburg Signature Curriculum
Religion, Vocation, and the Search for Meaning I and II
Augsburg Experience
Senior Keystone
The Liberal Arts Foundation
Natural Sciences and Math
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Humanities
Fine Arts
Electives
Majors
Skills
The Augsburg Curriculum is designed to help students develop the skills necessary for successful careers and fulfilling
lives, including:
Writing
Critical Thinking
Oral Communication
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy
Religious Literacy
Problem Solving
Intercultural Competence
Civic Agency and Engagement
Health and Wellness
Entry Level Placement Tests
Prior to their first registration, students will complete entry level skills assessments in:
Mathematics
Writing
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Language Placement
and, if applicable, English Language Learning
First-year students entering Augsburg in the fall of 2013 or later who require developmental/entry-level courses must
complete these courses by the end of their fourth term. Transfer students entering Augsburg in the fall of 2013 or later
must complete all required developmental/entry-level courses by the end of their third term. The developmental
courses subject to this policy are:
ENL 101
ENL 111 / HON 111 / ENL 112
ENL 217 / 218
MAT 103 / 105
Entry-Level Mathematics
For a strong start at Augsburg, students will take entry-level exams to determine their math placement group (MPG.) In
some cases, students who have transferred a mathematics course taken at another college may have their MPG
determined by the Registrar’s Office. All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is
administered by Academic Advising. Students are required to take the Math Placement Exam before registering for the
first term. Practice questions and other information are available from Academic Advising -- students are encouraged to
study for the exam. Students may retake the Math Placement Exam once during their first term of enrollment.
Based on the math assessment result, students will be enrolled in the appropriate courses or advised on preparation for
retaking the Math Placement Exam. Students in Math Placement Group (MPG) 1 must take MAT 103 to advance to MPG
2. Students in MPG 2 must take MAT 105 to advance to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 must take MAT 114 to advance to
MPG 4. No other MAT course changes a student’s MPG. A grade of Pass or 2.0 or higher is required to advance to the
next math level.
Students are encouraged to advance their MPG as soon as possible. Students must achieve Math Placement Group
(MPG) 3 or higher to graduate. In addition, many courses require MPG 2, 3, or 4 as a prerequisite.
Entry-Level Writing
A writing sample is required of students to determine placement in an appropriate writing class. In some cases, students
who have transferred an equivalent English composition course from another college or Advanced Placement English
Language and Composition with a score of 4 or 5 may have placement determined by the Registrar’s Office. All other
students must take the Writing Placement Test, which is administered by Academic Advising.
Based on the writing sample, students are placed into the appropriate writing course. Students are required to complete
Effective Writing (or Advanced Effective Writing or Honors Effective Writing). Students who need to develop
competence in composition skills are required to enroll in Developmental Writing (ENL 101) before taking Effective
Writing. These students must pass Developmental Writing (ENL 101) with a grade of P, 2.0, or higher before enrolling in
Effective Writing (ENL 111/112/HON 111).
Modern Language Assessment
Students with proficiency or experience in French, German, or Spanish complete an assessment to determine placement
in Augsburg's modern language courses. Students begin their exploration of modern language at the level identified by
the placement test. This online assessment is administered by Academic Advising. Placement assessment for American
Sign Language and Ojibwe is administered by faculty representing those specific languages.
English Language Learners Assessment
Students whose primary language is other than English will complete an assessment to determine preparedness for
classes taught in English. Results of this assessment determine placement in English Language Learner course(s). This
assessment is administered by Academic Advising.
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Core Skills Requirements
Effective Writing
Students must pass ENL 111 - Effective Writing, ENL 112 - Advanced Effective Writing, or HON 111 - Honors Effective
Writing with a grade of 2.0, P, or higher, or transfer in an equivalent course. Attendance at the first day of class is
required.
Language
For students who have not previously studied a second language, completion of a two-course sequence in the same
language with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P in both courses is required. For a language previously studied, placement
into the 211 level or successful completion (minimum grade of 2.0 or P) of 112 satisfies the graduation requirement.
Placement into French, German, and Spanish courses is based on assessment results from an online Brigham Young
University evaluation tool. Students proficient in other languages may seek a placement evaluation through faculty
fluent in the specified language at Augsburg or other ACTC schools. Details are available from Academic Advising.
Availability of assessment in all languages is not guaranteed.
Assessment is used for placement only and does not result in credit. Students may audit, but will not receive credit for
any course taken below their placement level. The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies may review and
sometimes override assessment results as deemed appropriate.
Modern language courses accepted in transfer may be applicable to this skills area for partial or full completion of the
requirement.
Students who have demonstrated competence in American Sign Language by passing an approved course sequence will
have fulfilled the Language Core Skill.
Students whose first language is not English and whose score is below the minimum on the English Language Learners
(ELL) placement test must fulfill the ELL requirement. The requirement is satisfied by successfully completing the ELL
course(s) and achieving a score above the minimum on the ELL placement exam. Students who complete the ELL
requirement will receive credit for the Language Core Skill requirement. Contact Academic Advising or the English
Department for additional information.
Health and Wellness
Two health and wellness courses are required. WEL100 - Foundations of Wellness (formerly HPE001) is required of all
students. The second course may be chosen from a variety of different WEL102 – Recreational Wellness (formerly
HPE002) courses. Students may test out of the WEL102 course by demonstrating proficiency from a selected
Recreational Wellness activity. Proficiency exams are offered through the Health and Physical Education Department
each semester. There is a fee to take the Recreational Wellness Activity Proficiency Test. Intercollegiate athletes and
Health and Physical Education majors may not test out of this requirement.
The Augsburg Core Curriculum
The Augsburg Core Curriculum is designed t