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Social Work graduate program
classes meet during weekends
(often alternate weekends) in
four hour blocks on Friday
evenings, Saturday mornings
and Saturday afternoons.
Students also meet one Sunday
afternoon per trimester for a
program seminar that addresses
specific professional issues.
The Master of Social Work
Program builds on the liberal
arts base of the College and
supports the College's mission
statement: To nurture future
leaders of service in 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.
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The Master of Social Work
Program is designed to meet the
needs of a wide range of
students who have family,
community or employment
obligations and/or must travel
distances to obtain graduate
social work education.
Augsburg College takes pride in
its focus on adult learners
throughout its programs and is
committed to education for
experienced working people.
The library, student center,
computer center, counseling,
parking, food service and many
other support services are open
to accommodate graduate
students. Faculty arrange office
hours to meet non-traditional
student needs. Inexpensive oncampus accommodations are
available for students who travel
to attend the program and wish
to stay overnight.
MSW Program concerns
The Augsburg Master of Social
Work Program has two program
concentrations: family practice
and program development,
policy and administration.
Professional preparation at the
Master of Social Work level at
Augsburg is founded on the
following assumptions:
• Analysis and presentation of
complex social issues and
solutions must be based on
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MSW students will develop
competencies to conduct,
analyze and present practicebased research
• The world is interdependent in
all areas; students will become
knowledgeable of social
welfare policies and programs
that address changing needs of
the world community
• Social justice is a focus
throughout the program. In the
interests of constructive social
change that promotes social
justice, students are educated
to address institutional oppression because of age, gender,
race, disability, sexual orientation or religion
• Preparation for ethical, competent, professional practice
• A framework for practice of
problem-solving within a systems and strengths perspective
The Master of Social Work
Program is also based on:
• Tradition of excellence in
programs, faculty and students
• Metropolitan location which
attracts students from diverse
backgrounds
• Access to challenging
and rewarding field placements
•Building on a solid foundation
in the liberal arts
Program Philosophy
The Master of Social Work
program at Augsburg College is
based on the following:
• Understanding of and respect
for diverse people and cultures
• Commitment to educate the
whole person
• Responsibility and service to
the broader community in the
interests of social justice
• Commitment to oppose
oppression
• Focus on client empowerment
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Foundation, the Advanced and
the Concentration courses and
the Thesis Seminar. Students
must complete 18 courses (12,
if they hold the Bachelor of
Science in Social Work degree
and are approved for advanced
standing). The complete program includes nine Foundation
courses, five Advanced
curriculum courses, four
Concentration courses and a
thesis, and includes 900 hours
of professionally supervised,
program-approved social work
field experience.
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The Foundation courses begin
the MSW Program. These nine
courses, including 420 hours of
MSW supervised field work,
must be successfully completed
prior to enrollment in the
Advanced Curriculum. Six of
these courses may be waived for
persons who hold a baccalaureate degree in social work from
a Council on Social Work
Education-accredited program
and who are approved for
advanced standing.
Ad-ranced
The Advanced courses include
two Integrative Field Work
Seminars, Research II and one
elective as well as the Thesis
Seminar.
Concentration
Concentration courses are in
two areas: Family Practice and
Program Development, Policy
and Administration.
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Family, in its diverse forms, is
central to society. "Family,"
in this context, is interpreted
broadly as the nurturing system
surrounding people. It is inclusive of many areas of need.
As a growing number of familyrelated challenges face society,
there is an ever-increasing need
for professionals who base
their professional practice on indepth study of the broad
spectrum of issues that confront
the family . In the Family
Practice concentration, students
will concentrate on promoting
empowerment of the family
nurturing systems from a developmental and holistic
perspective.
Program Develop111e11t, Policy
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Social change is necessary to
foster policies and services that
respond to human need. The
Program Development, Policy
and Administration concentration has been developed in
response to the growing demand
for creative leadership and
administration. Effective
services require participatory
development, competent practitioners, strong leadership and
effective administration.
Students in this concentration
will develop the abilities and
skills necessary to promote
and achieve needed change, and
to develop, lead, guide and
administer programs that will
serve diverse people in a variety
of settings.
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Students must select one elective in their course of study
toward the MSW degree.
Master's Thesis and
Seminar
All students will complete a
Master's thesis. The thesis is
intended to integrate research
and practice.
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Courses are offered exclusively on a weekend format: Friday evenings and Saturdays.
Foundation Courses
(9 credits)
SWK 500 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
SWK 501 History of Social Welfare Policy
SWK 502 Integrative Field Work Seminar I
SWK 503 Integrative Field Work Seminar II
SWK 504 Research I
SWK 505 Practice Methods and Skills I
SWK 506 Practice Methods and Skills Il
SWK 520 Introduction to Family Practice
SWK 521 Introduction to Program Development, Policy and Administration
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SWK 523 Integrative Field Work Seminar III
SWK 524 Integrative Field Work Seminar IV
SWK 527 Research II
SWK 560 Elective "Topics"
SWK 589 Thesis Seminar
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SWK 540 Family Practice I
SWK 541 Family Practice II
SWK 542 Family Diversity (.5 er)
SWK 543 Creative Problem Solving for Supervision
SWK 545 Family Social Policy (.5 er)
Program Development, Policy and Administration
Concentration Courses
(4 credits)
SWK 550 Processes of Program Planning and Development
SWK 551 Organizational Development and Administration
SWK 552 Inter-Organizational, Community and
Political Relations
SWK 553 Advanced Social Policy
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the Social Environment
This course provides the
knowledge basic to an understanding of human growth
through the life cycle and of the
interplay of socio-cultural,
biological and psychological
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SWK 501 History of Social
Welfare Policy
This course analyzes the
history of social welfare policy
in the United States and its
impact on current social
systems and social policy . The
course examines the major
assumptions, values, ideas and
events which contributed to the
rise of the welfare state and the
profession of social work.
SWK 502 and 503 Integrative
Field Work Seminar I and II
The integrative seminars are
courses where field practice
and classroom theory meet. The
goal is to strengthen the
connections between generalist
social work theory and practice.
SWK 504 Research I
This course provides an introduction to social science
research method and ethics
including practice and program
evaluation. The course presents
research designs, both quantitative and qualitative approaches,
and various ways to organize,
compare and interpret findings.
Students will be introduced to
the use of computers in data
analysis.
SWK 505 Practice Methods
and Skills I
This course focuses on the
theoretical foundation, general
principles and practice techniques of the problem-solving
model of social work and basic
features of the helping process.
Work with a diversity of
professional and natural
helping networks and client
groups is stressed.
SWK 506 Practice Methods
and Skills II
This course emphasizes
problem-solving with small
groups, community and organizational systems, with an
emphasis on group task and
maintenance functions.
Throughout the course the
focus is on work with di verse
groups and organizations.
(Prerequisite: SWK 505)
SWK 520 Introduction to
Family Practice
This course explores concepts,
theories, policies and research
underlying holistic professional
social work practice with families. It provides an overview of
family practice using a systems
framework and the strengths
perspective.
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SWK 521 Introduction to
Program Development, Policy
and Administration
This course presents the theories
of organizational development,
policy analysis, program development and budgeting. Roles of
generalist social workers in
agencies, as well as professional, ethical and effective
functioning within organizational structures, will be
explored.
Advanced Curriculum
SWK 523 and 524 Integrative
Field Work Seminar Ill and IV
The integrative seminars are
courses where field practice and
classroom theory meet. The goal
is to strengthen the connections
between generalist social work
theory and practice.
SWK 527 Research II
This course offers a practiceoriented exploration of the
range of research methods used
in social work, a critique of the
role of research in assessing
effectiveness in social service
delivery, and identification with
the responsibility of social
workers to expand the knowledge base of social work. A
research project will be
designed and initial planning for
the MSW thesis is incorporated.
(Prerequisite: SWK 504)
SWK 560 Elective Topics
The following are examples of
elective offerings. Students
should consult the Program
Schedule for current electives.
• SWK 560 Child Welfare:
History, Policy and Practice
• SWK 560 Contemporary
Services for Persons with
Developmental Disabilities
and Their Families
• SWK 560 Dual Diagnosis:
Mental Health and
Substance Abuse
• SWK 560 Old Age
• SWK 560 Peace and
Social Justice
• SWK 560 Poverty, Equality
and Income Support Policy
• SWK 560 Social Work with
Involuntary Clients
SWK 589 Thesis Seminar
The MSW thesis provides the
avenue for integration of knowledge and ·experience gained
during the course of study,
particularly emphasizing the
greater understanding of the
utility and importance of
research to social work practice.
The student, in consultation
with the thesis advisor, will
select an area of study focused
on social need, practice, service
and policy. The Thesis Seminar
will provide students with a
supportive group environment
in which to problem~solve theoretical, conceptual, c0ntent,
ethical and technical issues in
the design, implementation,
analysis, write-up and dissemination of thesis research.
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SWK 543 Creative Problem
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account organizational, financial
and technological dimensions
SWK 540 Family Practice I
within an analytical framework
of defined need and demand for
This course is designed to
This course includes knowledge
and skill building in the administrative, educational and
address contemporary work in a
context of historical references;
supportive functions of social
work supervision. The interac-
to provide the foundational
elements for individual family
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SWK 541 Family Practice II
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families, including policies
which relate to housing, income
maintenance, health, long-term
care, education and discrimination . National and international
political, social and economic
systems are analyzed.
Program Development,
Policy and Administration
Concentration Courses
SWK 550 Processes of
Program Planning and
Development
This course examines theoretical
and conceptual ideas concerning
Recogni zing that the family is
the basic institution through
which one is socialized, this
human services, their rationale
in a market economy, and their
relationship to public policy.
course examines how family
membership shapes one's understanding and appreciation of
ethnicity, gender roles and
sociological script.
Students will gain knowledge
and build skills in the planning,
implementation and evaluation
of services at various levels of
system design, taking into
service.
SWK 551 Orga11izatio11al
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This course examines organizational theory and structure,
processes of development,
research and evaluation and
social work values and ethics in
the workplace.
SWK 552 lnter-Orga11izatio11al,
Community and Political
Relations
This course explores strategies
and methods for working effectively with other service
agencies, legislative and policymaking bodies, regulatory
agencies and advocacy groups.
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This course examines theories,
concepts and analytical frameworks for analyzing policy. It
addresses the role of economics ,
demographics , politics, values
and other relevant factors on
policy design and implementation. The course emphasizes the
analyisis of selected existing or
proposed policies in such areas
as social insurance (e.g. Social
Security), welfare reform,
health care, long-term care
and tax policy including
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The Augsburg Library is dedicated to supporting the
curriculum of the College. The
staff is experienced in guiding
graduate students to research
materials for course work as
well as for the thesis stage of the
Master of Social Work program.
Librarians will help students
acquire research skills through
individual appointments and
group instructional sessions.
The Library's collection of
160,000 volumes is complete
with the latest computerized
catalogs, indexes and CD ROM
stations for various academic
disciplines - e.g. Social Work
Abstracts, Psychlit, ERIC
(education) and CINAHL
(nursing and health). An online
catalog, CLICnet, reflects holdings of Augsburg and its six
partner Twin Cities private
college libraries. Twice-daily
courier service among these and
other local libraries (including
the University of Minnesota and
Minneapolis and St. Paul Public
Libraries) facilitates easy and
quick sharing of resources.
Additional collections nationwide are also accessible through
interlibrary loan arrangements.
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Work Education (CSWE).
Augsburg College is accredited
by the North Central Association
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The college is a member of the
Associated Colleges of the Twin
Cities (ACTC), the Lutheran
Education Council in North
America and the Minnesota
Private College Council.
Augsburg College is registered
with the Minnesota Higher
Education Services Office.
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The College has adopted a statement of student rights and
responsibilities and has
provided for due process in the
matters of disciplinary action,
grievances and grade appeal.
Any student who wishes to
identify appropriate procedures
for a complaint should contact
the Vice President for Student
Affairs (330-1160).
The College operates in compliance with the Family Rights
and Privacy Act and Title IX .
Students have the right to
inspect all official records which
pertain to them (except where a
waiver of access has been
signed) and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information.
Students have a right to experience education free from
discrimination.
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The Master of Social Work
Program promotes the widest
possible diversity within its
student and faculty populations
and across its curriculum
content. Therefore, the admission policies ensure that
educational opportunities are
provided to persons with a range
of abilities, backgrounds, beliefs
and cultures.
A strong liberal arts background
in the behavioral sciences is
required. A course in biology,
physiology or anatomy that
includes studies of the human
systems is required as well as
completing a course that
includes basic statistics.
Applicants who have completed
majors in areas other than the
behavioral sciences are encouraged to apply and they will be
given consideration based on
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their composite assets. Students
who do not hold a bachelor's
degree in social work should
apply as Foundation Level
students. Students who hold a
bachelor's degree in social work
from a Council on Social Work
Education (CSWE) accreditedprogram may apply for
Advanced Standing. Applicants
are reminded that admission to
the Advanced Standing is not an
automatic decision.
Academic credit is not given for
life or professional experience.
Application deadline:
January 15
Notification of acceptance:
April 1
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university
• A minimum grade point
average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
(B average) for the last two
years of an undergraduate
program
• A minimum of two years
employment or volunteer
experience (one of which is in
the human service area)
•A course in human biology,
physiology or anatomy
• A course that includes basic
statistics
• A solid foundation in the
liberal arts
Matriculation date:
Fall trimester for
Foundation level
Spring trimester for Advanced
Standing level
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the following to the Office of
Master of Social Work Program:
1) Completed application form
with $25 (non-refundable)
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• Your perspective on social
welfare and society
• Your understanding of the
social work profession
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• Your demonstrated ability to
work with a diversity of
people
• Your personal qualities that
equip you for the social work
profession
• Your oral and written
communication skills
• Your employment and /or
volunteer work which
prepared you for pursuing a
Master of Social Work
degree
• Your career and life goals
and how you anticipate the
MSW degree will facilitate
your development
3) Recommendations from
three sources using the
Recommendation Forms
available from the
Department of Social Work
• Your limitations which you
perceive as needing to be
addressed during the course
of your professional
preparation
4) Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work
from each institution attended.
All of the above must be
received by the deadline of
January 15.
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The Augsburg College
Department of Social Work
encourages qualified applicants
from other countries to apply for
admissions to the program of
study leading to the Master of
Social Work degree. International applicants should keep
in mind that classes meet on the
weekends (Friday evening and
Saturday morning and afternoon) and that students can take
three courses per trimester for a
yearly total of nine classes
(including Field Work courses).
With this schedule, students can
complete the required course
work in two years. See the
section under Admission
Requirements for a general
description of the admission
process, selection criteria, and
work experience requirements.
All application requirements as
outlined under Admission
Requirements and Application
Procedures are to be submitted
in English.
Additional application materials
required for international applicants are:
• Completed Declaration of
Finances
• Official marksheets with certified translations from all
undergraduate institutions
attended listing all courses
taken, marks earned, dates
attended, and degree(s) or
diploma(s) conferred, if any
• Official marksheets with certified translations from all
graduate institutions attended
listing all courses taken, marks
earned, dates attended, and
degree(s) or diploma(s)
conferred, if any
• Official results on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) with a minimum
score of 590
• Applicant may be asked to
participate in an interview
with graduate program faculty ,
if applicant is in the United
States
Very limited financial aid from
Augsburg College may or may
not be available. Therefore,
students and their financial
sponsor must complete a
Declaration of Finances as part of
the application for admission,
along with appropriate
certifications. Students will
need to provide proof of availability of funds for tuition, books,
and living costs for each academic year in which they want to
attend. The College requires
students to provide proof of a
minimum of $10,000 in U.S.
funds for living expenses for
themselves plus the cost of
tuition.
NOTE: Additional information
may be required, as requested
by Augsburg College to evaluate
educational credentials more
accurately. Furthermore,
supplemental information may
be needed to issue an 1-20 or
J-1 for students admitted to the
MSW program. Information
requested for the 1-20 or J-1 will
not be used to make an admission decision.
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Evaluation of academic performance for the Master of Social
Students must maintain a 3.0
Work degree will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point
scale with these definitions:
cumulative grade point average.
If a student falls below a 3.0
4.0
Achieves highest standards of excellence
3.5
3.0
average, the student will be
placed on probation for the
Achieves above basic course standards
following term. A 3.0 cumula-
Achieves the minimum passing standard
tive grade point average must
be restored in order for a
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Students also may be dismissed
by the MSW Program
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program. A plan for the student
to follow would be outlined at
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A grade of X is given by the instructor to indicate that
term in which the work is completed and evaluated (but
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that time. If the cumulative
grade point average again falls
the study (Internships and Independent Studies) is
extended. A final grade will be issued at the end of the
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a grade of N in a course, the
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the second time are counted in the grade point average.
gross violation of college policy
(as published in the Student
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only after established procedures were followed .
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Hours
Each graduate course in the
Master of Social Work program
is the equivalent of four
semester credits or six quarter
credits. Students meet in class a
total of 32 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of
individual study and preparation. In addition, attendance at a
four-hour Sunday Seminar is
required once during each
Trimester. Advanced standing
students must attend four seminars and Professional
Foundation students must attend
six Sunday Seminars for graduation clearance.
Enrollment
Policy/Leaves of Absence
Students may enroll on a full or
part-time basis, taking three or
two courses, respectively, each
trimester. All students are
required to complete the
program within four years.
Students who leave the program
for more than one term must
request a leave of absence in
writing from the MSW Program
Director.
Residency
Advisement
Each student must be enrolled in
the MSW program for the
equivalent of the last year or
nine courses.
The MSW Program Director
assigns academic advisors
whose purpose it is to promote
student growth, development,
and the achievement of personal
goals and professional education. Faculty office hours are
posted on office doors; students
may meet with faculty at other
times by appointment. In addition to the academic advisor, all
social work faculty are accessible to students. Social work
faculty consider advising time a
high priority.
Transfer Students
Up to eight courses from a
CSWE-accredited MSW
program may be transferable if
the grades are 3.0 or better.
Transfer students must meet the
admissions and residency
criteria.
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1995-96 Tuition and Fees
on or before the application
Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable)
$ 100 non-refundable deposit
reserves a place in the program
in a given term, once a person is
accepted. Tuition is due at the
time of registration.
Refund Schedule
In order to be eligible for the
refund, students are responsible
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(cancel/add/change grade option, or combination at one time)
Registration Change after First Class Meeting
$2.00
Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of
tuition refund will be made on
1 % per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more.
the following basis:
100%
3) Company Reimbursement:
Full courses, or equivalent,
College will not release
class meeting -
which are company reim-
diplomas or academic tran-
80%
Prior to the third scheduled class
bursed require a deposit of
scripts until all student accounts
meeting -
$150 per course reimbursed,
are paid in full. This also
60%
with full payment due within
applies to student loan funds
No refund after third scheduled
45 days after the end of the
administered by the college
class meeting.
term.
(Perkins Student Loan); they
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available each trimester.
Payment plans will be
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A finance charge is applied at a
simple rate of 1% per month on
1) Payment in Full : Due day
of registration.
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paid in full as agreed. Augsburg
Prior to the second scheduled
ication and after College
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($25 per day up to a maximum of $125 charged to any
student registering after the scheduled registration date.)
Registrar's Office. A per-course
2) Payment Plan: Upon appl-
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Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free)
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deadline for a given term. The
offered only if previous
plans have been adhered to .
any amount with an open
must be current according to
established repayment schedules.
balance of 30 days or more.
Tuition is set on an annual basis,
payable in 3 equal installments
at the beginning of each
trimester. Registration is
permitted only if the student's
account for a previous term is
*A non-sufficient-funds check
will declare your registration
invalid and could affect further
credit extended by the College.
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Students may receive assistance
in meeting graduate program
costs in a number of ways.
Enrollment in two or more
courses per trimester allows the
student to be classified as fulltime for all federal and state
financial aid programs. The
Office of Student Financial
Services (612) 330-1046 will
assist students in assessing
financial aid eligibility and may
offer financial aid from available alternatives, including the
following:
Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Tribal and State Indian
Scholarships
American Indian students who
meet federal, state or tribal
requirements may apply for
these scholarships. Indian grants
generally supplement other
sources of financial aid. For
assistance in applying, please
contact Augsburg's American
Indian Support Program
Director at 612-330-1138 or
your tribal agency.
Federal and State Aid
Programs
The Office of Student Financial
Services determines eligibility
for any Federal or State financial aid programs available to
graduate students.
Determination of eligibility is
based on a standard nationally
approved methodology.
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Augsburg actively pursues
outside funding for special
scholarships. The availability of
such scholarships enables participation for individuals of
limited financial means as well
as individuals who work for
volunteer agencies and other
organizations not likely to
provide tuition reimbursement.
Company Tuition Assistance
Programs
Many companies, agencies and
corporations offer full or partial
tuition assistance to employees
who participate in work-related
or degree-related college
programs. Augsburg College
offers several payment plans by
which employees may handle
tuition reimbursement.
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Loan Program
• Federal Stafford Loan
Program
Available to students based on
a financial eligibility determination. Annual loan limits are
up to $18,500 per year for
graduate students, of which up
to $8,500 may be subsidized,
if eligible.
The aggregate loan limit is
$128,500 for graduate
students (including undergraduate borrowing). Interest rates
for new borrowers with loan
periods beginning October 1,
1992, or later are determined
annually by the 91 -day T-Bill
+3.1 %. with a cap of 8.25%.
Students with outstanding
balances on Federal Stafford
Student Loans will continue
with the interest rate on the
previous loan. No interest
accrues to the student
borrower while enrolled at
least half-time in an eligible
program. The federal government subsidizes the interest
during this time .
• Federal Stafford Loan Unsubsidized
Program characteristics (loan
limits, interest rates, etc.) are
the same as the above subsidized Stafford Loan, except
that the interest accrues to the
student borrower while
enrolled. This loan is available
to those who do not qualify
for the subsidized Stafford
Loan. A normal financial aid
application is required.
•Federal Perkins Student
Loan
A joint Augsburg Collegefederally funded program
administered through the
College for students who
demonstrate financial eligibility .
No interest accrues nor do
payments have to be made on
the principal at any time
students are enrolled at least
half-time. A student may
borrow a maximum of $3,000
per year as a graduate student
with a $30,000 maximum
(including undergraduate and
graduate amounts). Simple
interest of 5 percent and
repayment of the principal (at
the minimum of $40 a month)
begins nine months after the
student graduates or leaves
school. Repayment may
extend up to ten years.
• SELF (Student Educational
Loan Fund)
A Minnesota State loan
program.
Students may borrow up to
$9,000 per year for graduate
students with a $40,000 aggregate maximum when graduate
study is included ($500
minimum). The interest rate is
variable, paid by the borrower
quarterly while in school.
Principal payments begin 13
months after leaving school.
Students must apply for financial aid and be enrolled at least
half-time .
To Apply for
Financial Aid
1) Complete the Application for
Admission and indicate a
desire to apply for financial aid.
2) The Office of Student
Financial Services will send
the necessary application and
financial statement forms (or
the student may pick them up
in the Office of Student
Financial Services, 152
Science Hall.
3) A student must have a
Financial Aid Transcript on
file with Augsburg from each
previously attended postsecondary institution even if
the student did not receive
aid. Forms are available from
the College.
4) Complete and return the
financial aid forms by the
deadlines indicated.
5) Accept the financial aid
offered, in whole or in part,
within the deadline stated.
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outside, the skyways, tunnels
and elevators provide accessible
connections betw~en nine of 14
major buildings - student
housing towers, the Christensen
Center, main acad~mic and
administrative halls, the Library,
Music Hall and the Foss Center
for Worship, Drama and
Communication. In addition,
there are programs for students
with learning and physical
disabilities.
Church Affiliation
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Campus Location
Augsburg College 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, Wisc., and moved to
Minneapolis in 1872. The name
Augsburg College and Seminary
changed to Augsburg College
in 1963 when the Lutheran Free
Church merged with The
American Lutheran Church.
Augsburg's 23-acre campus is
located in the heart of the Twin
Cities surrounding Murphy
Square. Adjacent to the campus
are the Fairview Riverside
Medical Center complex, the
West Bank campus of the
University of Minnesota and
Mississippi River parkways .
Accessibility
Augsburg College has made a
major effort to become one of
the most accessible campuses in
the region. Without going
Augsburg is a college of The
Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America. The College is a
diverse community with many
strong religious traditions represented among the students,
faculty and staff, including but
not limited to Lutheran, Roman
Catholic, American Indian
Spirituality and Thought,
Buddhist and Islamic faiths.
Non-Discrimination
Policy
Augsburg College does not
discriminate on the basis of
race, creed, national or ethnic
origin, age, marital status,
gender, sexual orientation or
disability as required by Title IX
of the 1972 Educational
Amendments or Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
as amended in its admission
policies, educational programs,
activities, and employment
practices.
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Parking
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From Minneapolis
Interstate 94 east to 25th
Avenue exit, left to Riverside
A venue, left to 21st A venue
South, left at Augsburg sign.
From St. Paul
Interstate 94 west to Riverside
exit, right on Riverside Avenue
to 21st Avenue South, left at
Augsburg sign.
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Admissions House
George Sverdrup Library
Science Hall
Old Main
West Hall
Mortensen Tower
Urness Tower
Christensen Center
Sverdrup-Oftedal
Memorial Hall
Music Hall
2222 Murphy Place
Si Melby Hall
Ice Arena
Stage II Theatre
College Relations
Nordic Center
Foss, Lobeck,
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Miles Center for
Worship, Drama
and Communication
Center for Global Education
Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni
Center
Youth and Family Institute
American Indian Support
and Minority Education
Partnership
Oscar Anderson Hall
East Hall
All posted Augsburg
College parking lots,
with the exception of
resident parking lots in
front and behind the
residence halls, are free
and open for student
use from 4:30 p.m.
Friday through Sunday
evening and Monday through
Thursday evenings after 4:30
p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Lots are
located on Seventh Street
between 21st and 22nd A venues
and north of Eighth Street on
21st A venue. Most street
parking is four hour parking and
available seven days a week,
except for the parking meters on
Riverside Avenue. The parking
meters are as posted by the City
of Minneapolis. Additional
parking is available in the
Fairview Riverside Medical
Center ramp.
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For schedules and specific information about city bus
transportation to Augsburg
College, call the Metropolitan
Transportation System
at (612) 373-3333.
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A. Admissions Parking
B. Student Parking
C. Visitor Parking
D. The Quad
E. Faculty/Staff Parking
F. Murphy Square
G. Anderson-Nelson
Athletic Field
H. Fairview/St. Mary's
Parking Ramp
I. Husby-Strommen
Tennis Courts
J. Resident Parking Only
K. Student/Commuter Parking
X. Accessible Entrance
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Blanca-Rosa Egas
Associate Professor.
MD, M.Ed. and Psychiatry
Residency, University of
Guayaquil; M.P.H. and
Substance Abuse Fellowship,
University of Minnesota.
Hans Eriksson
Visiting Professor.
B.A., Wilmington College
(OH); M.S.W., University of
Minnesota; Advanced Studies
in Social Work, Case Wes tern
Reserve University.
Carol F. Kuechler
Assistant Professor.
B.A., Marquette University;
M.S.W., University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
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Assistant Professor and BSW
Program Director.
B.A., College of St. Thomas;
M.A., University of Virginia;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
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Assistant Professor and
Coordinator of Field Instruction.
B.A., M.S.W., University of
Minnesota .
Maria Brown
Associate Professor.
B.A. (German), M.A. (German),
American University; M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota.
Francine Chakolis
Assistant Professor.
B.S., Augsburg College;
M.S.W., University of
Minnesota.
Rosemary J. Link
Associate Professor and
Department Chair.
B.A., Southampton University;
C.Q.S.W., London University
(Bedford College); Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Sharon K. Patten
Associate Professor.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W.,
M.A. (Public Affairs), Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Curt Paulsen
Associate Professor.
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W.,
University of Minnesota; Ph .D.,
The Fielding Institute.
Glenda Dewberry Rooney
Associate Professor.
B.A., University of North
Texas; M.S.W., University of
Illinois-Chicago; Ph.D.,
University of Minnesota.
Michael Schock
Assistant Professor.
B.A., University of Washington;
M.S.W., University of
Minnesota; Ph.D., University of
Washington.
Edward R. Skarnulis
Professor.
B.A ., Omaha University;
M.S.W., Ph.D. , University of
Nebraska.
Clarice Staff
Assistant Professor and MSW
Program Director.
B.A., Augsburg College;
M.S.S.W., D.S.W., Columbia
University.
Mary Lou Williams
Assistant Professor.
B.F.A., University of
Pennsylvania; M.S.W.,
University of Pennsylvania.
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MSW Graduate Program Office
Campus Box No. 269
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612/330-1307
FAX 612/330-1493
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