"The good we secure for ourselves
Table of Contents
is precarious and uncertain ... until
it is secured for all of us and
Overview ................... .... . ....................... ... 1
incoryorated into our common life."
MSW Program Mission and Goals ............................... ... Show more
"The good we secure for ourselves
Table of Contents
is precarious and uncertain ... until
it is secured for all of us and
Overview ................... .... . ....................... ... 1
incoryorated into our common life."
MSW Program Mission and Goals ............................... 2
-Jane Addams
MSW Program Format ....... .............................. ...3
MSW Curriculum Components .......................... .. .. .. .5
MSW Courses and Upcoming Changes ..... .................... .. 7
Field Work Education and Field Practicum ........................ 10
Admission to the MSW Program ....... ............... ....... .. 12
International Applicants ............... .................... .. 16
Summary of MSW Fees and Charges ..... .. ... ...... .. ........ .. 17
Financial Aid ........................ ........ . ...... .. ..... 18
Academic Policies ................... .. ...... .. ............ .20
MSW Program Management ........... ...................... .23
Department of Social Work Faculty ......... ... ..... ............ 24
Lindell Library and Information Technology .. .. . .. ... ............ 26
Accreditation .............................................. 27
About Augsburg College ..................................... 28
Campus Location and Map ... .................... .inside back cover
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overview
The Augsburg Master of Social Work
concentrations: Family Practice or
of other countries, including England,
is a small program of distinction and
Program Development, Policy and
Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia,
quality. Our purpose is to prepare
Administration. The academic
and Taiwan.
social work students for agency-based
coursework consists of 18 full courses
practice in public and non-profit
for regularly admitted students or 13
are internationally known for their
settings. We offer a challenging
full courses for those admitted with
teaching and research. Our adjunct
curriculum, combining social work
advanced standing (see explanation of
faculty are innovative practitioners
theory, policy, practice methods, skills
advanced standing on page 13).
training, research, and evaluation
techniques.
Our philosophy is to emphasize
In addition to the academic
We have outstanding faculty who
and administrators from agency-based
settings. Our faculty provide expertise
coursework, students complete 900
in a broad range of areas within social
hours of field practica in two settings
work. All our faculty are available for
client strengths and empowerment;
and a summative evaluation project.
mentoring relationships. They
problem solving within a holistic,
The Twin Cities offer many unique
schedule office hours convenient to
systems framework; and practice
opportunities for field practicum sites
weekend students.
informed by solid research and
such as non-profit advocacy
evaluation. Throughout our
organizations, counseling centers,
the liberal arts base of the College and
The Augsburg MSW builds on
curriculum, we stress social work
neighborhood centers, state and
supports the College's mission: "To
values and ethics. We also emphasize
county agencies, schools, hospitals,
nurture future leaders in service to the
responsibility to the local and global
correctional facilities, and non-
world by providing high-quality
community, promotion of social and
governmental organizations. We have
educational opportunities, which are
economic justice, understanding of
field sites in both urban and rural
based in the liberal arts and shaped by
and appreciation for diverse peoples
settings.
the faith and values of the Christian
and cultures, and commitment to
oppose oppression of all forms.
Our classes are offered on a
weekend intensive format. Field
Church, by the context of a vital
metropolitan setting, and by an
placements are available weekdays, as
intentionally diverse campus
complete a year of generalist
well as some evenings and non-class
community."
professional preparation (the
weekends. We maintain small class
foundation) and a year of advanced
sizes of 10 to 25 students. We offer
preparation in one of two
trips abroad to compare social services
Augsburg MSW students
MSW Program Mission and Goals
The mission of the
sound, scholarly
on combined strengths
Department of Social Work
research; and
of the client, group, or
is: "To develop social work
professionals for practice
that promotes social justice
and empowerment towards
the well-being of people in
community rather than
• how to evaluate the
effectiveness of your
As you progress through
our MSW curriculum, you
will learn:
• how an individual lives
of social work programs.
Student learning is guided
education, graduate or
by the following MSW
post-graduate, in social
program goals:
work or related fields;
1. prepare students to be
competent, creative,
and ethical social work
professional
or her environment;
practitioners who
programs affect
individuals, families,
communities, and
society;
• to use a range of client-
maintain a perspective
4. prepare students to
work for peace, social
justice, and human
well-being at a variety
of levels with a global
perspective;
that is multi-cultural
and holistic (that is,
5. prepare students to
one which encompasses
apply critical thinking
the integrated needs of
skills within
individual, family, and
professional contexts
community), with
and to demonstrate the
centered approaches to
attention to the special
professional use of self;
practice with client
needs of our migrant,
groups of all types and
immigrant, and Native
sizes;
American local
populations;
• to apply theories and
methods of practice
excel in problem-
placement experience;
solving within systems
practice informed by
perspective that creates
a holistic approach to
practice; and
through the field
• the importance of
6. integrate a liberal arts
2. prepare students to
of many sizes, to
•
3. prepare students for
continuing advanced
in and is affected by his
• how social policies and
pathology;
social work practice and
a diverse and global
society."
focusing on individual
7. provide students with
increased access to
social work education.
become advanced
practitioners who build
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MSW Program Format
The Augsburg MSW degree
offered at the mid-point of
expectation of substantial
Fall Trimester 2000
is designed to meet the
class. Each class meets for
independent study outside
Class Weekends
needs of a wide range of
eight sessions in a given
of class.
Sept. 15-16
students with differing
trimester.
responsibilities and time
commitments. Scheduling
classes in a weekend
intensive format allows
students some flexibility in
coordinating school
obligations with weekday
work and family
commitments. Our weekend
format also provides access
to an MSW education to
those living outside of the
Twin Cities metropolitan
area, who must travel some
distance.
Sept. 29-30
Cohons and Course
Sequence
Oct. 13-14
MSW students are admitted
Nov. 3-4
Foundation students
with a particular "cohort."
Nov. 17-18
complete 18 full courses.
Cohorts are distinguished
Dec. 1-2
Full-time students enroll in
by: level of admission
Dec. 15-16
three courses per trimester
(foundation or advanced
for six trimesters, totaling
standing), rate of attendance
Winter Trimester 2001
two years. Part-time students
(full-time or part-time), and
Class. Weekends
enroll in one or two courses
preferred concentration
Jan. 5-6
per trimester for 12
(Family Practice or Program
Jan. 19-20
trimesters, totaling four
Development, Policy, and
Jan 26-27
years. Advanced standing
Administration-"PDPA").
Feb. 9-10
students attend full time,
Augsburg offers six cohorts.
Feb. 16-17
Course Load and Program
Duration
enrolling in three courses
per trimester for five
Academic Calendar
trimesters, totalling 13 full
We follow a trimester
courses over one year and
academic calendar, offering
two trimesters. The part-
classes September through
time option is not offered for
June, exclusively on
those with advanced
weekends. Classes typically
standing. All students must
meet every other weekend
complete the MSW degree
with some back-to-back
in no more than four years
weekends.
following matriculation.
Oct. 27-28
Mar. 2-3
Field Practicum
Mar. 16-17
MSW students spend 900
Mar. 23-24
hours in two field practica.
The foundation field
Spring Trimester 2001
practicum requires 420
Class Weekends
hours. The concentration
Apr 6-7
field practicum requires 480
Apr 20-21
hours. Each practicum
May 4-5
experience is spread out over
May 18-19
two trimesters (fall and
Jun 1-2
winter) and is completed
Jun 8-9
concurrent with enrollment
Jun 22-23
Classes meet in four-hour
Course Credh and contact
Hours
in integrative field work
Jun 29-30
blocks on Friday evenings,
A full credit MSW course
seminars (SWK 502-503 and
6 to 10 p.m., Saturday
( 1.0) is equal to 4 semester
SWK 523-524) as well as
mornings, 8 a.m. to noon,
credits or 6 quarter credits.
other MSW coursework.
and Saturday afternoons,
Each full course meets for 32
1 to 5 p.m. A short break is
contact hours, with the
Class Periods
Summatlve Evaluation
Proiect
spend 15 to 20 hours per
Paul) have developed a dual
All students apply
week in the field practicum
degree: Master of Social
knowledge and skills from
during the fall and winter
Work and Master of Arts in
the foundation and
trimesters (a span of six or
Leadership for Mission
concentration curriculum in
seven months for each
(MSW/MA). The dual
completing a project
practicum).
degree focuses on meeting
designed to evaluate their
projects. A student also may
In the final year of
Luther Seminary (in St.
the educational interests of
social work practice.
study, students complete a
people planning to serve the
Students conduct and
summative project, which
spiritual and social needs of
present this evaluation/
requires substantial
families, individuals, and
research project during their
independent research,
communities.
final year of study. They
analysis, and writing.
may also select the thesis
Some MSW students
A pilot project has
been approved by both
option as an elective (see
work full time while
schools. Augsburg is
page 6).
enrolled in the MSW
currently seeking approval
program. Most, however,
from the Council on Social
arrange to reduce their work
Work Education. For more
Time Commitment
Although classes meet on
weekends, students spend
time on their studies during
non-class weekends and
weekdays. The typical
student will spend 12 hours
in classes within a 23-hour
period. For every hour spent
in class, a student may
hours or request time away
information, contact the
during their graduate
Augsburg social work office,
studies. Each student's
(612) 330-1233, or Luther
situation is unique and must
Seminary, (651) 641-3521,
be decided individually. All
for their catalog. Applicants
students must develop
apply to each program
strategies for balancing
separately; admission to one
family, work, and academic
does not guarantee
responsibilities.
admission to the other. This
spend 3 to 4 hours outside
of class, working on
Dual Degree
assignments or group
Augsburg College and
joint program is ecumenical
in its admissions policies
and academic outlook .
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MSW Curriculum Components
The MSW curriculum, which
knowledge of theories and practice
Administration. In either
includes both academic coursework
methods in the foundation field
concentration, you will deepen your
and field education, has two
practicum. The field practicum is
knowledge of the primary issues
components: foundation and
completed concurrently with your
affecting families and communities,
concentration.
enrollment in two integrative field
develop a range of client-centered
work seminar courses (SWK 502 and
approaches to practice, gain a broader
Foundation Curriculum
The foundation curriculum is made
up of nine courses and a generalist
field practicum. In the foundation
courses, you are introduced to social
work as a profession. You will learn
both historical and contemporary
theories, issues, and practice methods,
relating to both the individual and
503). The full foundation curriculum
understanding of human diversity,
is required of all students, with the
develop competencies in practice
exception of those admitted with
based-research, and learn practice or
advanced standing (see explanation
program evaluation techniques.
of advanced standing on page 13 ).
you will apply this advanced
curriculum, all foundation
knowledge of theories and practice
coursework and field hours must be
methods in the concentration field
successfully completed.
the environment. During the
foundation year, you will study
Concentration Curriculum
human behavior and the social
The concentration curriculum is
environment; history of social welfare
made up of nine courses and an
policy; and services, research
advanced field practicum. After
methods, practice methods,
completing the foundation
assessment frameworks, family and
requirements, you will enroll in the
community diversity, and social work
concentration curriculum of your
values and ethics.
choice. Augsburg offers two
In the foundation curriculum,
you will apply this generalist
[n the concentration curriculum,
Before beginning the concentration
concentrations: Family Practice and
Program Development, Policy, and
practicum experience. The field
practicum is relevant to your chosen
concentration and is completed
concurrently with your enrollment in
two field seminar courses (SWK 523
and 524). As a capstone to your
MSW program, you will complete a
summative evaluation project in
practice or program evaluation.
'
Family Practice
concentration was
building upon but separate
Concentration:
developed in response to
from the summative
Family, in its diverse forms,
the growing demand for
evaluation project. Course
is central to society.
leadership and
credit is given for this
"Family," in this context, is
administration. Effective
option as an elective.
interpreted broadly as the
services require competent
Students work with a thesis
nurturing system
practitioners to provide
adviser to develop more in-
surrounding people. It is
strong leadership and
depth research skills
inclusive of many areas of
effective administration. In
contributing to social work
need. As a growing number
this concentration you will
knowledge.
of family-related challenges
learn the knowledge and
face society, there is an
skills necessary to promote
ever-increasing need for
and achieve needed change,
professionals who base their
and to develop, lead, guide,
practice on in-depth study
and administer programs
of the broad spectrum of
that serve diverse people in
issues that confront the
a variety of settings.
family. In the Family
Practice concentration, you
will concentrate on
promoting empowerment of
the family-nurturing systems
from a developmental and
holistic perspective.
Program Development,
Degree Requirements
To be conferred with the
MSW degree, students must
achieve the following:
• successful completion of
18 MSW courses (13 for
advanced standing), with
Summatlve Evaluation
Proiect
with a grade of 2.0 or 2.5,
All students will apply
and with a cumulative
knowledge and skills from
GPA of 3.0 or higher;
the foundation and
no more than two courses
• successful completion of
concentration curricula in
900 hours of approved
completing a final project
field practica ( 480 hours
designed to study social
for advanced standing);
Policy, and
work efficacy. Students will
Administration:
conduct and present this
submission of the
Social change is necessary
advanced research project
summative evaluation
to foster policies and
during their final year of
project; and
services that respond to
study.
human need. The Program
Development, Policy, and
Administration
Master's Thesis
Students have the option of
• successful completion and
• successful completion of
all degree requirements
within four years of
matriculation.
completing a thesis,
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MSW Courses and Upcoming Changes
Below are two curricula: existing
intend for the new curriculum to
date. We will offer this new course in
and revised. The revisions are in
begin in 2001-02. This means
winter 2001-02. Because of the
response to feedback requested from
students who begin in 2000-01 will
earlier start for advanced standing
several constituencies, including
complete the first year under our
students, we will move the advanced
students, alumni, faculty, field
existing curriculum, but will complete
standing application deadline for
agencies, and CSWE. The revised
subsequent years under the revised
2001-02 admission to January
curriculum is approved by the social
curriculum.
work department and awaiting
15, 2001. (Advanced standing
For advanced standing students,
approval from the College Academic
the revised curriculum adds a new
Affairs Committee in 2000-01. We
course and requires a winter start
applicants previously applied in
October.)
EXISTING Curriculum
Foundation Courses:
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Integrative Field Work Seminar II
Integrative Field Work Seminar I
Methods and Skills II
Methods and Skills I
Introduction to Family Practice
History of Social Welfare Policy
Introduction to Program Development, Policy & Admin.
Research I
Family Practice Concentration Courses:
Integrative Field Work Seminar III
Thesis Seminar
Family Practice I
Creative Problem Solving in Supervision
Research II
Family Diversity/Family Social Policy
Integrative Field Work Seminar IV
Elective
Family Practice II
Program Development, Policy, & Administration Concentration Courses:
Integrative Field Work Seminar lII
Thesis Seminar
Processes of Program Planning & Development
lnterorganizational, Community, Political Relations
Research II
Advanced Social Policy
Integrative Field Work Seminar IV
Elective
Organizational Development & Administration
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REVISED Curriculum
Foundation Courses:
0
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Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Methods and Skills II: Families & Groups
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar and Skills Lab
Community Development for Social Change
Methods and Skills I: Individuals
Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice
History of Social Welfare Policy
Research I
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar and Skills Lab
Advanced Practice Methods (advanced standing only)
Family Practice Concentration Courses:
Field Work III: Integrative Seminar (.5)
Family Practice II
Diversity in an Urban Environment I (.5)
Family Social Policy
Family Practice I
Creative Problem Solving in Supervision
Research II: Practice Evaluation
Family Practice Elective
Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar (.5)
General Elective
Diversity in an Urban Environment Il (.5)
Program Development, Policy, and Administration Concentration Courses:
Field Work III: Integrative Seminar (.5)
Planning and Policy Practice I
Diversity in an Urban Environment I ( .5)
Organizations/Social Admin Practice II
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice I
Planning and Policy Practice II
Research II: Program Evaluation
Organizations/Social Admin. Practice III
Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar (.5)
General Elective
Diversity in an Urban Environment II (.5)
ENROUMENT Options
Foundation • Full-time
YEAR 1
Fall
Human Behavior & the Social
Environment
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar &
Skills Lab
Methods & Skills I: Individuals
(foundation practicum begins)
YEAR2
Fall
Field Work III: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity (.5 each)
Research II: Evaluation (practice
or program)
Concentration Course #l
(concentration practicum begins)
Winter History of Social Welfare Policy
Field Work II: Integrative Seminar &
Winter Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity (.5 each)
Skills Lab
Concentration Course #2
Methods & Skills II: Families & Groups
Concentration Course#}
(foundation practicum continues and finishes)
(concentration practicum continues
Spring Research I
and finishes)
Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice
Community Development for Social Change
Spring
General Elective
Concentration Course #4
Concentration Course #5
I
Advanced Standing • Full-time
YEAR 1
No Courses
Fall
YEAR2
Fall
Field Work Ill: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity ( .5 each)
Winter Advanced Practice Methods
Research II: Evaluation (practice
Spring
Research I
or program)
Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice
Concentration Course # 1
Community Development for
(concentration practicum begins)
Social Change
Winter Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity ( .5 each)
Concentration Course #2
Concentration Course #3
(concentration practicum continues
and finishes)
Spring
General Elective
Concentration Course #4
Concentration Course #5
Foundation • Part-time
YEAR 1
YEAR2
Fall
Fall
Human Behavior & the Social
Field Work I: Integrative Seminar/Skills Lab
Methods & Skills I: Individuals
Environment
(foundation practicum begins)
Winter History of Social Welfare Policy
Winter Field Work II: Integrative Seminar/Skills Lab
Spring
Research I
Methods & Skills II: Families & Groups
(foundation practicum continues and finishes)
Spring
Theories of Family: Intro. to Family Practice
Community Development for
Social Change
YEAR4
YEAR3
Fall
Field Work Ill: Integrative Seminar &
Fall
Diversity (.5 each)
Research II: Evaluation (practice
or program)
Concentration Course # 1
(concentration practicum begins)
Winter Field Work IV: Integrative Seminar &
Diversity ( .5 each)
Concentration Course #2
(concentration practicum continues
and finishes)
Spring
Concentration Course #3
General Elective
Winter Concentration Course #4
Spring
Concentration Course #5
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Field Work Education and Field Practicum
Field Work Education and
Field Placement
work integrative seminars, is
education of the MSW
Social work education is
the arena for the
program is divided into two
not merely classroom based.
application of this
components: foundation
Through the field
philosophy. It is our belief
and concentration. The
experience, we expect that
that the collaborative efforts
foundation field practicum
you are able to demonstrate
between the student, the
requires 420 hours and is
your aptitude in bridging
field agency, and the MSW
completed by those students
theory and practice. The
program are essential.
admitted at the foundation
foundation of your practice
includes:
• ethical, competent
professional practice
• problem solving within a
systems framework and
strengths perspective
• an understanding of, and
respect for, diverse
peoples and cultures
• responsibility and service
to the broader community
in the interest of social
justice
• a commitment to oppose
oppression.
We recognize that the
field experience, called
"practica," with the field
Field Education Format
Under the instruction and
supervision of
professionally-trained,
MSW-level, and programapproved field instructors,
you will spend 900 hours in
two field practica. Each
practicum is spread out over
two trimesters (fall and
winter) and is completed
concurrently with
enrollment in field work
integrative seminars (SWK
502-503 and SWK 523524) as well as other MSW
The field work
level. The foundation
practicum puts emphasis on
developing competence as a
professional generalist social
worker. The concentration
field practicum requires 480
hours and is completed by
all students, including those
admitted at the foundation
level and those admitted
with advanced standing.
The concentration
practicum places emphasis
on advanced practice skills
and leadership qualities
related to the chosen
concentration.
coursework.
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Process for Field Praclicum Selecuon
at an agency that is not on the
• senior resources
Field practicum selection for the fall
approved site list or is at your place of
• family social policy
of any academic year is done in the
employment. In either case, you can
previous spring during specified dates
work with the MSW field coordinator
determined by the MSW field
to determine if the site in which you
• corrections and probation
coordinator. You are required to
are interested is acceptable. All field
• public and
attend the student field orientation
practica must be supervised by
before beginning your field practicum
professionals who are approved as
search.
Augsburg field instructors.
At the student field orientation,
the MSW field coordinator will
provide a list of field sites approved by
Augsburg's MSW program and
classified according to type of field
setting. Based on your area of interest
and your career goals, you will choose
two or more field sites and will
arrange interviews at each. Once
interviews are finished, you will rank
your choices of field sites, and the
field sites will rank their choices of
interns. The MSW field coordinator
• youth services
• developmental disabilities
Field practica are not only the basis
for a sound social work curriculum,
• American Indian family services
but are long-remembered. The
• chronically and persistently
primary goal of the field faculty at
mentally ill
Augsburg is the success of each
student in a stimulating and
•chemical dependency
challenging field practicum. Our
• court services
current list of approved field sites
• immigrant, migrant, refugee services
includes agencies in the following
areas of practice:
• family and children services
• child welfare
with field site preferences.
• mental health
In rare instances, you may
independent schools
• hospitals
Field Practicum Settings
strives to match student preferences
petition to complete a field practicum
• health and human services
• crisis intervention
• victims of torture
• Catholic and Lutheran social
services
• neighborhood services
Admission to the MSW Program
Entering a Master of Social
must be disciplined and
Work program requires a
hard working. Most
commitment to a
importantly, they must
and a commitment to
professional career of
exhibit a commitment to
social justice
serious responsibility. Social
the values of the social
workers serve children and
work profession.
adults who are arguably the
• awareness of social issues
• clear appreciation of the
value base of the social
work profession
most vulnerable people in
program promotes the
our society and need the
widest possible diversity
strongest support that can
within its student
the ability to work with
be provided on their behalf.
populations. Therefore, the
diverse peoples and
Therefore, social work is by
admission policies ensure
cultures
necessity a rigorous course
that educational
of study requiring
opportunities are provided
Augsburg MSW
knowledge and skills in
to persons with a range of
philosophy and focus on
complex procedures which
abilities, backgrounds,
agency practice
must be applied
beliefs, and cultures.
appropriately and
sensitively with diverse
individuals and
communities.
To excel in the
Augsburg MSW program,
students must manage a
demanding academic
curriculum. They must
employ well-developed
APPiicant Qualities
A strong candidate for the
MSW program will
demonstrate the following:
• outstanding academic
abilities
• a solid foundation in the
liberal arts
• the ability to think
analytical skills and critical
clearly and communicate
thinking abilities. They
effectively
must be open to examining
their own values and
worldview. They must be
collaborative, flexible, and
be able to accept
•
The Augsburg MSW
being of others
constructive criticism. They
• strong writing skills and
• leadership qualities and
• knowledge of the
APPiication Requirements
To apply for the MSW
program you must meet the
following minimum
standards:
• bachelor's degree from an
accredited, liberal arts
college or university;
• cumulative
undergraduate GPA of
3.0 or higher;
• liberal arts course work in
the social sciences,
command of the English
humanities, human
language
biological systems, and
• healthy sense of self and
statistics.
concern for the well-
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Conditions for low GPA
Human service experience
minimum score of 85 is required. To
If your undergraduate cumulative
Although it is not a requirement,
inquire about times the test is offered,
GPA (not including proprietary
we give strong preference to those
cost, study tools, testing facilities near
schools) is 2.99 - 2.50, you may file
applicants with work or volunteer
you, or to inquire about results of a
an application provided you show
experience in human services,
past test, please contact either testing
completion of at least one graduate
particularly experience that
service via their Web sites:
level course, from an accredited,
demonstrates responsibility and
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academic institution, with a grade of
leadership. We consider human
<www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/>.
B (3.0) or higher. If your cumulative
service experience to be direct or
GPA is 2.49 - 2.0, you may file an
indirect practice in a health and
application provided you show
human service organization. This
completion of at least two graduate
includes assessment; treatment
level courses, from an accredited,
planning and evaluation; case
academic institution, each with a
management; information and
grade ofB (3.0) or higher. All
referral; counseling; advocacy;
graduate courses must be completed
teaching; research; supervision;
and documented on an official
consultation; community
transcript at the time of application.
organization; and the development,
than seven years prior to the
implementation, and administration
desired MSW matriculation date;
Liberal arts coursework
All applicants to the MSW program
must show completion of the
following liberal arts courses, each
with a grade of C (2.0) or higher:
• four social science courses
• three humanities courses
Applicants also must show
completion of, or declare an
intention to complete, the following
courses, each with a grade of C (2.0)
or higher:
• one basic statistics course
• one human biology, physiology, or
anatomy course
of policies, programs, and activities.
Applicants are advised that MSW
field placement options may be
limited for those who lack prior
human service experience. Also, we
do not grant academic credit for work
or life experience.
Admission with Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is an application
category open to those with the
following qualifications:
• bachelor's degree in social work,
accredited by the Council on
Social Work Education (CSWE);
• BSW degree received no more
• cumulative undergraduate GPA of
3.0 or higher;
• liberal arts course work in the
social sciences, humanities,
mathematics, human biological
systems, and statistics.
If your undergraduate cumulative
Test of English as a Foreign
GPA is 2.99 or lower, you may not
Language
apply for advanced standing and must
If English is not your native language,
apply at the foundation level,
you must take the Test of English as a
following the low GPA requirements
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the
outlined above.
Michigan English Language
Assessment Battery (MELAB). For
the TOEFL, a minimum score of 600
These courses must be completed
(paper test) or 250 (computer test) is
prior to enrollment.
required. For the MELAB, a
request to apply to Augsburg
receive a grade of B (3.0) or
Advanced standing
as a transfer student. Transfer
higher. Transfer students may
applicants are asked to
students follow the same
receive credit for up to eight
identify courses from their
application timeline as
courses. All transfer students
BSW programs that are
foundation applicants, unless
must complete no fewer than
10 courses at Augsburg.
BSW parallel courses
parallel to the MSW courses
the foundation year has been
from which they seek
completed. In the latter case,
exemption. These courses
the transfer student should
include Human Behavior
follow the timeline for
and the Social Environment
advanced standing applicants.
501), Practice Methods I and
II (SWK 505/506), and
Integrative Field Work
Seminar I and II (SWK
502/503 ), which includes
420 field practicum hours.
Only BSW courses with
a grade of B (3.0) or higher
are eligible for consideration
as a parallel course. If an
advanced standing applicant
is admitted, but does not
have an eligible BSW course
for one (or more) of these
courses, he or she will
complete that MSW course
at Augsburg, prior to
enrolling in the advanced
standing curriculum.
Additional documents
Social Work,
Transfer students follow the
(612) 330-1233 or
same procedures as a new
<swkinfo@augsburg.edu>.
applicant; however, the
The application packet
following additional
includes an application form,
documents are required:
a liberal arts checklist, a
• copy of the syllabus for
parallel course checklist,
each MSW course for
three recommendation
which transfer of credit is
forms, transcript request
sought;
• a letter of recommendation from the MSW
forms, and an application
status card.
To complete an MSW
program from which the
application, you will need to
student is transferring-
submit the following:
either from an instructor,
1.) completed and signed
an adviser, or the MSW
director; and
application form;
2.) $25 application fee;
• official transcript showing
MSW grades.
Each completed MSW
course is considered
•
materials may be requested
from the Department of
(SWK 500), History of
Social Welfare Policy (SWK
Application materials
A packet of application
3.) completed liberal arts
course checklist;
4.) completed BSW parallel
Admission as aTransfer
Student
individually and is not
course checklist (for
guaranteed to be
advanced standing
Students admitted to
transferable. Eligible courses
applicants);
another MSW program
must be from a CSWE-
accredited by CSWE may
accredited program and must
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5.) three completed and signed
APPiication Deadlines
recommendation forms, with letters
The application deadline refers to actual receipt of the application packet
attached;
in our office, and does not refer to a postmark date. In the event a
6.) official transcript(s) from all postsecondary institutions attended;
7.) results of Test of English as a Foreign
deadline falls on a weekend, materials will be due the following Monday.
Foundation applicants
Received packets are processed beginning
November 15
Language (for non-native English
Priority filing date
4:30 p.m., December 15
speakers);
Final deadline
4:30 p.m., January 15
Notification date
March 15
Matriculation term
Fall trimester (September)
8.) typed personal statement, with responses
to these questions:
• What is your perspective on social
welfare and society?
• What is your understanding of the social
work profession?
• Describe your employment and/or
volunteer experiences and explain how
they have prepared you for pursuing the
MSW degree.
• Give examples of your demonstrated
Advanced standing applicants
Received packets are processed beginning
November 15
Priority filing date
4:30 p.m., December 15
Final deadline
4:30 p.m., January 15
Notification date
March 15
Matriculation term
Winter trimester (January)
"Late" applications
We may consider late applications on a space available basis. We review
all applications that are completed by the final deadline, which takes
ability to work with a diversity of
about two months. After our review and decision process we may
people.
determine we have space for additional students and will accept a select
• How would you rate your written and
oral communication skills?
• What are your personal qualities that
make you well suited for the social work
profession?
• What are your limitations and how
would you address them in your
professional education?
• What are your career and life goals?
• How do you anticipate the MSW
degree will facilitate your career
development?
number of late applications by a designated date. To file a late application,
you must request advance permission from our office. Applications that
arrive after the final deadline are not automatically considered as late
applications.
International Applicants
The Department of Social
for any transcript(s) from an
coordinate and pay for this
Work encourages qualified
institution outside of the
evaluation and to begin the
applicants from other
United States. This
process early enough so that
countries to apply to the
evaluation should include
results are received in our
MSW program. An
the following:
office by our deadline. We
international applicant is
1.) analysis of credentials-to
suggest:
someone who is not a
determine if your degree is
permanent, legal resident of
equivalent to an accredited
the United States.
U.S. bachelor's degree
International applicants
Evaluators, Inc.
Phone: ( 414) 289-3400
2.) course by course
Fax: (414) 289-3411
follow the same timelines
evaluation-to show your
and application procedures
complete course listing
as U.S. residents; however
with credit values and
they must follow these
grades received for each
World Education Services,
additional instructions:
course
Inc.
• All application materials
must be submitted in
English;
3.) calculation of grade point
average-to show your
cumulative grade point
• If English is not your
average using the standard
native language, you
U.S. grading system, i.e.,
must submit official
A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0,
scores from the TOEFL
D= 1.0, F=O.O
or MELAB (see
minimum required score
on page 13 );
• If your bachelor's degree
was received from an
institution outside of the
United States, you must
request an evaluation of
credentials (see below).
•
Educational Credential
4.) translation to English
(if applicable)
You should request that
OR
Phone: (800) 937-3895 ext. 2
Fax: (212) 966-6395
Declaration of Finances and
Student Visa
Before being admitted,
international applicants will
be asked to provide proof of
funds to finance the MSW
education, including tuition,
books, and living expenses.
the evaluation report be sent
A Declaration of Finances is
directly to the Department
completed by you or your
of Social Work. Typically,
financial sponsor with
the evaluating service will
appropriate documentation
send a second copy to you at
such as bank statements or
no extra charge. Usual tum-
other financial records. The
Guidelines for lnternatio11a1
TranscrlPt Submission
around time for a credential
Declaration of Finances is
evaluation is approximately
required for Augsburg to
MSW admission requires an
30 days from the time they
issue an I-20 for the student
"evaluation of credentials"
receive all your documents.
visa (F-1).
It is your responsibility to
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summarv of MSW Fees and Charges
Application Fee
$25
Admission Deposit
$100
Campus Access Fee
$10 per trimester
Information Technology Fee
$25 per full course
Late Registration Fee
$35
per day, up to a max of $125
Registration Change Fee
$5
(if making a change after the first class session)
Transcript Fee
Continuation Fee
$3 per copy
$350 per trimester
(if work on the degree continues beyond scheduled coursework)
Tuition for 2000-2001:
per course $1,284
Tuition is set on an annual basis and is payable at the beginning of
each trimester.
Enrollment Pavment OPlions
Payment in full: due prior to first day
of classes
Payment plan:
A 3-pay plan is available each trimester
with 1/3 tuition due every 30 days,
beginning prior to the first day of classes.
Company reimbursement:
Courses that are company reimbursed
require a deposit of $150 per course, with
full payment due within 45 days after the
end of the term.
Registration is permitted only if the
student's account for a previous term is paid
in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not
Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of
release diplomas or academic transcripts
one percent per month on any account with an open balance of 30
until all student accounts are paid in full.
days or more.
This policy applies to student loan funds
Tuition Refund Schedule
In order to be eligible for a refund of tuition charges, students are
responsible for canceling courses with the registrar's office. A per
course tuition refund will be made on the following basis:
Through the first scheduled class meeting: 100% of tuition
(minus a $75 administrative fee if withdrawing completely)
Prior to the second class meeting: 80% of tuition
Prior to the third scheduled class meeting: 60% of tuition
No refund after the third scheduled class meeting.
administered by the College (e.g., Perkins
Student Loan); payments must be current
according to the established repayment
schedules.
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Financial Aid
Companv Tuition Assistance
Programs
Federal and State Aid
Programs
students enrolled in the
Many companies, agencies,
The Enrollment Center uses
MSW program. Non-degree
and corporations offer full or
standard, nationally accepted
seeking students are not
partial tuition assistance to
methodology to determine
eligible for any type of
employees who participate in
eligibility for federal and
financial aid through
work-related or degree-
state financial aid programs.
Financial assistance is
available to degree-seeking
Augsburg College. Students
related college programs.
enrolled in two or three full-
Augsburg College offers a
credit courses per trimester
payment plan by which
are eligible to apply for full-
employees may handle
time aid. Students enrolled
tuition reimbursement.
in one course are eligible to
Students should contact the
apply for half-time aid. The
Enrollment Center to make
Enrollment Center assists
payment arrangements using
students in assessing
the company reimbursement
financial aid eligibility and
payment plan.
offers financial aid from
Federal Stafford Loan
Program
Common loan provisions:
Borrowing limits: Graduate
students may borrow up to
$18,500 per year with an
aggregate of $128,500
(undergraduate and
graduate). Based on an
eligibility calculation, a
Bureau of Indian Attairs.
Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships
student may borrow from
Sponsored Scholarships
American Indian students
combination of both, but
Augsburg actively pursues
who meet federal, state, or
cannot exceed the annual
non-Augsburg funding for
tribal requirements may
loan limits.
special scholarships. The
apply for these scholarships.
available alternatives, some
of which are listed below:
either the unsubsidized or
subsidized program or a
Interest rates: The
availability of such
Indian grants generally
annually variable interest
scholarships may enable the
supplement other sources of
rate is determined by the 91-
participation of individuals
financial aid. For assistance
day T-bills + 3.1 %, capped at
of limited financial means as
in application, please contact
8.25% and changes each
well as individuals working
Augsburg's American Indian
July 1 for all borrowers. The
for volunteer agencies and
Student Services director at
interest rate for enrollment
other organizations not likely
(612) 330-1144 or your
periods beginning between
to provide tuition
tribal agency.
July 1, 2000 and June 30,
reimbursement.
2001 is 7.59% .
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Federal Perkins Loan Program
to the Enrollment Center for further
begins six months after you cease to
A joint Augsburg College-federally
procesing. Loan proceeds are released
be enrolled at least half time in an
funded program administered through
through electronic funds transfer .
eligible program leading to a degree or
the College for students who
certificate. Repayment may extend up
demonstrate financial eligibility. The
students may borrow up to $9,000 per
to 10 years.
student is required to sign a
year minus any other student loan
Repayment terms: Repayment
Deferments: In most cases,
Borrowing limits: Graduate
promissory note at least once per
indebtedness. Maximum graduate
deferments are granted for continued
term, after which funds are put on the
borrowing cannot exceed $40,000
education, disability, and
student account.
including undergraduate. The
unemployment. Contact your lender
Borrowing limits: You may
if you think you are eligible for a
borrow up to $4,000 per year as a
deferment.
graduate student, with a $30,000
Program specific provisions
maximum.
Federal Stafford Loan
Interest and repayment: Simple
minimum loan amount per year is
$500.
Interest and repayment: The
interest rate is variable. Interest
payments begin 90 days after the loan
(subsidized): The Enrollment Center
interest of 5% and repayment of
is disbursed and continue quarterly
has determined that, based on the
principal (at a minimum of $50 per
thereafter while the student is
financial information submitted,
month) begin nine months after you
enrolled. Principal payments begin in
students qualify for up to the amount
graduate or leave school. Partial or
the 13th month after you leave
listed on their Award Notice.
total loan cancellation privileges exist
school.
for certain types of teaching, disability
Deferments: There are no
during the time the student is
Interest: No interest accrues
and, in certain circumstances, military
deferments. Contact the Minnesota
enrolled at least halftime.
service.
Higher Education Services Office
Fees: An origination fee of up to
Deferments: No interest accrues
3% and a guarantee fee of up to 1%
nor do payments need to be made at
may be deducted from the loan check
any time you are enrolled at least
before you receive it.
halftime or for serving three years in
the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA.
Federal Stafford Loans
(unsubsidized):
You may borrow up to the amount
Contact the student loan coordinator
in the Enrollment Center if you think
you are eligible for a deferment.
listed on your Award Notice.
regarding special circumstances and
repayment.
To APPIV for Financial Aid
Financial aid application
materials are available from the
Enrollment Center at (612) 330-1046
or <efscvctr@augsburg.edu>.
Applicants must be admitted to
SELF (Student Educational Loan
Augsburg as regular students or be
the period of enrollment and may be
Fund)
returning students in good academic
capitalized.
The SELF is administered through
standing before an award notice will
the Minnesota Higher Education
be processed.
Interest: Interest accrues during
Fees: An origination fee of up to
3% and a guarantee fee of up to 1%
Services Office. Applications are
may be deducted from the loan check
available from the Enrollment Center
before you receive it.
and should be completed by the
borrower and co-signer and returned
Academic Policies
The financial aid application
Academic Honestv
Attendance
will be processed when the
A college is a community of
Students must notify the
following documents are
learners whose relationship
professor in advance of any
received:
relies on trust. Honesty is
expected absence. In cases of
• the Free Application for
necessary to preserve the
extreme emergency, when
Federal Student Aid
integrity and credibility of
prior notification is not
(FAFSA) or the Renewal
scholarship by the Augsburg
possible, students must notify
FAFSA
College community.
the professor in a reasonable
Academic dishonesty is,
amount of time about an
therefore, not tolerated. As a
absence. Consistent
program requirement, all
attendance is expected, and
• Augsburg Financial Aid
Application
• Federal income tax
return(s) and W-Z(s).
student course projects,
missing more than one class
We recommend new
papers, and examinations
session may result in a
students complete and submit
include a statement by the
reduced grade. Missing more
all financial aid application
student pledging to abide by
than two class sessions may
materials at the same time as
the College academic
require withdrawal and a
leave of absence.
they submit MSW admission
honesty policies and to
application materials.
uphold the highest standards
Financial aid applications
of academic integrity.
Evaluation of Student Field
Performance
Advisement
The criteria for evaluating
Academic and professional
field performance include
should be submitted to the
Enrollment Center. If
applying for aid after being
admitted, apply as soon as
possible, but no fewer than
eight weeks prior to the start
of the first term. Those who
apply fewer than eight weeks
prior to classes should be
prepared to pay for the first
term of classes with personal
funds.
•
advising is essential to
attendance, field seminar
supporting and promoting
faculty feedback on field
professional growth and
journal or other assignments,
development of goals.
and a field evaluation
Therefore, the Department of
instrument, which is
Social Work provides both
completed by the field
academic and professional
instructor and then discussed
advisement. After admission,
with the student and the field
students are assigned a faculty
seminar faculty. It is the
adviser. As adult learners, the
responsibility of the field
advising relationship requires
seminar faculty to submit the
the student to take
field grade. Field courses are
responsibility for initiating
graded with a P/N. Students
contact with the adviser if
must achieve a minimum of
academic problems arise.
3.0 to receive credit.
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Grade Definitions
No more than two courses
Evaluation of academic pe1formance for the Master of Social Work degree is based
with a grade of 2.0 or 2.5 will
on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions:
count toward the degree. Courses
with a grade below 2.0 must be
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
Achieves above basic course standards
3.0
Achieves basic course standards
2.5
Pe1formance less than basic course standards
second time are counted in the
2.0
Pe1formance below basic course standards
grade point average. If a student
repeated. No more than two
courses can be repeated. Only the
1.5-0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit-course must be repeated)
P
N
w
credits and grades earned the
receives a grade of N in a course,
the student must successfully
Achieves at or above the 3.0 level (not computed in grade point
petition the department before
average)
being permitted to repeat the
Does not meet minimum passing standard (no credit-not computed in
course and to continue in the
grade point average)
program. A plan for the student to
Grade given when course is dropped
follow would be outlined at that
time.
Incomplete grade given in case where student is unable to complete
course requirements on time for reasons beyond the student's control
x
A grade of X is given by the instructor to indicate that the study (field
placement or independent study) is extended. A final grade will be
issued at the end of the term in which the work is completed and
evaluated (but not longer than one year from the term in which the X
was given).
Academic Probation
A student placed on academic
probation is required to meet with
his or her adviser to review the
situation and to plan the steps the
student has to take to be removed
from probation. During the
Academic Achievement
probation trimester, the adviser
Students must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student
and student will:
falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on academic probation for the
• meet, to review the situation
following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for
a student to be removed from probation. If the cumulative grade point average
again falls below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the program. Students are
retained in the program who can:
• maintain expected grade point average (3.0 or higher);
• complete course requirements of the program and field placement;
• complete the program within four years; and
• abide by the Social Work Code of Ethics.
and make a plan;
• meet during the probation term
and monitor progress; and
• meet following the probation
term to determine if the GPA is
restored.
Grounds for Dismissal
request a leave of absence in
which is prerequisite to
A student may be dismissed
order to maintain their
Organizations/Social
from the MSW program for
admitted status. The request
Administration Practice III.
behavior detrimental to the
must be made in writing. A
program, such as a gross
leave of absence typically
violation of College policy
requires a full year away from
(see Student Guide) or
the program in order to
conduct unbecoming to
return to classes in sequence.
social work practice or in
violation of professional
ethics. Students may also be
dismissed for insufficient
academic performance.
Dismissal would occur only
after established procedures
Typically, full-time students
complete degree requirements
in two years. Occasionally,
some students may request to
Prerequishe courses
extend completion of the
All foundation courses are
degree if a requirement is not
prerequisite to the
yet finished. In this event,
concentration courses.
the student is charged a $350
Students may not enroll in
continuation fee, beginning
the concentration courses
in the following fall term, if
until successfully completing
the degree is still not finished
all foundation courses. Under
at that time. This charge is
Independent StudV
the new curriculum, the
again levied for each
Students may request to
following courses are
consecutive trimester that
were followed.
complete an independent
sequenced as follows:
occurs with the degree still
study course as an addition to
Research I is prerequisite to
unfinished. Part-time students
the required coursework. A
Research II, Field Work I is
do not have the option to
faculty sponsor is required for
prerequisite to Field Work II,
extend the degree as their
an independent study project.
Field Work III is prerequisite
course sequence extends over
A proposal of the project
to Field Work IV, Family
the full four years.
must be approved by the
Practice I is prerequisite to
MSW program in order to
Family Practice II, Planning
receive credit. No course
and Policy Practice I is
offered in the current
prerequisite to Planning and
curriculum may be taken as
Policy Practice II,
an independent study.
Organizations/Social
Leave of Absence
Students who interrupt their
program enrollment must
•
Conunuation Fee
Four Year limit
CSWE requires that all
students finish the degree
within four years of
matriculation.
Administration Practice I is
prerequisite to
Organizations/Social
Administration Practice II,
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MSW Program Management
The Master of Social Work program
OHice Location
Social work Administration
is, in large part, managed from within
Memorial Hall,
Dr. Anthony Bibus
the Department of Social Work.
Corner of 22nd Ave
Chair, Department of Social Work
Students may contact the MSW
and 7th street;
(612) 330-1746
program with questions about any of
Room 12, ground floor
bibus@augsburg.edu
OHiceHours
Dr. Nancy Rodenborg
the services listed below.
MSW OHice Services
MSW admissions
New student orientation
Academic calendar
Classroom scheduling
MSW weekend office coverage
Academic advising
Academic standing review
Course registration
Transfer of credit review
Field practicum
coordination
Enrollment projections
Student database
management
Production of SWK
NEW SN OTES
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Class Fridays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Class Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact Information
General social work info:
(612) 330-1189
BSW Program Director
(612) 330-1430
rodenbor@augsburg.edu
Dr. Lois A. Bosch
MSW Program Director
(612) 330-1633
bosch@augsburg.edu
General MSW info:
(612) 330-1233
BSW questions:
(612) 330-1307
MSW questions:
Dr. Michael Schock
BSW Field Coordinator
(612) 330-1725
schock@augsburg.edu
(612) 330-1763
Dr. Laura Boisen
swkinfo@augsburg.edu
MSW Field Coordinator
www.augsburg.edu/msw
(612) 330-1439
boisen@augsburg.edu
Doran Edwards
Graduation clearance
BSW Program Assistant
Alumni network (S.W.A.N.)
(612) 330-1307
edwardsd@augsburg.edu
Janna Caywood
MSW Program Assistant
(612) 330-1763
caywood@augsburg.edu
Kelly Anders
Social Work Department Secretary
(612) 330-1769
anders@augsburg.edu
Kerri Barrett
MSW Secretary
(612) 330-1233
barrettk@augsburg.edu
Department ol Social Work Facultv
Anthony Bibus Ill
M.S.S.W., University of
Interests: family issues,
Chair
Wisconsin;
African American and
biracial issues, multi-cultural
(612) 330-1746
M.P.A., Iowa State
bibus@augsburg.edu
University;
education, public schools, race
Memorial Hall, Room lOA
Ph.D., University of
relations, diversity training in
B.A., College of St. Thomas;
Minnesota
the workplace, leadership,
M.A., University of Virginia;
Ph.D., University of
cross-cultural adoption issues.
at risk families, kinship foster
Maria Dinis
care, delivery of child welfare
(612) 330-1704
Interests: child welfare,
services, family policy,
dinis@augsburg.edu
family-based services, work
management and supervision
Memorial Hall, Room 14
with involuntary clients,
in human service
B.A., M.S.W., California
Minnesota
supervision, social policy,
organizations.
State University;
social work ethics,
Lois A. Bosch
Ph.D., University of
international models of
MSW Director
practice, peace and justice,
(612) 330-1633
Interests: community
social work education.
bosch@augsburg.edu
organization, planning and
Vernon Bloom
Memorial Hall, Room 15
administration, substance
(612) 330-1133
B.A., Northwestern College;
abuse, addiction and
Memorial Hall, Room 24
M.S.W., University of Iowa;
prevention, social welfare.
B.A., University of
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Sumin Hsieh
Minnesota
California-Berkeley
Interests: children and
(612) 330-1376
families, developmental
hsieh@augsburg.edu
disabilities, social work in
Memorial Hall, Room 8
Interests: criminology;
schools, social policy reform,
B.A., Tunghai
mental health policy; race,
empowerment/strengths
University, Taiwan;
gender and disability issues;
perspective, mteragency
M.S.W, Tunghai University,
community organization and
collaboration, parent
Taiwan;
development.
participation.
Ph.D., University of
Laura Boisen
Francine Chakolis
Minnesota
MSW Field Coordinator
(612) 330-1156
Interests: adolescent
(612) 330-1439
Memorial Hall 115A
substance use behavior,
boisen@augsburg.edu
B.S., Augsburg College;
substance use treatment and
Memorial Hall, Room 12B
M.S.W., University of
outcome evaluation, school
B.S., Wartburg College;
Minnesota
social work, international
M.S.W., University of
Minnesota
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Interests: child protection,
social work.
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Rosemary Link
Phu Phan
schock@augsburg.edu
(612) 330-11 47
(612) 330-1375
Memorial Hall, Room 116B
link@augsburg.edu
phan@augsburg.edu
B.A., University of Washington;
Memorial Hall, Room 1178
Memorial Hall, Room 6
M.S.W., University of Minnesota;
B.A., Southhampton University;
B.A., M.S.W., University of
Ph.D., University of Washington
C.Q.S.W., London University;
Minnesota
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Interests: woman battering,
Interests: social work in Vietnam,
adolescent sexua l behavior,
Interests: child and family well-
social work practice in a variety of
adolescence and social policy,
being, international social policy and
settings, activism on behalf of the
community organ ization, behavioral
comparative social work, social work
Vietnamese population in the Twin
research and program development,
in schools and prisons.
Cities.
group work.
Sharon Patten
Nancy Rodenborg
Clarice Staff
(612) 330- 1723
BSW Director
(612) 330-1374
patten@augsburg. edu
(612) 330-1430
staffc@augsburg.edu
Memorial Hall, Room 17
rodenbor@augsburg.edu
Memorial Hall, Room l 16A
B.A., St. O laf College;
Memorial Hall, Room 11
B.A., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., MA, Ph.D., University of
B.S., Indiana University;
M.S.S.W., D.S.W., Columbia
Minnesota
M.S.W., University of Minnesota;
University
Interests: social policy/health care,
long-term care, aging, income support
and soc ial services, policy research
and program evaluation, welfare
M.l.A., School for International
Training (Vt.);
Ph.D., Arizona State University
Interests: social policy and planning,
community organization and
development, role of social worker in
Glenda Dewberry Rooney
policy developmen t, program
reform .
(on leave 2000-01)
development and evaluation,
Curt Paulsen
B.S., University of North Texas;
education of future social workers.
(612) 330-1621
M.S.W., University of Illinois-
Maryann Syers
paulsen@augsburg.edu
Chicago;
(612) 330-1771
Memorial Hall, Room 7
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
syers@augsburg.edu
B.A. St. Olaf College
M.S.W., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., The Fielding Institute
Interests: ethics, occupational social
work practice, employee assistance
programs, organizational
Memorial Hall, Room 16
B.A., Arizona State University;
M.S.W., Ph.D., University of
Minnesota
Interests: The relationship of family
development, trust and justice in
systems with individua l freedom,
social relations, practice research,
Interests: domestic violence,
responsibility, loneliness, identity, and
social work licensure.
women's issues, social work practice
spirituality.
Michael Schock
with trauma survivors , men tal health,
BSW Field Coordinator
gay and lesbian issues.
(612) 330-1725
lindell librarv and Information
Technolouv center
The Lindell Library, named
service among these and
electronic resources to
for donor James G. Lindell
other local libraries
students in support of their
and family, is a state-of-the-
(including the University of
academic endeavors. The IT
art facility that houses the
Minnesota and Minneapolis
department provides two
library collection,
and St. Paul public libraries)
student computing labs on
information technology and
facilitates easy and quick
campus and offers a variety
service center, and audio-
sharing of resources.
of computer-related
visual media services. The
Additional collections
equipment to check out for
library has a vast periodical
nationwide are also
use in the library, including
collection, other circulating
accessible through
both IBM Thinkpad and
collections, a multi-media
interlibrary loan
Macintosh laptops.
classroom, a copy center, and
arrangements. Remote, off-
a library instruction room.
campus computer access to
department launched
In fall 2000, the IT
There are a variety of study
these services is provided via
"AugNet," Augsburg's
spaces, ranging from carrels
a telecommunications link.
intranet. This collection of
computer network resources
and casual seating to group
The library staff is
study rooms equipped with
experienced in guiding
includes private and shared
network access.
graduate students to
folders and a secure Web site
research materials for
for students, faculty, and
collection of 175,000
coursework as well as other
staff. By entering passwords,
volumes is complete with the
research projects. Librarians
students have access to
latest electronic catalogs,
will help students acquire
secure information from
indexes, and CD-ROM
research skills through
Web-connected computers-
stations for various academic
individual appointments and
Webmail; the campus
disciplines, e.g., Social Work
group instructional sessions.
directory; grades, schedule,
The Lindell Library's
Abstracts, Psychlit, ERIC
Located in Augsburg's
and financial aid
(education) and CINAHL
Lindell Library is the
information; and a daily
(nursing and health). An
Information Technology (IT)
summary of College
online catalog, CLICnet,
department. The IT
announcements and events.
reflects holdings of Augsburg
department has worked hard
and its seven partner Twin
to keep pace with the latest
Cities private college
advances in the technology
libraries. Twice-daily courier
industry and to provide
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Accreditation
Accreditations and 1m11a11ons
MSW Student Forum where issues
forum. Other faculty may be invited
The Augsburg Master of Social Work
affecting them are discussed.
as permanent members or as guests.
program is accredited by the Council
The College operates in
on Social Work Education (CSWE).
compliance with the Family
these guidelines:
Augsburg College is accredited by the
Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• provide an avenue for students to
Past forum members established
North Central Association of
(FERPA) of 1974 as amended and
share and discuss ideas and/or
Colleges and Schools*. Augsburg
Title IX. Students have the right to
concerns related to the MSW
College is a member of the
inspect certain official records, files,
educational experience with the
Associated Colleges of the Twin
and data which pertain to them
social work department
Cities (ACTC), the Lutheran
(except where a waiver of access has
Education Council in North
been signed) and to challenge
among students, faculty, and
America, and the Minnesota Private
inaccurate or misleading information.
department and College
Colleges Council. Augsburg is
Students have a right to experience
administrators
registered with the Minnesota Higher
education free from discrimination.
Education Services Office.
Registration does not mean that
credits earned at the institution can
be transferred to other institutions or
that the quality of the educational
programs would meet the standards of
every student, educational institution
or employer.
MSW Forum
All MSW students are invited to
participate in the student-run
organization, "MSW Forum." The
purpose of the forum is to facilitate
communication between social work
students and the social work
• encourage constructive dialog
• make recommendations to the
department regarding program
improvements
• receive and give feedback on
expectations of faculty, students,
and the College
• plan and coordinate MSW student
events, lectures, discussions
• organize social action projects.
department, as well as to provide the
s1uden1 Rights
opportunity for student participation
The College has adopted a statement
in department governance,
of student rights and responsibilities
curriculum development, and
and has provided for due process in
program improvements.
the matters of disciplinary action,
The forum historically has been
grievances, and grade appeal. These
volunteer based. Any student may
rights, responsibilities, and processes
serve on the forum, provided he or
are outlined in the Student Guide of
she can make a commitment to
Augsburg College. Students are
attend the meetings and share in the
encouraged to participate in the
efforts. The MSW director and MSW
program assistant also serve on the
*North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, (312) 263-04 56; <www.nca-cihr.org>.
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About Augsburg College
Historv
Accessibilhv
and thought, Buddhist, and
Augsburg College was the
Augsburg College has made
Islamic faiths.
first seminary founded by
a major effort to become one
Norwegian Lutherans in
of the most accessible
America. Named after the
campuses in the region.
confession of faith presented
Skyways, tunnels, and
by Lutherans in Augsburg,
elevators provide accessible
Germany, in 1530, Augsburg
connections between the
College opened September
major buildings-student
1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin,
housing towers, the
and moved to Minneapolis
Christensen Center, main
in 1872. Augsburg College
academic and administrative
and Seminary changed its
halls, Music Hall, Foss
name to Augsburg College in
Center, and Lindell Library.
1963 when the Lutheran
In addition, there are
Free Church merged with
services for students with
the American Lutheran
learning disabilities. The
Church.
CLASS Office phone
campus Location
number is (612) 330-1648.
Non-Discrimination Policv
Augsburg College, as
affirmed in its mission, does
not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, creed, religion,
national or ethnic origin,
age, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status,
status with regard to public
assistance, or disability in its
education policies,
admissions policies,
scholarship and loan
programs, athletic and/or
school-administered
programs, except in those
instances where religion is a
Augsburg's 23-acre campus is
Church AHiliation
bona fide occupational
located in the heart of
Augsburg is a college of the
qualification. Augsburg
Minneapolis, Minnesota, and
Evangelical Lutheran
College is committed to
surrounds Murphy Square.
Church in America. The
providing reasonable
Adjacent to the campus are
College is a diverse
accommodations to its
the Fairview-University
community with many
employees and its students.
Medical Center complex,
strong religious traditions
the West Bank campus of
represented among the
the University of Minnesota,
students, faculty, and staff,
and Mississippi River
including but not limited to
parkways.
Lutheran, Roman Catholic,
American Indian spirituality
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Directions to Campus
35W from the North Take Washington Avenue exit
and turn left on Washington
(curves right onto Cedar
Avenue), turn left at Riverside
Avenue, right at 21st Avenue
South.
1-94 East from Minneapolis Take 25th Avenue exit, turn
left at 25th Avenue, turn left
at Riverside Avenue, turn left
at 21st Avenue South.
l-94 West from St. Paul Take Riverside exit, turn right
at Riverside Avenue, turn left
at 21st Avenue South.
35W from the South Follow the 1-94 St. Paul signs
(move to right lane after each
of two mergers). Take 25th
Avenue exit, turn left at 25th
Avenue, tum left at Riverside
Avenue, turn left at 21st
Avenue South.
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program office location
Please call (612) 330-1233 for
directions to the Master of
Social Work program office.
Public Parking
Augsburg College commuter
lots are free and open for use
after 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and on
weekends, unless otherwise
posted. Lots are located on 7th
Street, between 21st and 22nd
Avenues and north or south of
8th Street between 24th and
25th Avenues. Additional
parking is available in the
Fairview-University Medical
Center ramp, or University of
Minnesota parking lots on
the north side of Riverside
Avenue.
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College Map Information
1. Admissions Weekday
Program
2. Admissions Annex
3. Air Structure Entrance
(November through
March)
4. Anderson-Nelson
Athletic Field and
Seasonal
Air Structure
5. Christensen Center
6. East Hall
7. Faculty Guest House
8. Foss, Lobeck, Miles,
Center for Worship,
Drama and
Communication
9. George Sverdrup Hall
10. Husby-Strommen Tennis
Courts
11. lee Arena
12. Institutional
Advancement and
Alumni/Parent Relations
13. Lindell Library
14. Maintenance and
Grounds Shop
15. Mortensen Hall
16. Murphy Place
17. Murphy Square
18. Music Hall
19. New Residence Hall
20 Old Main
21. Oscar Anderson Hall
22. Public Relations House
23.Quad
24. Science Hall
25. Security Dispatch Center
26. Shipping and Receiving
27. Melby Hall
28. Sverdrup-Oftedal
Memorial Hall
(Social Work office)
29. Urness Hall
Parking Information
A. Admissions/Faculty/Staff
Parking
B. Commuter/Resident
Parking
C. Faculty/Staff Parking
D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter
Parking
E. Commuter Parking
F. Resident Parking
G. Visitor Parking
H. Fairview-University
Parking Ramp
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