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Title: Augsburg Weekend College Catalog, 1998-2000
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Search Result: Official Publication of Augsburg College 221 1 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, M N 55454 (612) 330-1782 This catalog is a supplement to the Augsburg College Catalog and is published for the convenience of Augsburg Weekend College students. Weekend College is a program of Augsburg College and ...
Show more Official Publication of Augsburg College 221 1 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, M N 55454 (612) 330-1782 This catalog is a supplement to the Augsburg College Catalog and is published for the convenience of Augsburg Weekend College students. Weekend College is a program of Augsburg College and is subject to the policies and provisions as stated in the Augsburg College Catalog. This catalog should answer most questions students have about Augsburg Weekend College and its curriculum. Although information was current at the time of publication, it is subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of each student to know the requirements and academic policies in this publication. If you have questions about anything in this catalog, consult the Academic Advising Center, a faculty adviser, the dean of the College or the registrar. Key offices are listed on page three of this publication for correspondence or telephone inquiries. Published February 1998 TABLE OF CONTENTS Directory ................... ................... .......................................... 3 ......,..... ...................*........*.....*....4 Educational Program .............. .................................................. 5 A Greeting from the President Admissions Information................................................................. 9 Tuition and Financial Aid ........................................................... 12 Student Resources....................................................................... 17 Academic Information ................................................................. 27 36 Academic Majors ................................... ...................................... ,. ....................................-56 Course Descriptions.............................. Maps ................................................................................. 9 8 99 Index........................................................................................ 100 FREQUENTLYCALLED NUMBERS Weekend College Office ........................................................................................................ 330-1782 Program Coordinator, Julie Olson ....................................................................................... .330- 1740 . ...................................................... 330-1782 Administrative Assistant, Becki Frestedt ...................... Weekend College Admissions: Director. Bill Kuehl ...............................................................................................................330-1414 Admissions Counselor, Carrie Carroll.................................................................................. .330- 1792 330-1743 Admissions Assistant, Liz Williams ........................................................................................ Other Campus Phone Numbers: General Information ..............................................................................................................330- 1000 Academic Advising Center .................................................................................................. .330- 1025 Bookstore, Christensen Center ......................................................................................... .... 330-1122 Business Office, Science Hall: ........330-1029 Cashier 8:30 a.m.-4.00 p.m. ...................................... 330-1790 Student Accounts, Jocelyn Palmer: 8:00 a.m.-4.30 p.m. .................................................... Education Department, Sverdrup Hall ................................................................................. 3301 130 .330- 1046 Financial Aid Office, Science Hall ........................................................................................ .330- 1162 Career Services, Memorial Hall ............................................................................................. 3 3 0 1160 Counseling, Memorial Hall ................................................................................................... Lindell Library .....................................................................................................................330- 1017 ............................................................................. Nursing Department ............................. . .330-1209 Registrar. Science Hall ............................................................................................................ 330-1036 Summer School ................................................................................................................... 330-1787 . . Weekend College Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. .4:30 p.m. Class Weekends: Friday: 8:00 a.m. .6:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Weekend College Office Location: The Weekend College Office is located in Sverdrup Hall on the corner of 21st Avenue and 7th Street on the Augsburg College campus (see #26 on map on page 99). I hope you are looking at this catalog because you've enrolled at Augsburg College. if so--Welcome to the College! All of us hope you find, in the course of your study, a rising enthusiasm for the work, a deepening appreciation of the profession and role to which you feel called, and a confident sureness that you have rightly chosen Augsburg for the purpose. Ifyou are dipping into this little volume to figure out who and what Augsburg College is and what education it offers-Welcome to these pages! May they convey the fundamental proposition of our education: that we provide an education especially serviceable in the contemporary world because it has been designed in the midst of and in full contact with the critical social, economic, religious, and political phenomena of the modern city. This education, however practical and professional, will be serviceable over the long haul only to the degree that it respects and pursues certain of what Martin Luther called "thefine liberal arts, " and it will be exciting only to the degree it is offered for the sake of improving both its students and the world itseg The study you are undertaking at Augsburg-or thinking of undertaking-will occur on and at the core of the campus, with library, food services, and other facilities open and operating; will be led by permanent as well as adjunct members of the Augsburg faculty; will be organized by the identical tried and tested curriculum used in the day school; and will be conducted by a college that has declared the Weekend College an integral aspect of its core educational business. As you join the enterprise, or consider doing so, please know that those of us who await you herefind the College an exciting setting, full of diversity and yet dedicated to the cultivation of a learning community, in which you can set off in new directions and in which destinations are reachable. Bon Voyage! Sincerely yours, William V. Frame President .I[. 1 E d u c a t i o n a l HISTORY OF WEEKEND COLLEGE In fall of 1982 Augsburg began Weekend College under the directorship of Dr. Richard Thoni. At that time Weekend College had three majors, 69 students, and offered eight courses in the first term. ; Today with more than 1,000 students and 14 majors, Augsburg's Weekend College is the largest program of its kind in the state. Faculty in Weekend College are full-time Augsburg professors as well as adjunct professionals from the work world. The Weekend College student body is involved in student government, and Weekend College students participate in academic and extracurricular activities such as the student newspaper, travel seminars, and the Weekend College Commission. Augsburg Weekend College continues to develop to meet the changing needs of the adult and nontraditional student of today. PURPOSE Augsburg Weekend College provides an educational alternative to adults who desire college experience but who work or have other commitments during the week. It is a means by which men and women may earn a baccalaureate degree, gain skills for professional advancement, prepare for career change, or pursue a personal interest in one or more areas of the liberal arts. MISSION OF THE COLLEGE Students who graduate from Augsburg are well prepared to make a difference in the world. They stand as testaments to the College motto, "Education for Service," and to the mission of the College: To nurture future leaders in service to the world by providing high quality educational opportunities, which are based in the liberal arts and shaped by the faith and values of the Christian Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by an intentionally diverse campus community. THEADULTAS LEARNER A COMMUNITYOF LEARNERS Augsburg Weekend College is designed to meet the needs and preferences of adult learners. The program is based on the assumption that the men and women who enroll in Weekend College will be mature, self-disciplined, and well-motivated adult learners who seek a balance of classroom experience and individualized study. Each course is therefore divided into periods of concentrated on-campus study separated by time for independent study and class preparation. ALTERNATE WEEKENDS To accommodate this format for learning, classes generally meet on alternate weekends for three and one-half hours on either Friday evening, Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, or Sunday afternoon. Each course selected by the student involves commitment to one of these four class periods. Laboratory sections or additional class hours may be scheduled during the week. Weekend College students may take from one to four courses each term. Selected courses are also available on weekday evenings. Essential to the goals of Augsburg's Weekend College is participation in a community of adult learners. Learning can be enhanced when the student is active in a stable community that provides opportunity and encouragement for involvement both in and out of the classroom. This community will be enriched by the presence of both men and women with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages Weekend College students to make use of College facilities such as the Lindell Library and the Christensen Center, to take the opportunity of having shared meals and coffee breaks, to participate in optional lunchtime seminars, and to attend other College activities such as music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. FACULTV The heart of any educational institution is its faculty, and Augsburg College is particularly proud of the excellence and commitment of its professors. Most faculty hold the doctorate or other terminal degree and all consider their teaching to be the focus of their activity. Faculty are involved in social, professional, and a variety of research activities, but see these activities as supporting their teaching. They are actively involved in an exciting faculty development program that introduces them to current thought in many fields, but especially in teaching techniques and theories. Augsburg's size and small classes encourage its tradition of close involvement between professors and students. Faculty act as academic advisers and participate regularly in campus activities. History Augsburg College and Seminary was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. In 1963 the name officially became Augsburg College when the Seminary left campus as part of the Lutheran Free Church merger with the American Lutheran Church. Location Augsburg's 23-acre campus is in the heart of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, only blocks from downtown Minneapolis and the intersection of Interstate Highways 94 and 35W. Adjacent to the campus are the FairviewUniversity Medical Center, the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota, and the Mississippi River parkways. Campus Augsburg's campus consists of 16 major buildings, which include student housing towers, Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, Lindell Library, Music Hall, and the Foss Center for Worship, Drama, and Communication. Accessibility We have made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Our skyway-tunnel system lets you reach any of 10 major buildings without going outside. In addition to building changes, we have a dedicated program to provide support for students with disabilities. Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Although a strong plurality of students are Lutheran, 20 percent represent other Protestant denominations and 21 percent represent the Roman Catholic Church. Several other affiliations are represented among students and faculty. POLICIES It is the policy of Augsburg College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual or affectional preference, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, gender, or status with regard to public assistance 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 admissions policies, education programs, activities and employment practices. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the coordinators listed in the Augsburg College Catalog, or to the director of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, Bremer Tower, Seventh Place at Minnesota Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. The College and its faculty subscribe to the Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom as promulgated by the American Association of University Professors and the Association of American Colleges. ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS Augsburg College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools* and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (Secondary and Elementary). Our programs are approved by the American Chemical Society, the Council on Social Work Education (BSW and MSW), National Association for Music Therapy, Inc., and the National League for Nursing. Augsburg College is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU), and the American Association of Higher Education (AAHE). We are members of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America, and Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs will meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or employer. *North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (800) 621-7440 I A d m i s s i o n s n f o r m a t i o n 1 I A d m i s s i o n s I n f o r m a t i o n Application for Admission Complete the application form and return it along with the $20 nonrefundable application fee to the Augsburg Weekend College Admissions Office. Transcripts Have official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions sent directly to the Augsburg Weekend College Office. Applicants with less than one year of previous transferable college work should also have their official high school transcript sent. The G.E.D. test certificate may be presented instead of the high school transcript. Additional Information If there is personal information that may have affected the applicant's previous academic performance, it may be included with the application or discussed personally with the admissions director. Academic recommendations may be required by the Admissions Committee before an admissions decision is made. On occasion, the Admissions Committee may also defer on a candidate's admission until other information has been received. For example, test scores, results of current coursework, additional letters of recommendation, or writing samples may be requested by the committee. If any additional credentials are needed, the Admissions Office will inform the candidate. Notification of Admissions Decision Augsburg College uses a "rolling" admissions plan. Students are notified of the admissions decision, usually within two weeks after the application file is complete and has been evaluated by the Admissions Committee. Admission to a major, as well as admission to the College, is sometimes necessary. Please check with the admissions coordinator and major sections in this catalog to see if admission to the major is necessary. ~raisferCredit Augsburg College welcomes students who wish to transfer after completing work at other accredited colleges or univer- sities. College credit is granted for liberal arts courses satisfactorily completed at accredited institutions. The College reserves the right not to grant credit for courses where it considers the work unsatisfactory, to grant provisional credit for work taken at unaccredited institutions, and to require that certain courses be taken at Augsburg. Augsburg College limits transfer of credit from twoyear colleges once a student has reached junior status. If all transfer work has been taken at a two-year college, a maximum of 17 Augsburg courses, or 96 quarter credits, will be accepted toward the minimum of 33 Augsburg course credits required for the baccalaureate degree. Transfer Credit Evaluation An evaluation of transfer credit is completed by the registrar upon admission for each degree-seeking student who is transferring previous college work. This evaluation indicates which of the student's courses have been accepted for transfer credit at Augsburg College and how many course credits the student has earned in transfer. The registrar also determines which transfer courses may be used to fulfill general education requirements and may request that the student provide course descriptions, syllabi or other information to assist in this determination. For an evaluation of transfer courses toward major, minor, or licensure requirements, the student should consult the appropriate department chair. ACADEMICADVISING The Academic Advising Center advises all incoming students, provides information about general education requirements, administers and tracks entry level skill assessments, and advises students placed on academic probation. The Advising Center also assists students with degree planning and assigns each student to a faculty adviser during their first term at Augsburg. The Advising Center coordinates with the Weekend College Office to provide advising for New Student Orientation. STUDENTS WHOSEEKA SECOND MAJOR OR SECOND DEGREE If you have earned a baccalaureate degree and would like to complete a second major or a second degree at Augsburg, you must submit the application form and application fee and have official transcripts sent to Augsburg Weekend College from your degreegranting institution along with transcripts from any subsequent colleges/institutions you have attended. FORMERSTUDENTS Augsburg graduates and students who have not attended Weekend College for more than one academic year (three trimesters) must apply for readmission through the Registrar's Office. Students who have attended any other institution(s) during their absence from Augsburg must have an official transcript sent from each institution to the Registrar's Office. lNTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Augsburg welcomes students from countries around the world. International students should contact the Admissions Office for information on the application procedure. Applications must be received two months prior to the start of the trimester. For more information on the admissions process, please call (612) 330-1743 or write to: Augsburg Weekend College Campus Box #65 22 11 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 FEESAND PAYMENT SCHEDULE For the exact tuition and fees amounts, please refer to the Catalog Supplement covering the current academic year of enrollment. FEES Fees are set on an annual basis and are payable in the trimester in which they are incurred. Fees are charged according to the following: Application Fee Payable once, nonrefundable Activity Fee Per trimester Lute fee Charged per day, up to five working days for late completion of registration Lifetime Sports Fee Payable upon course registration or completion of Assessment of Previous Learning Nursing Clinical Fee Payable upon course registration Registration Change After first class meeting for a cancel/add/change grade option, or a combination at one time Student Teaching Fee Per student teaching course, payable upon registration Transcript Fee Per copy after first, which is free Payment Schedule Confirmation in classes is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until a student's account is paid in full. This also applies to student loans administered by the College (e.g., Perkins Student Loan). They must be current according to established repayment schedules. Augsburg offers the following payment options: 1) Trimester payments in full. 2 ) Three Payment Plan A three-payment plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be approved only if previous plans have been satisfactorily completed. 3) Company Reimbursement Plan Students whose employers have tuition reimbursement plans are allowed the following payment terms: $100 per course deposit payable in order to confirm classes. Balance in full due 50 days after the end of the term. T u i t i o n a n d F i n a n c i a l Employer reimbursement verification form on file in Business Office for current academic year. Responsibility for payment of balance should employer not reimburse for whatever reason. Finance charge of 1% per month on unpaid balance. A non-sufficient fund check used for payment at registration will declare that registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the College. TUITIONREFUND POLICY Students are responsible for cancelling courses with the Registrar's Office in order to be eligible for the tuition refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) and do not complete the dropladd form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student's last recorded date of attendance. Augsburg College will determine the appropriate refund calculation based on the student's circumstances and federal guidelines. The refund calculation options are the Augsburg Refund Policy, the Pro-Rata Refund Policy, and the Federal Refund Policy. A i d Augsburg Refund Policy Applies to new and returning Augsburg students who drop a portion of their scheduled course load. Also applies to students who completely withdraw from college and do not receive financial aid. Through the first class weekend100% of tuition (less a $75 administrative fee if withdrawing from current term entirely) Prior to the second scheduled class meeting80% of tuition Prior to the third scheduled class meeting60% of tuition No refund after the third scheduled class meeting. The Augsburg Refund Schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. All refunds of charges will be applied to the account of the student and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc, will be made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit balance is determined. Please allow two weeks for a refund. Note: The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged, not a percentage of any deposit made toward tuition (e.g., deposits; made under the company reimbursement payment plan). Pro-Rata Refund Policy Applies to new Augsburg students who withdraw from all courses during their first term at Augsburg and receive Federal Title IV financial aid. (Federal Title IV financial aid includes the Pell Grant, SEO Grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, and PLUS Loan.) Tuition, fees, and room costs will be calculated based on the pro-rated portion of the term completed. The student may be eligible for a pro-rata refund up to the 60 percent point in time of the term. The student account will be credited for that portion of tuition and room for which he or she was not enrolled. This calculation will use federal government guidelines. Federal Refund Policy Applies to returning Augsburg students who withdraw from all courses for the current term and receive Federal Title IV financial aid. (Federal Title IV financial aid includes the Pell Grant, SEO Grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loan, and PLUS Loan.) Augsburg College is required by federal regulations to complete two refund calculations for students who have completed at least one full term at Augsburg and receive Title IV funds. Refunds will be based on the calculation that provides for the greatest refund of tuition, fees, and room charges to the student's account and the greatest refund of financial aid dollars to the fund from which they were awarded. The refund calculations used are the Augsburg College Refund Policy as stated above and the Federal Refund Policy as stipulated by federal guidelines stated below. Refund Amount Refund Period 100% Through the first day of classes (less $100 administrative fee) 90% 50% 25% After the first day of classes through the 10% point in time of the term After the 10% point in time through the 25% point in time of the term After the 25% point in time through the 50% point in time of the term Students may appeal refund decisions through the Petition Committee. Medical Refund Policy If a student is forced to withdraw because of accident or illness, whether a physical or mental health problem, the refund may include the normal percentage plus one-half of the percentage adjustment. Requests for this additional refund must be made to the Petition Committee and must be accompanied by a written report from the attending health professional stating the inability for, or inadvisability of, continued study. Students charged on a singlecourse fee basis who have completed payment of assessed tuition may choose between this partial tuition refund and a tuition-free course retake credit. A retake credit may be used only to repeat the same course from which the student withdrew. This choice between refund and tuition-free retake credit must be made at the time of the request to the Petition Committee, and the choice of monetary refund or retake credit may not be changed subsequently. Students should be aware that their choice of refund or retake credit may adversely affect their financial aid eligibility and that they bear full responsibility for the effects of their choices. Retake credits must be used within one academic year or the next time the course is offered if that is longer than one year. COMPANY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degreeoriented college programs. Augsburg provides a payment plan by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Students should contact the Business Office to make payment arrangements using the company reimbursement payment plan GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Federal Pell Grant This is a federal aid program, based on need. Awards ranged from $400 to $2,700 in 1997-98. Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant Program The Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant Program is available to Minnesota residents, based on financial need. Awards ranged from $300 to $6,180 in 1997-98. T u i t i o n a n d F i n a n c i a l Bureau of lndian Affairs, Tribal and State Indian Scholarships American Indian students who meet federal and state requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application please contact Augsburg's American Indian Student Support Program director at (612) 3301138 or your tribal agency. Augsburg Tuition Grant Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to Weekend College students who show academic potential and have financial need. Federal Stafford Student Loans Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan funds are obtained directly from a local lender or state agency in states that provide such programs. Subsidized Stafford loans are need-based loans that the federal government subsidizes by paying accrued interest while in school and during the grace period. Therefore, the borrower is not responsible for interest accrued while in school or during the six-month grace period. Interest begins accruing on the date of disbursement for the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, A i d and the borrower is responsible for all interest. The borrower may choose to make payments while in school or may defer payments and allow interest to be capitalized (added to the balance of the loan). The interest rate for borrowers through the Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is variable with a cap of 8.25 percent and changes annually based on the 91-Day Treasury Bill. The following borrowing limits apply to the Stafford Loan program: Freshmen: $2,625 annually ($6,625 combined Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford) Sophomores: $3,500 annually ($7,500 combined Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford) Juniors/Seniors: $5,500 annually ($10,500 combined Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford) Aggregate maximum: $46,000 Note: Unsubsidized Stafford loans are available only to independent students and dependent students who do not meet the criteria for the Subsidized Stafford loan. Student Educational Loan Fund (SELF) This is a Minnesota state loan program. SELF Limitsfreshmen and sophomore students may borrow up to $4,500 per year, juniors and seniors up to $6,000 per year with an undergraduate maximum of $25,000 ($500 annual minimum). There is a $40,000 combined maximum for undergraduate and graduate study. Interest rates are variable, paid by the borrower quarterly while in school. Principal and interest payments begin 12 months after leaving school. Students must apply for financial aid and be enrolled at least half-time. TO APPLYFOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid application materials are available from the Weekend College Admissions Office. Applicants must be admitted to Augsburg as regular students or be returning students in good academic standing. The Financial Aid application will be processed when the following documents are received: 1) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Renewal FAFSA 2) Augsburg Financial Aid Application 3) Federal income tax retum(s) and W-2(s) d e n t r c e s S t u d e n t R e s o u r c e s . ACADEMICADVISING The Academic Advising Center advises all incoming Weekend College students, provides information on matters of general education, and administers and tracks all entry level skills requirements. The center also advises students who have been placed on academic probation or are re-entering Augsburg after an academic suspension. The center coordinates advising for the orientation program and provides inservice training and development for faculty advisers. ACADEMICENRICHMENT PROGRAM The Academic Enrichment Program is designed to offer students study skills assistance so they may achieve their best from studying. The program includes four components: the Learning Center, the Tutor Center, the Learning Laboratory, and the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS). The Learning Center Located in Foss Center, Room 17, the Learning Center assists students in improving their skills in such areas as time management, note taking, text- book reading and comprehension, test-taking, and concentration, and memory improvement. Diagnostic testing is also available to assess skills in reading, vocabulary, spelling, study strategies, and learning styles. The staff will assist students in developing effective and efficient study skills. The Karen M. Housh Tutor Center Located in Foss Center, Room 18, the Tutor Center arranges for students to meet with tutors for content tutoring in most freshman- and sophomore-level courses. The john Evans Learning Laboratory Located in Foss Center, Room 18, the Learning Laboratory offers students the opportunity to improve skills in reading, writing, and mathematics through the use of computer software. CLASS-The Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services Learning disabled students have average or above average intelligence but have difficulty achieving their full potential. Services available to such students include educational planning, learning aids, and remedial instruction. If students are concerned that difficulties in school are more than just temporary problems, they can discuss their learning style with the coordinator of disabled students or the learning disabilities specialists and arrange assessment and structure assistance to increase their potential for academic success. Physically challenged students also are served through this office. Individualized attention and services are provided for and/or coordinated to meet the mobility needs of students. For more information, please contact the CLASS office at (612) 330-1053 to request a copy of the CLASS brochure and/or schedule an informational appointment with a specialist. CENTERFOR SERVICE, WORK,AND LEARNING The Center for Service, Work, and Learning is a comprehensive center incorporating an educational focus emphasizing the importance and value for all students to engage in service and work-based learning experiences and design of a four-year career plan integrating their education with a vocation and life plan. The programs of the Center link employers, community organizations, and the academic program in a way that enriches and expands a student's educational experience and personal development. An underlying assumption is that a liberal arts education is an effective preparation for careers and citizenship. The integration of 'knowing and doing" adds breadth and depth to the liberal arts curriculum and assists students in making more informed academic, career, and personal decisions. The College's metropolitan location makes possible a wide range of opportunities. Students have gained valuable learning experiences in small and midrange companies, large corporations, nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and community-based organizations. Cooperative Education Cooperative education is a college supported and monitored, paid, work-learning experience that is closely related to a student's major or career objective. The goal is to combine theory with practice in work or service-based settings. Students also earn money to help defray educational costs while gaining important on-thejob experience. Cooperative education jobs are flexible and can begin and end anytime. Cooperative education is not credited in and of itself, but a non-credit cooperative education transcript entry is available during the academic terms the student is employed. Cooperative education students are encouraged to complete at least one internship for credit in conjunction with their cooperative education participation. Cooperative education is available to Augsburg students who have completed their freshman year and are in good academic standing. Academic Internships An internship for academic credit is a carefully planned, work-based learning experience where a student focuses on specific academic and individual learning objectives. A learning agreement plan-negotiated with a faculty supervisor and work supervisor, outlining the internship objectives, strategies, and evaluation methods-is required. An academic internship is approved, supervised, and evaluated by a faculty member in the department in which the student wishes to earn the internship credit. Upper division internships are numbered 399 and lower division internships are numbered 199. Information on registering for internships may be obtained from the Center for Service, Work, and Learning. Internships are available in all majors and can be taken during a Weekend College trimester or summer session. For extension of an internship beyond one term see the section of the catalog under grading. Community Service-Learning Augsburg's Community Service-Learningprogram combines response to human needs in the community with a conscious awareness and understanding of issues, reflection, and educational growth. Augsburg students learn from and about the community and society in which they live by participating in orientation sessions, direct servicelearning activities, and seminars or class discussions. Through direct service, such as volunteering at a homeless shelter, tutoring, building housing for low income people, or working with environmental groups, students engage in a dynamic and interactive educational approach that employs reciprocal learning between the student(s) and the community. Service-learning includes course-imbedded community service, tutoring, internships, cooperative education, and a wide range of volunteer options. Career Services The Career Services Office is committed to assisting all students with their career planning. To aid students in this process, Career Services offers students the opportunity to participate actively in career seminars, career assessments, one-on-one counseling, selfpaced computer career planning modules, and use of the Alumni Resource Network for informational interviews. CONTINUING EDUCATION The mission of Augsburg College Continuing Education is to provide working adults with lifelong learning opportunities that will enable them to continue to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually in their homes, workplaces, and communities. Adult students who wish to earn traditional course credit that may be applied toward an undergraduate academic degree should contact the Weekend College. DAYPROGRAM The day program offers a wide variety of majors and courses. Weekend College students interested in taking courses in the day program must follow the cross-over guidelines. Some weekday evening courses are open to both Day School and Weekend College students. See the class schedule for details on the current term. THECENTER FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION The Center for Global Education, founded at Augsburg in 1982, facilitates cross-cultural learning experiences that prepare people to think more critically about global issues and to work toward a more just and sustainable world. The center's programs explore a diversity of viewpoints and are grounded in the perspectives of the poor and of others struggling for justice and human dignity. Students may participate in courses offered at the center's program sites in Mexico, Namibia, Norway, Central America, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. GRADUATE PROGRAMS Augsburg College offers two graduate degree programs: the Master of Arts in Leadership and the Master of Social Work. These programs require separate admission. LIBRARY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES The James G. Lindell Family Library opened at the start of the 1997-98 academic year. The new, four-level, 73,000square-foot facility houses all library and information technology functions of the College. In addition to the 165,000 volume main collection, the Lindell Library includes the Gage Family Art Gallery, special collections and archives, a curriculum library and instructional technology lab, library instruction classroom, and facilities for media viewing and listening. A bridge will link the new building to Sverdrup Hall (the former library), which will be renovated to house additional computer labs and multimedia classrooms as well as a lounge and a vending area. Library Resources A service oriented staff provides students and faculty alike with assistance to meet diverse information needs, including instruction in the use of the library, reference service, and guidance in pursuing research. Arrangements are made for access by students with physical limitations and special needs. Students can search a wide variety of local, regional, national, and international databases. Electronic access to the world of scholarship is also available through the Internet, and a computerized on-line catalog and daily courier service provide access to the library holdings of the seven private liberal arts colleges in the Twin Cities. Appropriately equipped laptop computers can be connected to any of several hundred data ports throughout the building to access these resources. Information Technology Resources Augsburg College has been a member of the National Science Foundation's Internet since 1990 and has built a reputation as a leader in its commitment to provide students with the best access to information technology and training. In Newsweek magazine's Cyberscope section on Aug. 1, 1994, for example, Augsburg was cited as one of two first-rate sources for information about the Internet. Visit Augsburg's Web site (http://www.augsburg.edu) for more on IT at Augsburg. Computing Students have access to over 180 on-campus personal computer systems. There are desktop machines in three computer labs and four computer classrooms, as well as a suite of laptops that can be checked out at the IT Service Center. Other machines are available for student use within academic departments. A campus-wide network offers a full range of network services including printing, electronic mail, newsgroups, the World Wide Web, and access to resources available via Gopher, Telnet, and FTP. Appropriately equipped student-owned machines can also be connected to the network to provide access from dormitory rooms. S t u d e n t R e s o u r c e s . Media The Media Center provides a large collection of sound recordings, video tapes and films as well as equipment for instructional use. Audio and video tape duplication within the limits set by copyright law is available. The Center supplies TV sets, VCRs, video cameras, video editing, tape recorders, microphones, slideoverhead-, filmstrip- and movie projectors as well as screens and carts. Film bibliographies and advice on materials selection are available. Facilities for classes in broadcasting are located near the Department of Communications in Foss Center. Admission, advising, and coordination services for 3M cooperative chemistry, computer science, and physics majors are provided through the Weekend College and the Continuing Education Offices. AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT SERVICES The American Indian Student Support Program, located at 620 21st Avenue South, is a multifaceted office established to recruit and retain American Indian students. Components of the program are as follows: American Indian Student Services This program assists in admissions procedures, financial aid procedures (including BIA), tribal and Minnesota Indian State Scholarship applications, orientation and registration, coursework selection, Individual Education Plans, academic advising, career counseling, employment, community and professional referrals, internships, student housing, and crisis intervention. This program also supports the Inter-tribal Student Union (ITSU). Inter-tribal Student Union ITSU serves as a peer support group for incoming and currently enrolled American Indian students. ITSU also organizes and cosponsors cultural events. Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Partnership MNITTP is a cooperative effort between Augsburg College and the Minneapolis and St. Paul public school districts, intended to increase the number of American Indian teachers in the MinneapolisISt. Paul public schools. Funded by the Minnesota State Legislature in 1990, this project is designed as a special grant and loan forgiveness program. Students who are awarded state teaching licensure may then apply for loan forgiveness. For each year the student teaches, one-fifth of the loan will be forgiven. Anishinabe Library Project The Library houses a variety of journals and scholarly publications, research materials, American Indian magazines and newspapers, and over 125 VHS video tapes. The library project offers both a historical and contemporary perspective on the cultures of various tribal nations in the United States. PAN ASIANSTUDENT SERVICES The Pan Asian Student Services Program was created to recruit and retain Asian American students and to enhance the quality of their total experience while at Augsburg College. The program provides assistance in the admissions and financial aid application procedures, orientation, registration and coursework selection, career development, academic and nonacademic difficulties, and employment and placement referrals. The Pan Asian Association is affiliated with the Support Program. The association carries out various activities during the academic year to increase the network of friendship and support for Asian American and other students at Augsburg. PAN-AFRIKAN STUDENTSERVICES The Pan-Afrikan Student Services Office, located at 620 21st Avenue South, is committed to enhancing the educational and personal development of students of African descent, and to promote cultural and historical awareness, academic achievement, and social interaction. It sponsors events and activities, such as celebrating Martin Luther King's birthday, Afrikana History Month, Ujima Mentoring Program, and Augsburg Black Alumni Council gatherings. The Pan-Afrikan Student Union (PASU) provides support to students, including a schedule of social and cultural activities. The headquarters is in the Pan-Afrikan Student Services Office. HISPANIC/LATINO STUDENTSERVICES The HispanicILatino support program offers students individualized attention in many areas, including academic support and counseling. This program assists students with admissions and financial aid procedures, career counseling, housing, internships, and employment and placement referrals. The program advises the Latino Student Association and supports academic, social, cultural, and other events and activities to improve the academic and personal development of Hispanic1 Latino students. The program also provides awareness of the unique aspects of the Hispanic culture through events such as Latino Week and Hispanic Heritage Month. WEEKEND COLLEGE OFFICE The Weekend College Office provides a variety of services for current and prospective students including: registration for Weekend College students, coordination of mail registration, orientation of new students, seminars, and special events. The Weekender is a newsletter published each class weekend by the Weekend College Office for Weekend students. S t u d e n t R e s o u r c e s . OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR The Office of the Registrar maintains the primary academic record of all Augsburg students. Services provided include: processing loan deferments, enrollment verification, providing copies of the official transcripts, sending out grade reports, and processing Weekend College and day school program cross-registration. BUSINESS OFFICE Services provided by the Business Office are: check cashing, change of billing address, student account information, adjustments to student accounts, account payments, account history copies, credit refund requests, and collection. FINANCIALAID Student Financial Services provides the following financial assistance: processing grants, loan checks, loans, financial aid advising, and scholarships. CAMPUS MINISTRY As a college of the church, Augsburg is concerned about spiritual as well as academic and social growth. The College's concern for spiritual growth is evident in many opportunities for students to explore their own faith. Because the campus is comprised of individuals from many different religious and cultural backgrounds, worship life is characterized by a diversity and richness of tradition. Bible studies, growth groups, outreach teams and community outreach opportunities, retreats, peace and justice forums and projects, concerts, and gatherings are examples of the wide variety of activities on campus. The college pastor and campus ministry staff have offices in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center and are available for spiritual guidance, counseling, support and information. CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND HEALTH PROMOTION Counseling Counseling provides a supportive environment where students have many opportunities to gain self-awareness through personal exploration with the assistance of trained, experienced counselors. Counselors serve as advocates providing support and assistance with direction. Services include individual counseling, group counseling, assessment and referral, workshops, and consultation and outreach. Through a relationship with a skilled counselor, a student may discuss personal issues such as stress, depression, family problems, motivation, transitions, etc. Counseling is an educational process in which students learn to think objectively about themselves and learn methods of understanding themselves and others. Health Promotion Health Promotion offers a wide spectrum of activities and events that increase awareness of health issues and assist students in adapting new behaviors for a healthier lifestyle. Health Promotion also works with various campus departments to foster positive change within the campus environment. Professional staff offer private consultations and group workshops to accommodate the needs of students. Health Service Smiley's Family Practice Clinic serves as the Augsburg College Health Service and is a family practice residency clinic affiliated with the University of Minnesota. The clinic is located five blocks from campus at 2615 Franklin Avenue South. Many services are free for all Augsburg students and are listed in the Student Guide. Students must check their family's health coverage to determine if they are included; if not, they should contact the health service coordinator for information regarding student health insurance and other services available through Smiley 's. FITNESSCENTER Located on the lower level of Melby Hall, the Fitness Center is equipped with stationary bicycles, stair steppers, a treadmill, and other aerobic workout machines. It includes a weight room with universal and free weight systems. The Commons Situated on the top floor of the Christensen Center, this is the main food service facility for students, faculty, and staff. Murphy's Located on the ground floor of the Christensen Center, Murphy's features sandwiches, grill items, pizza, soups and salads, desserts, and beverages, and is open weekdays and during class weekends. GRAPHIC CENTER Located on the ground floor of the Christensen Center, Graphic Center services for students include offset printing and photocopying. Fine Arts Students have many opportunities to participate in music and drama. In addition to appearances on campus and in the city, the Augsburg Choir, Concert Band, and Orchestra perform on national and international tours. Many other ensembles cover the entire range of musical styles and participants' previous musical experience. Students stage several plays on campus each year under the direction of the Theatre Arts Department and have the opportunity to attend a series of on-campus workshops with visiting arts professionals. Intercollegiate Athletics Augsburg is affiliated with the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 111. Men annually compete in football, soccer, cross country, basketball, hockey, wrestling, baseball, tennis, track and field, and golf. Women annually compete in volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, track and field, softball, golf, tennis, and ice hockey. Intramural Sports Students may participate in activities for recreation and relaxation. The intramural program provides competition in a variety of team sports as well as individual performance activities. Broomball has been an especially popular coed sport. Check schedules for times when there is open use of the gymnasium, fitness center, ice arena, and the air structure, which offers a place to walk or run during winter months. Social, Cultural, Recreational Activities Throughout the year, a variety of social and cultural activities takes place on campus as well as in the Twin Cities. These activities include dances, films, theme events, name S t u d e n t R e s o u r c e s . entertainment, and visiting personalities in various fields. Weekend College Commission The Weekend College Commission (WECC) is a student organization that plans educational and social programs for Weekend College students and their families. Membership is open to all students. Academic and Learning Services The Academic and Learning Services Division is comprised of the academic programs, services, and activities dedicated to supporting students' educational experience at Augsburg College. Student Government Through student government students secure a closer relationship with and better understanding of the administration and faculty, and provide input into the decision-making process at Augsburg. Student government also sponsors and directs student activities, protects student rights, and provides the means for discussion and action on all issues pertaining to student life at Augsburg. Student government is organized into the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. Representatives from the Weekend College are elected each year. Eleven Weekend College representatives and the Weekend College president comprise the Weekend College delegation. Many kinds of involvement are possible-program planning, writing, editing, or service opportunities. Students who are interested should contact the president or vice-president of the student body in their offices in the lower level of the Christensen Center. Student Guide Augsburg publishes its policies and procedures in the Student Guide, which is available to every student. Included are the Academic Honesty Policy, Policy on Sexual Harassment and Violence, Disciplinary Policy and Procedure, and the Grievance Policy and Procedure. Students wishing to obtain a Student Guide may contact the Student Life office. Student standards of behavior, complaints, records The College has adopted a statement of standards for student behavior and has provided for due process in matters of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal. The College operates in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Students have the right to inspect certain official records, files, and data that pertain to them, which are maintained in the Office of the Registrar and the Placement Office, and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information. Persons seeking additional information on these topics should contact the associate dean for student affairs. C RADUATION REQUIREMENTS The following are the requirements for a baccalaureate degree: 1) Fulfillment of entry level skill requirements in these areas: Math Placement, Critical Thinking, and Writing (ENG 111 Effective Writing or equivalent) 2) Completion of a major ' 3) Completion of courses that fulfill the following Liberal Arts Perspective requirements: Human Identity (one course) Aesthetics (one course) Social World (two courses from different departments) Western Heritage (two courses from different departments) Intercultural Awareness (one culture course and two courses in a modern language) Natural World (two courses from different departments, except a two-course sequence) Christian Faith (three courses, or as adjusted for advanced transfer status) The City (one course or community service/ internship experience) A single course may fulfill one perspective only. Only one course from a department may be used to fulfill a single category, except Christian Faith, language, and a year long science sequence for Natural World. No more than three courses from any one department may fulfill perspectives. 4) Completion of courses that fulfill the following Graduation Skills: Writing (two courses, one within the major) Critical thinking (one course) Speaking (one course) Quantitative reasoning (one course) These courses must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.0 or P. ?ate: A course may satisfy both a major or minor requirement, a perspective, and a graduation skill requirement. 5) Demonstration of proficiency in two Lifetime Sports 6) Achievement of a Math Placement Group score of 3 (College algebra level ) The following requirements also must be met to graduate: 1) Completion of 33 course credits 1 1 of these must be upper division (numbered 300 and above); no more than 13 courses may be in any one department with the exception of accounting and social work. 2) Maintenance of a minimum grade point average A minimum GPA of 2.0 for most majors is necessary to graduate. A grade point average of 2.0 is required both in overall courses taken and in courses that apply toward the major. Some majors, licensure, and certification require higher grades in each course or a higher grade point average. (For example, see Licensure in Education, Nursing, Social Work.) See departmental section for details. 3) Residency Seven of the last nine course credits must be completed at Augsburg. No less than a total of nine course credits are to be taken at Augsburg College. Contact the registrar if an official interpretation is needed. 4 ) Muximums-no more than: Two course credits by independentldirected study Four course credits of Internship Eight course credits with a grade of Pass (P) Nontraditional grading (P) also has these limits: two in the major, except elementary education (two in the major plus student teaching) and nursing (no P/N grading is permitted); one in the minor, if approved by the department chairperson. Students who have completed a four-year degree at an accredited college or university may complete a second degree at Augsburg College. Depending on the student's previous degree, completion of a second major (non-degree) may also be an option. Second degree requirements include: a minimum of eight course credits taken at Augsburg, completion of a major, and completion of any liberal arts requirements not covered by the previous degree. The responsibility for meeting all degree requirements rests with the student. Academic advisers, department chairpersons, the Advising Center, and the registrar are available for counsel and assistance in program planning. Each student must apply for graduation. Students should apply at the start of their last academic year to confirm remaining graduation requirements. Application forms are available in the Registrar's Office. All degree and course requirements must be completed and verified in the Registrar's Office prior to the anticipated date of graduation (there may be no incomplete courses or open courses on the academic record). A c a d e m i c (or 2.5 if receiving a Minnesota State Student Grant). Registration consists of two parts: Scheduling (choosing classes)-A student reserves a space in classes for each trimester by completing a schedule form. Scheduling can be done in advance of payment. Payment (confirmation of schedule)-A student who has scheduled courses must then confirm that schedule by paying. Dates and deadlines for scheduling and payment are listed in the Weekend College Catalog Supplement. SOMEIMPORTANT POINTSON REGISTRATION: A student must be registered for a course in order to receive course credit for it. A student in Weekend College is considered fulltime if he or she registers for two courses per trimester Students are responsible for obtaining registration materials from the Weekend College Office. A student who has not paid or made partial payment prior to the first day of classes is not registered for their course(s). The student may register and confirm the first class weekend, but late fees will apply and their space in the course(s) will not be held. CROSSOVER POLICY It is expected that Weekend College students complete their degree requirements in the Weekend College schedule; however, students may take a course in the day schedule as a crossover. A Weekend College student wishing to attend a day schedule course, or a day student wishing to attend a course in Weekend College, must schedule at the Office of the Registrar. Students taking courses in both the day program and Weekend College program schedules that total three or more courses on any given date will be charged comprehensive day program tuition. A Weekend College student taking one day schedule course and who has fewer than three total courses will be charged the current part-time tuition for day school. Students will also follow these guidelines: Students may cross over for one full course credit per term. The course selected must have space available. Weekend College students may not cross over to attend ACTC (Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities) courses, except when required by the major to do so. Courses cross-listed in the Weekend College schedule and the day schedule are not subject to cross over policy. Contact the Office of the Registrar for more information on the crossover policy. WITHDRAWING FROM COURSES Students may drop (also referred to as canceling or withdrawing) a particular course by completing a CancelIAddChange of Registration form at the Office of the Registrar before the deadline (published in the Weekend College Catalog Supplement). Dropping a class will result in a W for withdrawal on an official academic record. Students are urged not to abandon courses for which they are registered because this may result in a failing grade on their official academic record. The refund schedule is listed on page 14. Note: A student may withdraw after the refund schedule has expired. WITHDRAWAL FROM COLLEGE Students who do not intend to continue at Augsburg must file a Withdrawal from College form at the Office of the Registrar. This is not necessary if the student is taking a term off; however, Weekend College students who do not attend courses for three consecutive trimesters (excluding summer) are considered inactive and must file an Application for Re-admission form with the Office of the Registrar in order to resume their academic program. Students are responsible for keeping the Office of the Registrar informed of their mailing address. SYLLABUS A syllabus is a course outline written by the instructor that may include a course description and objectives, required text@), course schedule, grading criteria, and assignments. A syllabus is especially important in Weekend College because it advises the student of any assignment due the first class weekend. Students are responsible for picking up the course syllabus at the times published in The Weekender, the Weekend College informational publication. EVALUATION AND C RADING Student achievement in courses is measured by final examinations, shorter tests, written papers, oral reports, and other types of evaluation. Most courses are offered with grading options-traditional grading on a 4.0 scale or the Pass/No Credit system, in which P means a grade of 2.0 or better and N means no credit and a grade of less than 2.0. Students who choose the P/N option are cautioned: In order to receive a grade of P a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. Some graduate and professional schools do not look favorably on a large number of P-graded courses, or rank each as a C. P-graded courses do not count toward the requirement that 14 traditionally graded course credits be earned at Augsburg in order to be considered for graduation with distinction. Transfer students should be especially aware of this requirement. See P/N limitations under Graduation Requirements on page 29. Note: Certain courses are offered on one grading system only (e.g., Lifetime Sports are graded P/N only). In courses where there is a choice, students will be graded on the traditional system unless they indicate on their registration that they wish to use the P/N grading option. Any changes in choice of grading system must be made according to dates published each term. A fee is charged for any changes made after the published deadline for dropping without record notation. I n f o r m a t i o n . NUMERIC GRADES Numeric grades are used with these definitions: 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards 2.5 2.0 Meets basic standards for the course 1.0 Performance below basic course standards 0.5 0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course) Grades of P (Pass) or N (No credit) are not computed in the grade point average. An incomplete grade (I) may be given only in the case of extreme emergency. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must receive permission of the instructor and must file a form with the Registrar's Office stating the reasons for the request, the work required to complete the course, the plan and date for completing the work, and comments from the instructor. The necessary work must be completed in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and filing of a grade before the final day of the following trimester. If the work is not completed by that date, the grade for the course becomes a 0.0. Internships, independent studies and directed studies may sometimes last longer than one term. When this is the case, they must be completed by the grading deadlines within one year from the beginning of the first term of registration. A grade of X is given by the instructor to indicate that the study is extended. It is expected that students given X extensions will continue to communicate with their instructors and demonstrate that satisfactory progress is being maintained. A final grade will be issued at the end of the term in which the work is completed and evaluated (but not longer than one year). An instructor has the option of not giving an X where satisfactory progress is not demonstrated. REPEATING COURSES A course in which a grade of 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or N has been received may be repeated for credit. Courses in which higher grades have been earned may not be repeated for credit and a grade but may be audited. All courses taken and grades earned each term remain on the academic record. Only the credits and grades earned the second time, for legitimately repeated courses, are counted toward graduation and in the grade point average. AUDITINGCOURSES Students who wish to take courses without credit or grade may do so by registering for Audit (V). The charge for auditing is listed in the current year's Weekend College Catalog Supplement. The signature of the instructor is required to register an audit. Students who audit a course should confer with the instructor two weeks prior to the beginning of the term to determine expectations, attendance, and any other requirements. If expectations have been met, the course will be listed on the transcript as having been audited. If expectations have not been met, the course will be listed with a grade of W (Withdrawn). Courses for which transfer credit has been awarded may not be repeated for credit at Augsburg. This includes courses that are substantially similar despite different titles or emphases. GRADEPOINTAVERAGE The grade point average (GPA) is based on final grades for all work at Augsburg. It does not include credit and grade points for work transferred from other colleges. Courses taken on the P/N grading option are recorded, but not computed in the GPA. The formula for computing the GPA is: GPA = Total grade points divided by number of course credits attempted.* * Using traditionally graded course credits only. CLASSIFICATION Student classifications are updated in August and at the end of the fall trimester. Sophomores-Seven credits completed. course Juniors - 16 course credits completed. Seniors-24 course credits completed. ACADEMIC PROGRESS, ~ROBAT~O AND N DISMISSAL The College requires that students maintain the following cumulative grade point averages (GPA): Freshman-A student who has taken fewer than seven credits with a cumulative GPA of 1.6 or higher Sophomore-A student who has taken fewer than 16 credits with a cumulative GPA of 1.7 or higher Junior-A student who has taken fewer than 24 credits with a cumulative GPA of 1.9 or higher Senior-A student who has taken 24 or more credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. It should be noted that a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation with certain majors requiring a higher minimum GPA. Students whose academic achievement falls below these guidelines will either be placed on scholastic probation at the end of the term, will be continued on probation, or will be dismissed from the College. In addition, a freshman who receives two zero grades or a sophomore who receives three zero grades will be considered for probation or dismissal. However, dismissal from the College is not automatic. Each case is reviewed by the Committee on Student Standing. Evidence of the student's commitment to academic progress is the major consideration in deciding whether or not to dismiss a student. Those on probation who voluntarily withdraw from the College, as well as those who are dismissed, must have special permission to re-enroll. Students may be removed from probation when the cumulative GPA reaches the minimum level stated above. Students placed on probation as freshmen for having earned two zero grades may be removed from probation if their classification changes to sophomore, if they have not earned additional zero grades, and if their cumulative GPA reaches 1.7. Students placed on probation as sophomores, juniors, and seniors for having earned three zero grades may be removed from probation if their classification changes to junior and their cumulative GPA reaches 1.9. The College reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not meet the guidelines stated above. Once a student is dismissed, he or she may appeal the decision within 10 days to the Committee on Student Standing. A c a d e m i c I DEAN'S LIST The Dean's List is compiled after each trimester, listing students whose grade point average for a trimester is 3.5 or better. Students must be full-time (a minimum two full course credits for a Weekend College student), graded on the traditional grading system, with no incompletes in courses offered for credit. If permission is given by the student, an announcement is sent to the hometown newspaper of each student on the Dean's List. ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS LEARNING (APL) PROGRAM Augsburg College recognizes that learning can and does take place in many life situations. Some of this learning may be appropriate for credit recognition within the disciplines that compose the academic program of a liberal arts college. The Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) program at Augsburg provides a means by which a student's previous learning, other than that which is transferred from another accredited institution, may be presented for examination for possible credit toward the completion of a baccalaureate degree. Not all learning from life experience, however, is appropriate for credit recognition at a liberal arts college. Such learning must meet two essential criteria: (1) it is relevant to course work in a field of study within the Augsburg liberal arts curriculum and (2) it can be objectively demonstrated either by comprehensive examination or committee evaluation. The APL program at Augsburg provides several means by which students may have their previous learning assessed for credit recognition. The following is a brief description of each of these means of assessment: The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) This is a series of standardized tests which have been developed by the College Board and are offered to students for a small fee at regional testing centers. (The regional testing center for this area is the University of Minnesota.) Students who score at or above the 65th percentile on a subject examination may . . receive academic credit for that subject at Augsburg College. Additional information about CLEP tests is available from the Office of the Registrar. Departmental Comprehensive Exams These are available for students to use in obtaining credit for previous learning if the following conditions are met: There is a departmental instrument available for the subject area in question. There is a faculty member designated by the department to administer the exam. The registrar approves the student's request to take the exam. Credit for departmental exams is available on a passlno credit basis only, and there is a charge per exam of one-half of tuition for a full course credit. The Portfolio Assessment Program This is a credit assessment alternative in which a faculty team completes a credit evaluation of a learning portfolio submitted by the student. The faculty team is composed of two faculty members from . fields of study directly related to the student's previous learning. Students who wish to prepare a portfolio of previous learning for credit assessment should consult the Office of the Registrar. In completing the evaluation of a student's previous learning, the faculty team applies the following criteria: There is documentable evidence of a cognitive component in the previous learning experience that involved prescribed and/or systematic study of content material found within liberal arts course work. The learning has been objectively verified by individuals in addition to the presenting student. The learning lends itself to both qualitative and quantitative measurement. The learning relates well to the student's educational goals. The learning and skills involved are current and could be used at the present time. Students may apply for the credit assessment process after completing at least four course credits of academic work at Augsburg College with a cumulative Augsburg GPA of at least 2.5. It is strongly recommended that the process not be used when four or fewer courses remain for graduation. There is an application deposit to initiate the credit assessment process and a charge for each semester credit applied to the student's transcript if credit is approved. Transcript credit will be granted on the basis of semester credits, and the total number of credits granted will be divided by four to determine the number of course credits applied to graduation. These credits will be recorded with the course number of APL 2xx. Application of this credit toward the Liberal Arts Perspective requirements, upper division requirements, and academic majors and minors may be subsequently addressed by the associate academic dean in response to a formal request by the student. Maximum Credit Accepted for Previous Learning While Augsburg College recognizes the validity of learning that takes place outside the traditional classroom, this learning must be I . . placed in the context of formal study in campus-based liberal arts courses. Therefore, Augsburg places a maximum of eight course credits (about one-fourth of a baccalaureate degree) on transcript credit that is obtained through previous experiential learning. In compiling the eight courses of credit for previous experiential learning, the student may use any combination of assessment processes available in the APL program: CLEP exams, departmental exams, and credit granted through portfolio assessment. Lifetime SportsAssessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program Students in the Weekend College may complete one of the two required graduation skills of Lifetime Sports through the APL process. The Lifetime Sports graduation skills are non-academic courses and no credit is earned by their completion; however, fulfillment of two Lifetime Sports is necessary to graduate. There is a fee for each Lifetime Sport completed by APL. Additional information about Lifetime Sports APL is available from the Weekend College Office. A c a d e m i c M a j o r s . I ACCOUNTING-ACC The major in accounting prepares students for professional careers in a wide variety of accounting-related positions. This major has two tracks: General Accounting and Professional Accounting. The General Accounting specialization is adequate for a wide variety of positions. The Professional Accounting track includes two specializations: public accounting and managerial accounting. The public accounting specialization is recommended for positions with CPA firms. The managerial accounting specialization is recommended for positions with large or rapidlygrowing companies. The two professional specializations relate to two professional designations: the CPA and the CMA. A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) focuses on external reporting; a CMA (Certified Management Accountant) focuses on internal reporting. The public accounting specialization includes the materials emphasized on the CPA exam; the managerial specialization includes the materials emphasized on the CMA exam. Designations have an experience requirement in addition to passing the national exam. Under the rules of the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy, accounting majors in the public accounting specialization are qualified to sit for the CPA examination during their last semester. Accounting Core: 14 courses are required for this major (an exception to the 13-course limitation): (It is recommended that students take the courses in the sequence given below.) ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics MIS 175 Principles of Computing for Business or MIS 370 Advanced Computing for Business BUS 242 Principles of Management BUS 252 Principles of Marketing ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1 MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics BUS 301 Business Law A c a d e m i c BUS 331 Financial Management ACC 322 Accounting Theory and Practice I ACC 323 Accounting Theory and Practice I1 ACC 324 Managerial Cost Accounting ACC 425 Advanced Accounting Specialization in General Accounting: No additional courses required. Specialization in Public Accounting: Accounting core plus: ACC 326 Tax Accounting ACC 423 Auditing Specialization in Managerial Accounting: Accounting core plus: ACC 424 Internal and Operational Audit MIS 375 Management Information Systems in the Organization ART, STUDI-ART A liberal arts college like Augsburg is an ideal setting for the study of art because it provides a constant possibility for the interaction of ideas, disciplines, and attitudes. At Augsburg, art study is further enhanced by associations with a significant number of art galleries and museums in the Twin Cities area. Hundreds of specific careers exist in the general area of art, such as teaching in the public schools and colleges, ceramics, interior design, photography, film and video work, painting, gallery and museum work, and design. ART 223 Printmaking I ART 225 Communication Design I ART 360 Watercolor Painting One course in three dimensional art from: ART 221 Sculpture I ART 250 Ceramics I Five additional studio arts courses ART 240 Art History Survey And two additional art history courses Studio Art Major Majors are required to begin their programs with the Studio Arts Foundations: ART 102 Design ART 107 Drawing One course in two dimensional art from: ART 118 Painting I Teaching Licensure Major The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Education Department to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONBUS BUS 252 Principles of Marketing ECO 318 Management Science MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics Specialization in Finance Business core plus 4 courses: BUS 301 Business Law ACC 322 Accounting Theory and Practice I The major in Business Administration prepares students for professional careers in business administration or for graduate studies. The four specializations within this major share a common business core. This common core provides students with a broad foundation so they can readily adapt to internal changes in interests and goals and to external changes in circumstances and opportunities. BUS 352 Marketing Research and Analysis and one of the following: ECO 311 Public Finance Business Core 10 courses including: BUS 355 Marketing Communications or ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics BUS 331 Financial Management Specialization in Marketing Business core plus 3 courses: BUS 357 Advertising BUS 433 Financial Theory: Policy and Practice BUS 438 Investment Theory ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics BUS 450 Marketing Management ECO 315 Money and Banking MIS 175 Principles of Computing for Business or Specialization in Management Business core plus 4 courses: MIS 479 Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics MIS 370 Advanced Computing for Business BUS 340 Human Resource Management ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1 BUS 242 Principles of Management BUS 440 Operations Management BUS 465 International Management MIS 376 Project Management or Specialization in International Business Business core plus 4 courses: BUS 362 International Business BUS 465 International Management A c a d e m i c BUS 466 International Marketing and one additional upper division course in either international business or international economics. Students must also complete three semesters of a foreign language (or equivalent). Contact the international business coordinator for details on language equivalents or other configurations. Minor in Business Administration Seven courses including: ECO 112 or ECO 113, ACC 221 and 222, BUS 242 and 252, BUS 331 and MIS 379. The minor is automatically completed while completing a major in accounting or management information systems (MIS). COMMUNICATIONSPC Our quality of life, both personally and professionally, depends in large part upon the quality of our communication. A communication major at Augsburg is designed to enhance understanding of communication in a variety of contexts and to improve communication skills. Since careers in communication demand a broad educational background, the department strongly encour- ages a second major or two minors in fields such as business, economics, English, history, international relations, political science, psychology, religion, social work, sociology, or theatre arts. SPC 351 Argumentation The Augsburg communication major focuses on competency in both speech and writing as well as effective use of media. Since the study and practice of communication is grounded in both the humanities and the social sciences, majors are encouraged to include such related subjects as aesthetics, ethics; philosophy, logic, literature, statistics, and research methods in their programs. SPC 355 Small Group Communication All communication majors must complete a core group of seven required courses, supplemented by five electives in one of the following concentrations: public relations and advertising, marketing communication, human relations, or supervisory management. Prospective majors should meet with a departmental adviser as early as possible to design an approved major program, preferably by the end of the sophomore year. Majors in communication are candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree. Communication Core Six courses including: SPC 111 Public Speaking SPC 352 Persuasion SPC 354 Interpersonal Communication and at least one course from the following: ENG 223 Writing for Business and the Professions ENG 225 Intermediate Expository Writing ENG 226 Introduction to Creative Writing ENG 227 Journalism In addition, six courses must be completed within one of the following concentrations: Public Relations and Advertising Students interested in the Public Relations emphasis are strongly urged to take ENG 227 (Journalism) as part of the major. ART 132 Photography ART 224 Publication Design ART 225 Communications Design I . . BUS 242 Principles of Management SPC 399 Internship BUS 252 Principles of Marketing SPC 480 Public Relationsffromotiona1 Communications BUS 355 Marketing Communications MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics PSY 373 Organizational Psychology SOC 349 Complex Organizations SPC 345 Organizational Communication SPC 399 Internship SPC 480 Public Relationsffromotional Communications POL 342 Mass Communication in Society Marketing Communications BUS 252 Principles of Marketing BUS 352 Marketing Research and Analysis BUS 355 Marketing Communications BUS 357 Advertising BUS 450 Marketing Management POL 342 Mass Communication in Society Human Relations PSY 373 Industrial/Organizational Psychology Y . . Supervisory Management BUS 242 Principles of Management BUS 340 Human Resource Management BUS 440 Operations Management MIS 175 Computers for Business, Accounting, Economics and MIS PSY 485 Counseling Psychology MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics SOC 231 Family Systems: A CrossCultural View PSY 373 Industrial/Organizational Psychology SOC 265 Culture: Ethnicity, Gender, and Race SOC 349 Complex Organizations soc 349 Complex Organizations SOC 375 Social Psychology SPC 329 Intercultural Communication SPC 345 Organizational Communication SPC 399 Internship SPC 480 Public Relations/Promotional Communications . SPC 345 Organizational Communication SPC 399 Internship Minor in Communication Six courses including SPC 111, POL 342, SPC 351 or SPC 352, SPC 354, SPC 345, or SPC 355, and any one of the following: ENG 223,225,226, or 227. Prospective minors must obtain prior approval from a communication faculty adviser. Note: For transfer students, at least three of these six courses must be upper division courses offered at Augsburg. A c a d e m i c M a j o r s . COMPUTER SCIENCECSC CSC 340 Introduction to Networking and Communications The Augsburg Computer Science Department strives to give students a sound theoretical and practical foundation in computer science. The computer science curriculum places emphasis on networks, communications, and the use of computers as an information access tool. The coursework provides students a strong base in computer science, with emphasis on concepts rather than on applications. CSC 345 Principles of Computer Organization Some courses may need to be taken in an evening schedule. Students should meet with a faculty adviser as soon as possible to plan their course of study. Computer Science Major-Bachelor of Arts 11 courses including: CSC 160 Introduction to Computer Science and Communication CSC 170 Structured Programming CSC 210 Data Structures CSC 320 Algorithms CSC 450 Programming Languages and Compilers I CSC 451 Programming Languages and Compilers I1 MAT 122 Calculus for the Behavioral Sciences or MAT 145 Calculus I And two electives from CSC courses above 200, at least one of which is above 300. Computer Science Minor Six courses including CSC 160, 170,210,345, MAT 145, and one upper division computer science course. ECONOMICS-ECO The Economics Department offers a program that stresses a strong theoretical background, quantitative analysis, and an emphasis on both national and international issues. Students who graduate with a major in the Department of Economics are well prepared to continue their education in a variety of fields or to work successfully in the business world and government because of the strong liberal arts emphasis within the major. Economics Major ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics ECO 414 Welfare Economics MIS 175 Principles of Computing for Business MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics MAT 114 Elementary Functions or MAT 121 Finite Mathematics or MAT 122 Calculus for the Behavioral Sciences Three additional upper division economics courses Combined Major in Economics/ Business Administration: Five economics courses including: ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics Major in Applied Economics ECO 112 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics ENG 223 Writing for Business and the Professions ECO 311 Public Finance or PHI 120 Ethics or ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics ECO 312 Intermediate Macroeconomics or ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics ECO 315 Money and Banking One other upper division economics course ECO 313 Intermediate Microeconomics Six accounting, business administration, and MIS courses including: ECO 360 International Economics ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1 BUS 242 Principles of Management BUS 252 Principles of Marketing BUS 331 Financial Management or MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics One other upper division business course MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics ECO 318 Management Science or ECO 415 Managerial Economics ECO 413 Labor Economics ECO 399 Internship Program or ECO 499 Independent Study MIS 175 Computers for Business, Accounting, Economics and MIS PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity Economics Minor ECO 112, 113,312,313, and one additional upper division economics course. Other configurations may be permitted on consultation with the department. Note: Students who plan to major in economics are strongly encouraged to meet with a faculty adviser in the department as soon as possible in order to carefully plan their program of study. A c a d e m i c M a j o r s . EDUCATION-EDE, EDS, EDU NOTE: Major changes in Minnesota teacher licensure will be implemented fall 1998 and beyond. As of the date of publication of this catalog, details of these changes have yet to be announced. All candidates for teacher licensure will have to meet the standards set by the State and follow the State's timeline. Teacher candidates are expected to maintain frequent contact with an Education Department faculty adviser and to stay informed about their license program requirements. Elementary Teaching Licensure Teaching licensure programs are offered for both K-6 and 1-6 Elementary Education through the Weekend College Program. To be admitted to the Education Department the student will have achieved an overall 2.5 GPA in a liberal arts based degree plus a 2.5 GPA in hisfher major field. All professional courses with the exception of clinical experience and student teaching are available on a weekend schedule. Clinical experience and student teaching courses must be completed during regular weekday hours in a K-6 classroom setting. Contact an Education Department adviser for information in your field of study and for an application for admission to the Department of Education. Students wanting K6 licensure must take EDE 375. EDE 263 Clinical Experience (.5 course) EDU 264 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting (.5 course) One college level mathematics course Professional level courses required for licensure (enrollment with PPST and admission to department only): All students must be admitted into the Education Department prior to beginning 300-400 level courses. The State of Minnesota requires that the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) be taken before beginning professional education courses (those numbered in the 300-400 level). Any education program course grade below 2.0 must be retaken. EDE 375 Discovery in the World of Kindergarten (-5 course) Introductory level courses required for Licensure: EDE 377 K-El Science (.25 course) HPE 114 Safety Education (.5 course) EDE 379 K-El Art (.25 course) HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5 course) EDE 380 K-El Music (.25 course) HPE 116 Health Concepts for Educators (.5 course) EDE 382 K-El Mathematics (.5 course) EDU 210 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting EDU 341 Media Technology (.5 course) EDE 350 Creating Learning Environments (.5 course) EDE 351 Techniques of Teaching Reading EDE 383 K-El Health, Physical Education, First Aid EDU 384 K-El Social Studies, Thematic Studies (.5 course) EDE 386 Children's Literature (.5 course) EDE 387 Language Arts (-5 course) EDE 388 K-El Health (.25 course) EDU 388 Human Relations (-5 course) EDE 481 Student Teaching EDE 482 Student Teaching EDE 483 Student Teaching EDE 484 Student Teaching Academic Minor or Second Major Students must be admitted to the Education Department before they can be considered for student teaching. Applications for student teaching must be submitted to the Education Department by the published due dates. Secondary Education Licensure Augsburg Weekend College grants Secondary licensure in English-language arts and in social studies (only for economics, psychology, and history majors). To be admitted to the Education Department the student will have achieved an overall 2.5 GPA in a liberal arts-based degree program plus a 2.5 GPA in hislher major field. All professional courses with the exception of clinical experience and student teaching courses are available on a weekend schedule. Clinical experience and student teaching courses must be completed during regular weekday hours in a K- 12 classroom setting. All students must be admitted into the Education Department prior to beginning 300-400 level courses. The State of Minnesota requires that the PPST test be taken before beginning professional education courses (those numbered in the 300-400 level). Any Education Program course with a grade below 2.0 must be retaken. Secondary Education Professional Courses Introductory level courses required for licensure: HPE 114 Safety Education (.5 course) (optional for 7-12 majors) HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5 course) HPE 116 Health Concepts for Educators (.5 course) EDU 210 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting EDS 252 Clinical Experience (.5 course) EDU 264 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting (.5 course) Professional level courses required for licensure (enrollment with PPST and admission to department only): EDU 341 Media Technology (.5 course) EDS 350 Reading in the Content Areas (.5 course) EDS 353 Creating Learning Environments EDU 388 Human Relations (.5 course) A c a d e m i c M a j o r s . 7 EDS 478 School and Society A major in one of five fields: EDS 481 Student Teaching Economics EDS 482 Student Teaching Political Science (available in day schedule) EDS 483 Student Teaching Psychology EDS 484 Student Teaching Special Methods in Licensure Field Students must be admitted to the Education Department before they can be considered for student teaching. Applications for student teaching must be submitted to the Education Department by the published due dates. Licensure in Social Studies Students preparing to teach social studies on the high school level must complete: The professional requirements within the Department of Education History Sociology The social science core, a competency program designed to provide a broad foundation in the social sciences (6 courses): ECO 112 Microeconomics or ECO 113 Macroeconomics HIS 222 20th Century U.S. History POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society SOC 336 Cultural Anthropology (available in day schedule) Human Geography (not available in Weekend College or day schedule) Students considering a career in social studies education must consult the Augsburg Department of Education and the social studies coordinator as soon as possible in order to make full use of their time at Augsburg. Transfer students with a B.A. in history or another major in the social science field from another college must take at least two courses within their disciplinary major or the social science core at Augsburg (preferably upper division). These courses must be taken before the department can recommend a student for student teaching. Licensure in EnglishLanguage Arts Students preparing to teach English-Language Arts on the high school level must complete, in addition to the professional requirements to be met within the Department of Education, a competency program designed to provide a foundation in English. Specific requirements for the English-language arts licensure program are outlined under the English major in this catalog and are subject to change per the Department of Education. Those who study English believe that an intense concern for words, ideas, and images helps people understand who they are and who they can become. Writing helps us clarify and share our thoughts. Literature helps us contemplate the pains and joys of human existence. Through the study of English we see life's complexity, experience life as some others do, and understand better the world in which we live and work. English relates closely to other majors. With the other arts, English is concerned with the pleasure that comes from artistic creation and with the contemplation of works of art. With psychology and sociology, English is concerned with individual and group behavior. With philosophy, English is interested in ideas and the relation between meaning and language. With science, English is interested in discovering order and determining structures. With speech and communication, English studies the effective use of language. With history and the other social sciences and humanities, English studies the way people have acted and thought at different times and indifferent cultures. ENG 336 British Literature: 17th and 18th Centuries Students with an English major pursue careers in elementary, secondary, and college education, journalism, government, law, the ministry, library science, medicine, advertising, public relations, publishing, writing, and other professions and businesses. ENG 337 British Literature: the Romantics and the Victorians English Major: Nine courses above ENG 111, including: ENG 225 Intermediate Expository Writing ENG 245 Introduction to Literature One course in European literature: ENG 27 1 European Literature: Homer to Dante or ENG 272 European Literature: From the Renaissance to the Modern Period Two survey courses in British literature from: ENG 33 1 British Literature: Medieval to Elizabethan One upper division course in American literature: ENG 350 American Literature to 1920 or ENG 35 1 American Literature Since 1920 One 400-level course Two additional electives. Majors are encouraged to consult their departmental adviser regularly. A student with a double major or special program that involves considerable work in the English Department should also work closely with an adviser in the English Department. Note: Transfer students must take at least three of their English courses at Augsburg. English-Language Arts Teaching Major: 10 courses, including those listed under the major, and: ENG 345 Introduction to the English Language ENG 399 Internship in Teaching Writing EDS 364 English Methods and one course with a component in non-Western literature (for example, ENG 361 Studies in Modern Fiction). In addition, two ACTC courses-Communications Skills in the English Classroom and Teaching Mass Media-are required. Courses in early American literature, Shakespeare, and film are recommended. Some of the required courses, including the internship, are not offered on weekends. Students in this program must work with advisers in the English Department and the Education Department in order to meet the professional requirements within the Education Department as well as requirements in the major. Transfer students with a B.A. in English from another college must take at least two of their English courses at Augsburg (preferably upper division courses). These courses must be taken before the department can recommend a student for student teaching. Students should consult the English Department chair soon after enrolling. Prerequisites ENG 111 Effective Writing is strongly recommended but not a prerequisite for a lower division literature course. Prerequisite for an upper division literature course is ENG 245 or consent of the instructor. Minor: Five courses above ENG 111 including ENG 245; an upper division literature course; and an additional writing course. History is to society what memory is to an individual; it brings to a civilization an understanding of its identity. The distinguished medievalist J.R. Strayer expressed it this way: "No community can survive and no institution can function without constant reference to past experience. We are ruled by precedents fully as much as by laws, which is to say that we are ruled by the collective memory of the past. It is the memory of common experiences which makes scattered individuals into a community." The English Placement Test: A writing sample is required of students to determine their placement in an appropriate writing class. Students who do not show competence in composition skills such as stating and supporting a thesis, organizing clearly, and constructing paragraphs and sentences are required to enroll in ENG 101 Developmental Writing, where they will receive more individual instruction than is possible in ENG 11I Effective Writing. These students must pass ENG 101 Developmental Writing before enrolling in ENG 111 Effective Writing. HISTORY-HIS The study of history enables us to deal more knowledgeably with continuity and change in society. The construction of an informed sense of our past is a fundamental ingredient in appreciating and understanding the present as well as anticipating the future. History majors are prepared to be active and contributing members of their society. The study of history, which has long held a major role in the liberal arts, is an entry to elementary and secondary education, graduate study in several fields, and a wide range of employment opportunities that require abilities in communication, conceptualhtion, and processing of information. Degree and Major Requirements Major Eight courses plus one seminar. At least four of these courses must be upper division. A major must have at least one course (either survey or upper level) from each of the four areas: ancient and medieval, modern Europe, U.S., and non-Western. Minor Five courses, at least three of which must be upper division. Other Requirements First-year students should enroll in one or more of the 101- 104 courses; 200-level courses are normally reserved for sophomore or upper division students. Upper division courses are numbered 300 and above. Prerequisites Satisfactory completion of a lower division course is normally required before enrolling in an upper division course. See instructor for permission. Transfer Students Transfer students planning a major must normally take at least three of their courses at Augsburg. A minor normally requires two courses taken at Augsburg. MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS) The major in management information systems prepares students for professional careers in information systems. MIS studies information systems as both a resource and a tool for decision-making. Students learn to analyze and evaluate existing systems and to design and program new systems. MIS is an extensive major (16 courses) and includes courses from computer science, mathematics, economics, business, and accounting as well as fmm MIS. MIS Major 16 courses including: A. Six courses in economics, business, and accounting: ECO 113 Principles of Microeconomics BUS 242 Principles of Management BUS 252 Principles of Marketing BUS 331 Financial Management ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I ACC 222 Principles of Accounting I1 B. Three courses in mathematics and computer science: CSC 170 Structured Programming MAT 114 Pre-Calculus (for students at MPG 3) MAT 121 Finite Mathematics or any higher level math course (for students at MPG 4) CSC 340 Introduction to Networking and Communications C. Seven courses in MIS MIS 175 Principles of Computing for Business * or CSC 160 Introduction to Computing and Communications MIS 370 Advanced Computing for Business or CSC 352 Data Base Management and Design MIS 375 Management Information Systems in Organizations MIS 376 Project Management MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design MIS 476 Information Systems Projects * MIS 175 is waived (without credit) for students who do not take MIS 175 and pass MIS 370. Students who pass MIS 370 without receiving credit for MIS 175 (or a similar course) and who desire academic credit ( P N grading) for MIS 175 may obtain credit by applying for an APL (Assessment of Previous Learning) through the Registrar's Office. Minor in MIS MIS 175, ACC 221, BUS 242 or BUS 252, MIS 370, MIS 375, and one of the following: MIS 376,475,479, or ECO 318. NURSING-NUR The Augsburg nursing program is designed exclusively for registered nurses who want to increase their opportunities in the health care field. The scope of nursing practice is changing and expanding. Nurses are being called on to function in a variety of settings that differ from those in the past. Today nurses work in hospitals, clinics, corporations, government agencies, schools, and community organizations; some are selfemployed, running their own businesses. Nurses provide health care for individuals from all cultures and socioeconomic levels throughout their life span. The bachelor's degree equips nurses with a working knowledge of the biological, physical, social, behavioral, and nursing sciences. The nursing program at Augsburg also provides the educational opportunities to increase skills in critical thinking, clinical investigation and decision-making that prepare nurses to handle challenging new positions in today's health care field. Augsburg's nursing program, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing, is accredited by the National League for Nursing. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for Public Health Nurse registration in Minnesota. With two additional courses, they are eligible to apply for School Nurse certification. Nursing Major Ten courses including: NUR 305 Contemporary Nursing I: Communication NUR 306 Contemporary Nursing 11: Paradigms in Nursing NUR 310 Community Health Nursing I NUR 311 Community Health Nursing 11: Practicum NUR 330 Trends and Issues in Nursing NUR 350 Introduction to Nursing Research NUR 403 Contemporary Nursing 111: Families NUR 423 Practicum in Nursing I: Nursing of the Family NUR 43 1 Leadership and Management: Theory and Practice PHI 380 Ethics of Medicine and Health Care Courses in the nursing major, including PHI 380, may not be taken on a PIN grading basis. Other requirements: A minimum grade of 2.0 in each nursing course A cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the completion of Level I and Level I1 courses of study is required. Students also must complete Augsburg's residence and General Education requirements. Courses in the nursing major are offered on weekends with clinical courses requiring additional weekday time. While courses are designed so that the major may be completed within two years, more time may be required to complete the total course of study depending on the number of credits transferred from other colleges or universities. Students interested in pursuing the nursing major should consult with an adviser from the Nursing Department for program planning. Nursing Honors Major: Requires a GPA of at least 3.6 in the major and 3.3 overall; application to the department chairperson by Nov. 1 of the senior year; recommendation by nursing faculty; honors thesis to be defended before a faculty committee by April 15, (Candidates register for NUR 499 to complete the thesis.) If the practicums in nursing are not taken concurrently with their respective theory courses, students are required to consult with faculty prior to registration regarding review of the theoretical content. Nursing Program Entrance Requirements The following steps may be taken in any order, but all must be completed prior to application for admission into the nursing major: 1.Admission to Augsburg College: Before you can apply to the nursing program, you must first be admitted into Augsburg College. All applicants must present a high school diploma or equivalent and a 2.0 GPA. 2. Unencumbered RN Licensure in Minnesota: Applicant must be a registered nurse licensed in Minnesota or be registered to take the State Board Exams prior to beginning at Augsburg. 3. Prerequisite course content: The following courses must have been completed with a GPA of 2.0 or better: chemistry, anatomy, and physiology, microbiology, English composition, introductory sociology, and introductory psychology. These courses may be taken at Augsburg or at another accredited college or university. 4. Current clinical practice: applicants must give evidence of current nursing clinical practice (within the past five years). This may include: graduation from a school of nursing (a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 is required), work experience, or completion of a nursing refresher course or an acceptable equivalent. A c a d e m i c 1 PSYCHOLOGY-PSY Psychology is an exploration of behavior and mental processes. As an integral part of a liberal arts education, psychology contributes to the understanding of individual and group behavior. Psychology's scientific method also equips students to understand and use scientific research and to make more informed judgments about claims in the popular media. To prepare students for graduate study and work in psychology, the major emphasizes the complementary components of a strong foundation in research and theoretical work with application of knowledge and skills in coursework, research experience, and internships within the community. The curriculum's emphasis on problem-solving skills and current information about human development and interaction is also relevant to careers in many related settings-business, education, social services, research, law, government, church, and medicine. Faculty members in the Department of Psychology have varied professional specializations-clinical, counseling, physiological, developmental, social, cognitive, environmental, and industriallorganizational psychology-as well as expertise in psychological applications to health, law, and public policy. Students may tap this expertise through a variety of learning experiences-within and outside the classroom, with group and individual projects, and through association with Augsburg's active Psychology Club, Psi Chi Honor Society, and faculty-student research teams. Psychology Major 10 courses including: PSY 102 Individual in a Social World or PSY 105 Principles of Psychology PSY 200 Psychological Science Laboratory PSY 230 Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I PSY 330 Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis I1 PSY 399 Internship And at least one course from the following: PSY 354 Perception and Cognition PSY 355 Biopsychology PSY 359 Assessment And at least one course from the following: PSY 491 Advanced Research Seminar PSY 493 Seminar: Contemporary issues And at least three additional psychology courses. (Majors are strongly encouraged to take more than 10 psychology courses; no more than 13 count for graduation.) Note: A minimum of five courses must be from Augsburg. No more than two courses from PSY 299, 399, or 499 may be counted. Transfer course policy for majors and minors: all transfer courses, including ACTC courses, must be approved in writing by the chair. Only those psychology courses successfully completed (2.0 or above) within the last 10 years will be considered. In general, courses that meet the transfer guidelines may only be applied to elective or PSY 105 credit for the major. WEC psychology courses are offered on an alternating year basis. All psychology majors must have an adviser in the Psychology Department. Psychology Minor Five courses including PSY 102 or 105 and four electives. A minimum of two courses must be from Augsburg. Not more than two courses from PSY 299,399, and 499 may be counted toward the minor. RELIGION-REL Religion asks fundamental questions of life and meaning. Who are we as human beings? Where did we come from? Where did the world come from? What do good and evil mean in this time and place? Students will wrestle with these questions and with responses from the Christian traditions and from the perspectives of the other major world religions. Through this study of religion, students will learn to understand, appreciate, and articulate the Christian faith, as based in the Bible, as lived in the Christian fellowship, as embodied in the Christian Church and its history, and as interactive in the contemporary world and with other world religions. Students will also develop the ability to read and interpret the Bible, other religious texts, and various expressions and practices of faith so that their meaning for human life in relation to God becomes evident. In addition students will develop skills for becoming leaders in the religious communities to which they belong and for living as responsible citizens with others whose religious views and practices differ from their own. A religion major encourages students to seek their future in the world and/or church through a sense of vocation, serving as pastors, associates in ministry, nurses, and youth and family ministry lay professionals in congregations, and as social service and human resource professionals in a wide variety of settings. Religion Major Eight courses including: REL 111 Introduction to Theology REL 221 Biblical Studies REL 356 History of Religions REL 481 Contemporary Theology REL 495 Seminar Three additional religion courses, two of which must be upper division courses. Note: Seminar, especially for majors, should be taken in the junior or senior year. (Before taking the seminar, each major must have written one formal research paper and placed it on file with the department chair.) Department approval is necessary before courses taken at other colleges can be accepted for Religion Department course credit. All majors must consult with the department chair. Completion of this major may require enrollment in one or more courses offered in an evening weekday schedule. Religion Minor Five religion courses. Note: Not all courses that meet the Christian faith perspective are religion courses. Only Religion Department courses count toward the religion major and minor. SOCIAL WORK-SWK The Social Work major prepares graduates for entrylevel generalist professional practice in the field of social work. The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. The program is based on a generalist model of practice, enabling graduates to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities, and to develop and analyze social policy. Courses within the program utilize a student empowerment model for teaching and learning. Augsburg's social work major also provides a strong foundation for graduate studies in a variety of fields. Augsburg also offers a full-time Master of Social Work degree on a weekend schedule. Social Work Major 10 core courses: SWK 301 History and Analysis of Social Policy SWK 306 Social Work Practice I: With Individuals SWK 307 Field Work I: Integrative Seminar SWK 316 Social Work Practice 11: With Families and Groups SWK317 Field Work 11: Integrative Seminar SWK401 Research: Evaluation of Practice and Programs SWK 406 Social Work Practice 111: With Communities and Policies SWK 407 Field Work 111: Integrative Seminar SWK419 Social Worker as Professional Seven supporting courses: SWK 257 Exploring Human Services soc 121 Introduction to Human Society SOC 231" Family Systems: A CrossCultural Perspective SOC 265 Culture: Ethnicity, Gender and Race A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for each course in the core program and a 2.0 average is required in the supporting program. Students interested in social work should begin their program with the required supporting courses. The professional sequence will be offered when a sufficient number of students are ready for that portion of the program. SWK 260 Humans Developing *See adviser for optional substitution of electives. BIO 101 Human Biology Social Welfare Minor Six courses including SWK 257 or department approved alternative internship, SWK 260, SWK 301, SWK 406, SOC 265, and one course from SWK 465, POL 121, POL 158, POL 325. PSY 105 General Psychology Students may not earn both the major and minor. ADDITIONAL MINORS In addition to minors offered in business, communication, economics, English, MIS, psychology, religion, and social welfare (listed under each respective major), Weekend College students are able to complete minors in the following areas: American Indian Studies The American Indian Studies minor offers courses that encompass the range of American Indian contributions to North American culture, including art, religion, literature, and history. Requirements: Five courses including INS 105 and at least one upper division course from the list below. Indian Studies courses may also be taken as part of majors or minors in other academic subjects or to meet general education requirements. Courses offered include: ART 290 Tribal Arts and Culture ENG 216 American Indian Literature INS 105 Introduction to American Indian Studies INS 233 Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective INS 260 Contemporary American Indians INS 264 American Indians in the Cinema INS 320 American Indian Women Requirements: Five courses which must include INS 201 Foundations in Women's Studies; three electives, one of which must be upper division; and INS 495 or 499. Each student's program must have the written approval of the women's studies coordinator. REL 370 American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought Course options include: OJB 111 and 112 Beginning Ojibwe ENG 2361436 Women and Fiction Sociology Sociology is the study of society as a whole and of human social organization in groups. The sociological perspective provides a way to better understand the social world and how human beings come to think and act as they do. INS 233 Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective Requirements: Five courses including SOC 121 Introduction to Human Society and two upper division sociology courses, at least two of which must be taken at Augsburg College. Women's Studies The program in women's studies provides students with the opportunity to critically examine women's contributions and experience in various historical and cultural contexts. ART 352 Women's Art History INS 320 American Indian Women INS 499 Independent Study HIS 380 The History of Women in the West to 1870 HIS 381 The History of Women in the West Since 1870 POL 124 American Women and Politics ENG 480 Criticism WST 201 Foundations in Women's Studies WST 495 Women's Studies Seminar A~ENDANC POLICY E It is expected that students attend every class. If more than one class meeting will be missed, the student should not register for the course. Some faculty and courses require 100 percent attendance for a student to earn a passing grade. Most Weekend College classes meet seven times during a trimester plus Finals Class Weekend. Some courses meet for the entire period on Finals Class Weekend. Classes marked with an asterisk (*) on the Class Schedule require or recommend that students attend additional class meetings, the dates and times of which are either listed on the course syllabus or determined by the class at the first meeting. CLASSSCHEDULE There are three trimesters in Weekend College-fall, winter, and spring. A calendar of class weekends for each trimester and a tentative schedule of courses offered can be found in the Weekend College Catalog Supplement. Many courses are offered at least once a year; however, since some courses are offered in alternate years, it is important that the student review major requirements and course offerings with an adviser to ensure that all requirements can be met. Descriptions and schedules for courses offered in the day schedule, January Interim, Summer School, the Master of Arts in Leadership, and the Master of Social Work programs are published in separate publications. NUMBERING Courses numbered below 300 are lower division courses. Courses numbered 300 and above are classified as upper division. CREDITS One course credit at Augsburg is approximately equivalent to four semester credits or six quarter credits. The majority of Augsburg courses are one course credit. Some courses in the education, health and physical education, and music departments have .5 credit value (one-half course) or .25 credit value (one-quarter course). A prerequisite is a course or a specific skill level, e.g. Math Placement Level, which must be completed before the student enrolls in a higherlevel course. Prerequisites are listed in the course description. When a prerequisite has not been fulfilled, a student may enroll in the course only if there is prior approval from the course instructor. LIBERAL ARTS PERSPECTIVES AND GRADUATION SKILLS Liberal Arts Perspectives and Graduation Skill requirements that are fulfilled by completing a course are listed in the course descriptions. Additional courses may have been approved to meet these requirements since the publication of this catalog. See the Perspectives and Skills list available in the Registrar's Office for the most current information. C o u r s e D e s c r i p t i o n s . ACCOUNTING ACC 221 Principles of Accounting I Introduction to business activities, basic concepts, and fundamentals of accounting, the accounting cycle and preparation of financial statements. ACC 222 Principles of Accounting II A continuation of ACC 221. Introduction to business activities, accounting for corporations. Basic concepts and fundamentals of managerial accounting, planning and controlling processes, decision-making, and behavioral considerations. (Prereq.: ACC 221) ACC 322 Accounting Theory and Practice I An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to assets. (Prereq.: ACC 222) Accounting Theory and Practice II A continuation of ACC 322. An analysis of financial accounting with emphasis on accounting theory pertaining to financial statements, income concepts, valuation concepts, FASB statements, and other relevant issues as applied to liabilities and stockholders' equity. (Prereq.: ACC 322) Managerial Cost Accounting Accounting tools for heavy manufacturing systems as well as for managerial decision making. Planning, budgeting, standard cost systems, as well as other quantitative and behavioral topics. (Prereq.: ACC 221, 222, BUS 242, 252, MIS 379, or consent of instructor) Tax Accounting The more common and important provisions of planning and compliance for income taxes. (Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS 331, ECO 112, 113, or consent of instructor) Internship Program A student may receive course credits through an internship program which is applicable to graduation but not to the major. This program will afford the student the opportunity to spend one full term working with an organization. In addition, the student will write a report on histher activities. (Prereq.: consent of instructor) Auditing Internal and external auditing procedures. Emphasis on the CPA's role to form the basis of opinion on a set of financial statements. Graduation Skills: Writing and Speaking (Prereq.: ACC 323) ACC 323 ACC 324 ACC 326 ACC 399 ACC 423 ACC 424 Internal and Operational Audit Integrating the business arts of accounting, finance, management, marketing, and MIS to incorporate and learn the techniques of internal and operation auditing. Also integrated are the professional skills of oral and written communications, problemsolving in an unstructured environment, and team projects. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 221,222, BUS 242,252,331, MIS 175,379) ACC 425 ACC 499 ASL 101,102 Advanced Accounting Accounting for business combinations, consolidations, governmental accounting, partnership accounting, and fund accounting. (Prereq.: ACC 323) Independent Study The student may earn independent study credits through individually supervised projects designed to afford himher the opportunity to analyze some topic or issue in depth. (Prereq.: consent of instructor) Beginning American Sign Language An introduction to deaf culture and the signs and syntax of ASL. Students observe the demonstration of signs, practice their own signing, and learn the facial expression and body language needed to communicate clearly with deaf and hard-of-hearing people. ART ART 102 Design A study of design as the unifying foundation for the visual arts. Two- and threedimensional projects demonstrating the use of the basic design elements and principles. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics; Graduation Skill: Speaking ART 106 Calligraphy Introduction and practice of calligraphic writing and designing with emphasis on the broad-edged pen. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics ART 107 Drawing Drawing in graphite pencils, pen, and pastel pencils. Subjects include still-life, figures, building interiors, and exteriors and experimental work. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics ART 118 Painting I Introduction to painting media and technique in acrylic and oil. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics ART 132 Photography The camera used as a tool for visual creativity, expression, and communication with attention to black and white photographic processes. Students need access to a 35mm, single lens reflex camera. Materials will cost approximately $175-200. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics C o u r s e ART 221 Sculpture I An introduction to sculpture in the medium of clay. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics ART 224 Publication Design I An introduction to traditional design concerns and procedures related to publication design as well as design for desktop publishing. Theory and practice of coordinating visual images and typography with content in publications. Study of design in magazines, newspapers, newsletters, books, and miscellaneous publications. Students design and produce a publication as a group project. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics ART 225 Communication Design I An introduction to the principles and techniques of graphic design. Students will develop visual communication skills working with typography, symbols, logos, and illustration. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics; Graduation Skill: Speaking ART 240 Art History Survey A survey of art of the Western world from prehistoric to modern times. Includes reading, research, viewing of slides, and visits to museums. Liberal Arts Perspectives: Western Heritage, Aesthetics; Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking ART 250 Ceramics I An introduction to the making of pottery with an emphasis on hand building and glazing. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics ART 290 Tribal Arts and Culture The rich heritage of indigenous cultures of the Americas, particularly within the United States, is explored through the visual arts. Other content includes poetry, dance, mythology, ritual, religion, and drama of many American Indian tribes. Students will produce various art projects in weaving, basket-making, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, or prints. ART 306 Calligraphy II Advanced work in calligraphic media and design. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics ART 352 Women and Art A study of the creative role of women in the visual arts, including the fine arts, the "traditional" arts, and the work of Native American woinen. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics; Graduation Skill: Writing ART 478 Sculpture II Advanced work in sculpture in the medium of clay. (Prereq.: ART 221) BIOLOGY BIO 101 BIO 102 BIO 103 BIO 105 BIO 185 BIO 231 Human Biology Basic biological concepts from an anthropocentric point of view: what makes a human just another member of the biotic fold? Do humans have a niche in the ecosystem? What influence do humans have on the environment? What influence does the environment, especially the urban environment, have on humans? (Threehour lectures. A student may not receive credit for both BIO 101 and 103.) Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2 The Biological World The basic concepts of biology pertaining to both plants and animals are emphasized. The nature of science and the approach used by scientists to gather and analyze data, purpose and test theories are considered. Three hours of laboratory for each class meeting are required. Lab time is usually scheduled for an evening. Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 1 or 2; Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking Human Anatomy and Physiology A professional course in the structure and function of the human body. Lecture and laboratory. Additional time per class meeting is required for the laboratory, usually scheduled on an evening. (A student may not receive credit for both BIO 101 and 103.) Biology and Society A consideration of the biological basis of some of the problems facing society, such as toxic pollutants in air, water, and soil, genetic engineering, AIDS, genetic diseases, and counseling, extinction, wilderness ethics, global warming, cancer, hunger, drugs, biodiversity. (Does not apply to the major or minor.) Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2 The Biology of Aging At some time in our lives most of us will directly experience aging or be influenced by people undergoing age-related changes. This course will concentrate on the biological aspects of such changes. Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2 The Biology of Women The objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the structure and functioning of the female human organism as well as to evaluate misconceptions about women that have arisen in the history of biology. Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2 C o u r s e BUSINESS BUS 242 Principles of Management Development of the theory of management, organization, staffing, planning, and control. The nature of authority, accountability and responsibility, analysis of the role of the professional manager., BUS 252 Principles of Marketing Principles of basic policy and strategy issues in marketing. Legal, ethical, competitive, behavioral, economic, and technological factors as they affect product, promotion, marketing channel, and pricing decisions. BUS 254 Entrepreneurship The process of transforming an idea into an organization that can market the idea for the benefit of all. Examines the construction of a viable business plan with attention to the resources needed for success. BUS 301 Business Law Legal rules relating to contracts, agency, negotiable instruments, property, and business organizations under the Uniform Commercial Code. Business Ethics Examines individual choices in business using various ethical standards. Reviews critical thinking skills in relation to moral reasoning. Analyzes and evaluates various business practices and policies. Emphasizes conceptual precision in thinking, writing, and speaking. (Prereq.: BUS 301 or PHI 120 or PHI 125, or juniorlsenior standing) BUS 302 BUS 331 Financial Management Theory of acquisition, allocation, and management of funds within the firm. Sources and uses of long- and short-term funds, cost of capital, capital budgeting, leverage, dividend policy, and related topics. (Prereq.: ECO 113, ACC 222, MIS 379, and MPG 3) BUS 340 Human Resource Management Personnel function in business, acquisition, and utilization of human resources; desirable working relationships; effective integration of the worker with the goals of the firm and society. (Prereq.: BUS 242) BUS 352 Marketing Research and Analysis Research process as an aid to decision-making in marketing management; research methodology; marketing research results; evaluation of the effectiveness of research in marketing. (Prereq.: BUS 252, 379, ECO 113, or consent of instructor) BUS 355 Marketing Communications Integration of advertising, public relations, sales promotion, and personal selling into a coherent promotion mix. Emphasis is placed on the design and evaluation of marketing communications programs. (Prereq.: BUS 252) Note: Either BUS 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit but not both. BUS 357 BUS 362 BUS 368 BUS 399 BUS 433 BUS 438 BUS 440 BUS 450 Advertising An introduction to print and broadcast advertising and promotion as important elements in modern marketing and communications. Note: Either BUS 355 or 357 can be taken for graduation credit but not both. International Business Introduction to the problems and possibilities of doing business in an international context. Appreciation of the perspective required for successful planning and management of any enterprise operating abroad is emphasized by foreseeing both the opportunities and the difficulties inherent in international business. (Prereq.: ECO 112 or 113, and BUS 242 or 252, or consent of instructor) Graduation Skill: Writing Responding to the Challenge of Japan An examination of current Japanese business practices using a cultural perspective. A multimedia approach will be employed, involving film, television documentaries, and readings from current periodicals in addition to text materials. A seminar model will be used with substantial participation expected on the part of students. (Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor) Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1 Internship Program A student may receive course credits through an internship program that is applicable to graduation but not to the major. This program will afford the student the opportunity to spend one full term working with an organization. In addition, the student will write a report on hisher activities. (Prereq.: consent of instructor) Financial Theory: Policy and Practice A system's approach to financial structure and policy. Emphasis on decision making, presentation through literature, readings, lectures, and case material. (Prereq.: BUS 331) Investment Theory Appraisal of the risktreturn relationships of various types of securities from the viewpoint of both individual and institutional investors. Extensive coverage of capital markets and portfolio management. (Prereq.: all core courses or consent of instructor) Operations Management Concepts and principles related to the management of operating functions. Taught from a managerial viewpoint with examples from various industries and sectors. (Prereq.: BUS 242) Marketing Management Integration of marketing with other business functions; marketing management and decision making, planning marketing programs, channels of distribution, pricing, product selling promotion policies. (Prereq.: BUS 352 and either BUS 355 or 357) Graduation Skill: Writing C o u r s e D e s c r i p t i o n s . BUS 465 lnternational Management To provide the student with a private sector manager's perspective on the influence of national and international institutions on the multinational corporation and on the strategies, structures, practices, and effects of the national corporation in the world today. (Prereq.: BUS 242. BUS 362 is recommended) Graduation Skill: Writing BUS 466 lnternational Marketing This course examines those issues and activities unique to marketing in an international setting. Emphasis is also placed on adaptation of a marketing mix according to the international marketing environment. (Prereq.: BUS 252, 362) Contemporary Issues in lnternational Business and Trade Conditions and motivations for world trade, business, and industrial cooperation. Practical applications of the commercial policies of the major trading nations. Examination of the impact of systematic changes on the volume and structure of world trade. (Prereq.: BUS 465, 466) BUS 468 BUS 499 ' Independent Study The student may earn independent study credits through individually supervised projects designed to afford himher the opportunity to analyze some topic or issue in depth. (Prereq.: consent of instructor) CHEMISTRY CHM 100 CHM 101 Chemistry for Changing Times I This is a non-laboratory course based on a popular book by John H. Hill of the same title. It is not a traditional chemistry course and does not assume a science background. Most of the problems we face are molecular in nature. What then but chemistry can help us to understand ourselves, our society, our world, and our universe? Come join us as we take a molecular look at the human condition. This course does not apply toward a major or minor in chemistry nor does it meet any chemistry prerequisite requirements. (Prereq.: MPG 2) Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2 Chemistry for Changing Times II Designed for liberal arts students. Emphasis is on developing basic chemistry concepts, through films and articles relating chemistry to life and society. CHM 101 includes laboratory. Does not apply as prerequisite for other chemistry courses. (Prereq.: MPG 3) Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 1; Graduation Skill: Quantitative Reasoning CSC 160 Introduction to Computing and Communications An introduction to computer science topics in hardware, software, theory, and computer communications: algorithm design, logical circuits, finite automata, context-free languages, Turing machines, network concepts, and the Internet. (Prereq.: MPG 3) CSC 170 Structured Programming An introduction to problem-solving, algorithm development, and' programming using a high-level programming language Three hours of lecture, 1.5 hours of lab. (Prereq.: CSC 160 or MIS 370 and one of MAT 114 or MAT 122 or MIS 379 or MPG 4) Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking CSC 210 Data Structures Data structures such as linked lists, stacks, and queues; recursion. (Prereq.: CSC 170) Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking CSC 270 FORTRAN Study of the FORTRAN programming language. It is assumed that the student has a knowledge of programming methods and has done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another course with a study of a programming language) UNIX and C Study of UNIX operating system and the C programming language. It is assumed that the student has a knowledge of programming methods and has done programming in some other language. (Prereq.: CSC 170 or another course with a study of a programming language) Algorithms A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity, including searching and sorting algorithms, mathematical algorithms, scheduling algorithms, and tree and graph traversal algorithms. The limitations of algorithms, Turing machines, the classes P and NP, NP-complete problems and intractable problems. (Prereq.: CSC 210 and MAT 145 or 122 or 124) Graduation Skills: Quantitative Reasoning, Critical Thinking lntroduction to Networking and Communications Principles and methods of data communications, information theory, distributed processing systems, network protocols and security, standards, network management, and general computer interfacing. (Prereq.: CSC 170, MAT 122 or 124 or 145) Principles of Computer Organization An introduction to computer architecture, processors, operating systems, instruction sets, and assembly language programming. (Prereq.: CSC 210) CSC 272 CSC 320 CSC 340 CSC 345 c o u r s e -m CSC 352 Database Management and Design Structure of database management systems, query facilities, file organization and security, and the development of database systems. (Prereq.: CSC 210) CSC 399 Internship A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning agreement which links the ideas and methods of computer science to the opportunities found in the placement. Students must consult with the Computer Science Department and Internship Office before registering for academic credit. May be taken on a PIN grading basis only. CSC 440 Advanced Networking and Operating Systems Network management; clienttserver databases and workstations; TCPDP and other network examples. Elements of operating systems, memory and process management, interactions among major components of computer systems, and a detailed study of the effects of computer architecture on operating systems. (Prereq.: CSC 340 and 345) Programming Languages and Compilers I Principles that govern the design and implementation of programming languages. Topics include formal languages, programming language syntax and semantics, parsing, and interpretation. Emphasis on design issues. (Prereq.: CSC 320) Programming languages and Compilers II Continuation of CSC 450: compilers, data structures, control structures, and the run-time environment. Emphasis on implementation issues. (Prereq.: CSC 345 and 450) Advanced Topics in Computer Science Study of advanced topics from areas of computer science not included in other courses. This course may be repeated when the topics vary but may not be counted more than twice as part of the requirement for the major. (Prereq.: consent of instructor) Independent StudyIResearch Topics defined through consultation between student and the department. CSC 450 CSC 451 CSC 495 CSC 499 ECONOMICS ECO 110 ECO 112 Economics of Urban Issues Study of economic implications of many problems facing a metro-urban environment. Some of the topics to be discussed are fundamental microeconomic tools introduced to facilitate discussion of various topics, e.g. crime prevention, education, discrimination. (This is a basic course designed for those students who do not plan to major in economics or business administration or MIS.) Liberal Arts Perspectives: The City, Social World 1 or 2 Principles of Macroeconomics An introduction to macroeconomics: national income analysis, monetary and fiscal policy, international trade. Application of elementary economic theory to current ECO 113 ECO 311 ECO 312 ECO 313 ECO 315 ECO 318 ECO 360 ECO 41 3 ECO 414 economic problems. May be taken independently of ECO 113. ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2) Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage Principles of Microeconomics An introduction to microeconomics: the theory of the household, firm, market structures, and income distribution. Application of elementary economic theory to market policy. May be taken independently of 112. ECO 112 and 113 may be taken in either order. (Prereq.: MPG 2) Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 1 or 2 Public Finance Analysis of the principles of taxation and public expenditures; the impact of fiscal policy on economic activity; debt policy and its economic implications. (Prereq.: ECO 113) lntermediate Macroeconomics Determinants of national income, employment, and price level analyzed via macromodels. Attention paid to areas of monetary-fiscal policy, growth and the role of expectations. (Prereq.: ECO 112) lntermediate Microeconomics Theory of resource allocation, analysis of consumer behavior, firm and industry; the pricing of factors of production and income distribution; introduction to welfare economics. (Prereq.: ECO 113) Money and Banking Functioning of the monetary and banking systems, particularly commercial banks, the Federal Reserve System and its role in relation to aggregate economic activity. Emphasis placed on monetary theory and policy. (Prereq.: ECO 112) Management Science Provides a sound conceptual understanding of the modern techniques of management science to prepare students to make better business and economic decisions. Emphasis is on applications, which are taken from the areas of transportation, marketing, portfolio selection, environmental protection, the shortest route, inventory models, information systems, etc. (Prereq.: ECO 113, MPG 3) Graduation Skills: Quantitative Reasoning, Writing International Economics A study of the underlying forces affecting the economic relations among nations. Development of the basis for international trade, balance of payments, exchange rate systems, and commercial policy. (Prereq.: ECO 113) Labor Economics Analysis of labor markets, labor as a factor of production, determination of wage collective bargaining, labor legislation, and effects upon society. (Prereq.: ECO 313) Welfare Economics Basic concepts and propositions; Pareto optimality, economic efficiency of alternative market structures; social welfare functions; normative concepts of economic theory. (Prereq.: ECO 313) l , c o u r s e D e s c r i p t i o n s . L- EDUCATION EDE 263 EDE 350 EDE 351 EDE 375 EDE 377 EDE 379 EDE 380 EDE 382 EDE 383 EDE 384 Kindergarten-ElementaryClinical Experience (.5 course) Students should enroll for K-Elementary Clinical Experience in the first or second trimester of their K-Elementary course sequence. Includes 160 hours of field experience. Seminars are arranged by the instructor in the Education Department. Creating Learning Environments: Kindergarten-Elementary (.5 course) The study of strategies and methods of teaching and learning in the contexts of educational, psychological, and sociological theories. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) Techniques of Teaching Reading The study and utilization of a variety of teaching techniques and resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) Discovery Learning in the World of Kindergarten (.5 course) Study and utilization of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) Kindergarten-ElementaryCurriculum: Science (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) Kindergarten-ElementaryCurriculum: Art (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for art at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) Kindergarten-ElementaryCurriculum: Music (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) Kindergarten-ElementaryCurriculum: Mathematics (.5 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) Kindergarten-ElementaryCurriculum: Health, Physical Education, First Aid Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education and health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) Kindergarten-ElementaryCurriculum: Social StudiesIThematic Studies (.5 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) EDE 386 Kindergarten-ElementaryCurriculum: Children's Literature (.5 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for children's literature at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) EDE 387 Kindergarten-Elementary Curriculum: Language Arts (.5 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for language arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST, EDU 264 and admission to dept.) Graduation Skill: Writing EDE 388 Kindergarten-ElementaryCurriculum: Health (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for health instruction at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) EDE 389 Kindergarten-ElementaryCurriculum: Physical Education (.5 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education instruction at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) EDE 481, 482, 483,484 Student Teaching K-6 and Seminar (1 .O each course) Observing and teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels under the supervision of college and elementary school personnel. Students must apply for Student Teaching at least three months prior to enrolling for the courses. A full term of student teaching is required for all students pursuing an initial license. (Prereq.: All K-Elementary course work satisfactorily completed and admission into the Education Department licensure program) Graduation Skill: Speaking EDS 252 Clinical Experience (.5 course) Students should enroll for Clinical Experience by the second trimester of their secondary course sequence. Includes 60 hours of field experience. Seminars are arranged by the instructor in the Education Department. EDS 350 Reading in the Content Areas (.5 course) The study and utilization of a variety of techniques and resources to assist students in teaching reading through the content areas. Major: Required for Secondary Education. Upper division. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) EDS 353 Creating Learning Environments: Secondary The study of strategies, methods, and evaluation of teaching and learning in the context of educational, psychological, and sociological theories. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.)) EDS 364 English Methods Materials and methods suitable for students in secondary schools. Emphasis on the preparation of lesson and unit plans. Some teaching experience in a local high school. The study of adolescent literature is included. Joint Day and WEC. (Prereq.: EDS 354 and PPST and admission to dept.) c o u r s e -m EDS 375 Social Studies Methods (.5 course) Introduction to the teaching of social sciences and history in secondary school classrooms. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Consult with the Education Department. Joint Day and WEC. (Prereq.: EDS 354 and PPST and admission to dept.) EDS 390 Communication Skills in the English Classroom This course is for English-education majors who plan to teach high school English. It is designed to improve students' skills in public speaking, oral interpretation, listening, and small group discussions as well as explore the methodologies for teaching and incorporating these skills in the high school English cumculum. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) Summer school only EDS 478 School and Society The emphasis in this course is on the school in relation to society. Current major issues in education will be studied. Students should enroll as closely as possible to the same term as their student teaching. (Prereq.: PPST, EDU 264, EDS 353, and Methods in Subject Area) EDS 481, 482, 483,484 Student Teaching and Seminar (1.0 each) Observe and direct learning at the secondary level under supervision of college and secondary school personnel. Three courses required of all 7-12 Licensure majors. Four courses required of K-12 art, music, and physical education licensure majors. Four courses required of double majors. (Prereq.: completion of all education course work and admission to the Department) Graduation Skill: Speaking EDU 210 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. (PSY 105 Principles of Psychology is strongly recommended.) Liberal Arts Perspective: Human Identity EDU 264 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting (.5 course) Study and investigation of various aspects of the teaching profession as students evaluate their interest and suitability for a career in teaching. Open to all students. (Prereq.: ENG 111) Liberal Arts Perspective: The City EDU 282 Introduction to Special Education An examination of the nature, causes, and educational interventions for such exceptionalities as mental retardation, physical disability, hearing and vision impairment, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and giftedness. EDU 341 Media Technology (.5 course) Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio-visual materials for teachingtlearning situations. Computer training will be included in this course. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to dept.) EDU 388 Human Relations (.5 course) Emphasis on the study of values, of communication techniques, and of the major minority groups in Minnesota for the development of interpersonal relations skills applicable to teaching and other professional vocations. Open to all. ENGLISH ENC 101 Developmental Writing A preparatory course for ENG 111 Effective Writing, this course is required of students identified by a writing sample (the English Placement Test) as needing additional preparation in composition. Students receive course credit, but this does not fulfill the graduation requirement in writing. The minimum passing grade for this course is 2.0. ENC 111 Effective Writing Emphasis is on exposition, including learning research techniques and writing critical reviews. Attention is given to increasing students' effectiveness in choosing, organizing and developing topics, thinking critically, and revising for clarity and style. A writing lab is provided for those needing additional help. The minimum passing grade is 2.0. American Indian Literature A study of poetry and fiction by selected American Indian writers. Discussion and analysis will focus on ways in which literature reflects and illuminates American Indian culture and traditions. ENC 216 ENC 223 ENC 225 Writing for Business and the Professions A practical course designed to improve writing skills for those preparing for business and professional careers. The writing of reports, letters, and proposals is emphasized. Students are encouraged to use material from their own areas of specialization. (Prereq.: ENG 111) Graduation Skill: Writing Intermediate Expository Writing This course builds on the practices and methods of ENG 111 Effective Writing. Its workshop format stresses style and organization, the process of revision, self and peer evaluation, and the relationship between reading and writing. (Prereq.: ENG 111) Graduation Skill: Writing ENC 226 lntroduction to Creative Writing The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the process of creative writing and to various genres, emphasizing poetry and short fiction, but including journal keeping and creative prose. (Prereq.: ENG 111) Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics ENC 227 Journalism An introductory news writing course with emphasis on writing for the print and broadcast media, including practice in writing for radio and television. Students consider how to recognize news, gather and verify facts, and write those facts into a news story. An introduction to legal and ethical questions is included. (Prereq.: ENG 111) Liberal Arts Perspective: The City; Graduation Skill: Writing ENC 245 lntroduction to Literature An initiation into the formal study of fiction, poetry, and drama, drawing on works from several periods, different cultures and races, and male and female writers. As the prerequisite for all upper level courses in literature, Introduction to Literature aims in particular to develop students' critical and analytical skills in reading literature and writing about it. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics. ENC 2361436 Women and Fiction A study of novels and short stories by women. Emphasis on the conditions that have affected women's writing (including race and class), the reflection of women's unique experiences in their writing, and they ways in which women writers have contributed to and modified the Western literary heritage. Upper division option includes reading of theoretical essays. (Prereq.: For ENG 436, consent of instructor.) ENC 271 European Literature: Homer to Dante Study of major works of Greek and Roman literature, including works by such authors as Homer, Virgil, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Ovid, and Dante. These works are studied with reference to their mythological foundations, their cultural background, their influence on later literature, and their enduring relevance. Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage; Graduation Skill: Writing ENC 272 European Literature: From the Renaissance to the Modern Period Study of masterpieces of literature, chiefly European, from the medieval to the modern period, including such authors as Moliere, Cervantes, Rabelais, Voltaire, and Ibsen. Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage; Graduation Skill: Writing ENC 282 Topics in Literature Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements, authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the class schedule for that year. Recent offerings have included Contemporary Poetry, Women and Fiction, and Grow Old Along with Me. ENC 327 Advanced Journalism:Interviewing and Editing Emphasis is on interviewing, organizing, and writing the story, and editing the work of others. Students conduct interviews and critique the interview skills of others. They edit their own work and that of other writers. An brief introduction to layout and design is included. (Prereq.: ENG 227) ENC 331 British Literature, Medieval to Elizabethan A study of Chaucer and the medieval milieu as well as the development of English poetry and drama in the English Renaissance. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor) ENC 336 British Literature, 17th and 18th Centuries Reading, analysis, and discussion of works of selected writers from the metaphysical poets to the Pre-Romantics, with attention to the historical, intellectual and social influences and the major literary movements. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor) ENC 337 British Literature, the Romantics and the Victorians A study of major writers of the 19th century, emphasizing Romantic and Victorian poetry, Victorian prose, and two or three novels of the period. Relationships among these writers are emphasized as well as their relationship to their own age and their lasting contribution to the forms of poetry and prose. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor) Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking ENC 341 ENC 345 Advanced Creative Writing The purpose of this course is to help the experienced student improve creative writing in a single genre as announced in the class schedule. (Prereq.: ENG 226 or consent of instructor on the basis of submitted work) Introduction to the English Language A structural and historical overview of theoretical and social issues concerning the English language, including theories of language acquisition. Students will be introduced to the primary components of linguistics, the development of the English language, and the social impact of language. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor) ENC 347 Quantitative journalism: Computer-Assisted Reporting and Research This course introduces students to computer-assisted informational investigation and the interpretation of quantitative data in the writing of expository essays and news reports. This course is designed for persons wishing to explore the use of computer-assisted research and those preparing to enter the communication professions. (Prereq.: ENG 225 or ENG 227 or consent of instructor, MPG 3) C o u r s e ENG 350 American Literature before 1920 Reading of selected writers from colonial times to the beginning of the the 20th century. Attention given to the intellectual, social, and literary movements that stimulated the writers. The writers' continuing influence on our modem sensibility will be discussed. ENG 351 American Literature Since 1920 Writers are selected to represent the literary variety and the regional, ethnic, and racial diversity of the men and women who have responded significantly in literary works to the changing conditions of modern American life. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor) ENG 361 Studies in Modern Fiction Emphasis is on significant works of selected prose writers, chiefly non-Western, of the 20th century. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor) Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1; Graduation Skill: Writing ENG 399 Internship The department offers on-campus internships in teaching writing and English as a Second Language and various off-campus internships in writing and editing. Interns meet with faculty advisers or seminar groups. Interested students should consult the department chair. ENG 423 Studies in the British Novel A survey of the development of the novel in England from its 18th century beginnings to the 20th century. Novels studied are selected from the works of such authors as Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Sterne, Austen, Dickens, Bronte, Eliot, Joyce, and Woolf. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor) ENG 438 Shakespeare Study of major plays-comedies, histories, and tragedies. Additional plays are assigned for reading analysis. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor) ENG 445 Creative Non-Fiction: Advanced Expository Writing Designed for the self-motivated writer, the course emphasizes the conventions of professional writing, including appropriate styles, voice, subjects, and techniques for gathering information. (Prereq.: ENG 225) ENG 480 Criticism The course focuses on a variety of recent critical theories 'and approaches with which graduate programs in English expect some familiarity. In a seminar setting, students read and discuss original theoretical essays and experiment with applications to a small group of literary and cinematic texts. (Prereq.: ENG 245 or consent of instructor) ENG 482 Topics in Language and Literature Individual courses designed to investigate specific themes, movements, authors, or works. The subjects selected for study in any year are listed in the class schedule for that year. ENG 499 Independent Study Open to junior or senior En@h w a r s with an werall GPA d 3,O or consent of department chair. Designed to enable advanced students to pursue a topic not covered by course offerings. The student must define a topic and a tentative reading list, then seek a faculty member willing and able to supervise the project. Department chair approval required. FRENCH FRE 111, 112 Beginning French Aims to develop communication skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Through conversations, classroom practice, and readings, these courses work toward the discovery of French culture and way of life. Additional three-hour laboratory per class meeting is required, usually scheduled on a weekday evening. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 2 & 3 GST 140 Introduction to the Liberal Arts An introduction to the philosophy of the liberal arts curriculum and the student services available at Augsburg College. The course also focuses on improving those skills so important to academic success: reading rate and comprehension, note taking and textbook reading, time management, vocabulary, spelling, test taking, concentration and memorization, conflict management, assertiveness training, career planning, and decision making. GST 200 Quantitative Reasoning Critical thinking about statistical claims. Primary focus is on evaluating the strength of arguments involving predictions and explanations. Topics include reading and evaluating tables, graphs, and statistical models as well as traditional confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. Emphasis on interpretation, evaluation, and cornrnunication. (Prereq.: MPG 3) Graduation Skill: Quantitative Reasoning GST 209 City Seminar: Experiential Education (no course credit) Students engage in a minimum of 50 hours of internship/service/cooperative education and use that experience as a catalyst for learning about the Twin Cities as an urban community system. Students do a series of five or six reflective assignments designed to introduce them to a systematic way of thinking about how their particular organization interacts with the larger community. The seminar meets six times and enables the student to utilize experiential education options to meet the objectives of the City Perspective. (Prereq.: consent of instructor) Liberal Arts Perspective: The City GER 111, 112 Beginning German Aims at developing basic skills. Classroom practice in speaking, understanding and reading basic German. Goals: ability to read extended narratives in simple German, insights into German culture and participation in short conversations. Laboratory materials available. Additional three-hour laboratory per class meeting is required, usually scheduled on a weekday evening. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 2 & 3 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION HPE 002 I003 HPE 101 Lifetime Sports (no course credit) Two hours per week. Two Lifetime Sports meet the General Education requirements. No course credit. Fitness for Life A course designed to provide the knowledge and skills to modify personal health and fitness. Liberal Arts Perspective: Human Identity HPE 115 Health and Chemical Dependency Education (.5 course) An analysis of chemical abuse and what can be done for the abuser. Includes information about school health education and services. HPE 116 Health Concepts for Educators (.5 course) A course to prepare future teachers for their role in the school health program. Includes common childhood health problems with an emphasis on prevention. HISTORY HIS 101 HIS 102 HIS 103 HIS 104 HIS 195 The Beginning of the Western Culture An analysis of the primary civilizations in the Near East, the classical world of Greece and Rome, and the middle ages of Europe into the 13th century. Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage The Shaping of Western Civilization A consideration of European institutions and values from the waning of the Middle Ages through the remodeling of Europe by Napoleon. Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage The Modern World A study of the main currents in Western civilization from the time of Napoleon to the present. Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage The Modern Non-Western World An introduction to various centers of cultural and political power in Asia and Africa of the last 200 years. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1 Topics in History An introduction to selected historical topics not regularly offered in lower division classes. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to registration. HIS 220 America to 1815 The historical evolution of America to 1815 beginning with the contact of American, African, and European cultures, then turning to the political, religious, and racial diversity of colonial life. After treating independence and the creation of a new republic, the course will conclude with the examination of the expansion and democratization of that republic. Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage; Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking HIS 221 19th Century U.S. A historical survey of the United States during the 19th century, emphasizing the social changes brought about by immigration, expansion, sectionalism and the slavery debate. After considering the Civil War and Reconstruction, the course will conclude with an examination of political, economic, and cultural changes influenced by industrialization and urbanization. Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage; Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking HIS 222 20th Century U.S. A historical survey of the United States in the 20th century, focusing on the nation's adjustment to industrialization and urbanization, the emergence of the U.S. as a world power, the rise of a strong federal government, the implications of increasing racial and ethnic diversity, and the impact of affluence. Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage; Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking HIS 225 History of the Twin Cities A local history course using the MinneapolisISt. Paul metropolitan area as a case study for examining large themes and issues in U.S. urban history. Topics considered include frontier urbanism, industrialization, and economic change, transportation, immigration and ethnicity, and urban politics and reform. Liberal Arts Perspective: The City HIS 242 History of African-American Civil Rights, 1619-1915 A survey of the development of African-American civil rights focusing on legal, economic, and political issues influenced by race and class, emphasizing emancipation and integration of slaves and former slaves. HIS 243 History of African-American Civil Rights, 1915-1972 A continuation of History 242 with special emphasis on the contributions of W.E.B. DuBois, Marcus Garvey, A. Philip Randall, Charles Houston, Thurgood Marshall, and Martin Luther King, Jr. HIS 331 Topics in U.S. History In-depth exploration of selected topics in U.S. history not regularly examined in other departmental offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to registration. HIS 380 The History of Women in the West to 1870 A thematic and comparative examination with primary focus on Europe and North America, emphasizing changing conceptions of women's work, public roles, sexuality, life cycles and familial roles in the Renaissance, early American, Enlightenment, and Victorian periods. C o u r s e - D e s c r i p t i o n s . HIS 381 HIS 440 HIS 474 HIS 495 History of Women Since 1870 This class emphasizes class, racial, and ethnic differences among women, and examines the changing legal, political, economic, social, and sexual status of women in Europe and North America since the Victorian period. Topics in World History This course will investigate topics in world history that are not included in regular course offerings. The specific topics to be offered will be announced prior to registration. The World and the West This course begins with Europe's discovery of the rest of the world, considers cultural interaction and conflict, the building of European empires in Asia and the Americas, and concludes with the breakdown of these imperial systems at the end of the 18th century. History Seminar This course is required for the major, and enrollment is normally restricted to students who have nearly finished their coursework. Selected topics will be announced prior to registration. Permission of the instructor is required. (Offered at least once each year, during the Fall term) INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIESIWOMEN'S STUDIES INS 105 WST 201 INS 225 Introduction to American Indian Studies This course is an introduction to the content areas of the American Indian Studies cumculum, including an overview of American Indian history and literature, federal Indian policy, land issues, reservation and urban issues, cross-cultural influences, art, music, and language. (Required for American Indian Studies minor.) Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1 Foundation in Women's Studies This multidisciplinary course introduces students to the contributions of women in history, religion, literature, philosophy, sciences, and the arts, and how the questions and methodologies of these disciplines differ when seen from women's perspectives. Students will also study the diversity of women's experiences in terms of race, sexual orientation and class, and other contemporary issues. Graduation Skill: Speaking lntroduction to Islam This course is designed by a practicing Muslim to present his perception of Islam to non-Muslims. The course will cover the ideological foundations of Islam, its basic concepts and tenets, Islamic law (Shari'ah), Islamic economic and political systems, and Islamic patterns of life. There will also be a consideration of the differences between the Islamic sects (Sunnis, Shi'its, Sufis, etc.). There will also be some effort to deal with the similarities and differences between Islam and both Christianity and Judaism, including a visit to one of the mosques in the Twin Cities. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1 INS 232 The African-American Experience in America An overview of the major issues related to the African-American experience, focusing on historical, sociological, economic, legal, and psychological aspects of that experience. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1 INS 233 Women: A Cross-Cultural Perspective This course examines a variety of issues concerning the biological, evolutionary, and historical origins of women's roles and status in society. Comparative roles of women are examined in tribal contexts across various indigenous cultures. Studies include the role of women in Native American and African tribes, peasant societies of Eastern Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and China. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1 INS 260 Contemporary American lndians This course examines the situation of American Indians in the United States since the Indian Reorganization Act (1934). Emphasis is on such current issues as tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and education. The tension of cultural change and religious, traditional persistence among selected American Indian tribes today is highlighted. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1 American lndians in the Cinema The course will be an historical survey of Hollywood movies that created and continue to foster images to the North American Indian in American society. Movies will include: "Drums Along the Mohawk," "Shadow Catcher, Broken Arrow," "Little Big Man," and "Pow-Wow Highway." Issues to be discussed will be authenticity, misrepresentation, stereotypes, and the use of Indian and non-Indian actors. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1 American Indian Women The focus is on the roles played by women in the tribal cultures of North America. It explores the continuity of women's roles over time, as well as changes in these roles, precipitated by the influence of Western colonialism. It examines the life histories of Indian women and assesses their contributions to Indian community life today. (Prereq.: one course in Women's Studies or American Indian Studies or consent of instructor.) Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1 INS 264 INS 320 WST 495 INS 499 Women's Studies Seminar This advanced course will include student research and presentations that incorporate feminist theory. The seminar is required of all majors and minors who do not elect to do an Independent Study (INS 499). Independent Study The student must present a written proposal containing rationale, objectives, and methodology of the proposed study according to program guidelines. (Must be approved by the Women's Studies Coordinator.) C o u r s e D e s c r i p t i o n s . MATHEMATICS MPC 1-5 Math Placement Croup (MPC) Before enrolling in any mathematics course, students must have the required math placement. All students are required to have their Math Placement Group (MPG) determined. In some cases, students who have transferred in a mathematics course taken at another college may have their Math Placement Group determined by the Registrar's Office. Students who have passed the College Board Advanced Placement Exam in calculus should consult with the Mathematics Department. All other students must take the Augsburg Math Placement Exam, which is administered by the Academic Advising Center. The exam is given during college registration sessions and at other announced times during the year. Practice questions and other information about the Math Placement Exam are available from the Academic Advising Center. MAT 105 Applied Algebra Concepts of linear, exponential, logarithmic, and other models. Emphasis on applications to the social and natural sciences, business, and everyday life. Successful completion advances students to MPG 3. Students in MPG 3 or 4 should consult the department, as should students preparing for MAT 114. (Prereq.: MPG 2 and either a year of high school algebra or consent of instructor.) MAT 121 Finite Mathematics Concepts from areas such as combinatorics, probability, matrices, linear programming, and graph theory. Emphasis on quantitative reasoning. Students who have completed MAT 271 may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3.) MAT 122 Calculus for the Social and Behavioral Sciences Concepts of differential and integral calculus with applications in the social and behavioral sciences. Emphasis on quantitative reasoning. Students who have completed MAT 145 may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3.) MAT 131 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts An examination of the interaction between the development of mathematics and that of western civilization. Primarily for students not intending further study in mathematics. (Prereq.: MPG 3) MAT 132 Numeracy for Contemporary Society An examination of mathematics in an interdisciplinary and applied setting with an emphasis on quantitative reasoning and connections to students' life, work, and interests. Primarily for students not intending further study in mathematics. Students who have completed another Quantitative Reasoning Graduation Skill course may not register for credit. (Prereq.: MPG 3). MAT 173 Math of Interest Concepts from elementary financial mathematics such as annuities, loan payments and mortgages, and life insurance. Emphasis on quantitative reasoning. (Prereq.: MPG 3). MANAGEMENT lNFORMATION SYSTEMS MIS 175 Principles of CompUtlng for Business An introduction to miorocomputer-based information systems. Introduction to business applications, operating systems, computer hardware, and languages. Strong emphasis on spreadsheets (basic commands, functions, graphics, and database). Lesser emphasis on database. Emphasis on concepts and relation to business. (To waive MIS 175, pass either a comprehensive exam or MIS 370.) (Prereq.: MPG 3) MIS 370 Advanced Computing for Business An investigation of programmable systems using personal computers. Examine basic algorithms and associated flow charts. Apply these concepts by programming various applications (spreadsheets, word processing and database) and applicationoriented languages such as Visual Basic. (Prereq.: MPG 3. Also, MIS 175 or CSC 170, or, with permission of instructor, extensive experience with spreadsheets, and personal computers.) MIS 375 Management lnformatlon Systems in the Organization Use of a systms approach in analyzing the role of information system in o m zations. Analyze various kinds of information systems in terms of their computer components and their benefits to staff and management. Introduction to a CASE tool such as Excelerator. (Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS 242 or 252, and one computer course such as MIS 175, 370, CSC 160 or 170. Recommended: ECO 113, ACC 221, BUS 242, MIS 379, BUS 331.) Graduation Skill: Writing MIS 376 Project Management Dsvelops project management gkilIs n &me, d to plan, Icad, modtor, and complete projects. Combines theories, techniques, group activities, and computer tools such as Microsoft Project. Emphasizes technical and communications skills needed to manage inevitable changes and problems associated with project management. (Prereq.: ACC 221, BUS 242, MIS 175 or 370) Graduation Skill: Speaking MIS 379 Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics An introduction to quantitative reasoning to assist students in reading and interpreting data. Topics include descriptive measures, probability, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing. Emphasis on their use in applied problems in business and economics. Computer software may be used to analyze survey data. (Prereq.: MIS 175 and either Math Placement Group III or a grade of at least 2.0 in MAT 104) Graduation Skill: Quantitative Reasoning MIS 399 Internship Program A student may receive credit through an internship program that is applicable to graduation but not to the major. This program will afford the student the opportunity to spend one full term working with an organization. In addition, the student prepares a written report on the activities involved. (Prereq.: consent of instructor) r C o u r s e MIS 475 Systems Analysis and Design Identify the necessary steps of systems analysis and design. Investigate various representations for information, processes, and relationships. Utilize analytical tools such as data flow diagrams and CASE tools such as Excelerator. Complete a rudimentary systems design. (Prereq.: MIS 375) MIS 476 Information Systems Projects Using skills developed in MIS 37.5 and 475, generate a complete and extensive project of systems analysis and design. (Prereq.: MIS 475) Intermediate Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics Advanced modeling using computer software. Specific topics may include PATH analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, queuing models and ANOVE. (Prereq.: MIS 379) MIS 479 MIS 499 Independent Study The student may earn independent study credits through individually supervised projects designed to analyze a topic in depth. (Prereq.: consent of instructor) MUSIC MUS 130 MUS 241 Introduction to Music in the Fine Arts Relationship between music of each period and the other fine arts. For non-music majors. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics The History of jazz Jazz is a national treasure that has influenced our national music identity and inspired composers and performers throughout the world. This course will examine the evolution of jazz from its black secular roots to the electronically influenced contemporary idiom. Performers from each period will be analyzed as well as the influence of this art form on artists of other disciplines. Daily listening and reading assignments will supplement lectures, demonstrations, and selected films and video tapes. MUS 272 Human Identity Through the Creative Arts A study of the aesthetic expression and experience as they relate to human identity, with an emphasis on psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of musical behavior. An understanding of the relationships of the creative therapies of art, music, drama, and movement. Liberal Arts Perspective: Human Identity NORWEGIAN NOR 111, 112 Beginning Norwegian Introduction of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Stress on spoken rather than literary Norwegian. Additional three-hour laboratory per class meeting is required, usually scheduled on a weekday evening. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 2 & 3 NURSING NUR 305 Contemporary Nursing I: Communication A course that introduces the components of the professional role and begins the profes- NUR 306 NUR 310 NUR 311 NUR 330 NUR 350 NUR 403 sional socialization process. The communicative process is emphasized as one means by which the nurse-client relationship is negotiated. Interactive and group theories are explored for their applicability to changing professional roles and practice. Graduation Skill: Writing Contemporary Nursing II: Paradigms in Nursing An introduction to theories and conceptual thinking in the process of professional development. The function of theory in guiding nursing practice is emphasized. Selected nursing conceptual models are studied and their application to practice is examined. Community Health Nursing I This course focuses on community health delivery systems. Health care is examined within the cultural, political and economic diversity of the city. Students complete an assessment of an elderly person and an urban community and critically discuss the ethical issues of health care delivery. Liberal Arts Perspective: The City Community Health Nursing II: Practicum ** This course provides a clinical experience in the practice of public health nursing in which students give direct care to culturally diverse clients and groups. Students will provide care to both disease and disability and health promotion clients. Students analyze a specific community system and the community's provision of health-related services. (Prereq.: NUR 3 10) Trends and Issues in Nursing This transitional course is designed to investigate the current responsibilities of the professional nurse. Current economic, social, political, and professional trends and issues are explored in relation to their implications for nursing practice. Graduation Skill: Speaking if NUR 431 is also taken Introduction to Nursing Research** The research process and methods appropriate to nursing are emphasized in this course. Issues of ethics in nursing research are explored. Students critique nursing research for its applicability to nursing practice and design a research proposal. Graduation Skills: Critical Thinking, Quantitative Reasoning Contemporary Nursing Ill: Families This course provides a theoretical basis for nursing interventions with culturally diverse families and explores theories related to family structure and functioning throughout the life span. Consideration is given to the role of the nurse in family health care. (Prereq.: NUR 3 11) Graduation Skill: Writing ** This course involves an additional clinical fee. NUR 423 Practicum in Nursing I: Nursing of the Family ** A clinical practicum that offers the student an opportunity to provide complex nursing care to families in a selected practice setting. (Prereq.: NUR 403) NUR 431 Leadership and Management: Theory and Practice ** This course examines the professional nurse roles of leader and manager. Concepts of change, conflict, and system dynamics are explored. Ethics, accountability, and advocacy in the leader-manager role are studied. Application of theory occurs in selected practice settings. (Prereq.: NUR 423) Graduation Skill: Speaking if NUR 330 is also taken NUR 432 Topics in Nursing A course designed to provide in-depth exploration of selected topics in nursing. The subjects studied will vary depending upon the interests of the faculty and students. NUR 499 Independent Study This learning experience provides the opportunity for the student to study a selected topic or issue in depth. Students consult with faculty and submit written proposals, objectives, and methods of evaluation prior to registration. OJIBWE OJB 111, 112 Beginning Ojibwe An introduction to the language and culture of the Ojibwe (Chippewa). Emphasis is on vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills. Classroom practice will include linguistic patterns and oral interaction. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 2 & 3 Introduction to Philosophy Philosophy raises some of the most basic questions that human beings can ask about meaning, ideas, beauty, and truth. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with some experience in examining these concepts, thereby to sharpen the critical and analytical skills required to evaluate and construct a system of ideas and beliefs. Liberal Arts Perspective: Human Identity PHI 120 Ethics Ethics studies our moral beliefs and helps students consider the bases they use to make moral judgments. The course explores the major philosophical approaches to evaluating moral actions, and then applies them to contemporary personal and social moral issues. Throughout the course Christian ethics will inform our considerations. Students taking PHI 120 may not take PHI 125. Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 3; Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking ** This course involves an additional clinicalfee. PHI 125 Ethics and Human Identity This course is a philosophical study of the role of human understanding, feelings, and action with respect to the pursuit of happiness. We begin by asking what the end or purpose of human life is; assess the role of reason, will and passion with respect to this end; and then decide on the moral and intellectual virtues required to reach the end. The topic of friendship and human love is investigated next. The course ends with an analysis of human happiness. Students taking PHI 125 may not take PHI 120. Liberal Arts Perspective: Human Identity PHI 175 Philosophy of Love and Sex Study of some common conceptions and misconceptions of romantic love and look at some philosophers' definitions of it. What it is like to be in love with someone, and how this differs from just being friends, or desiring that person sexually. Exploration of ethical issues concerning sex. Liberal Arts Perspective: Human Identity Logic Students learn to distinguish arguments from exposition. Then they learn the rules that govern valid arguments and develop their ability to recognize and construct sound arguments. The last part of the course focuses on inductive reasoning. Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking PHI 230 PHI 241 History of Philosophy I: The Classical Philosophers The writings of Plato and Aristotle are the foundations of all philosophical thought in Western civilization. In this course students read and analyze some of the key works by Plato and Aristotle as well as work in Stoicism, Epicureanism and Neoplatonism. Liberal Arts Perspective: Western Heritage PHI 350 Philosophy of Religion What is the relation between faith and reason? Does God exist, and if so, what can be said about God? Can we reconcile the goodness of God with human and animal suffering? We will conduct a systematic inquiry into these questions that form the basis of Western religious beliefs. (Suggested: one prior course in philosophy) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3 PHI 380 Ethics of Medicine and Health Care Application of ethical principles to problems which arise in the areas of health care and delivery, human experimentation, genetic engineering, abortion, care for the dying, and euthanasia. Liberal Arts Perspective: Human Identity PHYSICS PHY 101 Astronomy A descriptive course covering our solar system, stars and galaxies. In addition the course traces the development of scientific thought from early civilization to the present day. Night viewing and laboratory sessions are important components of the course. (Prereq.: MPG 2) Extra laboratory hours are required. Lab time may be scheduled for an evening. Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 2 -m c o u r s e D e s c r i p t i o n s . PHY 106 Introductory Meteorology A survey of the basic principles involved in understanding Earth's weather and climate. Topics include winds, fronts, cyclones, clouds and precipitation, thunderstorms, tornados and hurricanes, climate and climate change, global warming, and ozone depletion. (Prereq.: MPG 2) Three hours of laboratory per class are required. Lab time is usually scheduled for an evening. Liberal Arts Perspective: Natural World 1 or 2; Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking POLITICAL SCIENCE POL 121 American Government and Politics The politics of American government including the forms of political ideas; the pattern of participation; the dynamics of congressional, presidential, and bureaucratic policy making; and current issues in American society. Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 1 or 2 POL 122 Metropolitan Complex Examines politics in metropolitan areas, emphasizing central cities, and focusing on actors, structures, and other influences on urban public policy. Discussion-lecture, case studies of Twin Cities' metro and meetings with public officials and activists. Liberal Arts Perspectives: The City, Social World 1 or 2 POL 124 American Women and Politcs This course investigates the roles women play in the political system as citizens, activists, and office holders. It focuses on two questions: how women affect government, politics, and public policy; and how government, politics, and public policy affect women. Political, economic and social issues will be explored from contemporary and historical perspectives. POL 140 Social Justicein America Development and defense of standards of social justice and examination of conditions in the United States against these standards. Involves active exchange of ideas and student involvement. Liberal Arts Perspective: The City POL 158 Political Patterns and Processes An analysis of basic patterns in the political system and decision-making process with some comparison of major political systems and discussion of contemporary issues. Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 1 or 2 POL 160 World Politics Introduction to the processes and issues of international politics, including the dynamics of the international system, theories of international relations, and a focus on recent problems. Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 1 or 2 POL 170 Law in the United States A survey of American law and legal process. Theories of law; law and society; roles of courts, police, lawyers, and juries; the United States Constitution as "supreme" law; law as politics; historic and contemporary legal issues. Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 1 or 2 POL 342 Mass Communications in Society A study of the effects of new information technology, of new communications networks such as the Internet, and of the traditional electronic media. Covers uses of technology and media for newsmaking, selling, entertainment, and public affairs. Includes issues such as ethics, censorship, and internationalism. (Prereq.: sophomore standing) POL 495 Seminar in Communications Selected topics. Consult department chair concerning terms and subject matter. PSYCHOLOGY PSY 101 Self-Identity and Values A study of personal life and the role of the individual in the larger social context. Topics include the development of identity and gender roles. (This course does not substitute for PSY 105 as a prerequisite to upper division psychology courses.) Liberal Arts Perspective: Human Identity PSY 102 The Individual in a Social World A scientific investigation of social issues, with analysis of both individual and group factors. Topics include media, prejudice, conformity, legal processes, and consumer issues. Research participation is required. (This course may substitute for PSY 105 as a prerequisite to upper division psychology courses.) PSY 105 Principles of Psychology An introduction to the methods and principles of psychology. Applications of psychological concepts to everyday situations are emphasized. Research participation is required. Liberal Arts Perspective: Human Identity PSY 200 Psychological Science Laboratory An introduction to the science of psychology through problem-solving. The focus is application of psychological principles to real-world issues. Emphasis on data collection, summary, and communication. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105) PSY 201 Health Psychology Consideration of the impact of psychological, behavioral, social, and biological interactions on health. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105) PSY 230 Research Methods: Design, Procedure and Analysis I Part one of a two-term sequence. Scientific method as practiced in psychology. Emphasis on skills of bibliographic research, research design and data collection, statistical analysis and interpretation, computer-assisted data analysis, and APAstyle presentation of research findings. PSY 230 must precede PSY 330. (Prereq.: PSY 200; MPG 3) Graduation Skill: Quantitative Reasoning PSY 325 Social Behavior Social factors that influence individual and group behavior in natural and laboratory settings. Topics include: social cognition, group behavior, social influence, attitude formation, and change. (Prereq.: PSY 200 or consent of instructor) PSY 330 Research Methods: Design, Procedure, and Analysis II Part two of a two-term sequence (see PSY 230). PSY 330 should be taken in the term immediately following PSY 230. PSY 230 may be taken for one course credit without taking PSY 330. (Prereq.: PSY 230 with a grade of 2.0 or higher) Graduation Skill: Writing PSY 351 Child Development Emphasis on normal child development and behavior. Practical implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or PSY 105) PSY 352 Adolescent and Young Adult Development Emphasis on normal development and behavior. Practical implications of data and theory are stressed. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105) PSY 353 Aging and Adulthood Development through middle and older adulthood. Consideration of positive and negative aspects of aging. Content is especially relevant to those who study and work with the largest growing segment of our population-the elderly. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105) PSY 354 Cognitive Psychology Theory, data, and practical applications relevant to the following topics: attention, perception, pattern recognition, memory, mental imagery, problem solving, decision-making, and language. (Prereq.: PSY 230) PSY 355 Biopsychology Relationship between brain and behavior. Considers biological bases of learning and cognition, emotions, abnormal psychology, personality, normal, and altered states of consciousness. (Prereq.: PSY 230) PSY 356 Environmental Psychology This course uses a cultural-ecological viewpoint to study the influence of the environment, both natural and human-made, on behavior. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105) Liberal Arts Perspective: The City PSY 357 Behavior Analysis Principles of learning behavior change and their application to self-management, family, work, school, and clinic settings. Individualized projects. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or PSY 105) Graduation Skill: Writing PSY 359 Assessment Theory and scientific methods of assessing human aptitudes, achievement, personality, abnormal behavior, vocational interests, and impacts of the environment on behavior. Examination of a variety of tests, concepts of reliability and validity, and legal and ethical issues. (Prereq.: PSY 230) PSY 361 Personality Theory, research, and assessment of behavior patterns of individuals. Historical and current views of personality with attention to cultural factors. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or PSY 105) PSY 362 Abnormal Psychology An introduction to maladaptive human behaviors from social, organic, and psychological points of view. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105) PSY 371 Psychology of Gender Emphasis on the social construction of gender and its impact on the lives and behavior of individuals. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105) Industrial/Organizational Psychology The theoretical and applied study of organizations: group processes and organizational change; member characteristics, and appraisal. (Prereq.: PSY 102 or 105) PSY 373 PSY 381 Historical Perspectives Consideration of psychological questions and theoretical positions as they developed historically. Changes from philosophical roots to scientific method and postmodernism. (Prereq.: two psychology courses) PSY 399 Internship A work-based learning experience in which a student, faculty member, and site supervisor design a learning asreement that links the ideas and methods of psychology with the opportunities found in the placement. Participation in a concurrent seminar is required. Students must consult with the department and the Internship Office before registration. (Prereq.: PSY 330) PSY 485 Counseling Psychology Principles and methods involved in the counseling process. Consideration of goals and ethical guidelines for the counseling relationship. (Prereq.: three PSY courses and junior standing) Current Topics in Psychology Specific topics will be published prior to registration. (Prereq.: PSY 230 and consent of instructor) Advanced Research Seminar Research team experience in a seminar format. Designed to extend students' knowledge of statistical and methodological techniques and to explore contemporary research issues. Recommended for students headed for graduate school and those electing an honors major. (Prereq.: PSY 330 or comparable course approved by instructor) Seminar: Contemporary Issues Discussion and exploration of contemporary societal issues from a psychological viewpoint. Faculty-supervised student research. (Prereq.: 230 and junior standing) Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking PSY 490 PSY 491 PSY 493 RELICION (REL I I 1, 221,or 33 1 is a prerequisite for all other religion courses.) REL 111 Introduction to Theology An introduction to the academic discipline of theology and to the dialogue between the church and the world that concerns Christian doctrine. Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3 REL 221 Biblical Studies The origin, literary character, and transmission of the biblical documents. The task of biblical interpretation. The history of Israel a& the emergence of the church. Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 1 or 3 REL 231 Religion in African-American History An examination of selected topics related to the Black experience, e.g., African backgrounds, religion under slavery, and evangelicalism. Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 3 REL 263 REL 331 REL 339 REL 353 REL 356 World Justiceand Hunger: Developing a New World View The course will survey and discuss the most recent reports and analysis of the current holocaust of global hunger including the root causes, the inter-connectedness of other issues, the biblical mandate, and the roles of justice, charity, oppression and liberation. The purpose will be to build greater global awareness, become sensitized to ethical choices, energize us for action and responsible living, and explore pedagogical principles for social justice. Liberal Arts Perspectives: Social World 2, Christian Faith 3 Foundations in Bible and Theology An advanced introduction to the biblical and theological foundations of the Christian faith that focuses on writing and advanced critical thinking skills. Open only to junior or senior transfer students. Not accepted for credit for students who have taken REL 111 or REL 221. Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 1, 2 or 3 Television and Religion After considering the role of television in American life, this course considers religion's relationships with television in order to understand popular perceptions of religion. Topics include news coverage of religion, religion in commercial programs, television evangelists, television influences on religious practice, and television as a religion. Denominations and Religious Croups in America A study of the beliefs and worship practices of the major Christian denominations and of many contemporary American religious groups. Some controversial religious movements will also be considered. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3 History of Religions An introductory survey of some of the major living religions of the world including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Islam. Lectures plus some discussion of primary documents from these religious communities. (Prereq.: REL 111,221 or 33 1) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 3 m REL 361 REL 362 REL 363 REL 366 REL 370 REL 386 REL 420 . , . . *, The Church in the First Four Centuries A study of the early Christian Church, including such topics as persecution and martyrdom, the development of the creeds, Christianity in conflict with Gnosticism and mystery religions, monasticism and mysticism, early Christian worship, and theology. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3 Theology of the Reformers An introduction to the theological thought of the Protestant reformers of the 16th century. Special attention to the writings of Martin Luther and other representative figures. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 Religion in America A study of the history of religion in America. Special attention to the rise of religious liberty, revivalism, denominations, and the responses of religion to the challenges of its environing culture. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3 The Church and Social Change in Latin America This course focuses on the relationship of the church to poverty, political oppression, and social injustice in Latin America. Central to the course is an examination of the emerging "Theology of Liberation" as articulated by prominent Latin American theologians as well as by people directly involved in local parishes and development projects in Cuernavaca. Special attention will be given to the complex interactions between women and religious institutions. Global Education travel seminar. (Prereq.: one course in religion or theology) Liberal Arts Perspectives: Christian Faith 3, Intercultural Awareness 1 American Indian Spirituality and Philosophical Thought Religious beliefs, spiritual customs, and philosophy of North American Indians are studied. Within these broad areas, the subjects of medicine, healing, shamanism, dreams, visions, myths, and spiritual power are also included. Tribal similarities and differences are explored as are tribal relationships with nature, religious oversight of life cycles, sacred ritual ceremonies, and beliefs in an afterlife. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspectives: Christian Faith 3, Intercultural Awareness 1 Speaking of Genesis An investigation of scholarship on Genesis and the role of interpretation through study of the characters and values portrayed in Genesis and related biblical texts. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 1 or 3; Graduation Skill: Speaking The Russian Orthodox Church This course will explore the history, theology, and liturgical life of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church. Theology and history will be considered primarily from the perspective of those Christians who live in Greece, Turkey, and Eastern Europe, with special attention to the Orthodox Church in Russia. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 33 1) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3 REL 430 REL 440 REL 441 REL 471 REL 472 REL 473 REL 481 REL 483 Christians Seeking Unity This course will introduce students to the effort in unifying the Christian church which began in 1910 and continues today through bilateral dialogues. The goal is for the churches to be in full communion with each other. Students will examine the current conversations and assess the gains that have been made. Churches involved include Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, and Reformed. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3 Varieties of Christian Spirituality A study of selected spiritualities from the Christian tradition and of contemporary developments, including 12-step spirituality, feminist, ecological, and non-Western Christian spiritualities. An introduction to the basic practices of spiritualities, especially prayer and meditation. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3 Feminism and Christianity This course will consider the central ideas of Christianity and feminism and how they might be compatible. Attention will be given to religious influences on societal roles for women and men, feminist interpretation of the Bible, and the impact of feminism on Christian theology, especially in terms of language and metaphor. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 1, 2 or 3 Jesusand His Interpreters Consideration of the New Testament documents, particularly the Gospels, dealing with their context, literary structure, and relationships. Attention to the variety of interpretations given the person of Jesus, including the "quests for the historical Jesus." (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 1 or 3 Paul the Apostle A study of the Apostle Paul including his historical background, his relationship to the early church, and some of the themes found in his writings. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 1 or 3; Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking The Message of the Old Testament The various types of Old Testament literature. The distinctive ideas of Hebrew thought with emphasis on the message of the prophets. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 1 or 3 Contemporary Theology An introduction to some representative trends in Christian theological thought today, as seen from the systematic perspective, in the light of the continuing theological task of the Christian Church. By arrangement. (Prereq.: REL 111,221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3 Christian Ethics The bases of Christian social responsibility, in terms of theological and sociological dynamics. Emphasis on developing a constructive perspective for critical reflection upon moral action. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 or 331) Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3 REL 486 Psychology of Religion and Theology A study of current psychological views of religion in the context of the traditional Christian view of human nature. Special attention will be given to the classics in the field by Freud, Jung, and William James, and to those Christian theologians who have been influenced by them. (Prereq.: REL 111,221 or 331) REL 495 Seminar Selected topics. Required of major in hisfher junior or senior year. Others by permission of instructor. (Prereq.: REL 111, 221 and 356 or 481) Graduation Skill: Writing SOCIAL WORK SWK 257 Exploring Human Services This course is designed to help students learn about themselves in relation to a possible major or future career in social work. Students must arrange to perform 80 hours of work in a human service agency and must attend the seminar. Liberal Arts Perspective: The City SWK 260 Humans Developing This course provides the knowledge basic to an understanding of human growth through the life cycle and of the sociocultural, biological, and psychological factors that influence the growth of individuals and families. Growth related to diverse populations and groups or special stresses is also a focus. Liberal Arts Perspective: Human Identity SWK 301 History and Analysis of Social Policy This course describes the historical and contemporary systems of human service. The values and social movements that form the charitable and governmental responses to human needs will be explored. (Prereq.: junior standing or consent of instructor) Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 2 SWK 306 Social Work Practice I: With Individuals This course covers the basic features of the helping process, theoretical foundations, principles, and techniques of social work with individuals and small groups, and development of relationship building skills. Includes videotaping laboratory sessions. (Prereq.: previous or concurrent registration with SWK 301, junior standing) SWK 364 Field Work I: Integrative Seminar Beginning supervised professional practicum experience in a social work agency that focuses on interviewing experience and relationship building. A total of 120 hours, plus small group integrative seminars. (Prereq.: SWK 301, junior standing, concurrent with SWK 306) C o u r s e SWK 401 Research: Evaluation of Practice and Programs Overview of commonly-used research methods, especially experimental designs and applications to program and practice evaluations, plus use of data-processing equipment for statistical analysis. (Prereq.: MPG 3) Graduation Skill: Quantitative Reasoning SWK 316 Social Work Practice II: With Families and Croups Enlargement and refinement of practice skills recognizing adaptations of the problem-solving model to diverse populations through lecture, classroom exercise, and regular class work. Enlargement of social group and family work skills, emphasis on development of generalist practice skills, and eclectic approaches with a focus on diversity of professionals and client populations. (Prereq.: SWK 306, 307, concurrent with SWK 3 17) Graduation Skill: Writing Field Work II: lntegrative Seminar Continuation of practicum begun in Field Work I. A total of 120 hours, plus integrative seminars. (Prereq.: candidacy status, concurrent with SWK 461) Social Work Practice Ill: With Communities and Policies This course focuses on social change through community organization, development and social action with emphasis on history, theories and issues relevant to social change, understanding of communities and human service agencies, and practice in the local community. Social Policy: Analysis and Development This course includes the study of theories of social policy formulation and methods of analysis. Development and implementation will be viewed firsthand through work with a public policy agency or official. (Prereq.: senior standing or consent of instructor) Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking Field Work Ill: lntegrative Seminar Beginning of second practicum plus integrative seminars. (Prereq.: concurrent with SWK 406) Field Work IV: lntegrative Seminar Continuation of SWK 407; 120 hours plus integrative seminars. (Prereq.: candidacy status) The Social Worker as Professional This course reviews ethical practice, bureaucratic survival, professional job attainment, strategies for agency change, and empowering clients. (Prereq.: candidacy status) Graduation Skill: Writing SWK 317 SWK 406 SWK 465 SWK 407 SWK 41 7 SWK 419 Soclo~oc~ SOC 121 SOC 21 1 Introduction to Human Society What is society and how does it make us who we are? As a unique way of understanding, sociology offers insights into discovering the world and one's place in it. Course study focuses on an understanding of culture, social structure, institutions, and our interactions with each other. Liberal Arts Perspective: Social World 1 or 2 Human Communities and the Modern Metropolis The course asks a fundamental question of our times: how is community possible in the face of multicultural, economic and ideological forces that are characteristic of urban life? The cultural and structural dynamics of the Twin Cities are a basis for exploring this possibility. Liberal Arts Perspective: The City SOC 231 Family Systems: A Cross-Cultural Perspective The human family system is explored in its variations among world cultures and within sub-cultures in the United States. Students prepare and deliver oral reports on three topics of their choice: a world family pattern, an American sub-cultural pattern and a family process. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1; Graduation Skill: Speaking SOC 265 Gender, Race and Ethnicity Who gets what, when, and how? Individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds-such as race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexuality-receive unequal portions of wealth, power, and prestige within our society. This course focuses on both the collective and individual processes involved in social inequality. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1 SOC 349 Complex Organizations What is the nature of these modern organizations in which we spend so much of our daily lives? Organizations as corporate actors are analyzed with respect to their goals, culture, technology, and structure, as well as corporate deviance. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor) Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking SOC 360 Religion and Society An examination of the interaction of religion and society in terms of sociological analysis, with particular emphasis on contemporary sociological research on religious movements in American society. Liberal Arts Perspective: Christian Faith 2 or 3 SOC 375 Social Psychology How does society construct the individual? How does the individual construct society? This course analyzes the dynamic tension between the self and society, as well as the major questions, issues, perspectives and methods of the field. (Prereq.: SOC 121 or consent of instructor) SPA 111, 112 Beginning Spanish (1.0 each) Aims to develop the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing of elementary Spanish. Introduction to the culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Additional three-hour laboratory per class meeting is required, usually scheduled on a weekday evening. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 2 & 3 SPA 21 1 Intermediate Spanish Through the reading of selected Latin American and Spanish texts that stimulate intellectual growth and promote cultural understanding, students review all of the basic structures of Spanish and build conversational skills through class discussions. Additional three-hour laboratory per class meeting is required, usually scheduled on a weekday evening. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 3 SPEECH/COMMUNICATION SPC 111 Public Speaking Theory and practice of effective speaking and critical listening. Students give several speeches and receive feedback from the class and the instructor. The course focuses on developing self-confidence, speech preparation and organization, audience analysis and adaptation, effective delivery, style and language, and critical thinking and listening. Graduation Skill: Speaking SPC 329 Intercultural Communication This course explores both the problems and potential of communication among persons of different cultural groups. Factors such as ethnocentrism, stereotyping, prejudice, role expectations, values, language, and non-verbal symbols are examined in this course. Liberal Arts Perspective: Intercultural Awareness 1 SPC 345 Organizational Communication An examination of the dynamics of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as superior-subordinate relationships, formal and informal communication networks, management styles, power and authority, motivation of employees, organizational culture, performance appraisal, effective use of meetings, and sources of communication problems in the workplace. SPC 351 Argumentation Application of standards for sound evidence and reasoning in public speaking, discussion, and debates. Stresses skill in analyzing the quality of argumentative claims, understanding tests for evidence and fallacies in reasoning, and learning to apply principles of argumentation to contemporary public issues. Students enhance their skills in debate and discussion and learn to analyze and critique arguments they encounter in their daily lives. Graduation Skill: Critical Thinking SPC 352 SPC 354 Persuasion Theory of how people are influenced to change attitudes and behavior. Examines obstacles to persuasion; cultural dimensions of persuasion; the use of logical and psychological appeals; empirical research in persuasion; how persuasion is used in politics, sales, advertising and interpersonal contexts; the nature of mass movements and campaigns; the impact of the mass media on persuasion; and ethical issues related to persuasion. Interpersonal Communication A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome communication barriers. This course combines theory and practice to help the student understand and manage communication problems more effectively. SPC 355 Small Croup Communication A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis on factors related to decision making, styles of leadership, and conflict management. This course combines lecture with practical experiences to help the student become a more effective and productive member of a task-oriented small group. SPC 399 Internship (Consult faculty in area of emphasis.) Public Relations/PromotionaI Communication Public relations in the modem world of communication, marketing and business. An overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional communication in profit and nonprofit organizations. SPC 480 SPC 495 Topics: Effective Business Speaking Theory and practice of effective oral presentations in professional settings. Topics include developing an effective oral style, organizational patterns for complex presentations, creating and using visual aids using computer software, Q&A sessions, speaking impromptu, and dealing with hostile audiences. Students are encouraged to use actual presentations from work as the basis for speaking practice sessions. (Prereq.: SPC 111 or consent of instructor) THEATRE THR 222 Introduction to Theatre An introduction to dramatic art including major historical periods, plays, artists; dramatic structure; values; basic concepts, and techniques of the play production process. Students attend and review live productions. Crew requirement. Liberal Arts Perspectives: Aesthetics, Western Heritage THR 360 Interpretive Reading Basic principles of oral interpretation of prose, poetry, and drama. Study, discuss, practice and perform readings in prose, poetry, and drama before small and large groups. Liberal Arts Perspective: Aesthetics; Graduation Skill: Speaking DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS Directions to Campus 35W from the NorthTake Washington Avenue exit and turn left off Washington (bends right to become Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside Avenue, right at 21st Avenue South. 1-94 East from MinneapolisTake 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. 1-94 West from St. PaulTake Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. 35W from the SouthFollow the 1-94 St. Paul signs (move to right lane after each of two mergers). Take 25th Avenue exit and turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. Weekend College Office Location The Weekend College Office is in Sverdrup Hall and is located on the comer of 21st Avenue South and 7th Street. Public Parking All posted Augsburg College lots are free and open for use from 490 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening. Lots are between 21st and 22nd Avenues off Riverside and north or south of 8th Street between 24th and 25th Avenues. Most street parking is four-hour parking, Seven days a week. The Fairview-University Medical Center ramp is free Weekend College students on weekends when class is in session. College Map Information 1. Admissions Weekday Program 2. Air Structure Entrance Mmmber chmgh M m h 3. Amarlan lndlan Student Support P m p m and Pnn-Afrlkim Student Serv~ces 4. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field and Seasonal Air Structure 5. Center for Global Education and International Programs 6. Christensen Center, Informatlon Desk 7. East Hall 8. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worshi~.Drama and ~ommtkication 9. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts 10. Ice Arena 11. Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center 12. Maintenance and Grounds Shop 13. Mortensen Tower 14. Murphy Place 15. Murph Square 16. Mus~c&all 17. Nord~cCenter 18. Old Main 19. Oscar Anderson Hall 20. Public Relations and Communication 21. Quad 22. Science Hall 28. Urness Tower 29. Youth and Family Institute 30. James G. Lindell Family Library Parkinq Lots Ramp Pay parking available About Augsburg . . . . . . . . . . .7 Academic Advising . . . . . . 11. 18 Academic and Learing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Academic Information . . . . . . 27 Academic Progress. Probation and Dismissal . . . . . . . . . .33 Academic Enrichment Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Academic Majors . . . . . . . . . .36 Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Accounting Courses . . . . . . . . 58 Accounting Major . . . . . . . . .37 Accreditation and Memberships. . . . . . . . . . . .8 Activites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Admissions Information . . . . . . 9 Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1. 18 American Indian Studies. . . . . 55 American lndian Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 American Sign Language . . . . 59 Anishinabe Library Project 22 Application Procedures . . . . . 10 Applied Economics Major. . . . 43 Art Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Art Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Assessment of Previous Learning (APL) Program . . . . . . . . . .34 Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Attendance Policy . . . . . . . . .57 Auditing Courses . . . . . . . . . . 32 ... B Biology Courses . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Bureau of Indian Affairs . . . . . 16 Business Administration Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Business Courses . . . . . . . . . . 62 Business Office. . . . . . . . . . . . 24 C Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Campus Location. . . . . . . . . . 98 Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Campus Ministry . . . . . . . . . .24 Career Services . . . . . . . . . . .20 Center for Counseling and Health Promotion . . . . . . .24 Center for Global Education . . 20 Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) . . . . . . . .18 Center for Service. Work and Learning . . . . . . . . . . .19 Characteristics of the Educational Program . . . . . .5 Chemistry Courses . . . . . . . . . 64 Church Affiliation. . . . . . . . . . .8 CLASS Program . . . . . . . . . . .18 Class Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . .57 Classification (Class Year) . . . . 33 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) . . . . . . . . . 34 Commons. The . . . . . . . . . . .25 Communication Courses . . . . 96 Communication Major . . . . . . 40 Community Service Learning 20 Company Reimbursement Payment Plan. . . . . . . . . . .13 Company Tuition Assistance Program 15 Computer Resources . . . . . . . 21 Computer Science Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Computer Science Major . . . . 42 Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 . .............. Continuing Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Cooperative Education. . . . . . 19 Counseling and Health Promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Course Descriptions . . . . . . . .56 Credit for Previous Learning 35 Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Crossover Policy. . . . . . . . . . .30 Cultural Activities . . . . . . . . . .25 .. D Day Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Dean's List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Departmental Comprehensive Exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Discrimination Complaints 26 Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Disabled Student Program 18 Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 ... .. E Economic Courses . . . . . . . . .66 Economics Major . . . . . . . . . .43 Education Courses . . . . . . . . .68 Education Major . . . . . . . . . .44 Educational Program . . . . . . . .5 Elementary Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Elementary Education Major 44 English Courses . . . . . . . . . . .71 English Language Arts Teaching Major . . . . . . . . .48 English Major . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Entry Level Skills . . . . . . . . . .28 Evaluation and Grading . . . . . 31 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) . . . . . . . .8 .. ... F Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Fees and Payment Schedule I3 Finance Specialization 39 Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . .15. 24 Financial Policies . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 Fine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Fitness Center 25 Food Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Former Students . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 French Courses . . . . . . . . . . .75 Full-time Students . . . . . . 13. 30 .. ...... ............ C General Accounting Specialization . . . . . . . . . . . .38 General Education Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . .28 General Education Development (GED) Test . . 10 General Studies Courses . . . . . 75 German Courses . . . . . . . . . . 76 Global Education Center . . . . 20 Grade Point Average . . . . . . . 33 Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Graduate Programs . . . . . . . .21 Graduation Level Skills . . . . . . 57 Graduation Requirements . . . .28 Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Graphics Center . . . . . . . . . .25 Greeting from the President . . . 4 H Health and Physical Education Courses . . . . . . . 76 Health Promotion . . . . . . . . . 24 Health Service . . . . . . . . . . . .25 HispaniclLatino Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 . History Courses . . . . . . . . . . . 76 History Major . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 History of Weekend College 6 Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Human Relations . . . . . . . . . .41 I Incomplete Grade . . . . . . . . .32 lnformation Technology Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Intercollegiate Athletics . . . . . 25 Interdisciplinary Studies1 Women's Studies . . . . . . . . 78 International Business Specialization. . . . . . . . . . .39 International Students . . . . . . 1 1 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Intertribal Student Union . . . . 22 Internships . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Intramural Sports . . . . . . . . . .25 Jt Kt L Kindergarten-Elementary Teaching Licensure . . . . . .44 Language Courses . . . 75. 84. 95 Latino Support Program. . . . .23 Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . .18 Learning Laboratory........ 18 Learning Disabilities Program. . 18 Licensure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Liberal Arts Perspectives 57 Library and lnformation Technology Services. . . . . . 21 Library Resources. . . . . . . . . .21 Lifetime Sports . . . . . . . . . . .35 Loan Assistance . . . . . . . . . . .15 Location Map . . . . . . . . . . . .98 ..... M Management lnformation Systems Major . . . . . . . . . .49 Management Specialization 39 Managerial Accounting Specialization. . . . . . . . . . .38 Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..98.99 Marketing Communications . . 41 Marketing Specialization . . . . 39 Mathematics Courses. . . . . . . 80 Mathematics Placement Group (MPG) Requirements . . . . . 80 Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Medical Refund Policy . . . . . . 15 Memberships . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Ministry. Campus . . . . . . . . .24 Minnesota Indian Teacher Training Partnership. . . . . . 22 Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant Program . . . . . . 15 Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38/55 Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . 6 Murphy's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Music Courses . . . . . . . . . . . .82 .. N No-Credit Grades . . . . . . . . . 32 Norwegian Courses . . . . . . . - 8 2 Numbering of Courses . . . . . . 57 Numeric Grades . . . . . . . . . . 32 Nursing Courses . . . . . . . . . .83 Nursing Major . . . . . . . . . . . .50 0 Office Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ojibwe Courses . . . . . . . . . . . 84 pt 3M. Augsburg Cooperative Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Majors and Minors. . . . . . 38. 55 Management lnformation Systems Courses 80 ........ Q Pan-Afrikan Student Services . 23 Pan Asian Student Services 23 Part-time Students . . . . . 13. 30 Pass/No Credit . . . . . . . . . . .31 Payment Schedule . . . . . . . . .13 ... Pell Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Perspectives. . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Philosophy Courses . . . . . . . .85 Physical Disabilities Program. . 18 Physics Courses . . . . . . . . . . .85 Policies . . . . . . . . . . . .8. 14. 30 Political Science Courses . . . . 86 PortFolio Assessment Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Pre-ProfessionalSkills Test (PPST) . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 President's Greeting. . . . . . . . .4 Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Psychology Courses . . . . . . . .87 Psychology Major . . . . . . . . .52 Public Accounting Specialization. . . . . . . . . . . 38 Public Relations and Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . .41 R Recreational Activities. . . . . . . 25 Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Registrar's Office . . . . . . . . . . 24 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Religion Courses . . . . . . . . . . 90 Religion Major . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Religious Affiliation. . . . . . . . . .8 Repeating Courses . . . . . . . . . 32 Residency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Service Learning . . . . . . . . . . 20 Sign Language . . . . . . . . . . .59 Skills Requirements . . . . . . . . 57 Social. Cultural. Recreational Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Social Welfare Minor . . . . . . . 54 Social Work Courses . . . . . . .93 Social Work Major . . . . . . . . .54 Sociology Courses . . . . . . . . .95 Sociology Minor . . . . . . . . . .55 Spanish Courses . . . . . . . . . .96 Speech/Communication Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Sports. Intramural . . . . . . . . . 25 Stafford Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Standards of Behavior . . . . . . 26 Student Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Student Financial Services . . . 16 Student Government . . . . . . . 26 Student Guide . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Student Records . . . . . . . . . .26 Student Resources . . . . . . . . .17 Student Standards of Behavior. Complaints. Records . . . . . 26 Studio Art Major . . . . . . . . . .38 Supervisory Management Specialization. . . . . . . . . . .41 Support Programs . . . . . . . . . .22 Syllabus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 T S Schedule of Alternate Weekends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Second Degree or Second Major . . . . . . . . . .11 Secondary Education . . . . . . .45 SELF Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Teaching Licensure (see also Majors) . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . 3 3M. 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Title: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) Catalog, 1990-1992
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Search Result: MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONLEADERSHIP AUGSBURG COLLEGE 1990-1992 ·' -.Jnformation Sessions MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION-LEADERSHIP Individuals interested in the Master of Arts in EducationLeadership program at Augsburg College are encouraged to attend an information session. These free,...
Show more MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONLEADERSHIP AUGSBURG COLLEGE 1990-1992 ·' -.Jnformation Sessions MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION-LEADERSHIP Individuals interested in the Master of Arts in EducationLeadership program at Augsburg College are encouraged to attend an information session. These free, two-hour sessions are scheduled at various times prior to the beginning of each trimester. Please call the Master of Arts inEducation- Leadership Office (330-1786) for details or to register for one of these information sessions: Thursday, May9, 1991 Tuesday, June 18, 1991 Thursday, July 18, 1991 Saturday, October 26, 1991 Saturday,Februaryl,1992 Tuesday, May 12, 1992 Tuesday, June 16, 1992 Thursday, July 16, 1992 7:00 - 8:00p.m. 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. - noon 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. - noon For more information write or call: Master of Arts in Education-Leadership Office Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 ~· Augsburg Colleg0 731 21ST AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454 3/91 ·:.....·-·-·. .. ,6iee and Payment Schedule ~ ~ . ;: ~ .. ·=· .., ...·.· Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) Tuition (per trimester course) (one course =6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable, applicable to first semester's tuition) Leadership Practicum Fee (per term for six terms) Thesis Continuation Fee $100.00 Late Fee, per day (charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date). Late registration includes incomplete registration as defined: a) Unsigned Registration Form or b) Unapproved Payment Plan Registration Change after First Class Meeting (cancel/add/change grade option, or combination at one time) Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. $25.00 $884.00 $100.00 $125.00 $50.00 $5.00 $2.00 Fees The application fee ($25) is due on or before the application deadline for a given term. The $100 non-refundable deposit (applied to first semester's tuition) reserves a place in the program in a given term, once a person is accepted. Tuition is due at the time of registration. Payment Options* 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in three equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. •A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. ~- •nformation Sessions MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION-LEADERSHIP Individuals interested in the Master of Arts in EducationLeadership program at Augsburg College are encouraged to attend an information session. These free, two-hour sessions are scheduled at various times prior to the beginning of each trimester. Please call the Master of Arts inEducation- Leadership Office (330-1786) for details or to register for one of these information sessions: Thursday, May 9, 1991 Tuesday, June 18, 1991 Thursday, July 18, 1991 Saturday, October 26, 1991 Saturday,Februaryl,1992 Tuesday, May 12, 1992 Tuesday, June 16, 1992 Thursday, July 16, 1992 7:00 - 8:00p.m. 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. -noon 9:00 - 11 :00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. - noon 10:00 a.m. -noon ,r"' .~~,::· ' \ ...:f .>-a 'l-·~r ~··-· tr1 ~· ·t.rj". ... ~:-.: For more information write or call: Master of Arts in Education-Leadership Office Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/33~1786 Augsburg Col leg0 731 21ST AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS 3/91 MN 55454 z ·: .· · ~: B alendar 1991- '92 Saturday Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - Noon and 1:15 - 4:45 p.m. Thursday Schedule: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Fall Trimester 1991 Class Dates Thursday, September 5 Saturday, September 14 Thursday, September 19 Saturday, September 28 Thursday, October 3 Saturday, October 12 Thursday, October 17 Saturday,October26 Thursday, October 31 Saturday, November 9 Thursday, November 14 Saturday, November 23 Thursday, December 5 Leadership Practicum Dates Saturday, September 7: Workshop for returning students Saturday, September 21: Assessment Center for new students Saturday, October 5: Assessment Center for new students Other Important Dates Monday, August 19: Application deadline Wednesday, September 4: Orientation Monday, September 9: Last day to register and/or drop Saturday, November 23: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, December 16: Final grades due Winter Trimester 1992 Class Dates Thursday, January 9 Saturday, January 18 Thursday, January 23 Saturday, February 1 Thursday, February 6 Saturday,February15 Thursday, February 20 Saturday,February29 Thursday, March 5 Saturday, March 14 Thursday, March 19 Saturday, March 28 Leadership Practicum Dates Saturday, January 11: Workshop for returning students Saturday, January 25: Assessment Center for new students Other Important Dates Monday, December 2: Application deadline Wednesday, January 8: Orientation Monday, January 13: Last day to register and/or drop class without record notation Saturday, March 14: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, April 6: Final grades due .·- -~ ~.~ .·: ·. Spring Trimester 1992 Class Dates Thursday, April 2 Saturday, April 11 Thursday, April 16 Saturday, April 25 Thursday, April 30 Saturday, May 9 Thursday, May 14 Thursday, May 21 Saturday, May 30 Thursday, June 4 Saturday, June 13 Thursday, June 18 Saturday, June 27 ~· C/)f ~1 ~ tr ~ ~ tr.f ~, z· Leadership Practicum Dates Saturday, April 4: Workshop for returning students t· ~ ;:: '! b· Other Important Dates Monday, March 9: Application Deadline Wednesday, April 1: Orientation Monday, April 6: Last day to register and/ or drop without notation Saturday, May 30: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, July 6: Final grades due .... ~' ~ v ~-:-·· ..., ,,. " II.•.•. ): ljee and Payment Schedule -~. Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) Tuition (per trimester course) (one course= 6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable, applicable to first semester's tuition) Leadership Practicum Fee (per term for six terms) Thesis Continuation Fee $100.00 Late Fee, per day (charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date). Late registration includes incomplete registration as defined: a) Unsigned Registration Form or b) Unapproved Payment Plan Registration Change after First Class Meeting (cancel/add/change grade option, or combination at one time) Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. $25.00 $884.00 $100.00 $125.00 $50.00 $5.00 $2.00 Fees The application fee ($25) is due on or before the application deadline for a given term. The $100 non-refundable deposit (applied to first semester's tuition) reserves a place in the program in a given term, once a person is accepted. Tuition is due at the time of registration. Payment Options* ::.::-. ~-- ' + 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. "";,:-< "' w < ~·· ~- t, ,, " ~ -=: ~: ·:~-.-..; d Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in three equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. > ::.: ::-.~ ~- •A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration in'Clalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. "'r 1 he most important key to developing a collective will to overcome many of our commonplace problems is leadership. Certainly leadership is characterized by more than knowing. It is also more than acting. It is ultimately defined in coalescing others to act when they otherwise might not have. Leadership, including teacher leadership, is ultimately proven in the efforts of others to attempt to scale heights of human achievement and plunge depths of human caring not otherwise envisioned." -Ken Howey Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 Calendar for 1990-'91 .................................................................... 4 Introduction to the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership ... 6 Leadership Development Model ................................................. 7 Curriculum Design ....................................................................... 9 Course Descriptions .................................................................... 10 Graduate Faculty ........................................................................ 12 Library .......................................................................................... 12 Accreditation and Affiliations ................................................... 12 Student Support Services ........................................................... 13 Student Rights ............................................................................. 13 Admission Requirements ........................................................... 14 Application Procedures ...... ......... ..... ........... ..................... ...... .... 14 Evaluation Standards ................................................................. 15 Academic Policies ....................................................................... 16 Fee and Payment Schedule ........................................................ 17 Financial Aid ...... ................... ...................................................... 18 About Augsburg ......................................................................... 21 Campus Map ......................................................... .......... ............ 22 Campus Location ............................... ........... .............................. 23 B alendar 1990-'91 Calendar Saturday Schedule: 8:30 AM - Noon and 1:15 - 4:45 PM Thursday Schedule: 6:00 - 7:30 PM and 8:00 - 9:30 PM Fall Trimester 1990 . ... " Class Dates Thursday, September 6 Thursday, September 13 Saturday, September 22 Thursday, September 27 Saturday, October 6 Thursday, October 11 Saturday, October 20 Thursday, October 25 Saturday, November 3 Thursday, November 8 Saturday, November 17 Thursday, November 29 Saturday, December 1 Leadership Practicum Dates Saturday, September 8 Saturday, September 15 Other Important Dates Monday, August 20: Application Deadline Wednesday, September 5: Orientation Monday, September 10: Last day to register and/ or drop class without record notation Saturday, November 17: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, December 17: Final Grades Due Attendance Policy Because leadership issues are presented, discussed and analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is highly important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and the course instructor. Irregular attendance may, at the discretion of the instructor, adversely affect one's grade. Winter Trimester, 1991 Class Dates Thursday, January 3 Saturday, January 12 Thursday, January 17 Saturday, January 26 Thursday, January 31 Saturday, February 9 Thursday, February 14 Saturday, February 23* Thursday, February 28 Saturday, March 9 Thursday, March 14 Saturday, March 23 Thursday, March 28 Leadership Practicum Saturday, January 5 *One week between classes Other Important Dates Monday, December 3: Application Deadline Wednesday, January 2: Orientation Monday, January 7: Last day to register and/ or drop class without record notation Saturday, March 16: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, April 1: Final Grades Due Spring Trimester 1991 Class Dates Thursday, April 11 Saturday, April 20 Thursday, April 25 Saturday, May 4 Thursday, May 9 Saturday, May 18 Thursday, May 23 Saturday, June 1 Thursday, June 6 Saturday, June 15* Thursday, June 20 Saturday, June 22 Thursday, June 27 Leadership Practicum Saturday, April 6 *One week between classes Other Important Dates Monday, March 4: Application Deadline Wednesday, April 10: Orientation Monday, April 15: Last day to register and/ or drop class without record notation Saturday, June 1: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, July 8: Final Grades Due 6,Jntroduction to the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership Developing Leaders for Education The Masters of Arts in Education-Leadership is a program for educators who value and enjoy their direct contact with students and want to retain that focu in their careers. It is a program that at the outset promotes the imp rtance of teaching. It is also a program that values the role educators can play as leaders within their places of work. People who become part of this Master of Arts program will have opportunities to: • Examine what "leadership" is and who leads; • Explore who they are as leaders, both within an educational setting and outside of it; • Gain specific knowledge of education and leadership that can support their development; and • Develop skills that can increase the effectiveness of their leadership. This program values the role that good educators play in the lives of students and operates from the belief that educators need to exercise leadership within the workplace without relinquishing the role of teacher. Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule The Master of Arts in L adership pr gram is designed to meet the needs and preferences ol working adults. The pr gram is bas don the assum,ption that the men and women who enroll are employed, self-disciplined and well-motivated individuals who seek a balance of classroom experience, group interaction and individual study. Each course is, therefore, divided into period of tudy, group effort and clas pr paration. To accommodate this format for learning, each cla s meet on alternate Saturdays for thr e-and- ne-half hours and alternate Thursday evenings for one-and-one-half hours. Leadership Development Model Th Ma ter of Art in Education-L adership program promotes leadership as a pl'oce which 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limit d resource , 2) pr motes productivity within and beyond the organizati n, and 3) works toward progress. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess thre k y attributes: a sen e of vision, the ability to persuade and the ability to direct action. Underlying thes attributes is a broad range of abilities and awarenesse . Thes abilitie and awarenesses, outlined in the diagram on page 7, serve as specific outcomes for the Leadership Development Model Leadership Sense of Vision Orientation Toward Action / Ethical + Social awareness + Environmental awareness + Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences + Appreciation of situational complexity /1 Facility for Persuasion / Communicative Creative + Long-term perspective + Flexibility + Adaptability + Innovativeness + Effective listener • Effective speaker + Effective writer + Diplomatic ability + Effective team member + Interpersonal sensitivity I Risk Assumptive + Curiosity + Achievement motivation + Self-esteem Decisive + Self-confidence + Analytical ability + Ability to think critically + Understanding of research + Ability to manage conflict ""' Culturally Aware + Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences Master of Arts in Education-Leadership. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance and refine these capabilities within the individual. Community of Learners Essential to the goals of the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership is participation in a community of learners. Learning can be enhanced when the student is involved in a stable community that provides opportunity and encouragement for active participation both in and out of the classroom. This community will be enriched by the presence of men and women who bring to the program a variety of work and life experiences. . ... To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages graduate students to make use of college facilities such as the library, meeting rooms and the Christensen Center; to take the opportunity to share meals and coffee breaks; to participate in optional lunchtime seminars; and to attend other college activities such as music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Leadership Practicum Master of Arts in Education-Leadership students enroll in a half course called "Leadership Practicum." Students are required to enroll in this professional assessment and development course for six terms during their graduate work at Augsburg. Upon completion of the entire practicum, students receive a half-course credit. Early in the program a major component of this practicum is a full day professional assessment to determine students' abilities and potential relative to each of the outcomes of the Leadership Development Model (see page 3). Assessment instruments include paper and pencil exercises and simulation and group experiences. Following the assessment, students meet individually with a trained assessor who provides guidance in personal goal setting and in the creation of a professional development plan focused on dimensions of leadership. In subsequent terms "Leadership Practicum" includes workshops designed to meet the needs of students in the following areas: communication skills, self-assessment measures, group processes, and other professional development topics identified by graduate students and staff. These workshops are developed by students enrolled in the course "Creativity and Problem Framing. " The Assessment and Leadership Practicum also asks students to focus on leadership opportunity within their workplace, or in an appropriate volunteer setting. Students will develop a learning agreement which outlines the scope of their project and what they hope to accomplish and learn through that project. Students will be supported throughout this project by peer and faculty coaching sessions which meet as an ongoing part of the Assessment and Leadership Practicum. B urriculum Design The Master of Arts in Education-Leadership program is composed of 12 courses. Each course uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners including case study, debate, written and oral seminar presentations and small group activity. These courses develop targeted leadership abilities and understandings as a boundary crossing endeavor in need of the leadership skills and visions of people from all levels of an organization. The Master of Arts in Education-Leadership will provide opportunities for students to: conceptual frameworks of leadership issues of leadership history of education current issues in education conceptual models of teaching and learning Study • • • • • Reflect • on the various natures of leadership • on themselves as leaders • options and opportunities for leadership in education • on ethics and values in leadership Assess • themselves as leaders • situations in which they lead • programs, projects and ideas Exercise • creative leadership both individual and collective • a variety of thought processes Integrate • viewpoints on leadership with p r anal experiences • viewpoints on education from a variety of disciplines Required Courses Include: EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU EDU 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 500 590 591 592 Ethics and Leadership Legacy of Education Models of Teaching and Learning Diversity and Education Evaluation and Documentation Creativity and Problem Framing Models of Educational Process Politics and Public Policy of School Offerings Assessment and Leadership Practicum Thesis Research Seminar I Thesis Research Seminar II Thesis Consultation a ourse Descriptions EDU 510 Ethics and Leadership Study of leadership within the context of personal and professional ethics, values and faith. Weighing and balancing competing values within an ethical framework will be explored as a part of experiential exercises. Leadership issues of gender, ethnic origins, and culture will be explored. Leaders of past and present, recognized and unrecognized, will be studied. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. EDU 511 Legacy of Education Comparative study of education through political, historical, economic and sociological perspectives. This course will provide a knowledge base for students to discharge their leadership responsibilities with wisdom gained from knowing the past. EDU 512 Models for Teaching and Learning Study of the teaching and learning processes. Recent research findings about teaching and learning will be examined. Interpretation of the research findings in light of prejudgments concerning teaching and learning will be explored. Technological applications to the field of teaching and learning will be included. EDU 513 Diversity and Education An exploration of the interrelatedness of world concerns and cultural diversity as they impact on the field of education. EDU 514 Evaluation and Documentation Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and ideas as they relate to educational policy and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. EDU 515 Creativity and Problem Framing Study and application of the thinking processes as they affect problem solving and decision making. Models of goal formation, program planning and implementation will be included. Students will create seminars, to be conducted for peers in the program. EDU 516 Models of Educational Process Exploration of supervisory and consultative models, both within and outside the field of education. Major topics include mentoring, peer collaboration, varieties of administrative processes and procedures and observational techniques. Developing partnerships and collaborative ventures among programs and institutions within the community will be a part of this course. An underlying focus of this course is that of change: identifying where it's needed, initiating the process, and adapting to the outcomes. EDU 517 Politics and Public Policy of School Offerings Study of school curriculum; selection of curricular offerings, society's impact on school offerings, politics of curricular change and offerings, curriculum development and research in content areas. EDU 500 Assessment and Leadership Practicum A professional assessment and practicum which spans six terms. This course includes a full-day professional assessment; subsequent seminars designed by the students in the course, "Creativity and Problem Framing"; and opportunity to design and implement a leadership project within the workplace with the support of peer and faculty coaching. Half course. Graded on a P /N basis. EDU 590 Thesis - Research Seminar I This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic and to synthesize previous study and work experience. Graded on P /N basis. EDU 591 Thesis - Research Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings This seminar focuses on the results of individual projects developed in Research Seminar I. At the completion of the seminar, students present their final results orally and submit written theses. Graded on P /N basis. EDU 592 Thesis Consultation A series of meetings with a faculty thesis advisor simultaneous with EDU 591 and during the term in which the thesis is being prepared for final submission. Half course. Graded P /N. (Students not completing the thesis during the same term in which they enrolled in EDU 591 are required to pay a thesis continuation fee during each subsequent term until the thesis is completed. a raduate Faculty Faculty who teach in the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership program are full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by bringing together faculty from different disciplines or combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields. In these situations, at least one member of the team has a Ph.D. and substantial teaching experience. All of the program faculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. The Augsburg library houses over 160,000 books, periodicals, records, tapes and films. Music, chemistry and art history libraries are located within the departmental areas. Access to over 1,000,000 volumes is available via daily interloan and courier service among seven private liberal arts colleges and the Hill Reference Library. Through Minitex, the statewide network, the additional resources of the Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are accessible to Augsburg faculty and students. 'Blccreditation and Affiliations Students who successfully complete Augsburg's EducationLeadership program will receive a Master of Arts Degree. Augsburg is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America and Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not (necessarily) 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. ~tudent Support Services The Augsburg Master of Alis i11 Education-Leadership Program assists stud nts i:n making education and career plans, in working on their personal developme1\t, and in participating in activities beyond th classroom. Some of thes service, are listed below. Academic Planning In addition to the facu lty who provide consultation and advice, academic planning is guided by the Leadership Practicum assessors, thesis advisers, and Ma ter of Arts in Education-Leadership staff. Career Services available include: • Professional assessment through the Leadership Practicum • Self/ career assessment counseling through the Career Services Office (330-1162) • Development of a resume and a career-search plan through the Career Services Office • Work experience related to a student's field of specialization through the Coop rative Education Office (330-1148) • tudent Rights The College has adopted a statem nt f student rights and responsibilities and ha pr vided for du proce sin the matters of disciplin, ry action, grievances and grade appeal. Students who wish to identify appropriate procedmes for complaint hould contact the Vic President for Student Affair (3 0-1160). Th College operates in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX. Students hav the right to insp ct aJJ official records which pertain to them and which are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (except where a waiver f access ha been signed) and to challenge inac urate or misleading information. Students hav a right t experienc education free from discrimination ba ed on sex, race, tlmic or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age. A)dmissions Requirements Applicants to the programs must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Applicant to the program are expected to have a minimum undergradua te grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in an accredited master's program or demonstration of 3.0 course work b yond the bachelor' plus a probationary term. Applicants to the program must have two years of experience (or equivalent) in a position demonstrating leadership potential in an educational setting. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basi . Ad mi sion to each entering graduate class will be given t the most highly qualified individuals. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • previous college record • letters of recommendation • experience and organizational background • Miller Analogies Test scores • written statement and possible interview m pplication Procedures To apply, student must submit the following materials to the Master of Arts in Leader hip Office: • Completed application form with $25 (non-refundable) application fee. • Written statement relating the applicant's career and life goals focusing on leadership a pirations. • Letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential. • Letter of recommendation from a co-worker (at the same level) describing applicant's work style and potential as a leader. • Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work from each institution attended indicating degrees conferred. • Official set of re ults on the Miller Analogies Test, or for applicants whose nativ · language is not English, a minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). • Possible interview with a graduate program staff member. ID valuation Standards Evaluation of academic performance for the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 P N W I Achieves highest standards of excellence Achieves above basic course standards Achieves the minimum passing standard Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and non-punitive-not computed in grade point average) Grade given when course is dropped Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control (to receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Program staff stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor, and any other necessary docw11entation). No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade below 2.0 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. Academic Probation and Dismissal " Student must maintajn a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a tudent falls bel w a 3.0 average, the student will be plac d on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulatjve grade point average must be restored in order for a student to b removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N in a course, the student must petition successfully with the Graduate Program Committee before being permitted to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If the cumulative grade point average again fall s below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the program by the Graduate Program Committee. Students also may be dismissed by the Graduate Program Committee for behavior detrimental to the program such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed . Credit for Prior Education, Training and Experience Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. No more than three courses will be accepted for transfer into the Masters of Leadership-Education program. Credit and Contact Hours Each graduate course in the Master of Arts in EducationLeadership program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 30 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students may take either one or two courses each trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the program in two years. All students are required to comple te th program within fou r years. Extensions beyond four y ars will b considered on the basi of petition to the Graduate Program Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one term mu t request a leave of absence in writing from the Graduate Program Committee. Last Date to Withdraw from Class The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is noted on pp. 4 and 5. ee and Payment Schedule Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) Tuition (per trimester course) (one course = 6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable, applicable to first semester's tuition) Leadership Practicum Fee (per term for six terms) Thesis Continuation Fee Late Fee (charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date.) Late registration includes incomplete registration as defined: a) Unsigned Registration Form or b) Unapproved Payment Plan Registration Change after First Class Meeting (cancel/add / change grade option, or combination at one time) Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. $25.00 $815.00 $100.00 $125.00 $100.00 $50.00 per day $5.00 $2.00 Fees The application fee ($25) is due on or before the application deadline for a given term. The $100 non-refundable deposit (applied to first semester's tuition) reserves a place in the program in a given term, once a person is accepted. Tuition is due at the time of registration. Payment Options* 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in 3 equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. *A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. Refund Schedule A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: (In order to be eligible for the refund, students are responsible for cancelling courses with the Registrar's Office.) Prior to Prior to Prior to Prior to Prior to Prior to the first scheduled class meeting-100 % the second scheduled class meeting-90% the third scheduled class meeting-80 % the fourth scheduled class meeting-70% the fifth scheduled class meeting-60% the sixth scheduled class meeting-50 % Iiinancial Aid In a number of ways, students may receive assistance in meeting Graduate Program costs. Enrollment in two courses per trimester allows the student to be classified as full-time . One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Office of Student Financial Services (330-1046) assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Augsburg Tuition Grant Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to graduate students who show academic potential and have financial need. Funded Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues outside funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships enables the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College provides several payment plans by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. 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 application please contact Augsburg's American Indian Support Program Director at 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 standard, nationally accepted methodology. + Perkins Student Loan-Joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time while you are enrolled at least half-time. Simple interest of 5% and repayment of the principal (at the minimum of $30 a month) begin six months after you leave school (nine months for new borrowers after 7-1-87). Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum which may be borrowed for combined undergraduate and graduate study is $18,000. + SLS (Supplemental Loans for Students)-A Federal loan program. Independent students may borrow up to $4,000 per year to a maximum of $20,000 and must be enrolled at least half-time. Variable interest rate is set annually with a cap of 12%; payment usually begins within 60 days after disbursement. Principal may be deferred until the student ceases halftime enrollment. Interest may, at the lender's option, accumulate until the in-school deferment ends. Students must apply for financial aid. + SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund)-A Minnesota State loan program. Students may borrow up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 cumulative) as undergraduates with a $25,000 aggregate maximum when graduate study is included ($1,000 minimum). 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. + Stafford Student Loan (formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan)-Loan funds are obtained directly from a local lender or state agency in certain states. While the student is attending at least half-time, there is no interest charge. Simple annual interest of 8% on the loan balance and repayment of the principal begin six months after leaving school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum loan is $2,625 for the first two years and $4,000 for the remaining years of undergraduate study and $7,500 per year for graduate study. The cumulative undergraduate and graduate maximum is $54,750. To Apply for Financial Aid: 1) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to also apply for financial aid. 2) The Office of Student Financial Services will send you the necessary application and financial statement form (or you may pick them up in the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall, or the 'Master of Arts in Education-Leadership Program Office, 2222 Murphy Place). 3) All students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if they 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. \. • bout Augsburg History Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg opened in September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Campus Location Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities surrounding Murphy Square, the oldest of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." Adjacent to the campus are Fairview and St. Mary's Hospitals, 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. Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connections between nine of the 14 major buildings-student housing towers, Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library and music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning and physical disabilities. Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. About 59 percent of the students are Lutheran, 14 percent other Protestant and 19 percent Roman Catholic. Several other affiliations are represented among students and faculty. Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its admission policies, educational programs, activities, and employment practices. D ampusMap 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 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 Melby Hall Ice Arena Stage II Theatre Center for Global Education Scandinavian Center Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication Youth and Family Institute 19. Office Annex House 20. Tutor House 21. American Indian Support and Minority Education Partnership 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 I St. Mary's Parking Ramp I. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts J. Resident Parking Only I6. I Accessible Entrance N I • I I I I ....... ....... DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... From Minneapolis Interstate 94 east to 25th A venue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. From St. Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside Avenue to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. Parking All posted Augsburg College parking lots are free and open for student use from 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening. Lots are located on 7th Street between 21st and 22nd A venues and north of 8th Street on 21st A venue. Most street parking is two hour parking, seven days a week. Additional parking is available in the Riverside Medical Center ramp, or U of M parking lots on the north side of Riverside A venue. Augsburg College__; 731 21ST AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
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'..-1 <:S:u!l\.I t'-'d ·. ~/1!'I he gr·;,int 0 d a , ) r:or11pl ..,: .- 0....... _. certificate of attendance by the Graduat.:;; Programs Offlc0 c>nd po;,i.ed on ilie rff;c·1~I b''j 4-hA . . t'""ffi ., ""S -~·.., ,·~;; 1_,\,{ 1rli~r ~1(T~ri· ... l • ;,,...", tr<>nsl"'r'Jpt c,t,. L ..,... Rr--nistr~r• ..::.;;;. "' :;-.. ,_...,..,. ..:J . 1 ~t" . . ..,... ""'\!!'"" ..... -:"- . 0C'J.llldPn"~ ·- l~ )~ \n.tant'111r1 ~ r -...1 _ CE Li's 1;1or cr..t•t <::e·~ ,! - I ~ ~, -..., .~:. ~"> • .._ r.'l ·~I,_,I r ..~,~-· . . ., -·.111-~ ~, ;;.~ i, ~:. W ..,.. v.. - ~ ;\udited courses that are not successfu!lf compioted wiil be inciic:::tted by a grade of '\f\/'. \ Hrr_ 1 he most important key to developing a collective will to overcome many of our commonplace problems is leadership. Certainly leadership is characterized by more than knowing. It is also more than acting. It is ultimately defined in coalescing others to act when they otherwise might not have. Leadership, including teacher leadership, is ultimately proven in the efforts of others to attempt to scale heights of human achievement and plunge depths of human caring not otherwise envisioned." -Ken Howey Augsburg College 731 21st A venue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 Table of Contents Introduction to the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership ... 4 Leadership Development Model ................................................. 5 Curriculum Design ....................................................................... 7 Course Descriptions ..................................................................... 9 Graduate Faculty ........................................................................ 11 Library ......................................................................................... 11 Accreditation and Affiliations ................................................... 11 Student Support Services ........................................................... 12 Student Rights ............................................................................. 12 Admission Requirements ........................................................... 13 Application Procedures .............................................................. 13 Evaluation Standards ................................................................. 14 Academic Policies ....................................................................... 15 Fee and Payment Information ................................................... 16 Financial Aid ............................................................................... 17 Campus Map ............................................................................... 20 Campus Location ........................................................................ 21 About Augsburg ......................................................................... 22 Faculty and Administration ....................................................... 23 Introduction to the Master of Arts in EducationLeadership Developing Leaders for Education The Master of Arts in Education-Leadership is a program for educators who value and enjoy their direct contact with students and want to retain that focus in their careers. It is a program that at the outset promotes the importance of teaching. It is also a program that values the roles educators can play as leaders in their places of work. People who become part of this Master of Arts program will have opportunities to: • Examine what '1eadership" is and who leads; • Explore who they are as leaders, both within an educational setting and outside of it; • Gain specific knowledge of education and leadership that can support their development; and • Develop skills that can increase the effectiveness of their leadership. This program values the role that good educators play in the lives of students and operates from the belief that educators need to exercise leadership within the workplace without relinquishing the role of teacher. Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule The Master of Arts in Education-Leadership program is designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults. TI1e program is based on the assumption that the men and women who enroll are employed, self-disciplined and wellmotivated individuals who seek a balance of classroom experience, group interaction and individual study. Each course is, therefore, divided into periods of study, group efforts and class preparation. To accommodate this format for learning, each class meets on alternate Saturdays for three-and-one-half hours and alternate Thursday evenings for one-and-one-half hours. Leadership Development Model The Master of Arts in Education-Leadership program promotes leadership as a process which 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources, 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the educational organization, and 3) works toward progress within the educational community. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade and the ability to direct action. Th ese abilities and awarenesses, outlined in the diagram on page 5, Leadership Development Model Leadership Sense of Vision Orientation Toward Action ~ / Ethical + Long-term perspective + Flexibility • Adaptability • Innovativeness I Risk Assumptive + Curiosity + Achievement motivation • Self-esteem / Cofflmunicative Creative + Social awareness + Environmental awareness + Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences + Appreciation of situational complexity Facility for Persuasion Effective listener Effective speaker Effective writer Diplomatic ability + Effective team member + Interpersonal sensitivity + + + + \ Decisive + Self-confidence • Analytical ability + Ability to think critically • Understanding of research • Ability to manage conflict ""' Culturally Aware + Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective + Tolerance of individual differences serve as specific outcomes for the Master of Arts in EducationLeadership. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance and refine these capabilities within the individual. Community of Learners Essential to the goals of the Master of Arts in EducationLeadership is participation in a community of learners. Leaming can be enhanced when the student is involved in a stable community that provides opportunity and encouragement for active participation both in and out of the classroom. This community will be enriched by the presence of men and women who bring to the program a variety of life and work experiences. -. ' ~· .. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages graduate students to make use of college facilities such as the library, meeting rooms and the Christensen Center; to take the opportunity to share meals and coffee breaks; to participate in optional lunchtime seminars; and to attend other college activities such as music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Leadership Practicum Master of Arts in Education-Leadership students enroll in a half course called "Leadership Practicum." Students are required to enroll in this professional assessment and development course for six terms during their graduate work at Augsburg. Upon completion of the entire practicum sequence, students receive a half-course credit. Early in the program, a major component of the practicum is a full day assessment to determine students' abilities and potential relative to each of the outcomes of the Leadership Development Model. Assessment instruments include paper and p_encil exercises and simulation and group experiences. Following the assessment, students meet individually with a trained assessor who provides guidance in personal goal setting and in the creation of a professional development plan focused on dimensions of leadership. In subsequent terms, "Leadership Practicum" includes workshops designed to meet the needs of students in the following areas: communication skills, self-assessment measures, group processes and other professional development topics as identified and designed by participants. Also included is the opportunity for participants to develop and monitor a leadership project within their workplace. Curriculum Design The Master of Arts in Education-Leadership is composed of ten course credits composed of eight full credit and four half credit courses. Each course uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners including case study, debate, written and oral seminar presentations and small group activity. These courses develop targeted leadership abilities and understandings as a boundary crossing endeavor in need of the leadership skills and visions of people from all levels of an organization. The Master of Arts in Education-Leadership will provide opportunities for students to: • • • • • • Reflect • • • • Assess • • Exercise • • Integrate • • Study conceptual frameworks of leadership issues of leadership history of education current issues in education conceptual models of teaching and learning on the various natures of leadership on themselves as leaders options and opportunities for leadership in education on ethics and values in leadership themselves as leaders situations in which they lead programs, projects and ideas creative leadership both individual and collective a variety of thought processes viewpoints on leadership with personal experiences viewpoints on education from a variety of disciplines Core Courses (4 course credits) The following core courses are required of all students in the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership program: EDU 500 Assessment and Leadership (.5 credit course) EDU 513 Diversity and Education OR ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective EDU 514 Evaluation and Documentation OR ML 514 Research Methods EDU 593 Thesis-Research Seminar I (.5 credit course)* EDU 594 Thesis-Research Seminar II (.5 credit course)* EDU 592 Thesis Consultation (.5 credit course) Elective Courses (4-6 course credits) The Master of Arts in Education-Leadership program requires, at a minimum, that four of the six required elective courses be selected from the following list: EDU EDU EDU EDU 510 511 512 515 Ethics and Leadership Legacy of Education Models of Teaching and Leaming Creativity and Problem Framing OR ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process EDU 516 Models of Educational Process EDU 517 Politics and Public Policy of School Offerings EDU 599 Special Topics (.5or1 credit course) Master of Arts in Leadership Elective Courses (0-2 course credits) The Master of Arts in Education-Leadership program will allow up to two electives from the Master of Arts in Leadership program to be selected from the following list: ML 510 ML 520 ML 521 ML 530 ML 531 ML 540 ML 545 Foundations of Leadership Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth Methods of Critical Thought Ethics in Communication The Dynamics of Change Politics, History, and Leadership Decision Making I: Qualitative Process and Applica tion ML 550 Decision Making and Technology ML 599 Special Topics Please see the Master of Arts -in Leadership program bulletin for detailed descriptions of these courses. *EDU 590 and EDU 591 are now known as EDU 593 and EDU 594, respectively. During program updating, EDU 591 was listed as having a 0 course credit on student transcripts instead of 1 course credit. Course Descriptions EDU 500 Assessment and Leadership Practicum A professional assessment and practicum which spans six terms. Includes a full-day assessment, seminars designed by the participants in the practicum and opportunities to develop and monitor a leadership project within the workplace with the support of peer and faculty coaching. Half credit course. Graded on a P /Nbasis. EDU 510 Ethics and Leadership Study ofleadership within the context of personal and professional ethics, values and faith. Weighing and balancing competing values within an ethical framework will be explored as a part of experiential exercises. Leadership issues of gender, ethnic origins and culture will be explored. Leaders of past and present, recognized and unrecognized, will be studied. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. EDU 511 Legacy of Education Comparative study of education through political, historical, economic and sociological perspectives. This course will provide a knowledge base for students to discharge their leadership responsibilities with wisdom gained from knowing the past. EDU 512 Models for Teaching and Learning Study of the teaching and learning processes. Recent researd1 findings about teaching and learning will be examined. Interpretation of the research findings in light of prejudgments concerning teaching and learning will be explored. Technological applications to the field of teaching and learning will be included. EDU 513 Diversity and Education An exploration of the interrelatedness of world concerns and cultural diversity as they impact on the field of education. EDU 514 Evaluation and Documentation Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to educational policy and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. Students generally take this course near the end of their graduate program, but before taking Thesis-Research Seminar I. EDU 515 Creativity and Problem Framing Study and application of the thi11king processes as they influence problem solving and decision making will be explored. 'foeories and myths of creativity will be investigated. Framing and examining challenges from a variety of perspectives will be experienced. EDU 516 Models of Educational Process Exploration of supervisory and consultative models, both within and outside the field of education. Major topics include mentoring, peer collaboration, varieties of administrative processes and procedures and observational techniques. Developing partnerships and collaborative ventures among programs and institutions within the community will be a part of this course. An underlying focus of this course is that of change: identifying where it's needed, initiating the process and adapting to the outcomes. EDU 593 Thesis-Research Seminar I: Research in Leadership This course provides each individual with the opportunity to develop a research topic and to synthesize previous study and work experience. Half credit course. Graded on a P /N basis. EDU 594 Thesis-Research Seminar Il: Synthesis of Findings This seminar focuses on the results of individual projects developed in Research Seminar I. Students will develop, write and discuss the thesis work during the class. Half credit course. Grad ed on a PIN basis. EDU 599 Special Topics Study of selected topics in educational leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. Graduate Faculty Faculty who teach in the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership program are full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by bringing together faculty from different disciplines or combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields. In these situations, at least one member of the team has a Ph.D. and substantial teaching experience. All of the program faculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. Library The Augsburg library houses over 160,000 books, periodicals, records, tapes and films. Music, chemistry and art history libraries are located within the departmental areas. Access to over 1 million volumes is available via daily interloan and courier service among seven private liberal arts colleges and the Hill Reference Library. Through Minitex, the statewide network, the additional resources of the Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are accessible to Augsburg faculty and students. Accreditation and Affiliations Students who successfully complete Augsburg's Education Leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America and Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not (necessarily) 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. Student Support Services The Augsburg Master of Arts in Education-Leadership Program assists students in making education and career plans, in working on their personal development and in participating in activities beyond the classroom. Some of these services are: Academic Planning In addition to the faculty who provide consultation and advice, academic planning is guided by the Leadership Practicum assessors, thesis advisors and Master of Arts in EducationLeadership staff. Career Services Available Include: • Professional assessment through Leadership Practicum • Self/career assessment counseling through the Career Services Office (330-1162) • Development of a resume and a career-search plan through the Career Services Office • Work experience related to a student's field of specialization through the Cooperative Education Office (330-1148) Student Rights 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. Students who wish to identify appropriate procedures for compJaints 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 and which are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (except when a waiver of access has been signed) and to challenge inaccurate or misleading information. Students have a right to experience education free from discrimination based on sex, race, ethnic or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age. Admission Requirements Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants are expected to have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) OR a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accreclited college or university, with a possible probationary term. Applicants holding a master's or other advanced degree from an accredited college or univcrsi ty are academically admissible. Applicants to the program must have two years of full-time experience (or equivalent part-time experience) in a position demonstrating lead ership potential in an educational setting. Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, spring and summer terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • • • • • • previous college record letters of recommendation experience and organizational background Miller Analogies Test score written statement possible interview Application Procedures To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Programs Office: • Completed applica.tion form • $25.00 application fee (non-refundable) • A brief (1-3 page) statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to his or her leadership aspirations • Letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential • Letter of recommendation from a co-worker (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader • Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred • Official transcripts from all graduate institutions a ttended Listing courses taken and degree(s) a:mferred, if any • Official set of results on the Miller Analogies Test, or for students whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) • Possible interview with graduate programs faculty and/ or staff member. Evaluation Standards Evaluation of academic performance in the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards 2.5 2.0 Achieves the minimum passing standard " .: .·.· P Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and non-punitive - not computed in grade point average) W Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the registration period . I Incomplete grade given when a student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Programs Office stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor and any other necessary documentation.) No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. Students who receive an N in a course must successfully petition the Master of Arts in Education-Lead ership Committee before being allowed to continue in their program. If a second grade of N is received, the student may be dismissed from the program. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. Attendance Policy Because leadership issues are presented, discussed and analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is highly important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. Irregular attendance may, at the discretion of the instructor, adversely affect one's grade. Academic Policies Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of Nin a course, the student must petition successfully with the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership Program Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of N is received, the student may be dismissed from the program by the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership Program Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the Master of Arts in EducationLeadership Program Committee for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. Credit for Prior Education Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those whose course content is comparable to those in the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership program. No more than two courses will be accepted for transfer credit. Credit and Contact Hours Each full credit graduate course in the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 31.5 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students may take either one or two courses per term plus Leadership Practicum. Enrolling in two courses per term enables a student to complete the program in under two years. All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership Program Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one term must request a leave of absence in writing from the Associate Dean of Graduate and Non-Traditional Programs. A leave of absence may be granted for up to one calendar year. Time spent on an official leave of absence will not count toward the five year deadline for degree completion. Last Day to Withdraw from Class The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is published annually in the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership Program Supplement. Fee and Payment Information A schedule of fees is published separately in the Master of Arts in Education- Leadership Program Supplement. Tuition is set on an annual basis. EDU 592, EDU 593 and EDU 594 are half credit courses and are charged half of the current full credit tuition. EDU 500 Assessment and Leadership Practicum is a separate charge. Please refer to the current supplement. Various Payment Plans are Available:• 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. Three-Pay Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a three - pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if the student has adhered to previous plam. 2) 3) Company Reimbursement Full courses or equivalent, which are company reimbursed, require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 45 days after the end of the term. A letter from the employer stating the company's reimbursement policy must be annually filed with the Business Office. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for students loan funds administered by the college (Federal Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. ,. A non-sufficient-frmds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. Refund Schedule In order to be eligible for a refund, students are responsible for canceling courses with the Registrar's Office. A per- course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: Prior to the first scheduled class meeting- 100% Prior to the second scheduled class meeting- 90% Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 80% Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting - 70% Prior to the fifth scheduled class meeting- 60% Prior to the sixth scheduled class meeting - 50% Financial Aid ln a number of ways, students may receive assistance in meeting Graduate Program costs. Enrollment in two courses per trimester allows the student to be classified as full-time. One course is considered half-time enrollment The Office of Student Financial Services (330-1046) assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Augsburg Tuition Grant Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to graduate students who show academic potential and have · financial need. Funded Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues outside funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships enables the participation of individuals of li mited financial means as well as individuals who work for volunteer agencies and other organizations that are 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-rela ted college programs. Augsburg College offers several payment plans by which employees may handl e tuition reimbursement. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal and State Indian Scholarships American Indian students who meet federal, state or tribal requirements may apply foT these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application, please contact Augsburg's American Indian Support Program Director at 330-1138 or your tribal agency. Federal and State Aid Programs TI1e Office of Student Financial Services determines eligibility for any federal or state financial aid programs available to graduate students. Determination is based on standard nationally accepted methodology. .... • Federal Perkins Loan Program - Joint Augsburg ColJcgefederally 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 while you are enrolled at least half-time. Simple interest of 5% and repayment of the principal begin six months after you leave school (nine months for new borrowers after July 1, 1987). Repayment may extend up to ten years. The maximum which may be borrowed is $15,000 for undergraduate study and $15,000 for graduate, for a maximum cumulative amount of $30,000. • Federal SLS (Supplemental Loans for Students) - Independ ent students may borrow up to $5,000 per year to a maximum of $20,000 and must be enrolled at least half-time. Variable interest rate is set annually with a cap of 12% (11 % beginning October 1, 1993). Payment usually begins within 60 days after disbursement. Principal may be deferred until the student ceases half-time enrollment. Interest may, at the lender's option, accumulate until the in-school deferment ends. Students must apply for financial aid. Aggregate maximum borrowing for undergraduates is $23,000 and for graduates is $73,000. • SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) -A Minnesota state loan program. Students may borrow up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 cumulative) as undergraduates with a $25,000 aggregate maximum when graduate study is included ($1,000 minimum). 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. • Federal Stafford loan Program - Loan funds are obtained directly from a local lender or state agency in certain states. While the student is attending at least half-time, there is no interest charge. Simple annual interest of 8% on the loan balance and repayment of the principal begin six months after leaving school. Beginning October 1, 1992, the rate for new borrowers is a variable rate of T-bill plus 3.1 % with a cap of 9%. Repayment may extend up to ten years. The maximum loan for graduate study is $7,500 per year ($8,500 after October 1, 1993). The cumulative undergraduate and graduate maximum is $65,500. To Apply for Financial Aid 1) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to also apply for financial aid. 2) The Office of Student Financial Services will send you the necessary application and financial statement form (or you may pick them up at the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall or at the Graduate Programs Office, 2222 Murphy Place). 3) All students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if they did not receive financial aid. Forms are available from the College. 4) Complete and return the financial aid forms by the deadlines indicated. 5) Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, by the deadline stated. Campus Map L I UJ i1 ' ® J !!!/".J < D /. ,r er tlj ® ' I 8'11ZeRPLAC£ 1Nr£11smrE _ 94 A".i -' . t. - I DouglasJ Mclaulfhlin 1991 • ReYi!IKl919:? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Admissions House George Sverdrup Library Science Hall Old Main West Hall Mortensen Tower Urness Tower Christensen Center Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Music Hall 2222 Murphy Place Si Melby Hall Ice Arena Stage II Theatre College Relations Nordic Center Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication Center for Global Education Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center 20. Youth and Family Institute 21. American Indian Support and Minority Education Partnership 22. Site of new residence hall A. Admissions Parking B. Student Parking c. Visitor Parking D. The Quad E. Faculty /Staff Parking F. Murphy Square G. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field H . Fairview /St. Mary's Parking Ramp I. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts J. Resident Parking Only K. Student/ Commuter Parking ~ Accessible Entrance Campus Location I I I I N -$- I ..... ..... ..... , ...... DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... 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 Sl Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside A venue to 21st A venue South, left at Augsburg sign. Parking 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 7th Street between 21st and 22nd Avenues, north of 8th Street on 21st Avenue and on Butler Place next door to the Nordic Center. 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 for a fee in the Riverside Medical Center ramp. About Augsburg History Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in 1530 in Augsburg, Germany. Augsburg opened in September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Campus Location Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities surrounding Murphy Square, the oldest of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes". Adjacent to the campus are Riverside Medical Center, 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. Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connections between nine of 14 major buildings - student housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning and physical disabilities. Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are a diverse community with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, 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, sex or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its admission policies, educational programs, activities and employment practices. Faculty and Administration Elizabeth Bruch, Associate Dean of Graduate and Nontraditional Programs. B.A., Elmhurst College; M.S., Indiana University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Mary G. Endorf, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Hamline University; M.S.A., SUNY-Cortland; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Laura L. Ericksen, Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Leadership. B.S., Illinois State University; M.A., University of Arkansas. Joseph A. Erickson, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Ethelind K. Garetz, Assistant Professor, part-time. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Richard Germundsen, Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Mankato State University; M.A., School of International Service, American University; Cand. Mag. Universitet i Bergen, Norway; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Ryan LaHurd, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. B.A., Mt. Carmel College; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Marie 0. McNeff, Professor of Education, Director of Faculty Development. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Nebraska. Vicki B. Olson, Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Jacqueline 0. Richardson, Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Morris Brown College; M.S., Fort Valley State College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Barry Sullivan, Instructor, part-time. B.A., St. Cloud State University; M.A., University of North Dakota; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. The provisions of this document are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements at any time within the student's term of residence. Printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks I . 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Title: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) Catalog, 1994-1996
Collection: Course Catalogs
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Show more ; • • ••• •I 1 ,'' ~- .·~,., · ....·.I:. : ~ .(./'.). · .. - ~ ...,,. . ·. ~ ~· · , ··· .~ ~~ · .. .:.·0 ... ~ ·: ·· ~ · It . -~ • t ~ "'"" r+ 1 ·:..•HI.. .··.· . . ·~ . ·z-..·:· .. ··a· . . , . r· ,\ •. , \,;...,/ . •• o j -~· ·~· ': ".,. , .· ' ... I ..... .0..... <\ • '' ~ : . s. .. .• • . . .. · ~ ..:.·.·; ......... z· j. ' . ~ ' ' I "' . ·.. ·. ~ " .. Q !."..·· .. . ~... ·:. ,, 9 • ' ': ·· .~~ ........ . .' l:..........i . ·L"':":' .: ·. ~~r/1 ·-.-: ... ~'.:·'· ~ ..: , ..~ , ·;.. . ..• MASTER'S DEGREE FOR TODAY'S SCHOOLS ''Teacher leadership means that a teacher is able to have the power to influence policy, curriculum and procedures within the individual school and the school district. It means teachers having responsibility for instruction of children, ... evaluation of their peers and of administrators [in order to] influence what happens in schools.'' ... ' ' ... a leader [is] someone who has the ability to encourage ·,: colleagues to change, to do things they wouldn't ordinarily .-~. ~.· ! ~ .. • Q • •. consider without the influence of the leader. .. [T]eacher leadership [is] the ability of the teacher leader to engage ... colleagues in experimentation and then examination of more powerful instructional practices in the service of more .. engaged student learning. ' ' • II Teachers Who Lead: The Rhetoric of Reform and the Realities of Practice by Patricia A. Wasley. Teachers College Press, 1991. ,. ~. • ..' ''There is no question that as a leader you have responsibil- .. ities to teach ... 'Teachership and leadership go hand-in-glove. The leader must be willing to teach skills, to share insights and experiences, and to work very closely with people to help : .. ; them mature and be creative' ... ' ' .. The Art of the Leader by William A. Cohen. Prentice-Hall, 1990 It . ·. ~ ,. MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION-LEADERSHIP AUGSBURG C•O•L•L•E•G•E Graduate Programs Office 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 6121330-1786 .. .. . .... .. . " '• ~, · ~ ., .. . •J • i I ' . .... · .·. • : t DUCATION DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT . ,. l . . ' •' to developing educational leaders who foster student learning . '. •. t by being knowledgeable in their fields, being capable in peda- .... '·· The Augsburg College Education Department commits itself gogy, valuing learning, thinking critically, nurturing self-esteem, .· ' .. embracing diversity, and being ethical in their practice . An educational leader believes in the worth of self and others. -..' • An educational leader believes him/herself to be a life-long I .. . , ...... . .. learner. An educational leader views students as individuals with varying needs who all possess the potential to learn . An educational leader believes learning is a constructive :.. . . ... . ·. .,,., : ... ·' .. process in which students actively participate and find personal reward. This learning process is affected by students' learning styles, motivations, abilities and self ..... concepts . ,. An educational leader believes that the act of teaching needs , to be informed by research, practice and personal reflection. ....·... • •, • : t ' ...,,. .. ·. . • An educational leader believes in the value of knowledge as an essential tool for thinking critically and participating effectively as a world citizen. An educational leader believes that teaching is a multifaceted ., 1 '· '• .. · .' . ... . . .. .. personal involvement in the areas of classroom, school, profession and community. An educational leader believes that sf he contributes signifi- ·- : endeavor, governed by a code of ethics, which requires cantly to the culture and environment of the institutions in which children learn . .. ., ···. · ·. .· .. ' I .. .., .··· .•.. X BLE OF CONTENTS .. ... . '& . • Introduction to the Master of Arts in Education Leadership ....... .4 Leadership Development Model .................................................. 5 Curriculum Design .................................... ................................... 6 Thesis/Leadership Application Project Requirement ................... 7 Course Descriptions ...................................................................... 8 Admission Requirements & Procedures ..................................... 10 International Applicants ...................................................... ........ 11 Evaluation Standards ....................................................... ........... 12 ', ·~ ~. ' . ! . fl Student Rights ................................... .............. ............................ 12 . • . " .. Attendance Policy ..................... .................................................. 13 Academic Policies ...................................................................... 13 . . ·~ Student Support Services ............................................................ 14 Library ........................................................................................ 14 ··' Accreditation and Affiliations .................................................... 14 .. Fee and Payment Information ..................................................... 15 Financial Aid .............................................................................. 16 About Augsburg .......................................................................... 18 Campus Location and Map ......................................................... 19 I Faculty and Administration ........................................................ 20 ... . . ,· '.. .·.. . ...... ·, .. . •'!•• . .,. ...... . •. ... . %TRODUCTION ,.. , • • Convenient course schedule for working adults. • Campus services (computer labs, library, financial aid, bookstore, etc.) accommodate the schedule of working adults. • Small college, personalized atmosphere. • Accessible campus in the heart of the Twin Cities with free parking. .... , ;, ... • :, .· •'.': ' . ·. . .. . ..",. Features of the Master of Arts in Education Leadership Program: ' .. • A Masters Degree with a dual focus on classroom practice and educational leadership. .. • A welcoming academic environment respectful of your knowledge and experience. • .. .•.l. . •. •.. ' ... • High quality courses taught by Augsburg professors and qualified adjunct faculty. . • Individualized pacing; two courses each trimester makes it possible to complete the degree in as little as 24 months or students have up to five years to complete the degree program. ·~ . <·• .. ... ·: .· . . .·. '·· ... .~: :·. : • Students from various locations and backgrounds learning together in a supportive campus community. '· . • Class sizes typically no more than 15 students. ,, .. ' As practitioners, teachers are concerned with enhancing their teaching skills and their students' learning. As professionals, teachers are increasingly responsible for and concerned about educ;ational decision-making. Augsburg College offers a program that addresses this dual focus of classroom practitioner and teacher leader. The Master of Arts in Education-Leadership (MEL) program offers opportunities to increase knowledge and skills (1) for teaching today and (2) for leading education into the future. This program values the role that good teachers play in the lives of students and operates from the belief that teachers can exercise leadership, inside and outside the classroom, without relinquishing the role of teacher . The Minnesota Board of Teaching, in its requirements for teacher licensure programs, acknowledges the importance of developing teachers who have the knowledge and skill to act as leaders, or change agents. Beginning teachers, however, often feel overwhelmed with issues of classroom practice; thus, it is logical to offer a program which includes a "change agent" focus at the degree level sought by veteran teachers. The MEL program incorporates an educational leadership focus alongside the more traditional classroom practice focus to address the expanded role teachers play in today's schools . As a part of this program you will: • Study issues of classroom practice, including teaching and learning, creativity, and multi-cultural ism; • Gain specific know ledge of educational institutions and processes; • Examine who and what leadership is about and explore ways to exercise leadership within your workplace; • Develop expertise in an area of personal interest through an individualized, capstone research project. .. ·. ' ' ' . ... • '• ·.. ~ADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL .. ., The MEL program promotes leadership as a process which I) inspires cooperation among people, 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the educational organization, and 3) works toward growth and change within the educational organization. Individuals in leadership roles identify three key attributes of leadership: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. These attributes form the framework for the Leadership Developm~nt Model incorporated into the MEL . . .: :.. . ·. ·. ._. program philosophy. . ; . .. ~ ·•·:.. ' ~ Leadership .:..' . • Sense of Vision / Ethical • Social awareness • Environmental awareness • Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences • Appreciation of situational complexity "" Facility for Persuasion Orientation Toward Action / Creative Communicative •Long-term perspective • Flexibility • Adaptability • Innovativeness • • • • • Effective listener Effective speaker Effective writer Diplomatic ability Effective team member • Interpersonal sensitivity . . I . ' ... "" Culturally Aware • Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual difference . ... •. ~. : .I. .'",,. . ; , "•; . ... ; •... " . •• •• t .. I • . .• ... .·. J .. Decisive Risk Assumptive • Curiosity • Achievement motivation • Self-esteem • • • • Self-confidence Analytical ability Ability to think critically Understanding of research • Ability to manage conflict .· ' t • ,, . i : •' I .. . . ·, ' ... ·.. .. ,. ~ ..... . ' ,. ,, ~- .....•.... ~RRICULUM DESIGN · . ·, ...:·, The MEL program is composed of a minimum of9 course credits conslsting of2.5 to 4.5 Classroom Issues and Practice courses (Focus I) and 4.5 to 6.5 Education Leadership courses (Focus II). Elective courses in both components allow students to build ... individual programs Focus I: Classroom Issues and Practice Courses (2.5-4.5 course credits) These courses are offered to degree and non-degree seeking students. A maximum of 4.5 courses may be selected from the list below. One of these must be EDU 513 or ML 560. EDU 512 Models of Teaching and Learning (1 .0) EDU 513 Diversity and Education (or ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective) ( 1.0) EDU 515 Creativity and of study that address specific needs and .. interests. Problem Framing (or ML 511 Creativity and the Problem Solving Process) (1.0) EDU 516 Models of Educational Process (I .0) ... • EDU 518 Teaching and Learning: Service Leaming in Your Classroom (.5) EDU 519 Teaching and .. . Learning: Teaching with the NCTM Math Standards (.5-1.0) Paideia Institutes (.25-1.0) New courses related to topics and issues of current interest in education are added to this list periodically. Focus II: Education Leadership Courses (4.5-6.5 course credits) These courses are required of students pursuing the MEL degree and are not available to students who are not enrolled in the degree program. Educational leadership courses provide students with a supportive framework within which to investigate leadership and the institution of education, to consider themselves as leaders, and to develop expertise in a topic of choice. Both thesis and applied project options are available as capstone research experiences . At least one of these three courses is required for the MEL degree: EDU 511 Legacy of Education (1.0) EDU 51 7 Politics and Public Policy in Education (1.0) EDU 599 Topics in Educational Leadership (.5-1.0) All of the following courses are required for the MEL degree: EDU 510 Ethics and Leadership in Education (or an approved MAL alternative) (1.0) EDU 514 Evaluation and Documentation (or ML 514 Research Methods) (1.0) .' .. EDU 592 Research Consultation .•. • EDU 593, 594 Research Seminar 1. _. (.5 credit course taken in conjunction with EDU 594) I, II (.5 credit each) (or ML 593, 594 Research Seminars I, II) b~mltershlip JEllecfrves (0°2 course c1redlits) on the interests and orientation of the student. These courses are available to degree seeking students but are not available to non-degree seeking students. For students wanting to explore issues of leadership and organizational change within a broader context, the MEL program will allow up to two electives from the Master of Arts in Leadership program. These courses become part of the Focus II component of the MEL program. See the Master of Arts in Leadership program bulletin for courses. Some students express a theoretical and/or empirical interest in the study of education and/or leadership and identify topics which lend themselves to a more traditional thesis project. An example of a thesis project would be a comparison of the effects of two instructional strategies on student learning. The connection to leadership comes as the thesis writer considers how to share his/her expertise with others. 1[' ~M;~ lis:/LcaidlcrsllAil p Aipip ~katnrnrn P rnjed: At, or near, the completion of the course work for the MEL program, students are required to develop and carry out a study or project related to education and leadership. The focus can be on an issue in education with opportunities for personal leadership, or it can focus on leadership itself within the context of education. This research-based capstone experience affords students the opportunity to become an expert in an area of personal interest as well as to "tie together" what has been learned throughout the MEL program. Students have the option to select either a Thesis or a Leadership Application Project. The decision as to which of these alternatives is selected depends Other students express interest in an applied project which includes the development and implementation of an idea related to education. These students find the Leadership Application Project to be the appropriate culminating experience. An example of a leadership application project is one which includes the development and implementation of a peer mediation training program at the middle school level. Leadership issues emerge as part of the training of students and staff in the use of the program. In both capstone experiences, research forms the foundation for decision-making and direction. I·. ,,. ' · ', \ .. ',..' . •• t ' ..... ', '· , • WouRSE DESCRIPTIONS I . . .. ·,. .e '· .. EDU 510 Ethics and Leadership (1.0 course) EDU 513 Diversity and Education (1.0 course) Study of leadership within the context of personal and professional ethics and values. Weighing and balancing competing values within an ethical framework will be explored as a part of experiential exercises. Leadership issues of gender, ethnic origins and culture will be explored . Leaders of past and present, recognized and unrecognized, will be studied. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. The field of education is impacted significantly by diversity in and out of the classroom. This course broadens the definition of diversity to include gender, religion, ethnicity, abili- : ,· ·• EDU 511 Legacy of Education (1.0 course) ... ~ .; ... , . .. from knowing the past. . EDU 512 Models of Teaching and Learning (1.0 course) ... .; . \, ··: •.., '·.ii Comparative study of education through political, historical, economic and sociological perspectives. This course will provide a knowledge base for students to discharge their educational leadership responsibilities with wisdom gained . A focused study of the teaching and learning process. A variety of strategies for teaching and learning will be examined, discussed, and modeled. Technological applications to the field of teaching and learning will be included. ties, lifestyle, and economic class. Examines issues related to diversity in the workplace, EDU 515 Creativity and Problem Framing (1.0 course) The study and application of the thinking processes as they influence problem solving and decision making will be explored. Theories and myths of creativity will be investigated. A variety of perspectives will be used to frame problems and including classroom issues and teaching strategies. PIN grading optional. This course meets the Minnesota Human Relations requirement. examine challenges. EDU 514 Evaluation and Documentation (1.0 course) Exploration of supervisory and consultative models, both within and outside the field of education. Major topics include mentoring, peer collaboration, community collaboration and partnerships, varieties of administrative processes and procedures and observational techniques. An underlying focus of this course is that of change: identifying where it's needed, initiating the process, and directing and/or adapting to the outcomes. An introduction to basic concepts of research methodology. Serves as an introduction to the capstone research project and builds skills in formulating research questions, reviewing literature, selecting appropriate research methodology, conducting and interpreting basic data analysis, and developing research project proposals. Students generally take this course near the end of the program and just prior to EDU 593 Thesis/Leadership Project Seminar I. EDU 516 Models of Educational Process (1.0 course) EDU 517 Politics and Public Policy of Education (1.0 course) Study of the politics of education and its impact on school curriculum. Examine society's impact on school offerings, the politics of school change, and the processes through which decisions and changes are made. ,. .. ; ' ..: . • )\. EDU 518 Service-Learning in Your Classroom (.5 course) President Clinton talks about service-learning as an important means for providing community service and deepening academic learning. What is ServiceLeaming? How does it differ from community service and volunteerism and how can it be implemented in the classroom? By exploring these questions you will develop an understanding of the theory and process of service-learning and how to use it with your students. EDU 538 Educational Processes: Supervision of Student Teachers ( .25 course) Offered in workshop format, this course will provide training for licensed teachers who want to increase their effectiveness as supervisors of student teachers. Many of the skills learned in the course will also be useful in peer coaching. EDU 592 Thesis/Leadership Application Project Consultation (.5 course) A series of meetings with a faculty thesis advisor simultaneous with EDU 594 and during the term in which the thesis is being prepared for final statement. Graded on a P/N basis. (Students not completing their thesis project during the term for which they same term in which they are enrolled in EDU 594 are required to pay a thesis continuation fee during each subsequent term until the thesis is completed.) ~.· EDU 599 Special Topics (.5-1.0 course) Study of selected topics in educational leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. register for EDU 592 must pay a thesis continuation fee of $125 .00 for each additional term.) EDU 539 Paideia Institutes (.25-1.0 course) EDU 593 Thesis/Leadership Project Seminar I (.5 course) Titles such as Seeing with a Native Eye and Six Great Ideas for Teaching: Truth, Goodness, Beauty, Liberty, Equality, Justice have been offered. Paideia Institutes are opportunities for education professionals to learn specific strategies related to Paideia program methodology (i.e., seminar leadership and coaching) to enlarge understanding of ideas, values and contemporary issues. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. This course provides each individual with the capstone opportunity to conduct research in an area of interest related to education, using either a thesis or leadership application project framework. Support and guidance are provided by fellow students, course instructor, and faculty advisor. Graded on a PIN basis. :·,, • .. . . ·.·. • ! I .~.,,.. !. - • ·1 j . . •: ... ..· I . • .... ) ' .. EDU 594 Thesis/Leadership Project Seminar II (.5 course) This seminar focuses on the results of individual projects developed in Research Seminar I. Students will develop, write and discuss thesis/project work during the class. Graded on a PIN basis. (Students not completing the thesis during the •··. ... .... . . • .. . .... ~ '. ~· ' ·, I .. ;~ ... 1. I •• .. . • • _,. ' • 0 I ..., A DMISSION REQUIREMENTS & PROCEDURES in an educational setting. Admissions are handled on a 'rolling' basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, spring, and summer terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • previous college record • letters of recommendation • experience and organizational background • Miller Analogies Test score • written statement • possible interview . .·• ~. . , _J .. " ·- :.· • . .. '·. .. J• •• "" ' ,. • '- •r .. . . ·.·. ~ ... .' .•. ·.. " .. .' . ·.· I 0 ~ Admission to the MEL Degree Program Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) OR a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university. Applicants holding other advanced degrees from accredited colleges or universities are academically admissible. Should an applicant not meet the minimum GPA requirements, a probationary term may be possible as decided on a case by case basis. Applicants to the program must have two years of full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time experience) To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Programs Office: • Completed application form; • $25.00 application fee (nonrefundable); • A brief (1-3 page) statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to his or her leadership aspirations; • Letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential; • Letter of recommendation from a co-worker (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader; • Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred; • Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any; • Official set of results on the Miller Analogies Test; • Applicant may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or a staff member. Admission to the Non-Degree Program Applicants wanting to take any MEL course must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and be in good academic and financial standing with all previous academic institutions. To apply, submit the following materials to the Graduate Programs Office: • Completed course application/registration form • $50.00 non-refundable deposit per course, each term, to be applied towards course tuition. For additional information on application requirements, please call the Graduate Programs Office at (612) 330-1786. ... ··....• ... ~TERNATIONAL APPLICANTS . . .. . , I ' Augsburg College Graduate Programs Office encourages qualified applicants from other countries and feels that these students contribute significantly to the program. Students typically take only two classes per trimester for a yearly total of six classes. 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. Application materials required for international applicants are: • Completed application form; • $25.00 application fee (nonrefundable) payable in U.S. dollars; • 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 550; and NOTE: Additional information may be required, as requested by Augsburg College, to more accurately evaluate educational credentials. Furthermore, supplemental information may be needed to issue an 1-20 or J-1 for students admitted to the Master ofArts in Education-Leadership program. Information requested for the 1-20 or J-1 will not be used to make an admission decision. •' • ••~ . I $• • .. , .. . .... .. ,.· . . . • Applicant may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or a staff member, if applicant is in the United States. ..- ~ I •A brief(l-3 page) statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to his or her leadership aspirations; • Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for additional information); • Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential; • Letter of recommendation in English from a co-worker (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader; Because limited financial aid from Augsburg College may or may not be available students and their 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 the 1994-1995 academic year, we require students to provide proof of a minimum of $10,000 in U.S. funds for living expenses plus the cost of tuition must be added to this amount. Students wishing to have spouses and/or children accompany them, must plan on having additional funds available for their support. • .. . .... ·" ·. .. ... ... ~i. ~1 ... •. • , ·. /' r ·' ' i· ' ... .. ··. ~ALUATION STANDARDS .. ,• .., .. .. .'.• •• : .·.. ~ . ·. •"•" r .... . ,. Evaluation of academic perfonnance in the Master of Arts in Education-Leadership will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 Achieves above basic course standards. 1.5 1.0 0.5 Perfonnance below basic course standards. o.o Unacceptable perfonnance (no credit for the course). p Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average). v Course was audited; student met expectations as agreed upon with the instructor. N Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and non-punitive - not computed in grade point average) . w Grade given when a student withdraws from a course. I Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Programs Office stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor and any other necessary documentation.) Achieves highest standards of excellence. Achieves the minimum passing standard. Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this bulletin as being graded on a PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. Students who receive an N or 0.0 in a course must work with the MEL Director to devise a plan for academic improvement. This plan will be shared with the MEL Advisory Committee and placed in the student's file. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program. No more than two courses with a grade of 2.5 or below can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. ,, •• ..... ...' . 1.' • .:•· .'* ' •' • . . .' . . .:. . ..... .. .. ··l 2 :. .. .•. • ... '• ~DENT RIGHTS 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. Students who wish to identify appropriate procedures for complaints 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 and which are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (except where a waiver of access has been signed) and to challenge inaccurate or misleading infonnation. Students have a right to experience education free from discrimination. ... . •• ·. "I • • I . ··. . A'ITENDANCE POLICY Regular attendance is highly one's self, but to one's class- discretion of the instructor, important and should be consid- mates and course instructor. adversely affect one's grade. ered a responsibility, not only to Irregular attendance may, at the .. ··-· ..:..· . ,, .: .~ . ' .·•... ... . ' ..., t 4 A Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 Credit and Contact Hours Each full credit graduate course in the MEL program is the equiv- cADEMIC POLICIES Last Day to Withdraw from Class alent of four semester credits or The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and six quarter credits. Students meet receive a "W" on their record is average, the student will be placed in class a minimum of 31.5 hours published annually in the MEL on probation for the following and are responsible for a Program Supplement. term. A 3.0 cumulative grade significant amount of individual study and preparation. point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a course, the student must work with the MEL Director to develop an academic improvement plan. This plan will be shared with the MEL Advisory Committee and placed in the student's file. Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence College should register for an audit of each course. nents of the program within five • MEL degree-seeking or non- a second grade of N or 0.0 is received or for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the MEL degree seeking students can audit Focus I, MEL courses. gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Advisory Committee. Guide). Dismissal would occur Students who leave the program only after established procedures were followed. for more than one trimester must than two courses will be accepted for transfer credit. • Students wanting CEU's for courses successfully completed will be granted a Certificate Of Attendance by the Graduate Programs Office and issued an of the MEL program. A leave of absence may be granted for one Audited courses that are not calendar year. Time spent on an successfully completed will be indicated by a grade of 'W'. count toward the five year deadline for degree completion. ;'. . •. f .. . .. ., . .... " .. · .. .. ..·. .... · : .. ._,. in the future . official transcript showing the audit by the Registrar's Office. official leave of absence will not .. .•· be converted to graduate credit the MEL Advisory Committee if on an individual basis. No more .• • Courses taken as audit cannot Students may be dismissed by Transfer credits will be evaluated • Education Units (CEU's) rather in two years. All students are required to complete all compo- Credit for Prior Education 4 ,. • Students wanting Continuing credits per trimester. Enrolling in two credits per trimester request a leave of absence request in writing to the Faculty Director .. Auditing Courses than credit for Focus I graduate level courses at Augsburg the course work in the program . . ' Students may take up to two enables a student to complete . ... ... . . .·:~. .·. ·..- •• • : . ,.... .: . . ... " ... . ·1 .. " '. .:~ I . .. ,• . '·'· ... ··... # ~.,.·. · ·'.~' • • ..·' ...... ' '• , II ~DENT SUPPORT SERVICES ~ • Academic advising from the MEL Director, for program planning is available. As students approach the capstone experience, they select thesis or project advisors to guide them throughout the completion of their programs. also available to help students with non-academic advising issues. • Professional assessment experiences and opportunities through the Graduate Programs Office. Graduate program staff are • Self/career assessment, counseling and resume development through the Career Services Office (330-1162) • Work experience related to a student's field of specialization through the Cooperative Education Office (330-1148) " .... $ I BRARY ' .·• • I . •.. .. ...-. .... '.' J • holdings of Augsburg and six other private liberal arts college libraries in the metropolitan area. Daily courier services among these libraries facilitates the sharing of these resources. Additional library resources are accessible through MINITEX, a regional library network, and through OCLC, an international library network. Remote, off-campus computer access to all these services is provided via a telecommunications link. ,. " •· The Augsburg library collection includes over 175,000 books, periodicals, films, audio and video cassette tapes, and microfonns. Access to the collecti0n is provided via a computerized library catalog that includes the .. ; A ccREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS Students who successfully complete Augsburg ' s Education Leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by the North Central Association of • .··.. . ·.. ' .., . . ..4 ••· . ... ·: ·'· · ' ~ Colleges and Schools. The College is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America and Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not (neces- sarily) 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. ··. · . .·' . . .. · .... ,. .. . ··... ·. .. ~E AND PAYMENT INFORMATION . .... A schedule of fees is published separately in the MEL Program Supplement. Tuition is determined annually. Various Payment Plans are Available: * 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a three-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if the student has adhered to previous plans. 3) Company reimbursement: Full courses or equivalent which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the final exam date. A letter from the employer, stating the company's reimbursement policy, must be filed annually with the Business Office. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies to student loan funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. *A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. Refund Schedule In order to be eligible for a refund, students are responsible for canceling courses with the Registrar's Office. A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: Focus I: Classroom Issues and Practice Courses have varying refund schedules. Call the Graduate Program Office for the refund policy of a specific course. Focus II: Education Leadership Courses .:·......".,... 'j • Prior to the first scheduled class meeting - l 00% Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 90% Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 80% • • t . ' '. ..··\ .r . :· ... ... .... Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting - 70% Prior to the fifth scheduled class meeting - 60% .. . ... Prior to the sixth scheduled class meeting - 50% .: ' .. .. . I ·. I .... 6 ·. ' •. .1 ·1 . ., ', ~ .. . ~.,_ ·.~· ' . 1 ' ' YiNANCIAL AID such scholarships may enable the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs .. •' . .-.: • .. . ~.,, .. . ~ ' . .. ..· •.',• .... Financial assistance is available to degree seeking students enrolled in the MEL program. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for any type of financial aid through Augsburg College. Two full-credit courses per trimester is considered fulltime. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Office of Student Financial Services (330-1046) assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Augsburg Tuition Grant ,•'. .. Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to graduate students who show academic potential and have financial need. .... . Sponsored Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues nonAugsburg funding for special scholarships. The availability of . \ • : • . Io :•... ' .. 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. 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 application, please contact Augsburg's American Indian Support Program Director at 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 is based on standard, nationally accepted methodology. • Federal Stafford Loan Program Common Loan Provisions: BORROWING LIMITS: Effective with enrollment periods beginning after October 1, 1993, graduate student may borrow up to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $128,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both, but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. INTEREST RATES: The annually variable interest rate is determined by the 91-day TBills +3.1 %, capped at 8.25%, and changes each July 1st for all borrowers. The interest rate for enrollment periods beginning between July 1, 1994 and June 30, 1995 is 7.43%. REPAYMENT TERMS: Repayment begins six months after you ceased to be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to ten years. DEFERMENTS : In most cases, deferments are granted for continued education, disability and unemployment. Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a deferment. Program Specific Provisions: FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN (SUBSIDIZED): The Office of Student Financial Services has determined that based on the financial information you submitted, you qualify for up to • . . ..· . ·. . ;. ...• the amount listed on your Award Notice. INTEREST: No interest accrues during the time the student is enrolled at least half-time. FEES: An origination fee of 3% and a guarantee fee of up to 1% will be deducted from the loan check before you receive it. FEDERAL STAFFORD LOANS (UNSUBSIDIZED): You may borrow up to the amount listed on your Award Notice. INTEREST: Interest accrues during the period of enrollment and may be capitalized. FEES: An origination fee of 3% and a guarantee fee of 1% will be deducted from the loan check before your receive it. • Federal Perkins Loan ProgramJoint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No checks are issued, but the student is required to sign a promissory note at least once per term. Funds are put on the student account after the note is signed. BORROWING LIMITS: You may borrow up to $3,000 per year as a graduate student with a $30,000 maximum. INTEREST AND REPAYMENT: Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal (at a minimum of $40 per month) begins nine months after you graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances, military service. while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in the 13th month after you leave school. DEFERMENTS: There are no DEFERMENTS: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half-time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps or VISTA. Contact our student loan coordinator if you think you are eligible for a deferment. deferments. Contact the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding special circumstances and repayment. • SELF (Student Educational LoanFund)The SELF is administered through the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Applications are available from the Office of Student Financial Services and should be completed by the borrower and co-signer and returned to Student Financial Services for further processing. Loan checks arrive once per term and are made co-payable to the student and Augsburg College. BORROWING LIMITS: Graduate students may borrow up to $9,000 per year minus any other student loan indebtedness. Maximum graduate borrowing cannot exceed $40,000 including undergraduate. The minimum loan amount per year is $500. INTEREST AND REPAYMENT: The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter .. . . ., -, : ... To Apply for Financial Aid •.., I) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to also apply for financial aid. . .• .' · • r°, ( . .• I. • ..·.. .. · ~ 2) The Office of Student Financial Services will send you the necessary application and financial statement form (or you may pick them up at the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall, or at the Graduate Programs Office, 2222 Murphy Place). .. 'It • . ' .. .. ..'I" -~ . 3) All students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if they did not receive financial 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, by the deadline stated. . ·... ,'... .•·.. ~ . I', ...· .., I •: . '. ..... .. .·. . . ... l7 . . .. ,':", .. . ,. . ' ' ~· :~ .. "· . . . · .. - •. ' .. ·.,.. ..... BOUT AUGSBURG housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning and physical disabilities. Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are 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 It is the policy of Augsburg ......... . . '. History ·, ' Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. . Campus Location ". • .. .. . ·- '• : . ~ · , .... . ... '· ' ·. . ~. '· . ... . .. . ' A .." '··..·. •. Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities surrounding Murphy Square, the oldest of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." Adjacent to the campus are Fairview-Riverside Medical Center, 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. Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connections between nine of 14 major buildings -student College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual or affectional preference, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or status with regard to public assistance or disability as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its admissions policies, educational programs, activities and employment practices. .. 0 .., .,. ~MPUS LOCATION MAP Directions to Campus 35W from the North-Take Washington Avenue exit and tum left off Washington (turns right onto Cedar Avenue), tum left at Riverside Avenue, right at 21st A venue South. 1-94 East from Minneapolis-Take 25th Avenue exit, tum left at 25th A venue, tum left at Riverside A venue, tum left at 21st Avenue South. Graduate Programs Location 1-94 West from St. Paul-Take Riverside exit, tum right at Riverside Avenue, tum left at 21st Avenue South. Public Parking 35W from the SouthFollow the I-94 St. Paul signs (move to right lane after each of two mergers). Take 25th Avenue exit and tum left at Riverside A venue, tum left at 21st A venue South. .. ' .•.. The Graduate Programs Office·is in Murphy Place and is located on the comer of 23rd A venue South and 71/2 Street. .· .. .~~ ,. All posted Augsburg College staff, faculty and commuter lots are free and open for use from 4:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday evening. Lots are located on 7th Street between 21st and 22nd Avenues and north or south of 8th Street between 24th and 25th Avenues. Additional parking is available in the Fairview-Riverside Medical Center ramp, or U of M parking lots on the north side of Riverside Avenue. ~MPUSMAP I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Admissions House George Sverdrup Library Science Hall OldMain Quad Mortensen Tower Urness Tower Christensen Center Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall JO. Music Hall 11. 2222 Murphy Place 12. Si Melby Hall 13. Ice Arena 14. Stage II Theatre 15. College Relations 16. Nordic Center 17. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication 18. Center for Global Education .. .. ... .I • • -· ·~1. .. 1.. :- .. ...· . ... ~ ; . ' .. .... ". .. .; '• t9.fu~C.C~~ ~;:;~~~~~::~~~w~n~~~~~5:~:n:E~~f~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Alumni Center 20. Youth and Family Institute 21. American Indian Support and Black Student Affairs 22. Oscar Anderson Hall 23. East Hall 24. Murphy Square 25. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field 26. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts •' Parking Lots A. Admissions Parking B. Faculty/Staff/Commuter/ Residence Parking C. Faculty/Staff Parking D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking E. Commuter - Street Parking F. Resident Parking G. Visitor Parking H. Fairview/St. Mary's Parking Ramp .. !!' '.• ''·. ... .. ,. '1: ~ .. • • If\~ ·" .· ·, 19 .. .. ,,, ......,··'. . . .. . . ~CULTY AND ADMINISTRATION ... : . \ ·'t·· •• ' : ... ... . . ... ... . , ., ....... .... . , -~ ~· ... ..• .. # • ., ,' • • .;J I "'I .. . o# ... . .···· ·' , ... ...• . •' ' ~· l . _, .. ,, I• ... .... ...,' • ·~ ~ : . ·~ • ' '•, ·•f,·I '.•. ,, , • ·. .. •! ...{. .... . ' I ~. • • •' . .f, • .. " ,. ·. 20 ., . · •, . '· '·' .. Virginia Allery Vivian Johnson Associate Professor of Education/Director of American Indian Studies Minor. B.S., Viterbo College; M.S., Eastern Montana College; Ph. D., University of Minnesota. Instructor. B.A., University of Colorado; M.A.T., Monmouth College; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Oregon . Mary G. Endorf Instructor. B.A., Hamline University; M.S.A., SUNYCortland; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Interim Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College and Professor· of Education. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Nebraska. Joseph A. Erickson Mildred Mueller Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota . Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan University; Ed.D., University of Minnesota. . Marie 0. McNeff Vicki B. Olson Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Director, Master of Arts in Education-Leadership and Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota . Ethelind K. Garetz Barry Sullivan Assistant Professor of Education, part-time. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.S., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Instructor. B.A., St. Cloud State University; M.A., University of North Dakota; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Ann Fleener Richard Germundsen . .-: ': The majority of faculty who teach in the Master of Education-Leadership program are full-time Augsburg faculty members with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Adjunct faculty with specific expertise teach courses in their related fields. All faculty have experience teaching adult learners and value the opportunity to work with educators in a classroom setting. Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Mankato State University; M.A., School of International Service, American University; Cand. Mag. Universitet i Bergen, Norway; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Nancy Hall Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Leadership. B.A., University of Kansas; MS.Ed., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale .
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Title: Master of Arts in Education (MAE) Catalog, 2005
Collection: Course Catalogs
Search Result: "If we are not for our children, who shall we be for?" -Paul Wellstone TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ... .............. ... . ... ....... . ..... .... .. .... .... 1 Education Department ..... . .. . .. ........ . .. . ... . ............ .2 Introduction ..... . .... . .. .... . ............ .....
Show more "If we are not for our children, who shall we be for?" -Paul Wellstone TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ... .............. ... . ... ....... . ..... .... .. .... .... 1 Education Department ..... . .. . .. ........ . .. . ... . ............ .2 Introduction ..... . .... . .. .... . ............ ... ..... .. . ...... .3 Elementary Education ..... .. ................ . . . ...... ........ 5 Secondary Education .... .. ............... .. .. . . .............. 6 Special Education . . ... . .. . . .......... . . . ...... ... . .... . ...... 7 Reading Endorsement .. . .. ............................... . .. .9 Student Teaching .... . .... ... . ... . ... . ........ . .....•... . .... 9 Graduate Degree Completion ........ .. .. ...................... 10 Course Descriptions ... ... .. .................. . . . ..... . ...... 12 Admissions Requirements .. .............. . .. . . . .... . .. . ...... 18 International Applicants .... . . .. . ............................. 19 Academic Policies ......... .. .... ............ .... . . . . .. . ... . .20 Fee and Payment Information . . .. ... . .. . ...................... 23 Financial Aid ........ . . . . ............................ . ..... 25 About Augsburg .. .... .... ............... . . .. . ........ . . . ... 27 MAE Faculty . .... . . .. . ... ............... .. .. . ... . . . . . ...... 28 Campus Maps ........ . ... ........................... back cover WELCOME TO THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT We are pleased that you are interested in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program, which offers teaching licensure within a master's degree. Augsburg has a long history in teacher education with alumni of our programs teaching throughout Minnesota. We know that Augsburg College is an excellent choice for you to pursue your teaching dreams and goals-and here's why. OUR PHILOSOPHY. The Education Department program theme-Teacher as developing professional from classroom decision-maker to educational leadersuggests the expectations we have that our students will leave our programs prepared to exercise leadership in the classroom and, eventually, the institution. Our department mission statement goes beyond leadership to also lay out our expectations for fostering "student learning and well-being by being knowledgeable in content, being competent in pedagogy, being ethical in practice, building relationships, embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively. " Our urban setting provides yet another dimension to our programs through course content, field experiences, and classroom instructors. Our goal is that students leave our programs prepared to be knowledgeable, collaborative, capable beginning teachers who imbue their practice with ethics, tolerance, and compassion. OUR FACULTY. Augsburg faculty members who teach in the MAE program are a mix of full-time and adjunct instructors, all of whom have K-12 teaching experience. Many adjunct instructors are currently teaching in K-12 settings; all full-time faculty members are frequent visitors to K-12 settings through student teaching and field experience supervision, volunteer work, and/or in-service education. We understand the importance of what we do and what you hope to do . We value good teaching and, most especially, we value good teachers. OUR ACCESSIBILITY. We realize that though teaching is your dream, your reality likely includes work, family, and personal responsibilities. Because we understand the demands adult students face , we offer flexible scheduling. A majority of licensure and graduate-level courses are taught in the evenings and weekends to allow you to manage these responsibilities while pursuing your goals. As a student in Augsburg's Master of Arts in Education licensure and degree program, you will find yourself among interesting students and dedicated professors who believe that all children deserve a good, highly qualified teacher-the teacher you can become. Vicki Olson, Ph.D. Program Director The Augsburg College Education Department commits itself to developing future educational leaders who foster student learning and well-being by being knowledgeable in content, being competent in pedagogy, being ethical in practice, building relationships, embracing diversity, reflecting critically, and collaborating effectively. PROGRAM THEME Teacher as developing professional, from competent classroom decision-maker to educational leader. PROGRAM DIMENSIONS What we do-concepts and strategies of teaching (being competent in pedagogy; building relationships) I How to assess and evaluate student ability and performance (MSEP 8: Assessment). I How to plan instruction to meet student needs (MSEP 7: Planning Instruction) I How to implement instruction to promote student learning (MSEP 4: Instructional Strategies) I How to manage children and classroom life effectively (MSEP 5: Learning Environment) I How to help students develop emotionally and socially (MSEP 2: Student Leaming; MSEP Standard 5: Learning Environment) I How to integrate technology and service learning into a learning environment. Who we teach-knowledge of children and youth (embracing diversity) I How students develop and learn (MSEP 2: Student Learning) I Similarities/differences across communities, cultures, learning styles, abilities, special needs , and lifestyles (MSEP 3: Diverse Learners) I Current issues affecting children and youth (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development; MSEP 10 Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships) Where we work-contexts of schools (collaborating effectively; being knowledgeable in content) I Foundational knowledge of schools and education in the U.S. (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development) I Collaboration and teaming skills (MSEP 10: Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships) Who we are as individuals and teachers-personal stance and knowledge base (reflecting critically; being knowledgeable in content; being ethical in practice; developing future educational leaders) I Leadership skills (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development; MSEP 10 Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships) I I know and how I learn (MSEP 1: Subject Matter) I How I think: critically, creatively, ethically, reflectively (MSEP Subject Matter; MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development) I What I believe to be true about education and people; personal philosophy of education (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development) I What I can do to develop as a professional (MSEP 9: Reflection and Professional Development) I How I communicate and understand the communication of others (MSEP 6: Communication: MS 10: Collaboration, Ethics, and Relationships) - I At Augsburg College you can pursue your dreams of becoming a teacher while continuing to work. We offer you an opportunity to earn your education licensure as a component of a Master of Arts in Education (MAE) degree through classes that primarily meet every other weekend and limited weekday evenings. Augsburg's MAE degree is flexible, for people who: I have a baccalaureate degree already and are seeking teaching licensure with an option to complete a master's degree; I are licensed teachers seeking a master's degree; I are seeking a master's degree in education without teaching licensure. Through weekend and weekday evening classes, students can earn licensure in: I Elementary education with a middle school specialty. Specialty areas in communication arts, math, and social studies are available through this program. The science specialty is available through a combination of weekday, weekday evening, and weekend courses. All education courses are available through weekend and weekday evening courses. I Secondary and K-12 education. Undergraduate majors in licensable content areas serve as the foundation for secondary and K-12 education licensure. These majors are evaluated by Augsburg's content area departments to determine remaining content area courses necessary for licensure. In general, a minimum of two courses within the licensure major must be completed at Augsburg. Social studies, art, and communication arts/literature are available entirely through weekend and weekday evening classes. Other licensure majors are offered primarily through weekday courses, including biology, chemistry, health education, mathematics, music education, physical education, physics, and theatre arts. All education courses are available through weekend and weekday evening courses. I Special education. Licensure areas in special education include emotional/behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities. These programs, designed primarily for people who have already earned a baccalaureate degree and now want a teaching license, are comprised of two distinct parts. First is the licensure component. If you are seeking licensure and qualify for admission into the MAE program, you can take a portion of the licensure courses at the graduate level. While these courses do not fulfill all MAE degree requirements, they form the core of the master's degree. Second is the graduate degree completion component. Between four to six licensure courses completed at the graduate level with a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA can be applied towards the MAE degree. Once licensure is achieved, you can continue to take graduate classes in education and leadership to complete the MAE degree. - Already licensed teachers can work towards the MAE degree through the following options: I Special education E/BD and LD I Reading licensure People seeking an education-related master's degree who do not want licensure can pursue an MAE degree, as well. These programs are made up of a core of graduate level education courses plus additional courses in leadership. Whether seeking licensure and/or a master's degree, this program allows you to change or enhance your career while fulfilling your family and professional commitments in the company of adults with similar goals. PROGRAM CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Teacher leadership is the theme that threads through our graduate licensure and degree completion program. The Augsburg Education Department believes that teachers are leaders in their classrooms and should be leaders in their institutions and communities. ,. The leadership focus plays out in two ways. First, the additional work required in focuses on providing graduate students the chance to exercise leadership as well a: requirements. Second, in the degree completion component, students are required courses from our Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program. This provides the : aspects of leadership as part of their degree program. WEEKEND & EVENING WEEKEND, EVENING, & DAY Communication Arts Social Studies Mathematics Science ELEMENTARY SECONDARY & K-12 Art Communication Arts/Literature Social Studies Biology Chemistry Health Education Mathematics Music Physical Education Physics Theatre Arts/Dance SPECIAL EDUCATION - he graduate versions of the "slash" courses extend their knowledge beyond the basic o include at least two graduate-level udents the chance to focus on some Emotional/Behavioral Disorders Learning Disabilities LICENSURE COMPONENT The K-6 elementary with a middle school specialty license allows you to teach in grades K-6 and in your specialty area of math, science, social studies, or language arts in middle school. Augsburg Weekend College offers this license to people who already hold a bachelor's degree and meet admissions requirements, as well as to people seeking a bachelor's degree. Licensure requirements are offered at undergraduate/ graduate level. That means classes will consist of both undergraduate and graduate students, with graduate students having additional course responsibilities. The graduate course numbers are taken at the 500 level. The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure, and between four and six may also be applied toward the master's degree in education. EDC 200/522 EDC 206/566 EDC 310/533 EDC 410/544 EDC 480/580 EED 320/520 Orientation to Education (1.0) * Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0) Learning and Development (l.O) * Special Needs Learner (I.O) * School and Society (1.0) K-6 Methods: Reading (l.O) * To complete the license, you will also need to complete certain requirements at the undergraduate level: HPE ll5 Chemical Dependency (.5) EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5) EED 310 K-6 Methods: Health/PE (.5) EED 330 K-6 Methods: Children's Lit./Lit. Arts (1.0) K-6 Methods: Art (.25) EED 34 I EED 342 K-6 Methods: Mustic (.25) EED 350 K-6 Methods: Math (1.0)* EED 360 K-6 Methods: Science (l.O) EED 370 K-6 Methods: Social Studies (.5) EED 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5) * Middle School methods in specialty* (.5-1.5) Student Teaching (2.0) EED 48I,483 *Field experience hours are required in these courses. A minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related settings are required prior to student teaching. Students spend approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences. UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS The number of supporting liberal arts courses required for licensure depends upon the courses taken previously as part of the bachelor's degree. Requirements are determined by: I Minnesota licensure standards for specific college level coursework in math, biology, physics, and earth science for all students seeking elementary licensure. I Minnesota licensure standards in a specialty area for middle school. Subject area specialties are offered in language arts, social studies, math, and science. Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or better was achieved. The Education Department determines the courses that are accepted. Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make these determinations. In limited cases, life experience can be considered as a substitute for specific program requirements. In such cases students must provide significant evidence of competency in the affected standards. The College's Applicat~on of Prior Learning (APL) process is used as a framework. The Education Department determines what is accepted. - K-12 and 5-12 licensures in several content areas are offered in Weekend College through a combination of graduate and undergraduate coursework. Education requirements are offered primarily on a weekend schedule (along with a limited number of weekday evening courses) . Graduate-level licensure coursework is available to people who already hold a bachelor's degree and meet admissions criteria. The following majors are offered almost entirely through Weekend College: communication arts/literature, history or economics or psychology or sociology (all for social studies), studio art. The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure, and four to six may also be applied toward the master's degree in education. People seeking 5-12 licensure in social studies and biology, chemistry, or physics must complete a broad-based core of courses in their selected field in addition to the major. Previous coursework is accepted when appropriate. This is part of the evaluation of major coursework. EDC 200/522 EDC 206/566 EDC 310/533 EDC 410/544 EDC 480/580 ESE 300/500 Orientation to Education (1.0) * Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0) Learning and Development (l.O) * Special Needs Learner (l.O) * School and Society (1.0) Reading and Writing in Content Area (l.O) To complete the license, students also will need to complete certain requirements at the undergraduate level: HPE 115 Chemical Dependency (.5) EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5) ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments (l.O)* ESE 3XX K-12 or 5-12 Special Methods (1.0 -2.0)* ESE 481 , 483, 485 Student Teaching (2.0-3.0) *Field experience hours are required in these courses. A minimum of 100 hours in classrooms and education-related settings are required prior to student teaching. Students spend approximately 20 hours per term in field experiences. UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS The equivalent of a major in a content area is required for K-12 and 5-12 licensure. Students who have majored in a field in which we offer licensure must have their previous coursework evaluated by the major department at Augsburg. Additional coursework tied to licensure standards is generally required. - The following majors are offered primarily or entirely through the weekday program: biology, chemistry, physics, health and physical education, theatre/dance, mathematics. LICENSURE COMPONENT Learning Disabilities Core There are two licensure options in the K-12 Special Education program: emotional/behavioral disabilities, and learning disabilities. Both of these programs qualify you to teach in special education programs and positions. Many students get licensure in both emotional/behavioral and learning disabilities. Students wishing to earn a Learning Disabilities licensure in addition to a Emotional/Behavioral licensure will take the above courses in the Emotional/Behavioral core, and two additional specialty courses. Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Core SPE 434/534 The following requirements are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. All courses must be taken for licensure, and up to six may also be applied toward the master's degree in education. EDC 200/522 EDC 206/566 EDC 310/533 EDC 410/544 EED 320/520 SPE 400/500 SPE 410/510 Orientation to Education (1.0) * Diversity/Minnesota American Indians (1.0) Learning and Development (1.0) * Special Needs Learner (1.0) * K-6 Methods: Reading (l.O)* Teaching Students with Emot./Behavioral Disabilities (1.0)** Implementing Assessment Strategies SPE 420/520 SPE 430/530 Planning, Design, and Delivery (1.0) ** Instructional and Behavioral Practices SPE 440/540 Parent and Professional Planning (1.0)** SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities (l.O)** Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities (1.0)** A student wishing to earn only a Learning Disabilities licensure would take all of the Emotional/Behaviorial Disabilities core class as well, with the exception of SPE 4 30/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices. (1.0)** (1.0)** - To complete the license, students will also need to complete certain requirements at the undergraduate level: HPE 115 EDC 220 EED 330 EED 350 EED 360 Chemical Dependency (.5) Educational Technology (.5) K-6 Methods: Children's Lit.IL.Arts (1.0) K-6 Methods: Math (1.0)* K-6 Methods: Science (1.0)* Student Teaching (1.0-2.0) *10-20 hours of field experience are required as part of this course. Students currently working in schools can often use their school employment for their field experience. **These courses are taken during the internship year. A significant amount of contact with students labeled EBD or LD is required. The ideal situation for the internship year is to be working in a K-12 setting with these students. Students not currently employed in schools must be available for extensive volunteer field placements during the internship year. Previous coursework can be accepted into the licensure program if it meets Minnesota standards and if a grade of C or better was achieved. The Education Department determines the courses that are accepted. Transcripts, course descriptions, and course syllabi are used to make these determinations. Eligibility To be eligible to apply to the Special Education program, students must: I have college credits, an associate degree, or degree and/or licensure in another field; and I be currently employed in a K-12 setting as a paraprofessional or licensed teacher; and/or I have experience working with students who are labeled with emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities, as well as considerable time available for volunteer field placements. - Innovative Model This program is based on an internship model that allows coursework and experience to occur simultaneously In addition to student teaching, students must complete two 40-hour field placements where they will gain experience working with students from age groups different from their internship site. This program is built on an inclusive education model. Under this model, students learn how to work closely with both special and regular educators to facilitate inclusion of special education students into the regular education classroom. Augsburg College also offers a K-12 Reading Endorsement program. This endorsement has been established to provide teachers with existing teaching licenses an opportunity to expand their knowledge and practices in the area of reading instruction. Candidates for this license will complete 4.5 credits of coursework that have been designed to meet the requirements established for this license by the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Students may use these courses to fulfill requirements for the Master of Arts in Education degree. These courses include: EED 520 K-6 Methods: Reading (LO)* ESE 500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas (LO)* EDC 505 K-12 Literature in the Classroom (.5) EDC 508 K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation (LO) EDC 510 Clinical and Reading Program Leadership (LO) EED 320/520 and ESE 300/500 are offered to both undergraduate and graduate students. EED 320/520 is part of the elementary and special education initial licensure programs, and ESE 300/500 is part of the secondary initial licensure program. The rigor of the course is increased for those taking it at the graduate level. The following policies apply for licensed teachers seeking the reading endorsement: I Reading license candidates who have already received their initial teaching license and who are graduates of Augsburg College or completers of Augsburg licensure programs within the past seven years will not be required to retake the entire version of EED 520 or ESE 500. However, they will be expected to complete the requirement for the graduate portion of the course that they may have taken at the undergraduate level (EED 320 or ESE 300) within the context of a half-credit graduate level independent study. If the graduate level of the course was taken as part of the initial license (EED 520 or ESE 500) within the past seven years, students do not need to repeat it or do the independent study. I Reading license candidates who have already received their initial teaching license and who are graduate/completers of Augsburg College, but not within the past seven years, will be required to take EED 520 and/or ESE 500 at the graduate level. I Reading license candidates who have already received their initial teaching license and who are not graduates of Augsburg College will be expected to take EED 520 and ESE 500 at the graduate level as part of the endorsement program. STUDENT TEACHING All education students are required to complete student teaching in their content area. In the MAE program, student teaching is completed after the core education classes are completed, but before the master's completion electives and final project. Student teaching generally lasts for 12 weeks; however, it may vary slightly for some specific content areas. During that time, students work full time as student teachers and are supervised by an Augsburg faculty member. Students register for two credits of student teaching, and meet at Augsburg College for a student teaching seminar three times during the term. Most placements are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. However, students do have the opportunity to teach abroad, where students do half of the student teaching experience in the metro area, and the remaining portion in another country. Opportunities to teach abroad are available around the world, and it is a wonderful opportunity to build a global perspective in education. - Students progress in graduate coursework during the licensure program. The licensure coursework forms the Master of Arts in Education core, with up to six Augsburg graduate-level licensure courses fulfilling the master's requirements. Declaration of Intent to Complete Students who have been admitted into the MAE program must formally declare their intent to complete the master's degree beyond licensure. This can be done any time during coursework, and up to one year after completing student teaching. Students have seven years to complete the degree after filing the intent to complete form The declaration of intent is made to the MAE program coordinator. Graduate-level courses in which a 3.0 or better is achieved will be accepted into the degree program. If a graduate course is graded 2.5 it can be accepted into the MAE degree completion program as long as the cumulative GPA remains at 3.0 or higher. A maximum of two courses at 2.5 can be used to complete the MAE degree. Students need nine graduate-level courses to complete the MAE. Between four and six courses can be drawn from the appropriate core; the remaining courses will be education or leadership requirements and electives. Once graduate-level students have declared their intent to complete the master's degree, they are eligible to take Master of Arts in Leadership and other education graduate courses. If education graduate courses are used as electives in the degree completion component, they must be drawn from a pool of education non-licensure courses offered at the graduate level. In most cases students will complete the licensure component prior to the graduate degree. The MAE program is also open to students seeking a master's degree without licensure. Students taking this path file Intent to Complete forms with the MAE program director prior to taking their first graduate-level course. The same GPA standards apply (3.0 or better on coursework) and the core of the graduate program is made up of four to six graduate-level licensure courses, plus the degree completion options outlined for those seeking licensure. The difference is that these students are not required to complete the undergraduate courses in education and liberal arts that are required for licensure. Graduate Degree Completion To earn a master's degree beyond the core of education classes, students will need to successfully complete a minimum of three additional graduate-level courses. They are: I A research methods course, typically ML 514 I An elective course, chosen from leadership-focused courses in the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program (see page 11) I A research- or leadership-based final project Students bringing fewer than six graduate-level licensure courses into the degree program must complete additional leadership or education graduate courses to reach the total of nine required courses. - The research methods course will help prepare students to evaluate and document research for use in their final project or paper. In this course, both qualitative and quantitative research methods will be examined. The leadership elective courses allow students to examine issues of leadership at a personal or institutional level. The goal for the graduate degree completion component is to foster the development of teachers as leaders within the institution and community as is in line with our program theme and department mission statement. FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts in Education final project, which serves as the capstone of the master's program: a Leadership Application Project or action research. LEADERSHIP ELECTIVE OPTIONS The Leadership Application Project is a research-based study that links issues of leadership and education with the degree candidate's personal interests. The character of the project will vary with the nature of the investigation and the materials involved, but will always be application oriented. The central component of the Leadership Application Project is the demonstration of leadership ability through a concrete research-based project appropriate to the candidate's workplace or place of service. Students taking this option will register for EDC 585 Independent Study and work closely with a project adviser from Augsburg College. ML510 Visions of Leadership ML 511 Creativity and Problem-Solving ML 520 Self Identity, Values, and Personal The second option is action research in education. Action research is a collaborative, self-reflective research method designed to be used in real situations, and is aimed at solving real problems. The goal of action research is to gain better knowledge of one's practice while improving the situation in which the practice is conducted. This option is composed of two half-credit courses taken in sequential terms. The first course, EDC 586, introduces students to action research, a form of research that simultaneously contributes to the practical concerns of people while furthering the goals of social science. The second course, EDC 587, is focused on collecting and analyzing data. It culminates in a symposium where students present their research in a public forum. Growth ML525 Personality and Systems Theories ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective ML 565 Women and Leadership - Many education courses in the Master of Arts in Education program are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Both undergraduate and graduate students take courses together, with graduate students having additional responsibilities and expectations. Graduate courses are offered at the 500 level. All courses are 1.0 credit unless noted otherwise. EDC 410/544 The Special Needs Learner The study of students with disability, special needs, and giftedness. Emphasis on techniques and resources to help all students achieve maximum outcomes and special focus on needs of urban students. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department or special permission of instructor) EDUCATION COURSES EDC 200/522 Orientation to Education in an Urban Setting Career exploration and overview of the teaching profession. Emphasis on historical and philosophical foundations of the American school system. Urban fieldwork experience. (Undergraduate prereq.: ENG 111, sophomore standing) EDC 206/566 Diversity/Minnesota American Indians Emphasis on points of view about the role of school in modern society, relationships with parents and community, collaborative models, leadership, and professional development. Serves as final theoretical preparation for student teaching. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EDC 505 Literature in the Classroom (.5 course) This course will examine human diversity and human relations. It will provide an awareness and critical analysis of how prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes impact us personally, as well as how these elements impact our schools and communities. Also addressed in this course is Minnesota Standard of Effective Practice 3.G: Understand the cultural content, worldview, and concepts that comprise Minnesota-based American Indian tribal government, history, language, and culture. The study of student reading development, the knowledge and use of gathering and analyzing data of students' reading, and designing and applying appropriate reading curriculum based on this information. EDC 220 Educational Technology (.5 course) EDC 510 Clinical and Reading Program Leadership Psychological and philosophical dimensions of communication through the use of instructional technology. Selection, preparation, production, and evaluation of effective audio and/or visual technology for teaching/learning situations. The study of effective leadership and professional development strategies for individual schools and school districts, reading standards, state and federal reading legislation, and fiscal and budgetary operations. The focused implementation of knowledge and skills gained in reading licensure coursework. EDC 310/533 Learning and Development in an Educational Setting A survey of educational psychology topics as applied to teaching and learning. Special emphasis is placed on classroom applications. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) - EDC 480/580 School and Society The study and use of literature in the K-12 classroom. EDC 508 K-12 Reading Assessment and Evaluation ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COURSES EEO 310 K-6 Methods: Health/Physical Education (.5 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for physical education and health at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 320/520 K-6 Methods: Reading The study and use of a variety of teaching techniques and resources in reading, including the diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admissions to department) EEO 330 K-6 Methods: Language Arts/Children's Literature Examination and preparation of materials and resources for children's literature and language arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 331 Middle School Methods: Communication Arts/Literature-Writing (.5 course) Introduction to the teaching of writing at the middle school level. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 341 K-6: Methods: Visual Arts (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for visual arts at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 342 K-6: Methods: Music (.25 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for music at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 350 K-6 Methods: Mathematics Examination and preparation of materials and resources for mathematics at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 360 K-6 Methods: Science Examination and preparation of materials and resources for science at the kindergarten and elementary levels. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 370 K-6 Methods: Social Studies/Thematic Studies (.5 course) Examination and preparation of materials and resources for social studies and thematic teaching at the kindergarten and elementary levels. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 380 Kindergarten Methods (.5 course) Study and use of a variety of techniques and resources for teaching kindergarten. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) EEO 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching Two to three courses of full-time, supervised classroom experience. Required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure program and program portfolio. - SECONDARY EDUCATION COURSES ESE 340 5-12 Methods: Science ESE 300/500 Reading/Writing in the Content Areas Introduction to the teaching of the natural sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in science taught concurrently as ESE 341 Middle School Methods: Science (.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) The study and use of a variety of middle school and secondary techniques and resources to teach reading and writing through the content areas. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) . •. ESE 325 Creating Learning Environments An introduction to assessment, lesson planning, and classroom organization based in the Minnesota Graduation Rule, state testing, and national standards. Emphasis on creating environments conducive to learning. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) ESE 310 5-12 Methods: Social Studies Introduction to the teaching of the social sciences in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in social studies taught concurrently as ESE 311 Middle School Methods: Social Studies (.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) ESE 320 5-12 Methods: Theatre/Dance Introduction to the teaching of theatre and dance in schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to the department) ESE 330 5-12 Methods: Mathematics Introduction to the teaching of mathematics in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Middle school portion required for elementary concentration in mathematics taught concurrently as ESE 331 Middle School Methods: Mathematics (.5 course). Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) - ESE 350 5-12 Methods: Literature and Reading Introduction to the teaching of literature and reading in the middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for elementary concentration in communication arts/literature and for communication arts/literature license. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department. NOTE: Students seeking 5-12 communication arts/literature license do not need to take ESE 300.) ESE 351 5-12 Methods: Speaking and Listening (.5 course) Introduction to the teaching of speaking and listening in middle and high schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) ESE 352 5-12 Methods: Media Literacy (.5 course) Introduction to the teaching of media literacy in middle school and high school. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Required for communication arts/literature license. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) ESE 360 K-12 Methods: Visual Arts Introduction to the teaching of visual arts in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience.(Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) ESE 370 K-12 Methods: Music SPE 420/520 Planning, Design, and Delivery Introduction to the teaching of music in the schools. Emphasis on instructional strategies and curriculum development. Fieldwork experience. (Prereq.: PPST and admission to department) This course provides students with skills to write and implement individual program plans and to create effective learning environments for students labeled EBD. Particular attention is paid to inclusion models, diversity of student need, and forming partnerships with key school personnel. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department) ESE 481, 483, 485 Student Teaching Two to three courses of full-time, supervised student teaching required for licensure. Occurs upon satisfactory completion of licensure program and program portfolio. SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES SPE 315 Critical Issues: Special Education Seminar (.5) This course is designed to support students seeking special education licensure throughout their internship year. Issues related to special education and their specific settings are the focus of the course. The department portfolio is completed as a part of this course. SPE 400/500 Teaching Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities This course presents an overview of learners with emotional and behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities. It addresses the historical and philosophical aspects of the EBD category, examines origins of student behavior and student learning styles, and addresses theoretical perspectives and conceptual models as they relate to this category of disability. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department) SPE 410/510 Implementing Assessment Strategies This course examines the assessment process from the prereferral to the recommendation stage. Students gain understanding of key assessment tools and how they influence student placement and programming. A qualitative and person-centered assessment process is emphasized. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department) SPE 424/524 Etiology and Origins of Learning Disabilities This course will focus on the history and context of learning disabilities, which includes the medical and sociological aspects specific to learning disabilities. It will also teach students how to access information relevant to the field. SPE 430/530 Instructional and Behavioral Practices This course examines behavioral support options used with students who are labeled EBD . It emphasizes the use of reflective, pro-active, and non-aversive approaches drawn from current best practices and including positive behavioral supports, person centered planning, and functional assessment. (Prereq: PPST and admission to the department) SPE 434/534 Teaching Content Areas to Students with Learning Disabilities This course will teach students how to identify, adapt, and implement developmentally appropriate instruction and strategies that support the learning of students identified as having learning disabilities. The specific focus will be on the areas of reading, writing, and listening comprehension; and math, reasoning, and problem solving skills. SPE 440/540 Parent and Professional Planning This course examines the role of families of students with special needs, specifically those families of students labeled EBD. A family systems perspective is introduced and applied. The need to form strong connections with community agencies is emphasized. (Prereq: ENG 111, PPST and admission to department). - GRADUATE-LEVEL RESEARCH REQUIREMENTDEGREE COMPLETION ML 514 Research Methods Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. ML 530 Ethics in Communication Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings. GRADUATE-LEVEL ELECTIVES At least one elective must be taken from the following Master of Arts in Leadership courses. ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world-view. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors that influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values of learning and leadership strategies. ML 525 Personality and Systems Theories - Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm, Maslow, May, and others to personality theory are considered as are the systems' theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson. The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership Review of the decision-making process-the setting, goals, and contingencies-as it affects leaders and leadership. Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and present-their intentions, consequences, arguments, explanations, and justification. ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how communication, decision making, and leadership have been altered by these technologies. Students examine how they can engage and manage these processes in their organizations. concrete project appropriate to the candidate's workplace or place of service. EDC 586 Action Research in Education (.5 course) This course will introduce students to action research, a form of research that simultaneously contributes to the practical concerns of people while furthering the goals of social science. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and collaboration. Action research is used in real situations, and is aimed at solving real problems. The goal of action research is to gain better knowledge of one's practice while improving the situation in which the practice is conducted. This is the first of a two-trimester course. ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective EDC 587 Action Research (.5 course) This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity, appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups. The second term of this course involves intensive data analysis, writing, and sharing of the degree candidate's research. It requires active self-reflective inquiry and collaboration. The trimester will culminate with a symposium in which student work will be presented in a public forum. ML 565 Women and Leadership A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants. MAE FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS EDC 585 Leadership Application Project The Leadership Application Project is a research-based study that links issues of leadership and education with the degree candidate's personal interests. The character of the project will vary with the nature of the investigation and the materials involved, but will always be application oriented. The central component of the Leadership Application Project is the demonstration of leadership ability through a - Admission into the Master of Arts in Education program is a two-step process: admission into Augsburg College Graduate Studies, and admission into the Education Department. AUGSBURG GRADUATE ADMISSION Immediate graduate admission requires applicants to hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0). Any graduate courses taken will also be factored into the cumulative grade point average. However, if an applicant holds a graduate degree with at least a 3.0 grade point average, he or she is waived from holding a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average . ·.· . Applicants with cumulative grade point averages between 2.5 - 3.0 will be admitted to the undergraduate-level licensure program until they achieve a 3.0 or better in 2.0 courses at Augsburg College. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the Education Department Admissions Committee. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, with students being admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. To apply to the College, the following materials must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions: I Completed application form I $35 non-refundable application fee I A one-to-three page statement about the applicant's teaching aspirations I Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred I Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ADMISSION Once accepted into the College, students may take lower division courses in education and required content areas. Prior to taking the upper division courses, students must be admitted to the Education Department. In order to be accepted into the Education Department, students must take the PreProfessional Skills Test (PPST), have the required cumulative grade point average, and submit two letters of recommendation. - To obtain an Education Department admissions packet, go the Education Department office in Sverdrup Hall 11. Augsburg College encourages qualified applicants from other countries. See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process and selection criteria. Application materials required for international applicants are: I Completed application form I $35 application fee (non-refundable) payable in U.S. dollars I A one-to-three page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations I Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for further information) I Official mark-sheets 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; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center I Official mark-sheets 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; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center I Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 for the paper test, or 250 for the computer version Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview, in person or over the phone, with graduate program faculty and/or staff members. Students and their financial sponsor must complete a Declaration of Finances as part of the application for admission, along with appropriate certifications. In accordance with federal regulations, applicants seeking an F-1 student visa or J-1 exchange visitor visa must provide documentation to the school that they have financial resources adequate to cover all expenses for the duration of the program. Once a student has been accepted into the program, the appropriate school official will issue the student an 1-20 (if seeking an F-1) or DS-2019 (if seeking aj-1). - EVALUATION STANDARDS Evaluation of academic performance in the MAE program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined below. Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 Achieves the minimum passing standard Performance below basic course standards 0.5 0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course) P Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and nonpunitive-not computed in grade point average) W Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade form with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor's signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic term. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the course becomes a 0.0. ATTENDANCE POLICY Attendance is highly important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. - ACADEMIC PROBATION AND DISMISSAL POLICIES Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with the MAE program director before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program by the MAE program director. Students may also be dismissed by the MAE program director for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION Students may petition the MAE program director for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose course content is comparable to those in the MAE program. No more than two courses will be accepted for transfer credit. CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS Each full-credit graduate course is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 28 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is published annually in the Weekend College class schedule and on the Weekend College Web site <www.augsburg.edu/weccurrent> and on the registrar's Web page at <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/registrar>. - FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. A signed a promissory note is required per term after which funds are credited to the student account. Awards are made based on available funds. Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per year as a graduate student with a $40,000 aggregate maximum. Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal begin nine months after you graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances, military service. Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you are eligible for a deferment. SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) The SELF is administered through the Minnesota Higher Education Services Offices. Applications are available from the Enrollment Center and should be completed by the borrower and co-signer and returned to the Enrollment Center for further processing. Loan proceeds are released through eiectronic funds transfer. Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $9,000 per year minus any other student loan indebtedness. Maximum graduate borrowing cannot exceed $40,000 including undergraduate. The minimum annual loan is $500. Interest and Repayment: The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in the 13th month after you leave school. Deferments: There are no deferments. Contact the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office regarding special circumstances and repayment. TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial aid application materials are available at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be admitted to Augsburg as regular students or be returning students in good academic standing. The financial aid application will be processed when the following documents are received: 1) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. 2) Federal income tax return(s) . 3) Verification worksheet. Obtain a copy at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb and return it to the Enrollment Center. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT Enrollment Center 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, enroll@augsburg.edu, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. ABOUT AUGSBURG HISTORY Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. CAMPUS LOCATION Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical complexes-Fairview University Medical Centerare adjacent to Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven Corners theatre district just a few blocks away. ACCESS I Bl LITY Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide accessible connections among major buildings-student housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning, physical, and psychiatric disabilities. CHURCH AFFILIATION Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It has a diverse community with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty, and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian spirituality and thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 22Il Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1023. \ - MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION FACULTY JOY E. BARTLETT, Assistant Professor MARY BETH KELLY, Instructor, part-time B.A., West Virginia State College; M.A., University of Minnesota. B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.Ed., Bethel College. WILLIAM P. BIERDEN, Instructor, part-time B.S., Southwest State University; M.S., Mankato State University; Ed.D., University of St. Thomas. CAROL KNICKER, Assistant Professor B.S., M.S., Mankato State University. CHRIS BROWN, Instructor LYNN E. LIN DOW, Assistant Professor B.S., Bemidji State University; M.Ed., University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. B.S., Mankato State University; M.S., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. JOSEPH A. ERICKSON, Professor PATSY H. MOGUSH, Instructor, part-time B.A., University of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. B.A., .B.S., University of Minnesota; M.A., University of St. Thomas; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. JEANINE A. GREGOIRE, Assistant Professor SUSAN E. O'CONNOR, Associate Professor B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University. RICHARD A. GRESCZYK, Instructor, part-time VICKI L. OLSON, Associate Professor, Dept. Chair B.S., M.Ed., University of Minnesota. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. LISA L. HYLAND, Instructor, part-time B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin. B.A., M.A., University of St. Thomas. RICHARD W. PEARL, Instructor, part-time GRETCHEN K. IRVINE, Assistant Professor RONALD W. PETRICH, Assistant Professor B.A., College of St. Teresa; M.S., University of WisconsinRiver Falls; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., United Theological Seminary. MARY J. JACOBSON, Assistant Professor B.S., University of North Dakota; M.A.Ed., Ed.D., Hamline University. DEBORAH D. KATZ, Instructor, part-time A.B., Stanford University; Ed.M., Harvard Graduate School of Education; Ed.D., National-Louis University. LINDA L. STEVENS, Assistant Professor B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Mankato State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. BARBARA A. WEST, Instructor/Director of Student Teaching Placement and Licensing B.S., St. Cloud State University; M.S., Syracuse University. ANNE M. KAUFMAN, Associate Professor B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota . - .A-UGSBURG C 0 L L E G E Transforming Education AUGSBURG LOCATION MAP AUGSBURG CAMPUS MAP 6th Street S. Master of Arts in Education Admissions office Visitor Parking Augsburg campus buildings Student /Staff Parking I\) g ::r ~ ::J c <D fll Butler Place ~Interstate 94 West Interstate 94 East ~ '·
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Title: Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Catalog, 1990-1991
Collection: Course Catalogs
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Show more MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP ~ ,-, ... ',' .. 1 ,..~ ,-, '!1 ,-...',.. .·,,-1,, " \\ ~,. 1- I 11- ,_'\: / - \ ; ' I \I - \ .- - ..... ,_ ,,, ' t"'-,-,, ,-, - _,,_ - ,;, - 4' - ' I AUGSBURG COLLEGE 1990-1991 . . .·:'J .·I Those who hope to lead had better understand both rationally and intuitively the people who might be their followers, and the society in which they are embedded. They had better comprehend the values of our common culture, past and present, know how our political and economic systems work, and understand how and why science has changed the world ... Leaders need specialists as advisers and staff members. But leaders themselves are generalists ... At higher levels of leadership they cannot achieve their full potential without considerable breadth of knowledge. Only this way can they shape the contexts for decisions where expert knowledge is used. - John Gardner Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 • nformation Sessions Individuals interested in the Master of Arts in Leadership program at Augsburg College are encouraged to attend an information session. These free, two-hour sessions are scheduled at various times prior to the beginning of each trimester. Please call the Master of Arts in Leadership Office (330-1786) for details or to register for one of these information sessions: Saturday, April 21, 1990 Thursday, May 24, 1990 Thursday, June 21, 1990 Tuesday, July 17, 1990 Saturday, October 20, 1990 Saturday, February 23, 1991 Saturday, April 20, 1991 Thursday, May 23, 1991 Thursday, June 20, 1991 Tuesday, July 16, 1991 Tuesday, August 6, 1991 For more information write or call: Master of Arts in Leadership Office Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 9:00-11 :00 6:00-8:00 6:00-8:00 6:00-8:00 9:00-11:00 9:00-11 :00 9:00-11 :00 6:00-8:00 6:00-8:00 6:00-8:00 6:00-8:00 AM PM PM PM AM AM AM PM PM PM PM Information Sessions .............................................................. .. .. 2 Calendar for 1990-'91 ................................................................. 4 Introduction to the Master of Arts in Leadership .................. 6 Leadership Development Model ............................................. 7 Curriculum Design ............................................. ........................ 9 Course Descriptions ........................................ ..... .................... 10 Graduate Faculty ...................................................................... 13 Library ........................................................................................ 13 Accreditation and Affiliations ................................................ 13 Student Support Services ........................................................ 14 Student Rights ........................................................................... 15 Admission Requirements ........................................................ 15 Application Procedures ......................................................... .. 15 Deadlines ................................................................................... 16 Evaluation Standards ......... ...................................................... 16 Academic Policies ..................................................................... 17 Fee and Payment Schedule ..................................................... 18 Financial Aid ............................................................................. 19 Campus Map ............................................................................. 22 Campus Location .. .................................................................... 23 About Augsburg ....................................................................... 24 Faculty and Administration .................................................. .. 25 Advisory Council to the Graduate Program ........................ 28 D alendar 1990-'91 Calendar Saturday Schedule: 8:30 AM - Noon and 1:15 - 4:45 PM Thursday Schedule: 6:00 - 7:30 PM and 8:00 - 9:30 PM Fall Trimester 1990 .. . : -· Class Dates Thursday, September 6 Thursday, September 13 Saturday, September 22 Thursday, September 27 Saturday, O ctober 6 Thursday, October 11 Saturday, October 20 Thursday, October 25 Saturday, N ovember 3 Thursday, November 8 Saturday, November 17 Thursday, November 29 Saturday, D ecember 1 Leadership Practicum Dates Saturday, September 8 Saturday, September 15 Other Important Dates Monday, August 20: Application Deadline Wednesday, September 5: Orientation Monday, September 10: Last day to register and / or drop class without record notation Saturday, November 17: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, December 17: Final Grades Due Attendance Policy Bernuse leader hip i sue are presented, d is u e and a nalyzed in the cla sroom, r gular attendance is highly importMt a nd hould be con idered a responsibility, not on ly to o n ·' elf, bu t to ne' cla , mat sand the cour instruct r. Irregula1- attendance may, at the di er tion f th · in tructo r, , dversely affect one's grade. Winter Trimester, 1991 Class Dates Thursday, January 3 Saturday, January 12 Thursday, January 17 Saturday, January 26 Thursday, January 31 Saturday, February 9 Thursday, February 14 Saturday, February 23* Thursday, February 28 Saturday, March 9 Thursday, March 14 Saturday, March 23 Thursday, March 28 Leadership Practicum Saturday, January 5 *One week between classes Other Important Dates Monday, December 3: Application Deadline Wednesday, January 2: Orientation Monday, January 7: Last day to register and / or drop class without record notation Saturday, March 16: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, April 1: Final Grades Due Spring Trimester 1991 Class Dates Thursday, April 11 Saturday, April 20 Thursday, April 25 Saturday, May 4 Thursday, May 9 Saturday, May 18 Thursday, May 23 Saturday, June 1 Thursday, June 6 Saturday, June 15* Thursday, June 20 Saturday, June 22 Thursday, June 27 Leadership Practicum Saturday, April 6 *One week between classes Other Important Dates Monday, March 4: Application Deadline Wednesday, April 10: Orientation Monday, April 15: Last day to register and / or drop class without record notation Saturday, June 1: Last day to withdraw from class Monday, July 8: Final Grades Due 6Jntroduction Developing Leaders for Organizations and the Community The Master of Arts in Leadership responds to the leadership development needs of profit and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: • a vision which is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; • an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; • a sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face, and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; "' the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and • the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The Master of Arts in Leadership provides a means by which individuals aspiring to enhance their leadership skills may discover and refine these and other abilities and awarenesses fundamental to effective leadership. Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule The Master of Arts in Leadership program is designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults. The program is based on the assumption that the men and women who enroll are employed, self-disciplined and well-motivated individuals who seek a balance of classroom experience, group interaction and individual study. Each course is, therefore, divided into periods of study, group efforts and class preparation. To accommodate this format for learning, each class meets on alternate Saturdays for three-and-one-half hours and alternate Thursday evenings for one-and-one-half hours. Leadership Development Model The Master of Arts in Leadership program promotes leadership as a process which 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources, 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes is a broad range of abilities and awarenesses. These abilities and awarenesses, outlined in the diagram on page 7, serve as specific outcomes for the Master of Arts in Leadership. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance and refine these capabilities within the individual. Leadership Development Model Leadership Sense of Vision / Orientation Toward Action "" Ethical Creative "" Social awareness "" Environmental awareness "" Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences "" Appreciation of situational complexity ' "" Long-term perspective "" Flexibility "" Adaptability "" Innovativeness Facility for Persuasion / Communicative "" "" "" "" "" Effective listener Effective speaker Effective writer Diplomatic ability Effective team member "" Interpersonal sensitivity \ Risk Assumptive "" Curiosity "" Achievement motivation "" Self-esteem Decisive Self-confidence Analytical ability "" Ability to think critically "" Understanding of research .& Ability to manage conflict .& .& ""' Culturally Aware "" Appreciation for cultural differences "" World-view perspective "" Tolerance of individual differences Community of Learners Essential to the goals of the Master of Arts in Leadership is participation in a community of learners. Learning can be. enhanced when the student is involved in a stable community that provides opportunity and encouragement for active participation both in and out of the classroom. This community will be enriched by the presence of men and women who bring to the program a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages graduate students to make use of college facilities such as the library, meeting rooms and the Christensen Center; to take the opportunity to share meals and coffee breaks; to participate in optional lunchtime seminars; and to attend other college activities such as music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Leadership Practicum . ., .· .·.· Master of Arts in Leadership students enroll in a half course called "Leadership Practicum." Students are required to enroll in this professional assessment and development course for six terms during their graduate work at Augsburg. Upon completion of the entire practicum, students receive a half course credit. In each term, specific activities related to the practicum are scheduled. Early in the program a major component of this practicum is a full-day professional assessment to determine students' abilities and potential relative to each of the outcomes of the Leadership Development Model (see page 7). Assessment instruments include paper and pencil exercises and simulation and group experiences. Following the assessment students meet individually with a trained assessor who provides guidance in personal goal-setting and in the creation of a professional development plan or "blueprint." In subsequent terms "Leadership Practicum" includes workshops designed to meet the needs of the students in the following areas: communication skills, self-assessment measures, group processes, and other professional development topics identified by graduate students and staff. .Liurriculum Design Master of Arts in Leadership students are required to complete 12 courses and a thesis. Each course unites two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques are varied, such as case study, debate, written and oral presentation and group activity. The e techniques, which have had demon trat d succes in advan d courses, develop targeted leadership abilities and understandings. Continual reinforcement occurs as students employ these capacities in multiple courses. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as cross-disciplinary and to see content areas as integrated. The very form of the program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative ability. Required Courses Include: ML 500 ML 510 ML 590 ML 591 ML 592 Leadership Practicum (a half course which spans six trimesters) Foundations of Leadership (to be taken during one of the first three trimesters) Thesis-Research Seminar I Thesis-Research Seminar II (These two seminars are to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms.) Thesis Consultation (a half course to be taken simultaneously with ML 591 and in the term in which the thesis is completed) Students are required to complete eight additional courses chosen from the following courses: ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML 540 Politics, History and Leadership ML 545 Analytical Reasoning for Qualitative Decisions ML 550 Decision-Making Technology ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective ML 598 Independent Study ML 599 Special Topics Other courses as added urse Descriptions ML 500 Leadership Practicum A professional assessment and development course which spans six terms. This course includes a full-day professional assessment and subsequent workshops in the following areas: communication skills, self-assessment measures, group processes. The course culminates in a final professional assessment. Half credit. Graded on a P /N basis. ML 510 Foundations of Leadership Introduction to the concept of leadership, providing an historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. The role of th liberal arts, various learning styles, methods of research and inquiry, student outcomes and program expectations are examined. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesth · tics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. Thi cour e uses creativity as a method and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world-view. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth Study of the concepts of self-identity, values and personal growth as related to professional and personal life. This course may employ psychological, philosophical, and theological perspectives to explore the role of the individual in the larger social context. Major topics include the acquisition, development and evolution of self-identity and values, the influence of sex roles, and the relationship to spiritual growth. ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought Investigation of the processes of critical thinking drawing from philosophy and other disciplines. This course focuses on the relationships between ideas and the expression and application of ideas. Students apply dialectical processes in the effective formation, presentation and use of ideas in organizational structures. ML 530 Ethics in Communication Interdisci plinary study of ethics and communica tion through the in vestigation of a v<1riety of ethical perspectives within human comm uni at:ion. This course places particular a ttention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes a sensitivity to ethical conflicts which arise in social and organizational settings. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change Exami na tion of the processes by which change occurs. This course , ppli s economic and sociological theories to such critical social issues as human and natural resource management. Emphasis is on identi fying the need for change, the means of initiating it and the adaptation of social groups to change. ML 540 Politics, History and Leadership Analy is of the p Litical aspects of nation-sta tes and other organiza tions. This course focuses on the proces of achieving individual, group or .national goa ls. Dra wi1tg on a variety of cultures and uati n , it examines significant historica l events and the leaders who shaped them. ML 545 Analytical Reasoning for Qualitative Decision Exploration of th methods of ma th ma tica l r asoning as a structure for a pproa ling problems. This c ur focuses on the logic and ra tional und erlying ma thematica l models and analytical decision making techniques. ML 550 Decision-Making and Technology Historica l a naly i of th decision ma king an d p roblem solving pr ce . Thi cour e foc uses on the development of technology as both the cause and th e solutio1~ of problem s by investigating various cases. ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective Investiga tion of inter-cultura l issues. This course enhances the ability to lead and work m re effectively with p pie of differen t cultural backgro und throu gh the study of djverse valu , beliefs and traditions within the global community. ML 590 Thesis-Research Seminar I: Research in Leadership First half of a two-course "capstone" sequence for the Master of Arts in Leadership program. This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic to synthesize previous study and work experience and to demonstrate an understanding of the program's principles. Grad d n a PI N basis. ML 591 Thesis-Research Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings Continuation of the "capstone" seminar. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. At the completion of the seminar students present their final results orally and submit written th ses. Graded on a PI N basis. ML 592 Thesis Consultation A series of meetings with a faculty thesis adviser simultaneous with ML 591 and during the trimester in which the thesis is being prepared for final submission. Half credit. Graded on P / N basi . Students not compl tjng the th s is during the same term in which they are enrolled in ML 591 are r quired to pay a thesis continuation fee of $100 durulg each sub equent term until the thesis is completed . ML 598 Independent Study '· .... ' Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at lea t three courses with a grad of at least 3.0. Requires consent of th Associate Deai1 for Graduate and Special Programs. ML 599 Special Topics Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. a raduate Faculty Faculty who teach in the Master of Arts in L ader hip program are full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional d g re s. Som our s are team taught by bringing tog th r fa ulty from diff rent discipline or combining a faculty m mb r with profes ionals from relevant fields. In th s ituation , at least on member of the team has a Ph.D. and substantial teaching experience. All of the program faculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. Graduate faculty are listed at the end of this bulletin. • ibrary The Augsburg library houses over 160,000 bo k , p riodicals, records, tapes and film . Music, chemistry a nd art hi t ry libraries nre I ca ted within the departmental areas. Ace s to over 1,000,000 volumes is available via daily interloan and courier service among seven private liberal arts colleges and the Hill Reference Library. Through Minitex, the statewide network, the additional resources of the Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are accessible to Augsburg faculty and students . • ccreditation and Affiliations Students who successfully complete Augsburg's leadership prngram will rec ive a Master of Arts Degr · . Augsbu rg is accredited by t11e orth ent.ral A oc:iation of Coll g and Schools. Th · colleg is a member f the A iated oll ges of th Twin Citie (ACTC), Luth tan Educati n owlcil in orth America and Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Ed u ation Coordinating Board . Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not (necessarily) 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. ll]tudent Support Services The Augsburg Master of Arts in Leadership Program assists students in making education and career plans, in working on their personal development, and in participating in activities beyond the classroom. Some of these services are listed below. Academic Planning In addition to the faculty who provide consultation and advice, academic planning is guided by the Leadership Practicum assessors, thesis advisers, and Master of Arts in Leadership staff. Career Services available include: • Professional assessment through the Leadership Practicum • Self/ career assessment counseling through the Career Services Office (330-1162) • Development of a resume and a career-search plan through the Career Services Office • Work experience related to a student's field of specialization through the Cooperative Education Office (330-1148) The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matters of disciplinary action, grievana a nd grad appeal. Students who wish to identify appropriate procedur s f01· complaints should c nta t the Vi President for Stud ent Affai_rs (330-1160). The C liege perates in comp.liaiu e with th Family Right and Privacy Act and Tit! IX. Sh1dents hav · th right to in p ct all official r cord which pertain to th m a nd w hich ar maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (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 based on sex, race, ethnic or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age. 'Almission Requirements Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants to the program are expected to have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A=4.0). Applicants to the program must have five years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a position(s) of leadership or position(s) demonstrating leadership potential. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • • • • Previous college record, Letters of recommendation, Experience and organizational background, Miller Analogies Test scores, or for applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and • Written statement and possible interview. Alpplication Procedures To apply, students must submit the following materials to the Master of Arts in Leadership Office: • Completed application form with $25 (non-refundable) application fee. • Written statement relating the applicant's career and life goals focusing on leadership aspirations. • Letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential. • Letter of recommendation from a co-worker (at the same level) describing applicant's work style and potential as a leader. • Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work from each institution attended indicating degrees conferred. • Official set of results on the Miller Analogies Test, or for applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). • Possible interview with graduate program staff member. .. Fall Trimester, 1990-Monday, August 20, 1990 Winter Trimester, 1991-Monday, December 3, 1990 Spring Trimester, 1991-Monday, March 4, 1991 Fall Trimester, 1991-Monday, August 19, 1991 m valuation Standards Evaluation of academic performance for the Master of Arts in Leadership will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 P N W I Achieves highest standards of excellence Achieves above basic course standards Achieves the minimum passing standard Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and non-punitiv~not computed in grade point average) Grade given when course is dropped Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for rea ons beyond the student's control (to receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Program staff stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor, and any other necessary documentation). No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count t ward the degree. N more than two courses with a grad below 2.0 can be r peated. Only the credits and grades earned th s ·cond time are c unt ·d in th grad point average. Alcademic Policies Academic Probation and Dismissal Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to. be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N in a course, the student must petition successfully with the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee before being permitted to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If the cumulative grade point average again falls below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the program by the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Students also may be dismissed by the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee for behavior detrimental to the program such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. Credit for Prior Education, Training and Experience Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the Master of Arts in Leadership program, it is unlikely that courses taken elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in the curriculum. Students may petition the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit or the receipt of credit for other training. Credit and Contact Hours Each graduate course in the Master of Arts in Leadership program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 30 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students may take either one or two courses each trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the program in two years. All students are required to complete the program within four years. Extensions beyond four years will be considered on the basis of petition to the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one term must request a leave of absence in writing from the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Last Date to Withdraw from Class The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is noted on pp. 4 and 5. n ee and Payment Schedule Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) Tuition (per trimester course) (one course = 6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable, applicable to first semester's tuition) Leadership Practicum Fee (per term for six terms) Thesis Continuation Fee Late Fee (charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date.) Late registration includes incomplete registration as defined: a) Unsigned Registration Form or b) Unapproved Payment Plan Registration Change after First Class Meeting (cancel/ add/ change grade option, or combination at one time) Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. $25.00 $815.00 $100.00 $125.00 $100.00 $50.00 per day $5.00 $2.00 Fees The application fee ($25) is due on or before the application deadline for a given term. The $100 non-refundable deposit (applied to first semester's tuition) reserves a place in the program in a given term, once a person is accepted. Tuition is due at the time of registration. Payment Options* 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in 3 equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed . Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full . This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. *A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. Refund Schedule A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: (In order to be eligible for the refund, students are responsible for cancelling courses with the Registrar's Office.) Prior Prior Prior Prior Prior Prior to to to to to to the the the the the the first scheduled class meeting-100% second scheduled class meeting-90% third scheduled class meeting-80% fourth scheduled class meeting-70% fifth scheduled class meeting-60% sixth scheduled class meeting-50% m inancial Aid In a number of ways, students may receive assistance in meeting Graduate Program costs. Enrollment in two courses per trimester allows the student to be classified as full-time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Office of Student Financial Services (330-1046) assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Augsburg Tuition Grant Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to graduate students who show academic potential and have financial need. Funded Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues outside funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships enables the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College provides several payment plans by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. 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 application please contact Augsburg's American Indian Support Program Director at 330-1138 or your tribal agency. Federal and State Aid Programs Th 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 standard, nationally accepted methodology. "' Perkins Student Loan-Joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time while you are enrolled at least half-time. Simple interest of 5% and repayment of the principal (at the minimum of $30 a month) begin six months after you leave school (nine months for new borrowers after 7-1-87). Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum which may be borrowed for combined undergraduate and graduate study is $18,000 . .... SLS (Supplemental Loans for Students)-A Federal loan program. Independent students may borrow up to $4,000 per year to a maximum of $20,000 and must be enrolled at least half-time. Variable interest rate is set annually with a cap of 12%; payment usually begins within 60 days after disbursement. Principal may be deferred until the student ceases halftime enrollment. Interest may, at the lender's option, accumulate until the in-school deferment ends. Students must apply for flnancial aid . .... SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund)-A Minnesota State Joan program. Students may borrow up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 cumulative) as undergraduates with a $25,000 aggregate maximum when graduate study is included ($1,000 minimum). 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 . .... Stafford Student Loan (formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan)-Loan funds are obtained directly from a local lender or state agency in certain states. While the student is attending at least half-time, there is no interest charge. Simple annual interest of 8% on the loan balance and repayment of the principal begin six months after leaving school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum loan is $2,625 for the first two years and $4,000 for the remaining years of undergraduate study and $7,500 per year for graduate study. The cumulative undergraduate and graduate maximum is $54,750. To Apply for Financial Aid: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to also apply for financial aid. The Office of Student Financial Services will send you the necessary application and financial statement form (or you may pick them up in the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall, or the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Office, 2222 Murphy Place). All students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if they did not receive aid. Forms are available from the College. Complete and return the financial aid forms by the deadlines indicated. Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, within the deadline stated. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 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 Melby Hall Ice Arena Stage II Theatre Center for Global Education Scandinavian Center Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication Youth and Family Institute 19. Office Annex House 20. Tutor House 21. American Indian Support and Minority Education Partnership 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 I~ I Accessible Entrance • ampus Location N I • I I I I DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS '' '' '' '' '' '' ' UJ t) From Minneapolis Interstate 94 east to 25th A venue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. From St. Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside A venue to 21st A venue South, left at Augsburg sign. Parking All posted Augsburg College pa rking lot are fr and p en for student us from 4:30 p.m. Friday tlu· ugh Sunday vening. Lots are loca.ted on 7th Street between 21st and 22nd Avenues and north of 8th Street on 21st A venue. Most street parking is two hour parking, seven days a week. Additional parking is available in the Riverside Medical Center ramp, or U of M parking lots on the north side of Riverside A venue. History ... .. ' Ang burg was the first seminary founded by orwegian Lutherans in America. Named after the confess ion of faith presented by Lutheran in Aug burg, Germa ny, in 1530, Aug burg opened in September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Campus Location Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities surrounding Murphy Square, the oldest of 155 pC1 rks in the "City of Lakes." Adjacent to the ca mpu are Fairview an d St. Mary' Hospitals, th West 13ank campus of the Univer ity f Minne ota and Mississippi River parkway . Accessibility Augsburg College has made a majo r effort to becom on of th most accessible campu es in the regi n. Skyway , tunnel and eleva tors provide accessible connections be tween nine of th 14 major b uildings- sh.1dent housi ng towers, Chri ten ell Cent r, main academic and administrative halls, the library and music building. In addition, there are progra ms for students with learning a nd physical disabili ties. Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of The Evangelical Lu thera n Church in America. About 59 p rcent of the students are Lu th ra11, 14 perc nt other Protes ta nt a nd 19 percent Roman Ca tholic. Several other affiliations are repre ented among s h.1dents a nd faculty. Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national r ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap a required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its admission policies, educational programs, activities, and employment practices. The following faculty and administrators are currently involved in the Master of Arts in Leadership program: Earl Alton, Professor and Department Chairperson of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Michiga11. Kenneth Bailey, Professor of Philosophy. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. John Benson, Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D. Columbia University. Maria Brown, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University; M.S.W., University of Minnesota. John Cerrito, Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Economics. B.A., Rhode Island College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout. Francine Chakolis, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota. Larry Crockett, Assistant Professor of Mathematics/Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary. Grace Dyrud, Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Mark Engebretson, Associate Professor and Department Chairperson of Physics. B.A., Luther College, M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norman Ferguson, Professor of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Nancy Guilbeault, Director, Counseling Services. B.A., M.A., University of Minnesota. Satya Gupta, Professor of Business Administration and Economics, B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Milda Hedblom, Professor of Political Science. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Edwina Hertzberg, Associate Professor of Social Work, Director of Faculty Development. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Garry Hesser, Professor of Sociology, Director of Cooperative Education Program. B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. Edith Kromer, Weekend Librarian. B.A., Hamline University; M.A., University of Minnesota. Ryan LaHurd, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the College. B.A., Mt. Carmel College; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. David Lapakko, Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Rosemary Link, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Southhampton University; C.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Janet M. Mathison, Instructor of Religion, Associate Director, Center for Global Education. B.A., Alverno College; M.A., Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania. Marie McNeff, Professor of Education. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Nebraska. Thomas Morgan, Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Economics. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon. William Morris, Adjunct Professor of Political Science. B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University. Richard Nelson, Professor and Department Chairperson of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota . Beverly Nilsson, Professor and Chairperson of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norma Noonan, Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., University of Indiana. Vicki B. Olson, Assistant Professor of Education, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Ronald Palosaari, Professor of English. B.A., Bethel College; B.Div., Bethel Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Diane Pike, Associate Professor of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University. Larry Ragland, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Stuart M. Stoller, Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Economics, B.S., M.S., Long Island University. William Swenson, Adjunct Professor of Philosophy. A.B., Ph.D., University of Chicago. Elizabeth Vander Schaaf, Associate Dean for Graduate and Special Programs. B.A., Swarthmore College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa. Maria Woroby, Reference Librarian and Weekend Supervisor. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota. Linda Geisen, Training and Development Manager, City of St. Paul. Dan Hanson, Vice President, Food Ingredients Division, Land-0-Lakes, Inc. Cynthia Marsh, Ph.D. Consulting Psychologist, Personnel Decisions, Inc. Dean Newman, Consultant. Robert Odom, Senior Vice President of U.S. Specialty Divisions, H.B. Fuller Company. Richard Ploetz, Customer Education Manager, Medtronic, Inc. Rosemarie Ramirez, Human Resources Officer, St. Paul Companies, Inc. The provisions of this document are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements at any time within the student's term of residence. Augsburg College_; 731 21ST AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
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Title: Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Catalog, 1991-1993
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Search Result: MAsTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP .,. AUGSBURG COLLEGE 1991-1993 Those who hope to lead had better understand both rationally and intuitively the people who might be their followers, and the society in which they are embedded. They had better comprehend the values of our common culture, pas...
Show more MAsTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP .,. AUGSBURG COLLEGE 1991-1993 Those who hope to lead had better understand both rationally and intuitively the people who might be their followers, and the society in which they are embedded. They had better comprehend the values of our common culture, past and present, know how our political and economic systems work, and understand how and why science has changed the world ... Leaders need specialists as advisers and staff members. But leaders themselves are generalists ... At higher levels of leadership they cannot achieve their full potential without considerable breadth of knowledge. Only this way can they shape the contexts for decisions where expert knowledge is used. - John Gardner Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 • able of Contents Introduction to the Master of Arts in Leadership .................. 3 Leadership Development Model .............................................. 5 Curriculum Design ..................................................................... 6 Course Descriptions ................................................................... 7 Graduate Faculty ...................................................................... 10 Library ............. ........................................................................... 10 Accreditation and Affiliations ................................................ 10 Student Support Services ........................................................ 11 Student Rights ........................................................................... 11 Admission Requirements ....................... :................................ 12 Application Procedures ........................................................... 12 Evaluation Standards ............................................................... 13 Academic Policies ..................................................................... 14 Payment Schedule .. ................ ....................................... ..... ...... 15 Financial Aid ............................................................................. 15 About Augsburg .. ..................................................................... 18 Campus Map ............................................................................. 19 Campus Location ...................................................................... 20 Faculty and Administration .................................................... 21 Advisory Council to the Graduate Program ........................ 23 ''"':"·;·;•'.'·~:·.·:·~·:·~··:::·~, ;;, ;·"~ •nformation Sessions MAsTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP Individuals interested in the Master of Arts in Leadership program at Augsburg College are encouraged to attend an information session. These free, two-hour sessions are scheduled at various times prior to the beginning of each trimester. Please call the Master of Arts in Leadership Office (330-1786) for details or to register for one of these information sessions: Thursday, May 23, 1991 Thursday, June 20, 1991 Tuesday, July 16, 1991 Saturday, October 12, 1991 Saturday,February15, 1992 Thursday, May 14, 1992 Thursday, June 18, 1992 Tuesday, July 14, 1992 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. For more information write or call: Master of Arts in Leadership Office Augsburg College 73121st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612133~1786 ... Augsburg College_,; 731 21 S TAVENUE50UTH MINNEAPOLIS . MN 55454 3/91 ' .... ljee and Payment Schedule '· ...'·.· Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) Tuition (per trimester course) (one course =6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable, applicable to first semester's tuition) Leadership Practicum Fee (per term for six terms) Thesis Continuation Fee $100.00 Late Fee, per day (charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date). Late registration includes incomplete registration as defined: a) Unsigned Registration Form or b) Unapproved Payment Plan Registration Change after First Oass Meeting (cancel/add/change grade option, or combination at one time) Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. $25.00 $884.00 $100.00 $125.00 $50.00 $5.00 $2.00 Fees The appUcation fee ($25) is due on or before the application deadline for a given term. The $100 non-refundable deposit (applied to first semester's tuition) reserves a place in the program in a given term, once a person is accepted. Tuition is due at the time of registration. Payment Options* 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in three equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. •A non-sufficient-funds check will decliire your registriition in"Dtilid iind could iiffect further credit extended l1y the college. ntroduction Developing Leaders for Organizations and the Community The Master of Arts in Leadership responds to the leadership development needs of profit and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: .& a vision which is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; ... an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; .& a sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face, and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; ... the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and .& the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The Master of Arts in Leadership provides a means by which individuals aspiring to enhance their leadership skills may discover and refine these and other abilities and awarenesses fundamental to effective leadership. Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule The Master of Arts in Leadership program is designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults. The program is based on the assumption that the men and women who enroll are employed, self-disciplined and well-motivated individuals who seek a balance of classroom experience, group interaction and individual study. Each course is, therefore, divided into periods of study, group efforts and class preparation. To accommodate this format for learning, each class meets on alternate Saturdays for three-and-one-half hours and alternate Thursday evenings for one-and-one-half hours. Leadership Development Model The Master of Arts in Leadership program promotes leadership as a process which 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources, 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes is a broad range of abilities and awarenesses. These abilities and awarenesses, outlined in the diagram on page 7, serve as specific outcomes for the Master of Arts in Leadership. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance and refine these capabilities within the individual. Community of Learners Essential to the goals of the Master of Arts in Leadership is participation in a community of learners. Learning can be enhanced when the student is involved in a stable community that provides opportunity and encouragement for active participation both in and out of the classroom. This community will be enriched by the presence of men and women who bring to the program a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages graduate students to make use of college facilities such as the library, meeting rooms and the Christensen Center; to take the opportunity to share meals and coffee breaks; to participate in optional lunch time seminars; and to attend other college activities such as music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Leadership Practicum Master of Arts in Leadership students enroll in a half course called "Leadership Practicum." Students are required to enroll in this professional assessment and development course for six terms during their graduate work at Augsburg. Upon completion of the entire practicum, students receive a half course credit. In each term, specific activities related to the practicum are scheduled. Early in the program a major component of this practicum is a full-day professional assessment to determine students' abilities and potential relative to each of the outcomes of the Leadership Development Model (see page 5). Assessment instruments include paper and pencil exercises and simulation and group experiences. Following the assessment students meet individually with a trained assessor who provides guidance in personal goal-setting and in the creation of a professional development plan or "blueprint." In subsequent terms "Leadership Practicum" includes workshops designed to meet the needs of the students in the following areas: communication skills, self-assessment measures, group processes, and other professional development topics identified by graduate students and staff. Leadership Development Model Leadership Sense of Vision Orientation Toward Action FacilitlJ for Persuasion / Ethical i. i. i. i. Creative Social awareness Environmental awareness Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences Appreciation of situational complexity i. i. i. i. Long-term perspective Flexibility Adaptability Innovativeness I I Risk Assumptive Curiosity • Achievement motivation i. Self-esteem i. Decisive i. i. i. i. i. Self-confidence Analytical ability Ability to think critically Understanding of research Ability to manage conflict '· .:· '.·.. Master of Arts in Leadership students are required to complete 12 courses and a thesis. Each course unites two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourage pursuit of the de ignated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional technique ar varied, uch as case study, debate, written and oral presentations and group activity. These techniques, which have had demon trated success in advanced courses, develop targeted leadership abilities and understandings. Continual reinforcement occurs as students employ these capacities in multiple courses. Students ar encourag d to ee abilitie and understandings as cross-disciplinary and to see content areas as integrated. The very form of the program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative ability. Required Courses Include: ML 500 ML 510 ML 590 ML 591 ML 592 Leadership Practicum (a half course which spans six trimesters) Foundations of Leadership (to be taken during one of the first three trimesters) Thesis-Research Seminar I Thesis-Research Seminar II (These two seminars are to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms.) Thesis Consultation (a half course to be taken simultaneously with ML 591 and in the term in which the thesis is completed) Students are required to complete eight additional courses chosen from the following courses: ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML 540 Politics, History and Leadership ML 545 Analytical Reasoning for Qualitative Decisions ML 550 Decision-Making Technology ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective ML 598 Independent Study ML 599 Special Topics Other courses as added .Dourse Descriptions ML 500 Leadership Practicum A professional assessment and development course which spans six terms. This course includes a full-day professional assessment and subsequent workshops in the following areas: communication skills, self-assessment measures, group processes. The course culminates in a final professional assessment. Half credit. Graded on a PIN basis. ML 510 Foundations of Leadership Introduction to the concept of leadership, providing an historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. The role of the liberal arts, various learning styles, methods of research and inquiry, student outcomes and program expectations are examined. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world-view. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth Study of the concepts of self-identity, values and personal growth as related to professional and personal life. This course may employ psychological, philosophical, and theological perspectives to explore the role of the individual in the larger social context. Major topics include the acquisition, development and evolution of self-identity and values, the influence of sex roles, and the relationship to spiritual growth. ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought Investigation of the processes of critical thinking drawing from philosophy and other disciplines. This course focuses on the relationships between ideas and the expression and application of ideas. Students apply dialectical processes in the effective formation, presentation and use of ideas in organizational structures. ML530 Ethics in Communication Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes a sensitivity to ethical conflicts which arise in social and organizational settings. ML531 The Dynamics of Change This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML540 Politics, History and Leadership Analysis of the political aspects of nation-states and other organizations. This course focuses on the process of achieving individual, group or national goals. Drawing on a variety of cultures and nations, it examines significant historical events and the leaders who shaped them. ML545 Decision Making I: Qualitiative Process and Application Decision making is fundamental to all human endeavor, particularly in leadership. Leaders, regardless of their field, are continually held accountable for decisions in settings characterized by incomplete information and limited time. The constrained nature of the typical decision making environment necessitates the use of a systematic and objective decision making process. Drawing on various disciplines, course participants will examine th different tage of th deci ion making process, including: analysis of the decision setting and its relevant boundaries, identification of acceptable decision outcomes, definition of the implementation of the decision and appraisal of potential contingencies. While emphasis is given to the qualitative rather than quantitative aspects of decision making, about 20 percent of the course will include the development of some basic analytical concepts: data collection, graphs and charts, measuring central tendency and dispersion, and association. ML550 Decision Making and Technology Hi torical analysis of th decision making and problem solving process. This cours focuses on the development of technology a both the cau e and the solution of problems by investigating various cases. ML560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective Investigation of inter-cultural is ·ues. This course enhances the ability to lead and work more effectively with p ople of different cultural background through the study of di.ver e values, beliefs and traditions within the global community. ML 590 Thesis-Research Seminar I: Research in Leadership First half of a two-course "capstone" sequence for the Master of Arts in Leadership Program. This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic to synthesize previous study and work experience and to demonstrate an understanding of the program's principles. Graded on a P /N basis. ML591 Thesis-Research Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings Continuation of the "capstone" seminar. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. At the completion of the seminar, students present their final results orally and submit written thesis. Graded on a P /N basis. ML592 Thesis Consultation A series of meetings with a faculty thesis adviser simultaneous with ML591 and during the trimester in which the thesis is being prepared for final submission. Half credit. Graded on PI N basis. Students not completing the thesis durin,g the same term in which they are emolled in ML591 are required to pay a thesis continuation fee of $100 during each subsequent term until the thesis is completed. ML598IndependentStudy Provid s directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Requires consent of the Associate Dean for Graduate and Special Programs. ML599 Special Topics Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. .... . ...·,· Faculty who t ach in the Master of Arts in Leadership program are full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some course are team taught by bringing together faculty from different disciplines or combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant field . In these situations, at least one member of the team has a Ph.D. and substantial teaching experience. AU of the program faculty have exten ive experience teaching adult learners. Graduate faculty are listed at the 1d of thj bulletin. ibrary The Augsburg library houses over 160,000 books, periodicals, records, tapes and films. Music, chemistry and art history libraries are located within the departmental areas. Access to over 1,000,000 volumes is available v:ia daily interloan and courier service among seven private liberal art colleges and the Hill Reference Library. Through Minitex, the statewide network, the additional resources of the Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are accessible to Augsburg faculty and students. :.ccreditation and Affiliations Students who successfully c mplet Augsburg's leadership program will receive a Ma ter of Arts Degree. Augsburg .is accredited by the North Central Ass ciation of Colleges and Schools. The college i a member of the Associated Colleges of tbe Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Cow1cil in North America and Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registrati n do snot (necessarily) 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. • udent Support Services The Augsburg Master of Arts in Leadership Program assists students in making education and career plans, in working on their personal development, and in participating in activities beyond the classroom. Some of these services are listed below. Academic Planning In addition to the faculty who provide consultation and advice, academic planning is guided by the Leadership Practicum assessors, thesis advisers, and Master of Arts in Leadership staff. Career Services available include: • Professional assessment through the Leadership Practicum • Self/ career assessment counseling through the Career Services Office (330-1162) • Development of a resume and a career-search plan through the Career Services Office • Work experience related to a student's field of specialization through the Cooperative Education Office (330-1148) • tudent Rights 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. Students who wish to identify appropriate procedures for complaints 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 and which are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (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 based on sex, race, ethnic or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age. • dmission Requirements Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants to the program are expected to have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A=4.0). Applicants to the program must have five years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a position(s) of leadership or position(s) demonstrating leadership potential. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • • • • Previous college record, Letters of recommendation, Experience and organizational background, Miller Analogies Test scores, or for applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and • Written statement and possible interview. A)pplication Procedures To apply, students must submit the following materials to the Master of Arts in Leadership Office: • Completed application form with $25 (non-refundable) application fee. • Written statement relating the applicant's career and life goals focusing on leadership aspirations. • Letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential. • Letter of recommendation from a co-worker (at the same level) describing applicant's work style and potential as a leader. • Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work from all institutions attended. • Official set of results on the Miller Analogies Test, or for applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). • Possible interview with graduate program staff member. mlvaluation Standards Evaluation of academic performance for the Master of Arts in Leadership will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 P N W I Achieves highest standards of excellence Achieves above basic course standards Achieves the minimum passing standard Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and non-punitive-not computed in grade point average) Grade given when course is dropped Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control (to receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Program staff stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor, and any other necessary documentation). No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade below 2.0 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. Alcademic Policies Academic Probation and Dismissal Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N in a course, the student must petition successfully with the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee before being permitted to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If the cumulative grade point average again falls below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the program by the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Students also may be dismissed by the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee for behavior detrimental to the program such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Di missal would occur only after established procedmes were followed. Credit for Prior Education, Training and Experience Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program, it is unlikely that courses taken elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in the curriculum. Students may petition the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit or the receipt of credit for other training. Credit and Contact Hours Each graduate course in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 30 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students may take either one or two courses each trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the program in two years. All students are required to complete the program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one term must request a leave of absence in writing from the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Last Date to Withdraw from Class The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is noted in the calendar insert. Payment Options* 1) Payment in Full: Due day ofregistration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable in 3 equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to repayment schedules. *A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. Refund Schedule A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: (In order to be eligible for the refund, students are responsible for cancelling courses with the Registrar's Office.) Prior to the first scheduled class meeting-100% Prior to the second scheduled class meeting-90% Prior to the third scheduled class meeting-80% Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting-70% Prior to the fifth scheduled class meeting-60% Prior to the sixth scheduled class meeting-50% inancial Aid In a number of ways, students may receive assistance in meeting Graduate Program costs. Enrollment in two courses per trimester allows the student to be classified as full-time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Office of Student Financial Services (330-1046) assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Augsburg Tuition Grant Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to graduate students who show academic potential and have financial need. Funded Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues outside funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships enables the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College provides several payment plans by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. 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 application please contact Augsburg's American Indian Support Program Director at 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 standard, nationally accepted methodology. ..6. Perkins Student Loan-Joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time while you are enrolled at least half-time. Simple interest of 5% and repayment of the principal (at the minimum of $30 a month) begin six months after you leave school (nine months for new borrowers after 7-1-87). Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum which may be borrowed for combined undergraduate and graduate study is $18,000 . ..6. SLS (Supplemental Loans for Students)-A Federal loan program. Independent students may borrow up to $4,000 per year to a maximum of $20,000 and must be enrolled at least half-time. Variable interest rate is set annually with a cap of 12%; payment usually begin within 60 days after disbursement. Principal may be def rred until the student ceases half-time enrollment. Interest may, at the lender's option, acnunu late w1til the in-school deferment ends. Students mu t apply for financial aid. • SELF (Student Educati nal Loan Fund)-A Minnesota State loan program. Stud nts may borrow up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 cumulative) as tmdergraduate with a $25,000 aggregate maximum when graduat study is included ($1,000 minimum). Interest.rate is variabl , paid by the borrower qua1terly while in d1 I. Principal payments begin 13 month after I aving d1 ol. Student must apply for financial aid and be enrolled at least half-time. • Stafford Student Loan (formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan)-Loan funds are obtained directly from a local lender or tate agency in certain states. While the student is attending at lea t half-time, there is no interest charge. Simple annual interest of 8% on the loan balance and repayment of the principal begin six months after leaving school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum loan is $2,625 for the fir t two years and $4,000 for the remaining years of W1dergraduate study and $7,500 per year for graduate study. The cumulative Wldergraduate and graduate maximum is $54,750. To Apply for Financial Aid: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to also apply for financial aid. The Office of Student Financial Service will send you necessmy application and financial statement form (or you may pick up them up in the Office of Student Financial Service , 152 Science Hall, or the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Office, 2222 Muipl1y Place.) AJJ students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if they did not receive aid. Forms are available from the College. Complete and return the financial aid forms by the deadlines indicated. Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, within the deadline stated. Albout Augsburg History . ... Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg opened in September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapoli in 1872. Campus Location Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities smrounding Murphy Square, the oldest of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." Adjacent to the campus ar Fairview and St. Mary's Hospitals, 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. Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connections between nine of the 14 major buildings-student housing towers, Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library and music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning and physical disabilities. Church Affiliation Aug burg is a college of The Evange lical Lutherru1 Church in America. About 59 p rcent of the students are Lutheran, 14 percent other Protestant a nd 19 p rcent Roman Catholic. Several other affiliations ar e represented among student and faculty . Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap a required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments f Section 504 of the Rehabilita tion Act of 1 73 as amended in its admission policies, educational programs, activities, and employment practices. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 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 Melby Hall Ice Arena Stage II Theatre Center for Global Education Scandinavian Center Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication Youth and Family Institute 19. Office Annex House 20. Tutor House 21. American Indian Support and Minority Education Partnership 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 I6. I Accessible Entrance • ampus Location I N I -$- I I I ...... ...... DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... From Minneapolis Interstate 94 east to 25th Avenue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. From St. Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside Avenue to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. Parking All posted Augsburg College parking lots are free and open for student use from 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening. Lots are located on 7th Street between 21st and 22nd A venues and north of 8th Street on 21st Avenue. Most street parking is two hour parking, seven days a week. Additional parking is available in the Riverside Medical Center ramp, or U of M parking lots on the north side of Riverside A venue. m acultyand Administration The following faculty and administrators are currently involved in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program: Earl Alton, Professor and Department Chairperson of Chemistry. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. John Benson, Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D. Columbia University. Maria Brown, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University; M.S.W., University of Minnesota. John Cerrito, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Rhode Island College; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout. Francine Chakolis, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota. Lany Crockett, Assistant Professor of Ma.th m<1 tics/Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran Uni ersity; M.Div ., Luther Theological Seminary. Grace Dyrud, Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Mark Engebretson, Associate Professor and Department Chairperson of Physics. B.A., Luther College, M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norman Ferguson, Professor of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Nancy Guilbeault, Director, Counseling Services. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Satya Gupta, Professor of Economics. B.S., M.S., Agra University, India; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University. Milda Hedblom, Professor of Political Science. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Edwina Hertzberg, Associate Professor Social Work, Director of Faculty Development. B.A., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Garry Hesser, Professor of Sociology, Director of Cooperative Education Program. B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Notre Dame. Ryan LaHurd, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the College. B.A., Mt. Carmel College; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. David Lapakko, Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Rosemary Link, Assistant Professor of Social Work B.A., Southhampton University; S.Q.S.W., London University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Marie McNeff, Professor of Education. B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Nebraska. Fekri Meziou, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, B.A., University of Tunis, Tunisia; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Thomas Morgan, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon. .• i· William Morris, Adjunct Professor of Political Science. B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University. Richard Nelson, Profes on md DepartmentChairper n of History. B.A., University of N braska; M.A., Ph.D., University f Min.n sota. Beverly Nilsson, Prof ,sor and Chairperson of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minne ota. Norma Noonan, Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., University of Indiana. Vicki B. Olson, Assistant Professor of Education, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Diane Pike, Associate Professor of Sociology. AB., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University. Larry Ragland, Associate Professor Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Stuart M. Stoller, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.S., M.S., Long Island University. William Swenson, Adjunct Professor of Philosophy. AB., Ph.D., University of Chicago. Elizabeth Vander Schaaf, Associate Dean for Graduate and Special Programs. B.A., Swarthmore College; M.A. Ph.D., University of Iowa. Theresa Welcher, Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., and two M.S. degrees, South Dakota State University. #;)dvisory Council to the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Linda Geisen, Training and Development Manager, City of St. Paul. Dan Hanson, Vice President, Food Ingredients Division, Land-0-Lakes, Inc. Cynthia Marsh, Ph.D. Consulting Psychologist, Personnel Decisions, Inc. Dean Newman, Consultant. Robert Odom, Senior Vice President of U.S. Specialty Divisions, H.B. Fuller Company. Richard Ploetz, Customer Education Manager, Medtronic, Inc. Rosemarie Ramirez, Human Resources Officer, St. Paul Companies, Inc. The provisions of this document are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements at any time within the student's term of residence. . \' Augsburg Colleg0 731 21ST AVENUE SOUTH MINN EA POLIS, MN 55454
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Title: Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Catalog, 1993-1995
Collection: Course Catalogs
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At higher levels of leadership they cannot achieve their full potential without considerable breadth of '• . knowledge. Only this way can they shape the contexts for decisions where expert knowledge is used. • •" • .. ' . .. - . .. • •• John Gardner , .. :. ~· .. I. . . . ,' . ... . llf I .tl-UGSBURG C•O•L•L•E•G•E Graduate Programs Office 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 ....., .. ·."', ' I . . I .. . .. . ·1 '• .. . ... : •· .. .. .."·~ . .. ,.. '• . .. • ~ ~· .· '• ·.·-. · . : %~LE OF CONTENTS j . ~ ..... . .· : ,. ;~ : I ' ..:.. . . .. , I .... Introduction to the Master of Arts in Leadership ......................... 3 Leadership Development Model ................... ............................... 5 .•' I Curriculum Design ..................................................... ..................6 ' • Thesis/Leadership Application Project Requirement.. ................. ? 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"'· •\ .. •• . .. .. ~ Accreditation and Affiliations .................................................... 12 Student Support Services ....................... ........................ ............. 13 Student Rights ................................... ...... ..... ............... .. .... ... ....... 13 Admission Requirements ........... ................... .... .. ....... .... .... ......... 14 Attendance Policies ............. .... .... ............. ....... ..... ...... ................ 16 .. •· International Applicants ......................... ....... ............ ................. 15 Evaluation Standards ................... .. ............... .. ..... ....... ................. 16 ',:.." •: Library ..................................................................... .. ................. 12 Application Procedures ................................. ...... ..... ................... 14 ~ ,, Graduate Faculty ....................................... ....... .. .. .. .. ................... 12 Academic Policies ........................................................... ........... 17 ' '.; ~· Fee and Payment Information ..................................................... 18 .,., ....... .. :'· •. '; ..... . • . • •4 · ·:·. ... '. . .. ~ .··:··.... ...... .f,. : .. ·~· ; . •' .. j :::.~ ~ ' ·,. · : . .. ~ ·' . About Augsburg .......................................................................... 22 Campus Location Map ................................. ~ .............................. 23 •: '•-,. -. Financial Aid .............................................................................. 19 ' Campus Map ............................... ..... ..... .. ........... ... ................... ... 23 Faculty and Administration .............. ............... ............... ... .........24 . ·... . .... . ·- ·. •"' • ~TRODUCTION •, • • I ..:· ' ' . .. I . Developing Leaders for Organizations and the Community The Master of Arts in Leadership responds to the leadership development needs of profit and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: • a vision which is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; • an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; • a sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face, and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; • the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and • the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The Master of Arts in Leadership provides a means by which individuals may discover and refine these and other abilities and awareness fundamental to effective leadership. Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule The Master of Arts in Leadership program is designed .. . .. .... to meet the needs and preferences of working adults. The program is based on the assumption that the men and women who enroll are employed, self-disciplined and well-motivated individuals who seek a balance of classroom experience, group interaction and individual study. Each course is, therefore, divided into periods of study, group efforts and class preparation. To accommodate this format for learning, each class meets on alternate Saturdays for three-and-one-half hours and alternate Thursday evenings for one-and-one-half hours. Leadership Development Model . • t . The Master of Arts in Leadership program promotes leadership as a process which I) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources, 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. ... .. '. ...... ·:·. .. ...·· . t .. . 1· f ~· ·: · : ., •' • ; I ' -1 ' • • • I , ' .~ . .. . l., . 4 ... . :.;' . •. ·. ... . . ...,• . • .. -.• ·, . ·. ' •I ~TRODUCTION Underlying these attributes is a broad range of abilities and awareness. These abilities and awarenesses, outlined in the diagram on page 5, serve as specific outcomes for the Master of Arts in Leadership. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance and refine these capabilities within the individual. Community of Learners . .. ~ ' ; ..,..•'•· , - .. ', I. ·• .. ·.. ~. .•. • .. . ' ·• ·'·" . , Essential to the goals of the Master of Arts in Leadership is participation in a community of learners gathered together on the Augsburg campus. Learning is enhanced when the student is involved in a stable community that provides opportunity and encouragement for active participation both in and out of the classroom. This community will be enriched by the presence of men and women who bring to the program a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate this kind of community interaction, Augsburg encourages graduate students to make use of college facilitates such as the library, computer labs and the Christensen Center; to take the opportunity to share meals and coffee breaks; to participate in optional lunch time seminars; and to attend other college activities such as music and dramatic presentations, and athletic events. Individual Professional Development Master of Arts in Leadership students enroll in a half course called Leadership Practicum. Students are required to enroll in this professional assessment and development course for six tenns during their graduate work at Augsburg. Upon completion of the entire practicum, students receive a half course credit. In each tenn, specific activities related to the practicum are scheduled. Early in the program a major component of this practicum is a full-day professional assessment to determine students' abilities and potential relative to each of the outcomes of the Leadership Development Model (see page 5). Assessment instruments include paper and pencil exercises, and simulation and group experiences. Following the assessment, students meet individually with a trained assessor who provides guidance in personal goal-setting and in the creation of a professional development plan or "blueprint". Augsburg has contracted with Personnel Decisions, Inc. (PDI) to organize and facilitate the practicums. PDI is a professional consulting firm providing the full range of psychological and human resource services to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness. The practicums work on a rotating series of six, one per trimester. The practicums are designed to meet the needs of the students in the following areas: effective persuasion, communication techniques, identifying and defining problems, decision making, interpersonal skills required for leadership and other professional development topics. Each practicum will focus on a specific topic and use mini-lectures, small group exercises and experiential learning. Students are required to participate in the practicum workshop with PDI during the same term they participate in the professional assessment. • r • ;·, .._.,. '. ·.. ~ADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL • ' ' :\ .•.•: . . .. ·~ • ·. ... •. ' Leadership Sense of Vision Orientation Toward Action / Ethical • Social awareness • Environmental awareness • Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences • Appreciation of situational complexity .• . Facility for Persuasion / Creative Communicative + Long-term perspective + Flexibility • Adaptability • Innovativeness • • • • Effective listener Effective speaker Effective writer Diplomatic ability • Effective team member • Interpersonal sensitivity ..... Culturally Aware ' : .. , • Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences .. ' IJ • .,. ·. ~ .. .... .. I ' .. .. J Risk Assumptive \ l . Decisive I •.... • Curiosity + Achievement motivation • Self-esteem • Self-confidence • Analytical ability + Ability to think critically • Understanding of research • Ability to manage conflict . ". . . .;' ..... "· .. ' .. . • .. · • • •• I '· •"'•. ,, ~ ~ I ,• • .. ..·:. ··. . . ·"' .: . .... ,• .... ·. WuRRICULUM DESIGN ,• l- ·' • ~ f • .. .. ... J •• •• .. • : .~ • . l 'f • .... ... ·- • ·~ .. ....··. - ' ' .. ' '· . . ... ' .·'·. ,' -.. t . ~ ,. . .. ... . •! • • ...... . .,.• .. ' ~ The Master of Arts in Leadership program is comprised of 12 course credits made up of 10 full credit courses and four half credit courses. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is equivalent to one course credit. Elective Courses (6 - 8 course credits) The. following core courses are required of all students in the Master of Arts in Leadership program: The Master of Arts in Leadership program requires that a minimum of six of the required eight elective courses be selected from the following ML 500 Leadership Practicum (A half course which spans six trimesters.) ML 5 I 0 Foundations of Leadership (To be taken during one of the first three trimesters.) ML 514 Research Methods OR EDU 514 Evaluation and Documentation (To be taken during one of the first three trimesters, preferably after the student has taken ML 510 Foundations of Leadership.) course list: ML 51 l Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (Student may not receive credit for both EDU 515 and ML 511.) ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (.5 course) Ml 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (.5 course) (These Change ML 540 Politics, History, and Leadership two seminars are to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or when the student has completed at least six electives.) ML 545 Decision Making I: ML 592 Thesis/Project Technology Consultation (.5 course) (To be taken simultaneously with ML 594 and in the term in which the thesis/project is completed.) ML 560 Developing a Multi- Qualitative Process and Application ML 550 Decision Making and Cultural Perspective (Student may not receive credit for both EDU 513 and ML 560.) ML 596 Women and Leadership ML 598 Independent Study Other courses as added . ; .'..-.. have had demonstrated success in advanced courses, develop targeted leadership abilities and understandings. Continual reinforcement occurs as students employ these capacities in multiple courses. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as cross-disciplinary and to see content areas as integrated. The very form of the program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative ability. Core Courses (4 course credits) ML 599 Special Topics .. . ·:-. The Master of Arts in Leadership students are required to complete 12 course credits and a thesis or leadership application project. Each course unites two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques are varied, such as case study, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity. These techniques, which ··.. ~ , : :··' . .. . . . .: . . ,·. Master of Arts in Education - Leadership Elective Courses (0 - 2 course credits) The Master of Arts in Leadership program will allow for the selection of up to two electives from the Master of Arts in Education - Leadership program. The electives can be selected from the following list: EDU 510 Ethics and Leadership EDU 511 Legacy of Education EDU 512 Models of Teaching and Learning EDU 513 Diversity and Education (Student may not receive credit for both EDU 513 and ML560.) EDU 515 Creativity and Problem Framing (Student may not receive credit for both EDU 515 andML511.) EDU 516 Models of Educational Process EDU 517 Politics and Public Policy of School Offerings EDU 599 Special Topics (.5 or I course) Please see the Master of Arts in Education - Leadership program bulletin for detailed descriptions of these courses. Thesis/Leadership Application Project Requirement At, or near, the completion of the course work for the Master of Arts in Leadership program, students are required to develop and carry out a study of some aspect of leadership or leadership related topic. This research based study affords the student the opportunity to "tie together" what has been learned from the study of leadership in the course work, course related activities and the practicum sessions. Students in the Master of Arts in Leadership program have the option to do either a Thesis or a Leadership Application Project for completion of the Master of Arts in Leadership degree. The decision as to which of these capstone alternatives is selected depends on the interests and orientation of the student. Some students express a theoretical interest in the study of leadership and identify topics which lend themselves to a more traditional thesis project. Other students express interest in a more applied approach to leadership and wish to pursue investigations which are not appropriate for more traditional thesis topics. Students with more practical topics in mind are likely to select the Leadership Application Project. Both the Thesis and the Leadership Application Project should be seen as the culmination of the Master of Arts in Leadership program, offering participants the opportunity to either investigate some aspect of leadership in depth or explore the application of what has been studied. The principal distinction between these two options lies in their underlying orientation. The Thesis will have a more theoretical orientation, while the Leadership Application Project will be based on a more practical applied orientation. The difference between these two options will be explored in more detail in the ML 514 Research Methods course, taken during the first year of the student's program. ·~ . ' ~· .. . ., 1 ·,. • '· ( · t '. .. I .~. ~ : ~ , . .. " .. ' > " .. - ~: •.· . ... . ·- ·. ·' .. ~t • t.' , . t. . . ... : . WouRSE DESCRIPTIONS .. •• variety of disciplines and perspectives. The role of the liberal arts, various learning styles, methods of research and inquiry, student outcomes and program expectations are examined. Must be taken during one of the student's first three trimesters. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation and for seeking an integrative world-view. (Students cannot receive credit for both this course and EDU 5 I 5 Creativity and Problem Framing.) , .. . ·. · . ·. . .ii. ' • . • ' .. t .... ·., i.· '· • ' . .•. .· . , ': ~ ~ . . ....1 .. · : .. .......' ~ . ·. ; . ... ' ;: ' ML 500 Leadership Practicum A professional assessment and development course which spans six terms. This course includes a full-day professional assessment and six workshops in the following areas: Leader as Communicator, Leader as Problem-Solver, Leader as Diplomat, Situational Leadership, Leader as Coach/Counselor and Leader as Adaptor/ Achiever. The workshops are offered in conjunction with Personnel Decisions, Inc . Students are expected to participate in both an Assessment Center and a workshop during their first term of registration. Half credit. Graded on a P/N basis. (Students in the Master of Arts in Leadership program are required to take this course. Credit will not be granted for EDU 500 Assessment and Leadership Practicum.) ML 510 Foundations of Leadership Introduction to the concept of leadership, providing an historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a ML 514 Research Methods Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. Must be taken during one of the first three trimesters, preferably after the student has taken ML 5 I 0 Foundations of Leadership. (Students can not receive credit for both this course and EDU 514 Evaluation and Documentation.) .'. . .. .-· •. ; ., ,. ~ . .. ·, ·. ·, . ' .. .. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth sensitivity to ethical conflicts which arise in social and organizational settings. ML 545 Decision Making I: Qualitative Process and Application Study of the concepts of self-identity, values and personal growth ML 531 The Dynamics of Change Decision making is fundamental to all human endeavor, particu- as related to professional and personal life. This course may employ psychological, philosophical and theological perspectives to explore the role of the individual in the larger social context. Major topics include the acquisition, development and evolution of self-identity and values, the influence of sex roles and the relationship to spiritual growth. ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought Investigation of the processes of critical thinking drawing from philosophy and other disciplines. This course focuses on the relationships between ideas and the expression and application of ideas. Students apply dialectical processes in the effective formation, presentation and use of ideas in organizational structures. ML 530 Ethics in Communication Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes a This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 540 Politics, History, and Leadership Analysis of the political aspects of nation-states and other organizations. This course focuses on the process of achieving individual, group or national goals. Drawing on a variety of cultures and nations, it examines significant historical events and the leaders who shaped them. larly in leadership. Leaders, regardless of their field, are continually held accountable for decisions in settings characterized by incomplete information and limited time. The constrained nature of the typical decision making environment necessitates the use of a systematic and objective decision making process. Drawing on various disciplines, course participants will examine the different stages of the decision making process including: analysis of the decision setting and its relevant boundaries, identification of acceptable decision outcomes, definition of the implementation of the decision and appraisal of potential contingencies. While emphasis is given to the qualitative rather than quantitative aspects of decision making, about 20 percent of the course will include the development of some basic analytical concepts: data collection, graphs and charts, measuring central tendency and dispersion, and association. .... .. .. ..., . ... . . . .. .. ...: . . ..:. .. . . . . .. ... ... ·• . ·. •' ~ ~, ....... I • . ,. : ... ·. .,. .. ... ... . .. . .· •.'• ' •I .. .. ' '•. . . . ::· ·- '• . ~,,, ... .,1 .. .· '. . .... : ' . ··.! I . •.. ... . .. .. "' . •. \ . ~. ,.,' . .....•.. ...·~ ~ ... ••.. ' ·, ~ ' f> WouRSE DESCRIPTIONS ML 550 Decision Making and Technology • .11 : Historical analysis of the decision making and problem solving process. This course focuses on the development of technology as both the cause and the solution of problems by investigating various cases. ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective ... . ,fl ~ . ' ..... .. . • I • ··~ . " •· ••• .: 4.. .. Investigation of inter-cultural issues. This course enhan~es the ability to lead and work more effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds through the study of diverse values, beliefs and traditions within the global community. (Students can not receive credit for this course and EDU 513 Diversity and Education.) ML 592 Thesis/Project Consultation A series of meetings with a faculty thesis/project adviser simultaneous with ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings and during the trimester in which the thesis/project is being prepared for final submission. Half credit. Graded on PIN basis. Students not completing the thesis/project during the same term in which they are enrolled in ML 594 are required to pay a thesis/project continuation fee of $100 during each subsequent term until the thesis/project is completed. (Students in the Master of Arts in Leadership program must take this course . Credit will not be granted for students present their final results orally and submit a written thesis or leadership EDU 592 Thesis Consultation.) application project. Half credit. Graded on a PIN basis. (Students in the Master of Arts in Leadership program must take this course. Credit will not be granted for EDU 594 ThesisResearch Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings.) ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I: Research in Leadership First half of a two-course "capstone" sequence for the Master of Arts in Leadership Program to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the completion of at least six electives. This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic to synthesize previous study and work experience and to demonstrate an understanding of the program's principles. Half credit. Graded on a PIN basis. (Students in the Master of Arts in Leadership program must take this course. Credit will not be granted for EDU 593 ThesisResearch Seminar I: Research in Leadership.) ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings Continuation of the "capstone" seminar, taken in the term immediately following the student's registration in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I: Research in Leadership. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. At the completion of the seminar, ML 596 Women and Leadership A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership - political, entrepreneurial and social. Opportunity for research on a topic and area of interest will be provided. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership with an emphasis on literature developed by political scientists will be taken. The course ·is intended to enhance the critical thinking skills of the students and to enhance the leadership skills of those dealing with women and of the women themselves. ML 598 Independent Study Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by the supervising professor. The proposal then must be approved by the Associate Dean for Graduate and Special Programs prior to final registration for the course. Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. ' t" ' ..• . 1.-• ,·. ... ..• . ..... ... . . .:-·. . ~ADUATE FACULTY taught by bringing together faculty from different disciplines or combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields. In these situations, at least one member of the team has a Ph.D. and substantial teaching experience. All of the program faculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. Graduate faculty are listed at the end of this bulletin. The Augsburg library collection includes over 175,000 books, periodicals, films, audio and video cassette tapes, and microforms. Access to the collection is provided via a computerized library catalog that includes the holdings of Augsburg and six other private liberal arts college libraries in the metropolitan area. Daily courier services among these libraries facilitates accessible through MINITEX, a regional library network, and through OCLC, an international library network. Remote, off-campus computer access to all these services is provided via a telecommunications link. Students who successfully complete Augsburg's Leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America and Minnesota Private College Council. Faculty who teach in the Master of Arts in Leadership program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team •, ~BRARY .. r ' Ii •. . ·• • . ~ ' q ~ .. I .. ; . "· . ...,. "•·.' the sharing of these resources. Additional library resources are ': I.• ' · ~·- ' .. . .' : .. ... .... ·If; .f .. ' ! • Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not (neces- sarily) mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs wou Id meet the standards of every student, educational institution or employer. .. .' . ·, ~ . . ·" ,• ~DENT SUPPORT SERVICES The Augsburg Master of Arts in Leadership Program assists students in making education and career plans, in working on their personal development and in participating in activities beyond the classroom. Some of these services are: Academic Planning In addition to the faculty who provide consultation and advice, academic planning is guided by the Leadership Practicum assessors, thesis advisors and Master of Arts in Leadership staff. Career Services Available Include: • Development of a resume and a career-search plan through the Career Services Office ' ,. •. • • I ·.. . ~ • 4l .; '· ;~· • Work experience related to a student's field of specialization through the Cooperative Education Office (330-1148) • Professional assessment through Leadership Practicum • Self/career assessment counseling through the Career Services Office (330-1162) ,, ~DENT RIGHTS 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. Students who wish to identify appropriate procedures for complaints 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 and which are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (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 based on sex, race, ethnic or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age . •• .-·. .. : .... . .. J I ...... ' :• • •.• •.: '.. ... , .. · . ... . . . ·.. .. ·... .. . '# '• •.• .. • I ', .. . ·f • • I .,,. \ .. .....• .. .... .. ·~ ' • ·~ , • , t .. ". ~ . ' ..•. . •. .. nMISSON REQUIREMENTS Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants are expected to have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A- 4.0) OR a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university, with a possible probationary tenn. Applicants holding a Master's or other advanced degree from an accredited college or university are academically admissible. ' . ~ A ,. Applicants to the program must have five years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a position(s) of leadership or position(s) demonstrating leadership potential. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the Master of Arts in Leadership Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the Fall, Winter and Spring terms. Selection of candidates will be . ... made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • Previous college record, • Letters of recommendation, • Experience and organizational background, • Miller Analogies Test scores, for applicants who do not meet the published admissions standards, • For applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), • Written statement, and • Possible interview . APPLICATION PROCEDURES • • !,. • ; . ... To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Programs Office: • Completed application fonn; • $25.00 application fee (nonrefundable); . • A brief ( 1-3 page) statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to his or her leadership aspirations; ·.•., . .. ••• .. • Letter of recommendation from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential; • Letter of recommendation from a co-worker (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader; • Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred; • Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any; • Official set of results on the Miller Analogies Test will be requested directly of applicants by the Graduate Programs Office, who do not meet the published admissions standards; • Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score with a minimum score of 550, for applicants whose native language is not English; • Applicant may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate programs faculty and/or staff member . .. " . .. ~· ·....· . ··. .. .. . .. . . .. . :- . ' -. :, ._%TERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ·~ .~ ~ Augsburg College Graduate Programs Office encourages qualified applicants from other countries and feels that they contribute significantly to the program. International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternating Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Students can take only two classes plus a practicum per trimester for a yearly total of six classes and three practicums. With this schedule students can complete the required course work in two years. Please see the section under Admission Requirements for a general description of the admission process, selection criteria and work experience requirements. Application materials required for international applicants are: • Completed application form; • $25.00 application fee (nonrefundable) payable in U.S. dollars; • A brief ( 1-3 page) statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to his or her leadership aspirations; • Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for additional information); • Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential; • Letter of recommendation in English from a co-worker (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader; • Official marksheets with certified translations from all undergraduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and any degree(s) conferred (diploma(s)); • Official marksheets with certified translations from all graduate institutions attended listing 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 550; and • Applicant may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate programs faculty and/or staff member, if applicant is in the United States. As a first step toward application, all international students must arrange for their own financial sponsorship, because limited financial aid from Augsburg College may or may not be available. Students and their 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 the 1993-1994 academic year, we require students to provide proof of a minimum of $10,000 in U.S. funds for living expenses and the cost of tuition must be added to this amount. Students wishing to have spouses and/or children accompany them, must plan on having additional funds available for their support. . " ..... ,, . . ··.· ... ··.., . •; . : . ... . I ,. .....: ,. :. • I I ~· I .. • NOTE: Additional information may be required, as requested by Augsburg College, to more accurately evaluate educational credentials. Furthermore, supplemental information may be needed to issue an 1-20 or J -1 for students admitted to the Master of Arts in Leadership program. Information requested for the 120 or J- 1 will not be used to make an admission decision. . .. : ... ",, .' . • . .. " ... .... .. !( • . ..• • I ', '. .. ... I I ' ~ ' .I • • . \ _.'~. l ~t • .... ·" ~ALUATION STANDARDS .. ·~ ' Evaluation of academic perfonnance in the Master of Arts in Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are Leadership will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale noted in the course descriptions with these definitions: in this bulletin as being graded on a P/N basis. In order to receive a .. ..... ·, ,, 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence. 3.5 3.0 grade of P, a student must Achieves above basic course standards. achieve at least a grade of 2.0. Achieves the minimum passing standard. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 Performance below basic course standards. toward the degree. Students who Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course). receive an Nor 0.0 in a course must successfully petition the 0.5 0.0 P N w .. .. .. . ". ·• ~ I ~ Committee before being Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and allowed to continue in their non-punitive - not computed in grade point average). program. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline for dropping without notation on the record . .. . A ., . . '·· '., , Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Programs Office stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor and any other necessary documentation.) ~ ·- ; .' M'; ..... • ' Master of Arts in Leadership ,• ... . . Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) . may be dismissed from the program. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. TTENDANCE POLICY Because leadership issues are presented, discussed and important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to Irregular attendance may, at the discretion of the instructor, analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is highly one's self, but to one's class- adversely affect one's grade. mates and course instructor. ' . ..~. . .~ I i· A I ,- 'f ... cADEMIC POLICIES • Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of Nor 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time·. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program by the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Committee for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. Credit for Prior Education, Training and Experience Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the Master of Arts in Leadership program, it is unlikely that courses taken elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in the curriculum. Students may petition the Associate Dean of Graduate and Non-traditional Programs for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from accredited colleges and universities whose course content is comparable to those in the Master of Arts in Leadership program. No more than two courses will be accepted for transfer credit. • Credit and Contact Hours Each full credit graduate course in the Master of Arts in Leadership program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 31.5 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. '" .. ." ..:. .. .. .; ... · Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students may take either one or two courses per trimester plus a Leadership Practicum. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the course work in the program "-'· . • ,, ...•··. ... . _ ... • ,!t1 • .. I . . ·:. ..• .. ' •"" . .: ":' . .. . . ' . : .~ .' ~ . A :..•·. ...... .. .·:·. , ·. ' \ • .. .. ,•, I co• cADEMIC POLICIES in two years. All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Committee. • Students who leave the program for more than one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing from the Associate Dean of Graduate and NonTraditional Programs. A leave of absence may be granted for one calendar year. Time spent on an official leave of absence will not count toward the five year deadline for degree completion. Last Day to Withdraw from Class The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is published annually in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Supplement. .. . ' .....•.. , ' . .... . ·" .. ,. ' !'"• • " '· ...... ··. ,, 'a ' ;• "'• ~E AND PAYMENT INFORMATION ; . .. If .... ..: ! A schedule of fees is published separately in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program Supplement. Tuition is set on an annual basis. ML 592, ML 593 and ML 594 are half credit courses and are charged half of the current full credit tuition. ML 500 Leadership Practicum is a separate charge. Please refer to the current supplement. Various Payment Plans are Available: * 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. . .. .. ··.-• .. ~ .... ,, . ··.•. I, .. .... . . I ' , 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a three-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if the student has adhered to previous plans . 3) Company reimbursement: Full courses or equivalent which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 45 days after the end of the tenn. A letter from the employer, stating the company's reimbursement policy, must be annually filed with the Business Office. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for students loan funds administered by the College (Federal Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. * A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. Refund Schedule In order to be eligible for a refund, students are responsible for canceling courses with the Registrar's Office. A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: Prior to the first scheduled class meeting - 100% Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 90% Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 80% Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting - 70% Prior to the fifth scheduled class meeting - 60% Prior to the sixth scheduled class meeting - 50% . . .. ·, ·.. : SlfNANCIAL AID In a number of ways, students may receive assistance in meeting Graduate Program costs. Enrollment in two full credit courses per trimester allows the student to be classified as full-time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Office of Student Financial Services (330-1046) assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Augsburg Tuition Grant Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to graduate students who show academic potential and have financial need. Sponsored Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues outside funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships may enable the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College offers several payment plans by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. 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 application, please contact Augsburg's American Indian Support Program Director at 330-1138 or your tribal agency. Federal and State Aid Programs The Office of Student Financial Service determines eligibility for any Federal or State financial aid programs available to graduate students. Determination is based on standard, nationally accepted methodology. • Federal Perkins Loan ProgramJoint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No checks are issued, but the student is required to sign a promissory note at least once per term. Funds are put on the student account after the note is signed. BORROWING LIMITS: You may borrow up to $3,000 per year as an undergraduate with a $15,000 undergraduate maximum ($30,000 as a graduate student). .•.• JNIEREST AND REPAYMENT: Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal (at a minimum of $40 per month) begins nine months after you . .: ". ~ . :. graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances, military service. DEFERMENTS: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half-time or for " t• I ,, t ... .. ' three years of military, Peace Corps or VISTA. Contact our student loan coordinator if you think you are eligible for a deferment. • Federal SLS (Supplemental Loans for Students) Federal SLS is a federally sponsored loan program which permits independent students to borrow to finance their cost of education. Applications are available from the Office of Student Financial Services anct must be completed and returned to Financial Services for processing. Checks are delivered co-payable to the College and the student. BORROWING LIMITS: Undergraduates may borrow up to an aggregate maximum of $23,000. Graduate students may borrow up to $10,000 per year with an aggregate maximum of $73,000 (including undergraduate). JNIEREST AND REPAYMENT: Variable interest rates are adjusted each July !st with an • Iii' .... . .. ·' ·' • 11' • • . ... 11 . •. •. . . ... .. . ' , .. ... , i' .. ···... ··. ' . .. . . . . .. . ,. .." . . SlfNANCIAL AID L• , ......• .· .. .... ." . •' ·. . .' ··'·' ..... ~ "· .. ..: l . ·~ .. .... .. ~ ... .:.t . '" N· .. • • . • ~t'! ....•. .' ·.~ ... ··· ·.... ··.-,··' .•· ••••• 4 • ..... . ... .. . 11 % cap. Interest payments begin 60 days after the loan is disbursed, but in many cases, interest can be allowed to accrue and is added to the principal. Repayment begins 60 days after you leave school or cease to be enrolled at least half time. (For 7/1/92 - 6/30/93 the rate is 7.36%.) DEFERMENTS: Deferments exist for continued education or disability. Contact your lender for details. • SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund)The SELF is administered through the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Applications are available from the Office of Student Financial Services and should be completed by the borrower and co-signer and returned to Student Financial Services for further processing. Loan checks arrive once per term and are made co-payable to the student and Augsburg College. BORROWING LIMITS: Graduate students may borrow up to $6,000 per year minus any other student loan indebtedness. Maximum undergraduate borrowing cannot exceed $16,000 ($25,000 including graduate). The minimum loan amount per year is $1,000. INTEREST AND REPAYMENT: The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in the 13th month after you leave school. DEFERMENTS: There are no deferments. Contact the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding special circumstances and repayment. • Federal Stafford Loan Program Common Loan Provisions: BORROWING LIMITS: Effective with enrollment periods beginning after October 1, 1993, graduate students may borrow up to $8,500 per year with an aggregate of $65,500. A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both, but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. INTEREST RA TES: The annually variable interest rate is determined by the 91-day TBills +3 .1%, capped at 9%, and changes each July I st for new borrowers (those borrowing for enrollment periods beginning after October I, 1992). The interest rate for enrollment periods beginning between October I, 1992 and June 30, I 993 is 6.94%. Repeat borrowers will continue at the same interest rate as their previous outstanding Stafford Loans (7%, 8%, 8/10%, or 9%) . REPAYMENT TERMS: Repayment begins six months after you ceased to be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to ten years . DEFERMENTS: In most cases, deferments are granted for continued education, disability and unemployment. Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a deferment. Program Specific Provisions: FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN (SUBSIDIZED): The Office of Student Financial services has determined that based on the financial information that you submitted, you qualify for up to the amount listed on your Award Notice. INTEREST: No interest accrues during the time the student is enrolled at least half-time. FEES: An origination fee of 5% and a guarantee fee of up to 3% will be deducted from the loan check before you receive it. FEDERAL ST AFFORD LOANS (UNSUBSIDIZED): You may borrow up to the amount listed on your Award Notice. INTEREST: Interest accrues during the period of enrollment and may be capitalized. FEES: An origination fee of 6.5% will be deducted from the loan check before your receive it. To Apply for Financial Aid I) Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to also apply for financial aid. 2) The Office of Student Financial Services will send you the necessary application and financial statement form (or you may pick them up at the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall, or at the Graduate Programs Office, 2222 Murphy Place). 3) All students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if they did not receive financial 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, by the deadline stated. . ..• ~ I ·. I .. ·.:~ ; ' ,1/. . • ~ . . f . I 41/1ll , ' ," '· . " .. ... ·..• ' A BOUT AUGSBURG Accessibility Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connections between nine of 14 major buildings -student housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning and physical disabilities. Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are a diverse community, with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, American Indian Spirituality and Thought, Buddhist and Islamic faiths. .. : .. . '· .•. . . .:~·,, ' 'ii , •. I ~' ••• . .... ,., History Campus Location Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg opened in September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities surrounding Murphy Square, the oldest of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." Adjacent to the campus are Riverside Medical Center, the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota and Mississippi River parkways. Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its admission policies, educational programs, activities and employment practices . • • 'I • I .; .... ·' ~MPUS LOCATION MAP N e From St. Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside Avenue to 21st Avenue South, left at _Augsburg sign. Parking From Minneapolis Interstate 94 east to 25th A venue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. 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 I .,. ··, ' ' . .•.• .: 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 Avenue. Most street parking is four hour parking and available seven days a week, except for the parking meters on Riverside A venue. The parking meters are as posted by the City of Minneapolis. Additional parking is available in the Fairview Riverside Medical Center ramp. .. • •'! •' • .. ·,' ~MPUSMAP • '· .t I.~ , ~- • • • • . ·1 • • • . .i" /_ 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ~ ..·.' . .. . .. 7. • - '·f ,. .. .; . ~ .. '· 19. Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center 20. Youth and Family Institute 21. American Indian Support and Minority Education Partnership 22. Oscar Anderson Hall 23. East Hall 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 6. Accessible Entrance ' 11,'. . . .. ''· 1 .. ~ . . :... :... ..1•• .~ ,. . ,.. .. .~ ... . . ... ' '· .. .. ~CULTY AND ADMINISTRATION .. : ' ' .• I ....,.. .. •.. ' . "• •' I Larry Crockett • • .. . .., .. . .. ... .• , . .: 11··... '.:· . ;,. ·-·~ ' I • tJ .. ... ! •.: •\ ' ' ':·ti ... ' ~ .·.,... .... . .. ..• .. ..· •: "'· •' ·.. . . •' . ... \ . .t ~.• . '' •' : .... . . . ··-. ... . . ,. - Norman Ferguson Instructor of Speech, Communication and Theatre. B.A., Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota. •' ' Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.A. , University of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Dan Hanson .... ., ., Laura L. Ericksen Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Leadership. B.S., Illinois State University; M.A., University of Arkansas . Professor of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. .. ~ Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div ., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Joseph A. Erickson ... .; ..., ..... John Benson Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.S., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University. . :· '· The following faculty and administrators are currently involved in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program: . Garry Hesser Professor of Sociology, Director of Cooperative· Education Program, Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. Ryan LaHurd Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the College. B.A., Mt. Carmel College; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph .D., University of Wisconsin . David Lapakko Larry Ragland Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Associate Professor Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Thomas Morgan Milo A. Schield Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University. William D. Morris William Swenson Instructor of Philosophy . A.B., Ph.D., University of Chicago. Instructor of Political Science. B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University. · Richard Nelson Professor and Department Chairperson of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota . Beverly Nilsson Professor and Chairperson of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norma Noonan Acting Director of Master of Arts in Leadership Program and Professor of Political Science. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University . Michael O'Neal Instructor of Sociology . B.A., University of Missouri; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota . Magdalena M. Paleczyny-Zapp Assistant Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.A., M.A., Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow. Alisa Potter Instructor in Sociology. B.A., Concordia College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota . Diane Pike Associate Professor and Department Chair of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University. The provisions of this document are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change the provisions or requirements at any time within the student's term of residence .
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Title: Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Catalog, 1995-1997
Collection: Course Catalogs
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Show more ... ·" :. .~~ ·.~. :. ~ ;·. · ·~ · . -'.· ~· . .• ~ :· . ·.·z. '·· , ' ~ .~< ...... . "'• ' • .~ A •. . . ... ·\.,.""' .. I ..J. l4 .'' •• · ~ .·,.·· ' . .. ~ . ·, ~ ~ ,, ~ . .'. .. ·~ · . , ... - ~ : ·. ~. • 'I< • . 0 .. :.' ··. ,.J . ·- ~ ~. ·~''; . .. .. ·. . . . ...··~., -. ' \ · JCi ... ~l ' -r,.• I I •I .... l ,,, ' ~..,'\,, .. . • t ..• • .. .~ ·r:/1 ~ . . ril Q ~ · ·~ ~ · ·z " ArPLICATION FOR ADMISSION MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP . RECOMMENDATIONS Please have your supervisor and a co-worker ~end recommendations (please use the atta~hed forms available.from the Graduate Programs Office) on your behalf to'the Graduate Programs Office. List the people writing recommendations belmy: Supervisor Name--------------------------~--------------Title __________________Organization/Institution _____ __________ _ __ _ __ Co-worker Name --------~------------------------------------· ~ Title _______________ _ _Organizalionl lnstitution - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - - - ' f INANCIAl ASSISTANCE Do you .wish to apply for fina~cial aid?. Yes D No D , Would you .like us to send you finan~ial aid forms? Yes 0 No 0 . WiH you be using a company tuitio,n reimbur~ement plan? Yes D No 0 / ' / YOUR SIGNATURE I certify that the information which I have given is true to the be$t of my knowledge. If I am accepted to the Augsburg MAL Piogram, I _agree to comply with all regulations· of the college and to read the catalog and agree to the terms therein. Information froin this form may qe used by officials of the College. Any misrepresentation pn the patt of the applicant is 'Cause.for non-acceptance, cancellation of accepta.nce or dismissal from school. All documents submitted in suppot1 of the application become_lhc property of ttie college and are not returnable or transferable. My signature below indicate~ -that all the information in my applic~tion is complete, factually correct and honestly presented. Signature of Applicant - - - - -- - -- - - - -- - - - - - -- -- - - - -- Date - - - - - -- -- - •' The $25 non-refundable application fee must accompany this form. This application11nd fee should be returned to: Augsburg Graduate Programs Office, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454 . II is lhc po licy ol' Augsburg College no1 10 discriminate on lhc basi; of raLc, cofor. creed, rpligion, sc11.ual or'affcc tion al preference, n-ati onal or ethnic origin, ager. ma.rilal status, se x., s1a1us with regard to public ass istance, or disability a .~ required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments ol SeL·tion 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 1973, as amended in its admi ssions policies. ec.1\ICiltional progrdms, activities and em ployment practices. \ Augsburg College Winter Trimester Master of Arts in Leadership Academic Calendar 1996-1997 New Students Orientation: Thursday August 29 Fall Trimester Orientation: Registration: Last day for add/drop: New Student Assessment: Last day to withdraw: Final grades due: Leadership Practicum: Thursday, August 29 Thursday, September 5 Wednesday, September 11 Tuesday, September. 24th Thursday, October 31 Friday, December 20 To Be Arranged Information Sessions Saturday, October 19, 1996 9:00 a.m. Thursday, November 7, 1996 6:00 p.m. Class Dates Thursday, September 5 Saturday, September 14 Thursday, September 19 Saturday, September 28 Thursday, October 3 Saturday, October 12 Thursday, October 17 Saturday, October 26 Thursday, October 31 Saturday, November 9 Thursday, November 14 Saturday, November 23 Saturday, December 7 Spring Trimester Orientation: Registration Last day for add/drop: Last day to withdraw: Final grades due: Leadership Practicum: Tuesday, January 7, 1997 Thursday, January 9, 1997 Wednesday, January 15, 1997 Thursday, February 20, 1997 Monday, April To Be Arranged Information Sessions: Saturday, January 18, 1997 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 1997 9:00 a.m. Class Dates Thursday, January 9 Saturday, January 18 Thursday, January 23 Saturday, February 1 Thursday, February 6 Saturday, February 15 Thursday, February 20 Saturday, March 1 Thursday, March 6 Saturday, March 15 Thursday, March 20 Saturday, April 5 SPRING BREAK: March 24-31 EASTER: March 30 HOMECOMING Oct. 5 Orientation: Registration: Last day to add/drop: New Student Assessment: Last day to withdraw: Final grades due: Leadership Practicum: Information Sessions: Saturday, April 19, 1997 Saturcay, June 21 , 1997 Thursday, July24, 1997 Class Dates Thursday, April 10 Saturday, April 19 Thursday, April 24 Saturday, May 3 Thursday, May 8 Saturday, May 17 Thursday, May 22 Saturday, May 31 Thursday, June 5 Saturday, June 14 Saturday, June 21 Thursday, June 26 Tuesday, April 8 Thursday, April 10 Wednesday, April 16 Thursday, May 1st Thursday, May 8 Monday, July 7 To Be Arranged 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 6:00p.m. GRADUATION May 25 MEMORW., DAY May 26 Candidates for Masters Degree: March 1, 1997: Last day to schedule defense of Thesis or Application Project with the Graduate Programs Office May 15, 1997: Last day to defend Thesis or Application Project in order to participate in Conunencement. THANKSGIVING Nov. 28 nhmaldisk:ni:wcalcndar Allgurt l , 1996 May 25, 1997: Graduation MAL 1996-1997 Fee and Payment Schedule Application fee (non-refundable, paid when application is submitted) Tuition per trimester course, one course = 6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) $25.00 $1094.00 Optional Leadership Practicum Fee (per trimester for six terms) $125.00 Thesis/Project Continuation Fee (per trimester) $125.00 Late Fee, (per day, charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date, includes incomplete registration as unsigned registration form or unapproved payment plan) $25.00 Registration change after first class meeting (canceVadd/change grade option, or combination at one time) $5.00 Transcript fee (per copy; the first is free) $2.00 Finance charge: charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. Payment Options* 1) Payment in Full: Due day ofregistration 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses or equivalent, which are company reimbursed, require a. deposit of $100.00 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of' the term. Tuition is set on an annual basis, payable is three equal installments at the beginning of each trimester. Registration is permitted only if the student's account from a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan) which must be current according to established repayment schedules. •A non-mfficient funds check will declare your registration invalid and could effect fanher credit extended by the college. fecpay sch - WINDOWS •. Catalog Supplement 1996 for MAL Program A Hon-thesis Option for Completion of the MAL Program (Plan B) In March 1996 the MAL program approved a Plan B alternative to provide a third choice for students completing their MAL degree. Plan B involves both a different number and configuration of course requirements than Plan A. (See below for details) The Thesis and the Leadership Application Project are described in the 1995-1997 catalog. The thesis and leadership application project are similar in approach and methodology. They differ principally in the degree of application. thesis, leadership application project, and g1an B are options available to all HAL atudents. ~h• The PLAN B Option: The Plan B option requires 11 courses. Plan B students must take: ML 580 Contemporary Theories of Leadership ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods. Plan B students will write two major papers: l'irst Paper: In ML 580 Contemporary Theories of Leadership students write one major paper(approximately 30 pages). This paper will fulfill one of required Plan B papers if a grade of 3.5 or batter is achieved. Students are required to give an oral presentation based on their major paper at the end of the semester. (If the grade achieved on this paper is less than 3.5 and the student has elected the Plan B option, the student will re- work the paper.*) *A readers' panel, selected by the MAL Advisory committee, will review the revised paper. Second Paper: one of two ways: The second major paper may be handled in 1) An Independent study ML 59·9 (1. 0 credit) taken with an Advisor. There will be a major paper(approximately 30-35 pages) required. The student must earn at least a grade of 3.5. . 2) Thesis Seminar ML 593-594 sequence (.5 er each-1.0 er total) and complete a major paper(approximately 30-35 pages). The second Plan B Paper will be reviewed by the readers' panel. The task of the readers' panel is to determine whether the paper is at the 3.5 level or better and to maintain consistent quality across differing project~ and subject areas. The second Plan B paper will be presented at an annual Colloquium held for students, faculty, alumni and invited guests. Students will present an Abstract (approximately 15 minutes) of their second plan B paper completed during a given academic year. The presentation is part of the requirement to complete the Plan B alternative. 1 I MAL Course Schedule 1996 -1997 (As of 2/96) Fall 1996 Time I ML 510 Visions of Leadership: Nelson Winter 1997 Time I ML 531 Dynamics of CbangePike & Morgan Spring 1997 Time I ML 596 Women and Leadership Noonan ML 520 Self Identity, Values & Personal Growth- Ferguson ML /EDU 514 Research Methods & Evaluation Erickson ML/EDU 594 Leadership Seminar II Swenson Music 4 ML 580: Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership : Endorf, Noonan, Swanson,McNeff,Mugge, Hanson ML 540 Political Leadership Morris & Noonan ML 510: Visions of Leadership Palosaari Time II ML/EDU 514 Research Methods/Evaluation Volker Time II ML 560 Developing a Perspective: Benson Time II ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought Crockett ML/EDU 593: Leadership Swenson ML 511 Creativity/ Problem-Solving Hesser IML 599 Ferrell, Multi-cultural Seminar I ML 530 Ethics in Communication: Nilsson Organizational Leadership Dyrud, Morris, Pike p Time I: Thursday, 6:00-7:30 pm & Saturday, 8:30 a.m. -12:00 noon Time II: Thursday, 8:00-9:30 pm & Saturdav. 1:00 - 4: 30 p.m. nn ~· .·· . . " .. . • .·. . - .... .....•• •, •; .. • cJI/ ... . . . . -~· .. ~ ..... : .. .: : hose who hope to lead had better understand both .. . . rationally and intuitively the people who might be .. ~ ... ~ • . ' their followers, and the society in which they are embedded. They had better comprehend the values of our common ., .. ... . .. ...•..., .- ,-.'·' · ' I . ~· culture, past and present, know how our political and economic systems work, and understand how and why science has changed the world. .. Leaders need specialists as advisers and staff members. But leaders themselves are generalists . .. At higher levels of leadership they cannot achieve their full potential without considerable breadth. of knowledge. Only this way can they shape the contexts for decisions where expert knowledge is used. .' ·: . : ., . .. •' -: .·. ......... •. ... .·• ....... . ... .. , ... • ,.a, .. .t '• .. . •. - John Gardner . ' ~ .. . .. .. . .· . : .. ·~.. . ~ :• ... .. .. . :.• .. ..... ...,.. . .. . .. ~ A-UGSBURG ' • •, C•O•L•L•E•G•E Graduate Programs Office Box 144 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 . .· ·, ·' .' . ._;i .- . ... ·. " l. ' ~ . . . \ •' ..•.. ·, . \ ... ,, : ' •I' x~LE OF CONTENTS • • • • • . •. Introduction ...................... ................... ... ............ .... ..... .. .. .. .. ......... 3 , . Leadership Development Model .... .. .................. ....... .................. .4 Curriculum Design ... .. ...................... .............. ...... .. ..................... .5 Thesis/Leadership Application Project.. ............. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..............6 Course Descriptions ... ........................ ............ ... ........ .................... 7 .. ,·.. Admission Requirements & Procedures .. ............. ...................... 10 International Applicants ...... ... ....... .. .......... ..... .. ........... ....... ....... .. 11 •. I .' • t" • • ~ ... . I ..... .. ' Evaluation Standards ............. ............. ..... ....... .......... ........ .... .... .. 12 Student Rights .............. ...... .......... ............ ....... .... ...... ........ ... ....... 12 Attendance Policies ................. .. ............ ....... ... ..... .. ........ ..... ....... 13 I . '· . ,.. . Academic Policies ................ ............... ...... .. ............................. .. 13 Student Support Services ......... ... ................................. .. ... .. .. ...... 14 '' Library ... .... ..... ......... .... ... ......... ..... ............... .. ...... .. ... ............ ...... 14 • Accreditation and Affiliations ..... .. ........ :.. ...................... .... ........ 14 I .... .. •' Fee and Payment Information .. ............. .... ... ..... ... ... .. ....... .. .. .. ..... 15 .. .. . ' •••• ·:" \ . .• .. .•.. " ,. Financial Aid ....... ............ .... ...... ...... .. .. ..... .......... .... ... ....... ......... . 16 About Augsburg ............. ... ............ ...................... .... ... .. .. .. ..... ... ... 18 Campus Location & Map ....... .......... .... ..... ...... ... .. ................... ... 19 Faculty and Administration ...... ..... ....... ... ................ ..... ............. .20 . .. ... ,.. .• ,• I ' ._%TRODUCTION • Developing Leaders for Organizations and the Community The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program responds to the leadership development needs of both profit and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: a vision which is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face, and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program provides a means by which individuals may discover and refine these and other abilities fundamental to effective leadership. Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that the students who enroll are career oriented, • • • ~ I . .. .,.• ·' • : ~ self-disciplined, and wellmotivated individuals, seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most courses are organized as seminars with opportunity for discussion and dialogue, and classes meet on alternate Saturdays for threeand-one-half hours and alternate Thursday evenings for one-andone-half hours. Community of Learners Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a community of learners gathered together on the Augsburg campus. This community is enriched by the students with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate community interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs, and Christensen Center. Students share meals and coffee breaks; participate in optional lunch time seminars; and attend music and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Individual Professional Development A major component of the MAL program is the professional. assessment. Given in the first year of study, the assessment can help students to identify leadership skills and preferred work and learning styles. Nationally recognized test instruments are used and based . .. on the results, students are encouraged to create personalized goals and plans to strengthen areas which may require further development. MAL students are encouraged to enroll in ML 500, Leadership Practicum. Students may enroll in this professional development series for six terms and upon completion of six Practica, receive a half-course credit to be used as an elective. Scheduled each term, Practica are designed to meet student needs in areas such as interpersonal communication, approaches to career change, coping with workplace issues, and other areas related to leadership and professional development. In consultation with the Director, the student may also apply to receive credit for attending seminars related to his or her employment as part of the Practicum course. ~,.. . . . .. ·" •• . ., ' ,, · .~I ,· . ......,., ... ,. ~ ,. ,. ; ' '·.· : . . .. • . ... _, .· .... ... ·.. ., . "' .3 . ·. • ~ \ ... .. ! ; . .. .• ~ •' ~ - ' . . ' .... • • •' If ~.. . .., . ... .·• ~ADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL • • • • • The MAL program promotes leadership as a process which 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources, 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes is a broad range of abilities and awareness, outlined in the Leadership Development Model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL Program. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual. Leadership ' , ,.. .:· ' i 1 o" .. t ·t . · .~ ~- ':·· . ~. · : Sense of Vision • t• I .. • • • •• / ... Ethical . ." ;. • . ···. .. ... . ... .. ' . ( ' • Social awareness • Environmental awareness • Tolerance of religioLis and philosophical differences • Appreciation of situational complexity ~. "" Facility for Persuasion Orientation Toward Action / Creative Communicative •Long-term perspective • Flexibility • Adaptability • Innovativeness • • • • • Effective listener Effective speaker Effective writer Diplomatic ability Effective team member • Interpersonal sensitivity , .. I B .. ~ ... ~ .. ; It .. .. . •... ~ Risk Assumptive ..•. . .· ... ..• ;.;4 · • ,• ~ .' . ~ " • i"'., . .. • Curiosity •Achievement motivation • Self-esteem Decisive • • • • Self-confidence Analytical ability Ability to think critically Understanding of research •Ability to manage conflict ~ Culturally Aware • Appreciation for cultural differences •World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences .. . .· - .. ·~ ··. . WuRRICULUM DESIGN • ~ ... e' . ."'..... .· . • · MAL students are required to complete 10.5 course credits (42 semester hours) and a Thesis or Leadership Application Project. Each course includes two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity. These techniques, which have had demonstrated success in advanced courses, develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as crossdisciplinary and to see content areas as integrated. The very form of the program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well- Core Courses (3.5 course credits) .... (These two seminars are to be taken in a student's last two , consecutive terms, or when the The following core courses are required of all students in the student has completed at least five electives.) ..... MAL program: developed integrative ability. ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II ML 592 Thesis/Application Project Consultation (to be taken simultaneously with ML 594 and in the term in which the Thesis/ Application Project is in progress). '• .. . ' .. ; ~ ...·.. :'. ·. ,.' ... .· '' . .. . ~RICULUM DESIGN • • • • ' '• . ... . ... '· -· ,. Elective Courses (at least 7.0 course credits) The MAL program requires that a minimum of five of the seven elective courses be selected from the following course list: ML 500 Leadership Practicum 1·, ML 511 Creativity and the . •' Problem-Solving Process ·r. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML 540 Politics, History, and Leadership ML 545 Decision Making I: Qualitative Process ...... ,,., and Application , e.,.·.· ·~.:_.~: 1!- ~\• I f. '~ ' ·.. " 1 . Ii • ...... • • .... ·:. ; .. ML 598 Independent Study ML 599 Special Topics ... ,.. •' r• . •'•. , ~- . . ·.. .: .:. .· ,. ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership ML 596 Women and Leadership . ff'· 6' The MAL program will allow students to take up to two electives from the Master of Arts in Education - Leadership (MEL) program. See the MEL program bulletin for detailed descriptions of these courses. Thesis/Leadership Application Project At, or near, the completion of the course work for the MAL program, students are required to develop and carry out a study of some aspect of leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based study affords students the opportunity to "tie together" what has been learned from the study of leadership in the course work and course-related activities. Cultural Perspective I .. ML 560 Developing a Multi- ~ •. ' '\ ML 550 Decision Making and Technology Master of Arts in Education - Leadership Elective Courses (up to 2 course credits) .... Students have the option to do either a Thesis or Leadership Application Project for completion of the degree. The Thesis or Application Project should be seen as the culmination of the MAL program, offering participants the opportunity to investigate either some aspect of leadership in depth or explore the application of what has been studied. The distinction between these two options lies in their orientation. The Thesis will have a more theoretical orientation, while the Leadership Application Project will be based on a more practical application orientation. Students who do not complete their Thesis or Leadership Application Project while enrolled in ML 594 are required to pay a continuation fee during each subsequent term until the Thesis/Project is completed. . . \ .. • •.• ~URSE DESCRIPTIONS • ML 500 Leadership Practicum (.5 credit for 6 Practicum attended) Professional development workshops and seminars which span six terms. One-half course credit. Graded on a P/N basis. This course is especially recommended for students who want or need more applied workplace case studies. ML 510 Visions of Leadership: An Historical and Literary Journey (1.0 course) Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing an historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course) Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative worldview. (Students can not receive credit for this course and EDU 515 Creativity and Problem Framing.) • • • • • t ...... ~ ,• ML 514 Research Methods (1.0 course) Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects, and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. (Students can not receive credit for this course and EDU 514 Evaluation and Documentation.) ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth (1.0 course) Study of the concepts of selfidentity, values and personal growth as related to professional, personal life. This course may employ psychological, philosophical, and theological perspectives to explore the role of the individual in the larger social context. Major topics include the acquisition, development and evolution of self-identity and values, the influence of sex roles, and the relationship to spiritual growth. ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course) Investigation of the processes of critical thinking drawing from philosophy and other disciplines. This course focuses on the relationships between ideas and the expression and application of ideas. Students apply dialectical processes in the effective formation, presentation, and use of ideas in organizational structures. ML 530 Ethics in Communication (1.0 course) Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes a sensitivity to ethical conflicts which arise in social and organizational settings. .• . .... . .. . .,, . ' . !' • ". # ...•... ., ·' ~·. ~ .. ,• •. ·, . .;. , •, •' '. ... .7. " .• .. . .. .. ~ d / .. . WouRSE DESCRIPTIONS • • • • • .... •, ! . . · ... ·· '• .; ... . ·~ ' ..· "•' .:. . • ·. . , ·, 1: .. . . . , . ... . .. ' ~ l .... ,; ~ .. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change (1.0 course) This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving wellbeing may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 540 Politics, History and Leadership (1.0 course) •• .·... ...,. .. ·~ ; •. ... . ~· .... . ·:.... . ; • • "i .. &'· ·d~ ".. •, .. .. ·.' 8, r • ·. • t • • .• .. ..:· .. ML 545 Decision Making I: Qualitative Process and Application (1.0 course) Decision making is fundamental to all human endeavor, particularly in leadership . Leaders, regardless of their ' ,. Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and other organizations. Special focus on significant leadership theories and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are relevant to business and non-profit organizations as well as to politics. field, are continually held accountable for decisions in settings characterized by incomplete information and limited time. The constrained nature of the typical decisionmaking environment necessitates the use of a systematic and objective decision making process . Drawing on various disciplines, course participants will examine the different stages of the decision-making process, including: analysis of the decision setting and its relevant boundaries, identification of acceptable decision outcomes, definition of the implementation of the decision, and appraisal of potential contingencies. While emphasis is given to the qualitative rather than quantitative aspects of decision making, about 20 percent of the course will include the development of some basic analytical concepts: data collection, graphs and charts, measuring central tendency and dispersion, and association. ML 550 Decision Making and Technology (1.0 course) Historical analysis of the decision- making and problemsolving process. This course focuses on the development of technology as both the cause and the solution of problems by investigating various cases. ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective (1.0 course) Investigation of multicultural issues. This course will enhance one's ability to lead and work more effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds through the study of diverse values, beliefs, and traditions within the global community. (Students can not receive credit for this course and EDU 513 Diversity and Education.) ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary theories of leadership (1.0 course) Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors who participate in this seminar. Emphasis on critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One year course work in MAL program and ML 510. ML 592 Thesis/Project Consultation (.5 course) A series of meetings with a faculty thesis/project adviser simultaneous with ML 594 and during the trimester in which the Thesis/Project is being prepared for final submission. Graded on PIN basis. Students not completing the Thesis/Project during the same term, in which they are enrolled in ML 594, are required to pay a Thesis/Project continuation fee during each subsequent term until the Thesis/Project is completed. (Credit will not be granted to MAL students for EDU 592 Thesis Consultation.) ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I: Research in Leadership (.5 course) First half of a two-course "capstone" sequence for the MAL program to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the completion of at least five electives. This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic, to synthesize previous study and work experience, and to demonstrate an understanding of the program's principles. Graded on a P/N basis. ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings (.5 course) Continuation of the "capstone" seminar, taken in the term immediately following the student's registration in ML 593. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. By the completion of the seminar, students should have made significant progress on the Thesis or Leadership Application Project. Graded on a P/N basis. ML 596 Women and Leadership (1.0 course) A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership - political, entrepreneurial, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership with an emphasis on literature developed by political scientists. The course is intended to enhance the critical thinking skills of the participants and the leadership skills of women and of those working with women. Opportunity for research on topic and area of interest. ML 598 Independent Study (.5-1.0 course) Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade-point average of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by the supervising professor. The proposal then must be approved by the MAL Program Director prior to registration for the course. ML 599 Special Topics (.5-1.0 course) Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration for each term. .... ' ' ', .• .... • • • • A DMISSION REQUIREMENTS • • • • • & PROCEDURES • • • • written statement • Miller Analogies Test score, if requested • interview, if requested To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Programs Office: • Completed application form; • $25.00 non-refundable application fee; • A brief (1-3 page) statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to his or her leadership aspirations; • Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate . .. supervisor, assessing ' ,. •t" .. ' organizations in a position(s) of hold a baccalaureate degree leadership or position(s) demonstrating leadership checklist from a co-worker (at college or university and must potential. the same level) describing the have a minimum cumulative ' undergraduate grade point .. average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at .. an accredited college or university. Applicants holding a ., Master's or other advanced degree from accredited colleges or universities are admissible. ..•• . Should an applicant not meet ·.. .\ requirements, a probationary • ~ : •' .... .. . the minimum admissions term may be possible as decided applicant's work style and the program will be made on an leadership potential; individual basis by the MAL . ·:. ' -·~ ,. ' ; . • Official transcripts from Admissions Committee . all undergraduate Admission to each entering institutions attended listing graduate class will be given to the courses taken and any most highly qualified individuals. degree(s) conferred; Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students • Official transcripts from all admitted at the beginning of the graduate institutions attended fall. winter, and spring terms. listing courses taken and Selection of candidates will be degree(s) conferred, if any; made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • previous college record Applicants to the program must • letters of recommendation • If requested, official results on the Miller Analogies Test • Applicant may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty have five years of experience (or • experience and organizational background ~ • Recommendation letter and Decisions about admission to on a case-by-case basis. equivalent) with one or more .. leadership potential; from an accredited four-year ·~ ·• "· Applicants to the program must and/or staff member. ·~ . ~ . .' ..• ~TERNATIONAL APPLICANTS • • • • • The Augsburg College Graduate applicant's work sty le and Programs Office encourages potential as a leader; qualified applicants from other countries and because these students contribute significantly to the program. International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternating Thursday evenings and Saturdays and that students can take only two classes (plus a practicum per trimester if desired) for a yearly total of six • 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 classes and three Practica. With graduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks this schedule students can complete the required course earned, dates attended , and degree(s) or diploma(s) work in two years. See the conferred, if any; section under Admission Requirements for a general description of the admission process, selection criteria, and • Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum 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 more accurately evaluate educational credentials more accurately. Furthermore, supplemental information may be needed to issue an 1-20or1-1 for students admitted to the MAL program. Information requested for the 120or1-1 will not be used to make an admission decision. .. .. .. .. • - . ~; I ' ••• .'. :•: ' : • J. ' • .. . .. .. ·. .. . ..... ~ .. : ·•·.' ... ' .. • l• score of 590; and work experience requirements. • Applicant may be asked to Application materials required for international applicants are: participate in an interview with graduate program • Completed application form; faculty and/or staff member, if applicant is in the • $25.00 non-refundable application fee payable in U.S. dollars; • A brief (1-3 page) statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to his or her leadership aspirations; • Completed Declaration of Finances; • Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential; • Letter of recommendation in English from a co-worker (at the same level) describing 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 . .-: ·. ..• .lJ .·.• ... .. . I ; . .•.. ,. .. ... • ~ALUATION STANDARDS • • • • • • : Evaluation of academic performance in the MAL program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: ·. 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence. 3.5 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards. 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 Achieves the minimum passing standard. Performance below basic course standards. 0.5 ' . .'·.- . .~. , . ... ,,!'. • ; t" · • I ' '.,.~·. . . .. J •• '·. \ . ..·• .... ... ,: \1 .; • :. 2 .. .> "" .... ...,. '\' ":. Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course). p Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade-point average). N Does not meet minimum course standards (110 credit and non-punitive - not computed in grade-point average). w Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline for dropping without notation on the record I Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Programs Office stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor and any other necessary documentation.) .. .,. ··". . ,. 0.0 I • Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this bulletin as being graded on a PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. Students who receive an Nor 0.0 in a course must successfully petition the MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program . No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the gradepoint average. ~DENT RIGHTS • • • 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. Students who wish to identify appropriate procedures for complaints 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 and which are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (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. ..\.''.. ..., . .. t •• A • cADEMIC POLICIES • • Because leadership issues are important and should be instructor. Irregular attendance presented, discussed, and considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's may, at the discretion of the analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is highly classmates and course • • • cADEMIC POLICIES • • • • ..• '. .•.. ..• ·~ • instructor, adversely affect one's grade. A t ' • j •. .. • ~ . Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies Credit for Prior Education Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students must maintain a 3.0 Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the Students may take either one or cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be MAL program, it is unlikely that courses taken elsewhere may be placed on probation for the following trimester. A 3.0 substituted for a particular course in the curriculum. cumulative grade-point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a Students may petition the MAL Program Director for approval of any variation in the two courses per trimester plus a Leadership Practicum. Enrolling the course work in two years. All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years. Extensions beyond five years grade of Nor 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with the MAL credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only Advisory Committee before being allowed to continue in the courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose course absence in writing from the MAL Program Director. A that time. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student content is comparable to those leave of absence may be granted for one calendar year. in the MAL program. No more than two courses will be .. in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer will be considered on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one . trimester must request a leave of program by the MAL Advisory Committee. Students may also accepted for transfer credit. Time spent on an official leave of absence will not count be dismissed by the MAL Advisory Committee for Credit and Contact Hours toward the five-year deadline for degree completion. may be dismissed from the .. behavior detrimental to the Each full credit graduate course in the MAL program is the program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 31.5 hours Dismissal would occur only after established procedures each term and are responsible for a significant amount of individual may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is published annually in the MAL were followed. study and preparation. Program Supplement. •, .. .. • Last Day to Withdraw from Class The last date on which students . '• ••• • ;~ . f . •I ··'· . ' . .. . . . ~DENT SUPPORT SERVICES . .... . •. .... ...... • • ' ·, . ·1 ., . . .. ... ·:• ..·,..·• ~ .,. ~ .· .. • t • Academic advising from the MAL Director for program planning is available. As stuoents approach the capstone experience, they select thesis or project advisors to guide them throughout the completion of their program. Graduate program staff will also assist .. .. • • • ~· students with non-academic advising issues. Professional assessment through Leadership Practicum and the Graduate Programs Office is also available . Self/career assessment counseling, resume development, and a careersearch plan through the Career Services Office (330-1162) can be obtained as well. Work experience related to a student's field of specialization through the Cooperative Education Office (330-1148) '• ' • J ;~ J • $mRARY • . •... t" . ·'· I The Augsburg library collection includes over 175,000 books, pe1iodicals, films, audio and video cassette tapes, and microforms. Access to the collection is provided via a computerized library catalog that includes the ·.. ... ~· :.~ • holdings of Augsburg and six other private liberal arts college libraries in the metropolitan area. Daily courier services among these libraries facilitate the sharing of these resources. Additional library resources are accessible through MINITEX, a regional library network, and through OCLC, an international library network. Remote, offcampus computer access to all these services is provided via a telecommunications link. . •·' . .. :. ... I o • . .·.•. •' ,.. . ' '· . . .. .. . ... ....•. .. .:· ..... . .... . ~ AccREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS • • • • • Students who successfully complete Augsburg's Leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran • • • Education Council in North America, and Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not (necessarily) 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. \ . ~: .. 0£J'EE • '•.' ..... & • PAYMENT INFORMATION • • • . ' \ ·~ . . .. " ... . ..... . :• A schedule of fees is published separately in the MAL Program Supplement. Tuition is determined annually. ML 592, ML 593, and ML 594 are halfcredit courses and are charged half of the current full credit tuition. ML 500 Leadership Practicum is a separate charge. Various Payment Plans are Available: * 1) Payment in Full: Due the day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a three-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if the student has adhered to previous plans. 3) Company reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the final exams. A letter from the employer, stating the company's reimbursement policy, must be filed annually with the Business Office. loan funds administered by the college (Federal Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. *A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed with the exception of approved company-reimbursed students. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies to student credit extended by the college. Refund Schedule In order to be eligible for a refund, students are responsible for withdrawing from courses with the Registrar' s Office. A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basi s: Prior to the first scheduled class meeting - l 00% . .... Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 90% Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 80% • Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting - 70% Prior to the fifth scheduled class meeting - 60% Prior to the sixth scheduled class meeting - 50% ~·. 1 ·. t I ·'· ,. .· ·. •.• 11' .~ ·.· .. .. .. . • ~NANCIAL AID • • • Financial assistance is avail able to degree-seeking students •. enrolled in the MAL program. Non-degree-seeking students are not eligible for any type of financi al aid through Augsburg College. Two full-credit courses per trimester is considered full- of Student Financial Services f •. .. . .·. . . . •, . . ... ·.·····..· .. ~ , "' >I • . ·.. .. ··: ' "' . .. . •. . . . . :: ~· . .6 . . # .. ......· .· Federal and State Aid Programs determined by the 91-day TBills +3.1 %, capped at 8.25 %, and changes each July 1st for all borrowers. The interest rate for enrollment periods beginning between July 1, 1994, and June 30, 1995, is 7.43 %. REPAYMENT TERMS: Repayment begins six months after you ceased to be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to ten years. The Office of Student Financial DEFERMENTS: In most cases, deferments are granted for Augsburg actively pursues non- Services determines eligibility for any Federal or State financial continued education, disability and unemployment. Contact aid programs available to graduate students. your lender if you think you are eligible for a deferment. Program Specific Provisions: of limited financial means as well as individuals working for Determination is based on standard, nationally accepted methodology. volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to • Federal Stafford Loan Program provide tuition reimbursement. Common Loan Provisions: Augsburg funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships may enable the participation of individuals BORROWING LIMITS: Company Tuition Assistance Programs Effective with enrollment pe1iods beginning after October 1, Many companies, agencies and 1993, graduate students may corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees borrow up to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $128,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A who participate in work-rel ated or degree-related college .. ·.. Indian Support Program Director at 330-1138, or your tiibal agency. INTEREST RATES: The annually variable interest rate is Sponsored Scholarships ~. ' . .; these scholarships. Indian grants assistance in application, please contact Augsburg's American the following: ... meet federal, state or tribal requirements may apply for time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Office and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including ~ American Indian students who generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For (330-1046) assists students in assessing financi al aid eligibility . Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tribal and State Indian Scholarships programs. Augsburg College offers several payment plans by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. student may borrow from either the un subsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both, but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. FEDERAL ST AFFORD LOAN (SUBSIDIZED): You may borrow up to the amount listed on your Award Notice. INTEREST: No interest accrues during the time the student is enrolled at least half-time. FEES: An origination fee of 3% and a guarantee fee of up to 1% will be deducted from the loan proceeds before you receive it. FEDERAL STAFFORD LOANS (UNSUBSIDIZED): You may bonuw up to the amount listed on your Award Notice. INTEREST: Interest accrues during the period of enrollment and may be capitalized. FEES: An origination fee of 3% and a guarantee fee of 1% will be . .. • • J_. , .. . ·.. deducted from the loan proceeds before your receive it. the Office of Student Financial Services and should be • Federal Perkins Loan Program- completed by the borrower and Joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No checks are issued, but the student is required to sign a promissory note at least once per term. Funds are put on the student account after the note is signed. BORROWING LIMITS: You may borrow up to $3,000 per year as a graduate student with a $30,000 maximum. (Graduate & co-signer and returned to Student Financial Services for further processing. Loan checks arrive once per term and are made co-payable to the student and Augsburg College. BORROWING LIMITS: Graduate students may borrow up to $9,000 per year minus any other student loan indebtedness. .... Maximum graduate borrowing cannot exceed $40,000 including undergraduate. The 00 1) Complete the Application for minimum loan amount per Admission and indicate your under-graduate) INTEREST AND REPAYMENT: year is $500. INTEREST AND REPAYMENT: desire to also apply for financial aid. Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal (at a The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days minimum of $40 per month) after the Joan is disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter begins nine months after you graduate or leave school. Partial or total Joan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances, military service. DEFERMENTS: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half-time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps or VISTA. Contact our student loan coordinator if you think you are eligible for a deferment. • SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund)The SELF is administered through the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Applications are available from while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in the 13th month after the student leaves school. DEFERMENTS: There are no deferments. Contact the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding special circumstances and repayment. • ' To Apply for Financial Aid ... .. . ... ·~ \;• ... ,. ,. 2) The Office of Student Financial Services will send you the necessary application and financial statement form ~.. f T .' I '· · .. .. • 1· (or you may pick them up at the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall, or at the Graduate Programs Office, 2222 Murphy Place). .··"· ' . 3) All students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if they did not receive financial aid. Forms are available from the College. 4) Complete and return the ·~ ... ..·,.. t .". ~· •.. .. ...... .· .. ··.... . financial aid forms by the deadlines indicated. . ·: .... . .. 5) Accept the financial aid offered, in whole or in part, by the deadline stated. . .:·. 1 . . . \ ~ :; ' . . .; I ~ I ' .,. , ' .... A B OUT AUGSBURG • • • • • Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are a diverse community, with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty, and staff, including but not limited to Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian Spirituality and Thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths. Non-Discrimination Policy It is the policy of Augsburg College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual or affectional preference, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or status with regard to public History .. .. .. Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian ... . ... ·' ... Educational Amendments of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Accessibility Act of 1973 as amended in its admissions policies, educational presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of programs, activities, and employment practices. the most accessible campuses in in 1872. the region . Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide accessible connections between nine of Campus Location fourteen major buildings student housing towers, the Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities . •\I assistance or disability as required by Title IX of the 1972 Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith Augsburg opened in September, 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis ... campus of the University of Minnesota, and Mississippi River parkways. surrounding Murphy Square, the oldest of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." Adjacent to the campus are Fairview-Riverside Medical Center, the West Bank Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning and physical disabilities. .. ... •# .·... ~MPUS LOCATION MAP • 3SW from the North-Take Washington Avenue exit and turn left off Washington (turns right onto Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside A venue, right at 21st A venue South. Admissions House George Sverdrup Library Science Hall OldMain Quad Mortensen Tower Urness Tower Christensen Center Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall l 0. Music Hall 11. 2222 Murphy Place 12. Si Melby Hall 13. Ice Arena 14. Stage II Theatre 15. College Relations 16. Nordic Center 17. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication /" 18. Center for Global Education 19. Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center 20. Youth and Family Institute 21. American Indian Support and Black Student Affairs 22. Oscar Anderson Hall 23. East Hall 24. Murphy Square 25. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field 26. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts .. J .... .·. Public Parking All posted Augsburg College staff, faculty and commuter lots are free and open for use from 4:30 p.m. Monday through Sunday evening. Lots are located on 7th Street between 21st and 22nd A venues and north or south of 8th Street between 24th and 25th Avenues. Additional parking is available in the Fairview-Riverside Medical Center ramp, or U of M parking lots on the no11h side of Riverside Avenue. 3SW from the SouthFollow the I-94 St. Paul signs (move to right lane after each of two mergers). Take 25th Avenue exit and turn left at Riverside A venue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. . . • • .' ....... ..... . •. . .. • t •• " • ,,. -. . . ~ ~MPUSMAP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ., :' The Graduate Programs Office is in Murphy Place and is located on the corner of 23rd Avenue South and 7 y, Street. 1-94 West from St. Paul-Take Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. . ,• • • Graduate Programs Location 1-94 East from Minneapolis-Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th A venue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st A venue South. Directions to Campus • • • .. • .. .... ~ .. . f SGl}ISrhf!!;T ' 'II) I ... ll '-· .itr J. © ,t .. ~- • r {@ ~· @~ ...• •' ·" • ' •• ~ ~· ~· . .• ~'I. ·.•.- ~ BVit.ERPi.ACE ,. . ·.. --=-:r:.= ' ."' Parking Lots A. Admissions Parking B. Faculty/Staff/Commuter/ Residence Parking C. Faculty/Staff Parking D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking E. Commuter - Street Parking ' . j •: ' - .,. F. Resident Parking G. Visitor Parking H. Fairview/St. Mary's Parking Ramp : ·... ,. 19 1 .· • ,• \ .. : ... ... . . ·'' .. : I . \ • •ti' I ' ·L' • 0 I ' ... • ..' •.: • ... '·· ~ '.'!.. •.• ' •, "t •• .. . . ~' .• ~ rt .'• ... -~ ..... . .. • .. .. • •• ··G •• . .; ... . ·. A ·~ .· .. . .. 0 ,,• .... ~ 2A .',~ ··. u · .... •,/ . '" , ' \•I ~.• ULTY• AND •ADMINISTRATION • Faculty who teach in the MAL program are predominately fulltime senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields. All of the program's faculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. John Benson, Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.S., Luther Theological Seminary ; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University. • • Dan Hanson, Adjunct Professor. B.A. , Augsburg College; M.A., University of Minnesota. Vice President, Land O' Lakes Corporation Garry Hesser, Professor of Sociology, Director of Cooperative Education Program, Director of MetroUrban Studies. B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. Marie 0. McNeff, Interim Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College and Professor of Education. B.A., M. A., Ed .D., University of Nebraska. Larry Crockett, Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A. , M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota . Thomas Morgan, Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Mary Endorf, Adjunct Professor, B.A. Hamline University, M.A. State University of New YorkCortland, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Principal, Orono Public Schools. William D. Morris, Instructor of Political Science. B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University. President, Decision Resources, Ltd. Joseph A. Erickson, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.A ., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norman Ferguson, Professor of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Richard Nelson, Professor and Chair, Department of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Beverly Nilsson, Professor and Chair, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norma Noonan, Professor of Political Science, Director of the Master of Arts in Leadership Program, and Director of the International Relations Program. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University. Magdalena M. Paleczny-Zapp, Assistant Professor of Business Administration/MIS and Coordinator of the Russian and East European Area Studies Program. B.A., M.A., Central School for Planning and Statistics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow. Ronald G. Palosaari, Professor of English. B.A., Bethel College; B. Div., Bethel Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Diane Pike, Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University. Larry Ragland, Associate Professor Computer Science. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Milo A. Schield, Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University . William Swenson, Instructor of Philosophy. A.B., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
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Title: Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Catalog, 1997-1999
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Show more rationally and intuitively the people who might be their followers, and the society in which they are embedded. They had better comprehend the values of our common culture, past and present, know how our political and economic systems work, and understand how and why science has changed the world. ... Leaders need specialists as advisers and staff members. But leaders themselves are generalists . ... At higher levels of leadership they cannot achieve their fall potential without considerable breadth of knowledge. Only this way can they shape the contexts for decisions where expert knowledge is used. - John Gardner A-UGSBURG C•O•L•L•E•G•E Graduate Programs Office Box 144 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 (612) 330-1786 malinfo@augsburg.edu % LE OF CONTENTS Introduction .............................. ...... ...... ....... ........ ... ...................... 3 Leadership Development Model ................................... .............. .4 Curriculum Design ....................................................................... 5 Thesis/Leadership Application Project Option ...................... 5 Non-Thesis Option .............. .................. ........ ....... .................. 5 Course Descriptions ............... .......... ......................................... .... 7 Admission Requirements and Procedures .................................. 10 International Applicants ................................ .... ............... ........... 11 Evaluation Standards ........................... ...... ....... .... ... .... ............... 12 Student Rights ............................. ....................... ... ...................... 12 Attendance Policy .................... .. ........................ ...... ................... 13 Academic Policies .................................... .................. .............. .. 13 Student Support Services .................. .................. ....... ....... .. ........ 14 Library ............................... ......................................................... 14 Accreditation and Affiliations ....................... ............................. 14 Fee and Payment Information ..................................................... 15 Financial Aid .............................................................................. 16 About Augsburg .............................................................. ............ 18 Campus Location .............. ......................................................... 19 Campus Map ........................ ..................... .. ................................ 19 MAL Faculty ............................... .............................. .. ........... .... 20 This catalog was current at the time of publication. It is subject to change without notice. Augsburg does nor discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual or affectional preference, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex, status with regard to public assissrance, or disability as required by Tirle IX of the 1972 Education Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, in its admission policies, educational programs, activities and employment practices. ~TRODUCTION Developing Leaders for Organizations and the Community The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program responds to the leadership development needs of both profit and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program provides a means by which individuals may discover and refine these and other abilities fundamental to effective leadership. Accommodating the FullTime Work Schedule Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that the students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined and well- motivated individuals, seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction and individual study. Most courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for discussion and dialogue. Classes meet on alternate Saturdays for threeand-one-half hours and alternate Thursday evenings for one-andone-half hours. Community of Learners Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a community of learners gathered together on the Augsburg campus. This community is enriched by the students with a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate community interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs and Christensen Center. Individual Professional Development An important component of the MAL program is the professional assessment. The assessment can help students to identify leadership skills and preferred work and learning styles. Nationally recognized test instruments are used; based on the results, students are encouraged to create personalized goals and plans to strengthen areas that may require further development. MAL Practica are designed to meet student needs in areas such as interpersonal communication, approaches to career change, coping with workplace problems, time management and other issues related to leadership and professional development. ~ADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources, 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. AUGSBURG Leadership Development Model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance and refine these capabilities within the individual. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes is a broad range of abilities and awareness, outlined in the Leadership Sense of Vision / Ethical • Social awareness • Environmental awareness • Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences • Appreciation of situational complexity Orientation Toward Action ~ ~ Creative Facility for Persuasion / Communicative •Long-term perspective • Flexibility • Adaptability • Innovativeness • Effective listener • Effective speaker • Effective writer • Diplomatic ability • Effective team member • Interpersonal sensitivity "" Culturally Aware • Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences ' Risk Assumptive •Curiosity • Achievement motivation • Self-esteem Decisive • Self-confidence • Analytical ability • Ability to think critically • Understanding of research • Ability to manage conflict (This model was developed by Augsburg Faculty Graduate Advisory Committee, 1985-87.) ~RICULUM DESIGN There are two ways to complete the MAL degree. In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP) Option, students complete a thesis or a major leadership application project and 10.5 credits. In the Non-Thesis Option, students must complete 11 credits, two papers, but no thesis. Augsburg uses a course system rather than a credit system in its curriculum. An Augsburg course is equivalent to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each course includes two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity. These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires welldeveloped integrative abilities. Thesis/LAP Option Students who select the Thesis/LAP Option are required to develop and carry out an indepth study of some aspect of leadership or of a leadershiprelated topic. This researchbased study gives the student the opportunity to "tie together" what has been learned from the study of leadership and courserelated activities. The principal distinction between the Thesis and the Leadership Application Project lies in their underlying orientation. A Thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while the Leadership Application Project is based on practical application. Both require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative, the student must register for ML 592, 593 and 594. Differences between these two options will be explored in ML 514 Research Methods and in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I. Students who do not complete their Thesis or Leadership Application Project while enrolled in ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II are required to pay a continuation fee. Non-Thesis Option An alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of two major papers, as described below. The first of these papers will be written in conjunction with ML 580. A student must get a grade of 3.5 or higher on this major paper to complete the Non-Thesis requirement. If the grade for the paper is below 3.5, the student will revise the paper WuRRICULUM DESIGN Elective Courses for Both Options: (at least 7.0 course credits) and submit it to the MAL faculty panel for review and approval. The second paper will be written while enrolled in ML 597 NonThesis Independent Project. A student must get a grade of 3.5 or higher on this paper; it will then be submitted to the MAL faculty panel for review and approval. The judgment of the MAL faculty panel is the final one. The independent research projects approved each year will be presented in a special annual colloquium. All courses are valued at 1.0 credit, unless otherwise designated. ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course) ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought (Note: If students wish to (ML 592 is taken in conjunction with ML 594.) ML 530 Ethics in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course) ML 531 The Dynamics of ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course) ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership (ML 592, 593 and 594 are to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the student has completed at least five electives and ML 510.) ML 540 Political Leadership: change from the Thesis Option to the Non-Thesis Option after completing the Research Seminars, they may petition the MAL committee.) Core Courses for Thesis/LAP Option: (3.5 course credits) The following core courses are required for all Thesis/LAP students in the MAL program: ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list*: ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth Communication Change Theory and Practice ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership ML 550 Decision Making and Core Courses for Non-Thesis Option: (4.0 course credits) ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 580 Contemporary Theories of Leadership ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project Computer Technology ML 560 Developing a Multi- cultural Perspective ML 565 Women and Leadership ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (elective for Thesis/ LAP Option students) ML 598 Independent Study ML 599 Special Topics *No more than two courses may be transferred from a comparable graduate program. Transfer credits must be approved by the director prior to enrollment in the MAL program No more than 1.0 course of independent study may be applied to the degree. ~URSE DESCRIPTIONS ML 500 Leadership Practicum The MAL program sponsors professional development workshops and seminars. These workshops are offered to students and alumni who desire more applied case studies or wish to address topics not included in the courses. ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey (1.0 course) Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course) Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation and for seeking an integrative world view. ML 514 Research Methods (1.0 course) Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth (1.0 course) Study of the concepts of selfidentity, values and personal growth as related to professional, personal life. This course may employ psychological, philosophical and theological perspectives to explore the role of the individual in the larger social context. Major topics include the acquisition, development and evolution of self-identity and values, the influence of sex roles and the relationship to spiritual growth. ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course) Investigation of the processes of critical thinking, drawing from philosophy as well as natural and social science. The course will survey a variety of contemporary approaches to critical thinking, including the use of logic and analytical reasoning, the relationship of evidence to the confirmation of theories and the value of appeals to scholarly studies. A special focus of the course will be an assessment of the ways in which natural and social sciences can (and cannot) assist leaders in addressing problems and seeking solutions. ML 530 Ethics in Communication (1.0 course) Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes a sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change (1.0 course) This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving WoURSE DESCRIPTIONS well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership (1.0 course) In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues and concerns. The course is designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant within various types of organizational structures and cultures. ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice (1.0 course) Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and other organizations. Special focus on significant leadership theories and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are interdisciplinary and relevant to business and nonprofit organizations as well as to politics. ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership (1.0 course) Review of the decision-making process - the setting, goals and contingencies - as it affects leaders and leadership. Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and present - their intentions, consequences, arguments, explanations and justification. ML 550 Decision Making and Computer Technology (1.0 course) Analysis of the relationship between decision making and some of the technology that has developed in recent years, most notably, the computing and communication revolutions. Some experience using computers would be helpful, but is not required. ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective (1.0 course) Investigation of multicultural issues. This course will enhance one's ability to lead and work more effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds through the study of diverse values, beliefs and traditions within the global community. ML 565 Women and Leadership (1.0 course) A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership - political, entrepreneurial and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership with an emphasis on literature developed by political scientists. The course is intended to enhance the critical-thinking skills of the participants and the leadership skills of the participants. Opportunity for research on topic and area of interest. ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (1.0 course) Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One year course work in MAL program and ML 510. ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course) A series of meetings with a faculty thesis/project adviser taken simultaneously with ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II and during the trimester in which the thesis/project is being prepared for final submission. Graded on PIN basis. Students not completing the thesis/applica- tion project during the same term in which they are enrolled in ML 594 are required to pay a continuation fee for each subsequent term until the Thesis/LAP is completed. ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course) First half of a two-course thesis capstone sequence for the MAL program to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the student has completed at least five electives and ML 510. This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic, to synthesize previous study and work experience, and to demonstrate an understanding of the program's principles. Graded on a PIN basis. ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course) Continuation of the "capstone" seminar, taken in the term immediately following the student's registration in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. By the completion of the seminar, students should have made significant progress on their thesis or Leadership Application Project. Graded on a PIN basis. ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project* (1.0 course) Major written project to be completed in an area of the student's choice, reviewed by the MAL faculty panel and presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Non-Thesis Option. ML 598 Independent Study* (1.0 course) Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by the supervising professor. The proposal then must be approved by the MAL program director prior to registration for the course. ML 599 Special Topics (1.0 course) Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. *A student may count only one of the following for credit toward the MAL degree: ML 597 or ML 598. A DMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES • experience and organizational background • written statement • interview, if requested To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Programs Office: • Completed application form • $25.00 non-refundable application fee • A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university and must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university. Applicants holding a master's or other advanced degree from accredited colleges or universities are admissible. Should an applicant not meet the minimum admission requirements, a probationary term may be possible as decided on a case-by-case basis. Applicants to the program must have five years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter and spring terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • previous college record • letters of recommendation • Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential • Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style leadership potential • Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred • Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members. ~TERNATIONAL APPLICANTS The Augsburg College Graduate Programs Office encourages qualified applicants from other countries. International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternating Thursday evenings and Saturdays and that students can take only two classes (plus an optional practicum per trimester, if desired) for a yearly total of six classes. With this schedule students can complete the required course work in less than two years. See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process, selection criteria and work experience requirements. Application materials required for international applicants are: • Completed application form • $25.00 application fee (nonrefundable) payable in U.S. dollars • A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations • Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for further information) • Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential • Letter of recommendation in English from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader • Official 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 Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members, if the applicant is in the United States. 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 the 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 accurately evaluate educational credentials. Furthermore, supplemental information may be needed to issue an 1-20 or J-1 for students admitted to the MAL program. Information requested for the 1-20 or J-1 will not be used to make an admission decision. ~ALUATION STANDARDS Evaluation of academic performance in the MAL program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence. 3.5 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards. 2.5 2;0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Achieves the minimum passing standard. Performance below basic course standards. Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course). p Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average). N Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and non-punitive - not computed in grade point average). w Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline for dropping without notation on the record I Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Programs Office stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor and any other necessary documentation.) Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. ~DENT RIGHTS The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and provides due process in matters of disciplinary action, grievances and grade appeal. Students who wish to identify appropriate procedures for complaints 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 that pertain to them and that are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (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. A Because leadership issues are presented, discussed and analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is highly important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. TTENDANCE POLICY Irregular attendance may, at the discretion of the instructor, adversely affect one's grade. A cADEMIC POLICIES Academic Probation and Dismissal Policies Credit for Prior Education Enrollment Policy/ Leaves of Absence Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with the MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of Nor 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program by the MAL Advisory Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the MAL Advisory Committee for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the MAL program, it is unlikely that courses taken elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in the curriculum. Students may petition the MAL program director for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose course content is comparable to those in the MAL program. No more than two courses will be accepted for transfer credit. Students may take either one or two courses per trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the course work in the program within two years. All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing from the MAL program director. A leave of absence may be granted for one calendar year. Time spent on an official leave of absence will not count toward the five year deadline for degree completion. Credit and Contact Hours Each full-credit graduate course in the MAL program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 31.5 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. Last Day to Withdraw from Class The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is published annually in the MAL Calendar. ~DENT SUPPORT SERVICES Academic advising from the MAL director for program planning is available. As students approach the capstone experience, they select thesis or project advisers to guide them throughout the completion of their program. Graduate program staff are also available to help students with nonacademic advising issues. and a career-search plan are available through the Career Services Office, (612) 330-1162. Professional assessment is administered through the Graduate Programs Office. Work experience related to a student's field of specialization is possible through the Cooperative Education Office, (612) 330-1148. Self/career assessment counseling, resume development $ iBRARY A new four-level, 73,000-squarefoot library offers state-of-the-art technology, multimedia classrooms and study areas with network access. The library collection includes over 175,000 books, periodicals, films, audio A and video cassette tapes, and microfilms. A computerized library catalog includes the holdings of Augsburg and six other private liberal arts college libraries in the metropolitan area. Additional library resources are accessible through MINITEX, a regional library network, and through OCLC, an international library network. Remote, offcampus computer access to all these services is provided via a telecommunications link. ccREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS Students who successfully complete Augsburg' s Leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools*. The College is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America and the Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution or employer. *North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, 30 North LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; (312) 263-0456. ~E AND PAYMENT INFORMATION A schedule of fees is published previous term is paid in full as separately in the MAL Program agreed. Augsburg College will Supplement. Tuition is determined annually. ML 592, not release diplomas or academic transcripts until a student's ML 593 and ML 594 are half- account is paid in full. This also credit courses and are charged applies to student loans administered by the College (e.g., half of the current full credit tuition. ML 500 Leadership Practicum is a separate charge. Augsburg offers the following payment options: Various payment plans are available*: 1) Payment in Full: Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Perkins Student Loan). They must be current according to established repayment schedules. Refund Schedule Students are responsible for canceling courses with the Registrar's Office in order to be eligible for a refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) and do not complete the drop/add form are respon- A three-pay plan is available each trimester upon applica- sible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on tion and after College the student's last recorded date of attendance. A per-course approval. Payment plans will be approved only if previous plans have been satisfactorily completed. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, that are company reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. A letter from the employer, stating the company's reimbursement policy, must be annually filed with the tuition refund will be made on the following basis: Through the first scheduled class meeting -100% of tuition (less a $7 5 administration fee if withdrawing from current term entirely) Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80% of tuition Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60% of tuition No refund after the third scheduled class meeting. Business Office. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a *A non-sufficient funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the College. ~~ANCIAL AID Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking students emolled in the MAL program. Non-degree-seeking students are not eligible for any type of financial aid through Augsburg College. Two full-credit courses per trimester are considered full time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Office of Student Financial Services, (612) 330-1046, assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Sponsored Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues nonAugsburg funding for special scholarships. The availabilily uf such scholarships may enable the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College offers several payment plans by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Students should contact the Business Office to make payment arrangements using the company reimbursement payment plan. 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 application, please contact Augsburg's American Indian Student Support Program director at (612) 330-1144 or your tribal agency. Federal and State Aid Programs The Office of Student Financial Services uses standard, nationally accepted methodology to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs. • Federal Stafford Loan Program Common Loan Provisions: BORROWING LIMITS: Effective with enrollment periods beginning after October 1, 1993, graduate students may borrow up to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $128,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. INTEREST RATES: The annually variable interest rate is determined by the 91-day T-Bills +3.1 %, capped at 8.25% and changes each July 1st for all borrowers. The interest rate for enrollment periods beginning between July 1, 1996 and June 30, 1997 is 7.66%. REPAYMENT TERMS: Repayment begins six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. DEFERMENTS: In most cases, deferments are granted for continued education, disability and unemployment. Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a deferment. Program Specific Provisions: FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN (SUBSIDIZED): The Office of Student Financial Services has determined that, based on the financial information submitted, students qualify for up to the amount listed on their Award Notice. INTEREST: No interest accrues during the time the student is enrolled at least half time. FEES: An origination fee of 3% and a guarantee fee of up to 1% will be deducted from the loan check before you receive it. FEDERAL STAFFORD LOANS (UNSUBSIDIZED): You may borrow up to the amount listed on your Award Notice. during the period of enrollment • SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) and may be capitalized. The SELF is administered INTEREST: Interest accrues FEES : An origination fee of 3% through the Minnesota Higher and a guarantee fee of 1% will Education Coordinating Board. be deducted from the loan check Applications are available from before you receive it. the Office of Student Financial • Federal Perkins Loan Program completed by the borrower and A joint Augsburg Collegefederally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No checks are issued, but the student is required to sign a promissory note at least once per tenn. Funds are put on the student account after the note is signed. BORROWING LIMITS: You may borrow up to $3,000 per year as a graduate student with a $30,000 maximum. INTEREST AND REPAYMENT: Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal (at a minimum of $40 per month) begin nine months after you graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances, military service. DEFERMENTS : No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps or VISTA. Contact our student loan coordinator if you think you are eligible for a deferment. Services and should be co-signer and returned to Student Financial Services for further processing. Loan checks arrive once per term and are made co-payable to the student and Augsburg College. BORROWING LIMITS: Graduate students may borrow To Apply for Financial Aid: up to $9,000 per year minus any Financial Aid application other student loan indebtedness. materials are available from Maximum graduate borrowing the Graduate Programs or cannot exceed $40,000 Student Financial Services including undergraduate. office. Applicants must be The minimum loan amount admitted to Augsburg as regular per year is $500. students or be returning students INTEREST AND REPAYMENT: in good academic standing. The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in The Financial Aid application will be processed when the following documents are received: 1) The Free Application for the 13th month after you Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) leave school. or the Renewal F AFSA DEFERMENTS: There are no deferments. Contact the 2) Augsburg Financial Aid Application Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding special circumstances and repayment. 3) Federal income tax return(s) and W-2(s) A BOUT AUGSBURG Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are a diverse community with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian Spirituality and Thought, Buddhist and Islamic faiths. Non-Discrimination Policy It is the policy of Augsburg History Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America. Named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Campus Location Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities and surrounds Murphy Square, the oldest of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." Adjacent to the campus are Fairview-University Medical Center, 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. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide accessible connections among major buildings -student housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning, physical and psychiatric disabilities. College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual or affectional preference, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or status with regard to public assistance 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 admissions policies, educational programs, activities, and employment practices. ~MPUS LOCATION Graduate Programs Location I-94 East from Minneapolis-Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. N The Graduate Programs Office is in Memorial Hall (second floor). Public Parking All Augsburg College staff, faculty and 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 A venues 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 A venue. I-94 West from St. Paul-Take Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside Avenue, tum left at 21st Avenue South. 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 A venue South. l. Admissions Weekday Program 2. Air Structure Entrance November through March 3. American Indian Student Support Program and Pan-Afrikan Student Services 4. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field and Seasonal Air Structure 5. Center for Global Education and International Programs 6. Christensen Center, Information Desk 7. East Hall 8. Foss , Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication 9. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts 10. Ice Arena 11. Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center 12. Maintenance and Grounds Shop 13. Mortensen Tower 14. Murphy Place Weekend College 15. Murphy Square 16. Music Hall 17. Nordic Center 18. Old Main 19. Oscar Anderson Hall 20. Public Relations and Communication 21. Quad 22. Science Hall 23. Security Dispatch Center 24. Shipping and Receiving 25. Si Melby Hall 26. Sverdrup Library 27. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Master of Social Work Admissions Master of Arts in Leadership 28. Urness Tower 29. Youth and Family Institute 30. New Library to open Fall 1997 35W from the SouthFollow the I-94 St. Paul signs (move to right lane after each of two mergers). Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. ~MPUSMAP ~0 ~ 6th Street S, ~ !!! s Jg 7th Street s. 2f!; 2Z 27 ~ ~ 18 16 b. 21 (!)O. @ 7thS1reetS. Co-utt11d:QltkH 29 6 40. c~ 14 7 1/2 Street s. 0. )> 20 t:l a i < ~ 0. 25 <D (1) 8th Sl~etS. fl' IS fl' @ Buller Place U> ~~~~~~~~~~~~--11-~~~~~~~~~-- · ~ ~Interstate 94 West Interstate 94 East ~ Parking Lots A. Admissions/Faculty/Staff Parking B. Faculty/Staff/Commuter/Resident Parking C. Faculty/Staff Parking D. Faculty/Staff/Commuter Parking E. Commuter Parking 0.01~b111t""'" F. Resident Parking G. Visitor Parking H. Riverside Professional Building Ramp Pay parking available ~AL FACULTY Faculty who teach in the MAL program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some Lucie Ferrell, Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S., College of St. Catherine; M.N., University of California-Los Angeles; Ph.D., Adelphi University. courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by combining a f acuity member with professionals from relevant fields. All of the program'sfaculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. John Benson, Professor of Religion. B.A., Augsburg College; B.S., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University. Larry Crockett, Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Mary Endorf, Adjunct Professor. B.A., Hamline University; M.A., State University of New YorkCortland; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Principal, Orono School. Joseph A. Erickson, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norman Ferguson, Professor of Psychology. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Garry Hesser, Professor of Sociology, Director of Cooperative Education Program, Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. Marie 0. McNeff, VicePresident for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College and Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., Ed.D., University of Nebraska. Thomas Morgan, Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. William D. Morris, Instructor of Political Science. B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University. President, Decision Resources, Ltd. Richard Nelson, Professor and Chair, Department of History. B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Beverly Nilsso"'"~P.rofessor and Chair, Department of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Norma Noonan, Professor of Political Science, Director of MAL program, and Director of the International Relations Program. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University. Ronald Palosaari, Professor of English. B.A., Bethel College; B. Div., Bethel Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Curt Paulsen, Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Fielding Institute. Diane Pike, Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology. A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University. Milo A. Schield, Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University. Barbara Swanson, Adjunct Professor. B.A., Macalester College; M.A., Augsburg College; Ed.D., University of St. Thomas. Assistant Professor of Graduate Education, Hamline University. William Swenson, Instructor of Philosophy. A.B., Ph.D., University of Chicago. Joseph Volker, Instructor of Psychology. B.A., University of California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Licensed psychologist at MDA Associates.
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Title: Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Catalog, 2000-2001
Collection: Course Catalogs
Search Result: • COLLEGE • LEADERSHIP , •• < • "Those who hoye to lead had better Table of Contents understand both rationally and Introduction intuitively the yeoyle who mtght be Leadership Development Model 2 their followers, and the society in Curriculum Design 3 which they are embedde...
Show more • COLLEGE • LEADERSHIP , •• < • "Those who hoye to lead had better Table of Contents understand both rationally and Introduction intuitively the yeoyle who mtght be Leadership Development Model 2 their followers, and the society in Curriculum Design 3 which they are embedded. They had Thesis/Leadership Application Project Option 3 better comyrehend the values of our Non-Thesis Option 3 Course Descriptions 4 Library 5 Admission Requirements and Procedures 6 systems work, and understand how International Applicants 6 and why science has changed the Student Support Services 7 world ... Leaders need syecialists as Evaluation Standards 8 Student Rights 8 Attendance Policy 8 leaders themselves are generalists ... Academic Policies 9 At higher leveh of leadershty they Accred itation and Affiliations 9 cannot achieve their fall yotential Fee and Payment Information 10 Financial Aid 11 About Augsburg 14 knowledge. only this way can they Campus Location 15 shaye the contexts for decisions where Campus Map 15 exyert knowledge is used." MAL Faculty 16 common culture, yast and yresent, know how our yolitical and economic advisers and staff members. But without considerable breadth of - John Gardner • This catalog was current at the time of publication . It is subject to change without notice. I Introduction Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule Communitv of Learners Designed to meet the needs and MAL program is participation The Master of Arts in preferences of working adults, in a community of learners Leadership (MAL) program the MAL program is based on gathered together on the responds to the leadership the assumption that the students Augsburg campus. This development needs of both who enroll arc career-oriented, community is enriched by the profit and not-for-profit self-disciplined and well- students with a variety of work Developing Leaders for Organizations and the Communitv Essential to the goals of the organizations. While different in motivated individuals, seeking a and life experiences. To facilitate structure and purpose, most balance of classroom experience, community interaction, students organizations seek leaders with group interaction and individual are encouraged to make use of the following qualities: a vision study. Most courses are organized the Lindell library, computer that is ethically and morally as seminars with the opportunity for disrnssion and dialogue. labs, and Christensen Center. responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an Classes meet on alternate understanding of how change Saturdays for three-and-one- occurs and affects the immediate half hours* and alternate environment; a sensitivity to the Thursday evenings for one- complex problems organizations and-one-half hours. face and an ability to achieve * In spring trimester, Saturday solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability sessions meet for four hours. to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the Asample class schedule for a month in the MAL program S11nrlay VH111rJ~v l11eso~y I 'Nea11e,oa1 ability to effectively represent Friday Satur ay Period II and externally. The MAL which individuals may discover Thursday Period I the organization both internally program provides a means by r Period I oak t o Period II and refine these and other Period I abilities fundamental to effective Period II leadership. Period I ok lour Period II Period I Period II Period I Period II Thursday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Thursday 8:00 p.m . to 9:30 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I or Period 11. Leadership Development ModelAuosburu College The MAL program promotes To accomplish this, individuals Leadership Development Model , leadership as a process that aspiring to positions of that serve as specific outcomes 1) inspires cooperation among leadership must possess three key for the MAL program. people who must compete for attributes: a sense of vision, the Augsburg's model of leadership limited resources, 2) promotes ability to persuade, and the development is designed to productivity within and beyond ability to direct action. assess, promote, enhance, and the organizat ion, and 3) works Underlying these attributes are refine these capabilities within toward progress for the a broad range of abilities and the individual. individual and the organization. awareness , outlined in the Leadership Sense of Vision Ethical • Social awareness • Environmental awareness • Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences • Appreciation of situational complexity Orientation Toward Action Creative • • • • Long-term perspective Flexibility Adaptability Innovativeness Facility for Persuasion Communicative • • • • • • Risk Assumptive (This model was develofJed l;ry the Augsburg Faculty Graduate Advisoiy Commiuee, 1985-87.) • Curiosity • Achievement motivation • Self-esteem Effective listener Effective speaker Effective writer Diplomatic ability Effective team member Interpersonal sensitivity Culturally Aware • Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences Decisive • • • • • Self-confidence Analytical ability Ability to think critically Understanding of research Ability to manage conflict • I 3 Curriculum Design There are two ways to complete related topic. This research- based Non-Thesis Independent Project. the MAL degree. In the study gives the student the The independent research Thesis/Leadership Application opportunity to "tie together" what projects approved each year will Project (Thesis/ LAP) Option, has been learned from the study of be presented in an annual students complete a thesis or a leadership and course-related colloquium. Students who do major leadership application activities. not complete their independent project and 10.5 credits. In the The principal distinction project while enrolled in Non-Thesis Option, students must between the Thesis and the ML 597 are required to pay a complete 11 credits, two papers, Leadership Application Project continuation fee. but no thesis. lies in their underlying For more information Augsburg uses a course orientation. A Thesis has a more regarding the Non-Thesis option, system rather than a credit system theoretical orientation, while the refer to the Information and in its curriculum. An Augsburg Leadership Application Project is Guidelines for the Non-Thesis course is equivalent to four based on practical application. Project booklet. semester credits or six quarter Both require similar rigor and credits. Each course includes two preparation. For either alternative, or more liberal arts disciplines, the student must register for ML encourages pursuit of the 592, 593, and 594. Differences designated outcomes and uses a between these two options will be variety of learning techniques explored in ML 514 Research appropriate to adult leamers. Methods and in ML 593 Instructional techniques include Leadership Research Seminar I. case studies, debate, written and For more information oral presentations, and group regarding the Thesis/LAP option, activity. These techniques develop refer targeted leadership abilities and Guidelines for the Thesis and to the Information and understanding. Students are Leadership Application Project encouraged to see abilities and booklet. understandings as cross- Students who do not complete their Thesis or Leadership Application Project while enrolled in ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II are required to pay a continuation fee. disciplinaty and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities. Non-lhesis Option Core Courses for Thesis/LAP Option: (3.5 course credits) Elective Courses for Both Options: (at least 7.0 course credits) The following core courses are required for all Thesis/LAP students in the MAL program: ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course) (ML 592 is taken in conjunction with ML 594.) ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course) ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course) (ML 592, 593, and 594 are to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the student has completed at least five electives and ML 510.) The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list: ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 525 Personality and Systems Theories ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership ML 550 Decision Making and Computer Technology ML 560 Developing a Multi-cultural Perspective ML 565 Women and Leadership ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (elective for Thesis/ LAP Option students) ML 598 Independent Study ML 599 Special Topics Core Courses for Non·Thesis Option: (4.0 course credits) ML 510 ML 514 ML 580 An alternative to the thesis is the lhesis/LAP Opdon successful completion of two Students who select the major papers, as described below. Thesis/LAP Option are required The first of these papers will be to develop and carry out an in- written in conjunction with ML depth study of some aspect of 580. The second paper will be leadership or of a leadership- written while enrolled in ML 597 (Note: If students wish to change from the Thesis Option to the Non-Thesis Option after completing the Research Seminars, they may petition the MAL committee.) ML 597 Visions of Leadership Research Methods Contemporary Theories of Leadership Non-Thesis Independent Project All courses are valued at 1.0 credit unless otherwise designated. Course Descriptions ML 500 Leadership Practicum ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course) ML 531 The Dynamics of Change (1.0 course) Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. Investigation of the processes of critical thinking, drawing from philosophy as well as natural and social science. The course will survey a variety of contemporary approaches to critical thinking, including the use of logic and analytical reasoning, the relationship of evidence to the confirmation of theories and the value of appeals to scholarly studies. A special focus of the course will be an assessment of the ways in which natural and social sciences can (and cannot) assist leaders in addressing problems and seeking solutions. This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course) ML 525 Personality and Systems Theories (1.0 course) ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership (1.0 course) Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation and for seeking an integrative world-view. Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm, Maslow, May and others to personality theory are considered as are the systems' theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson. The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings. In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues and concerns. The course is designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant within various types of organizational structures and cultures. The MAL program occasionally sponsors professional development workshops and seminars for students, alumni and interested community members . ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey (1.0 course) ML 514 Research Methods (1.0 course) Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. ML520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth (1.0 course) • Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation , and personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors that influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values of learning and leadership strategies. ML530 Ethics in Communication (1.0 course) Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising and interpersonal relationships . It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings. ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice (1.0 course) Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and other organizations. Special focus on significant leadership theories and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are interdisciplinary and relevant to business and non-profit organizations as well as to politics. I I ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership (1.0 course) ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (1.0 course) Review of the decision-making process - the setting , goals, and contingencies - as it affects leaders Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on critical thinking , discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One-year coursework in MAL program and ML 510. and leadership. Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and present - their intentions, consequences, arguments, explanations, and justification . ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology (1.0 course) Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how communication, decision making, and leadership have been altered by these technologies. Students examine how they can engage and manage these processes in their organizations. ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective (1.0 course) Investigation of multicultural issues. This course will enhance one's ability to lead and work more effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds through the study of diverse values, beliefs, and traditions within the global community. ML 565 Women and Leadership (1.0 course) A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants. ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course) A series of meetings with a faculty thesis/project adviser, taken simultaneously with ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II . Graded on PIN basis. Students not completing the thesis/application project during the same term in which they are enrolled in ML 594 are required to pay a continuation fee for each subsequent term until the Thesis/LAP is completed. ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course) First half of a two-course thesis capstone sequence for the MAL program to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the student has completed at least five electives and ML 510. This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic, to synthesize previous study and work experience, and to demonstrate an understanding of the program's principles. Graded on a PIN basis. 5 By the completion of the seminar, students should have made significant progress on their thesis or Leadership Application Project. Graded on a PI N basis. ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project (1.0 course) Major written project to be completed in an area of the student's choice, in consultation with an adviser and a reader. The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Non-thesis option. Students who do not complete the project during the term in which they are enrolled are required to pay a continuation fee for each subsequent term until the project is completed. ML 598 Independent Study* (1.0 course) Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by the supervising professor. Proposals must be approved by the MAL program director prior to registration for the course. ML 599 Special Topics (1 .0 course) Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course) Continuation of the "capstone" seminar, taken following the student's registration in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. •A student may count only one of the following for credit toward the MAL degree: ML 597 or ML 598. Please refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project booklets for additional information. LINDELL LIBRARY The James G. Lindell Fam library, which opened in 1997, houses over 175,001 items and provides access the holdings of the seven private liberal arts college in the Twin Cities. Admission Requirements and Procedures Applicants to the program must beginning of the fall, winter, hold a baccalaureate degree and spring terms. Selection of graduate institutions attended, from an accredited four-year candidates will be made on the listing courses taken and college or university and must bas is of an evaluation of each degree (s) conferred, if any. have a minimum cumulative applicant's: undergraduate grade point • Previous college record to participate in an interview average of 3.0 (on a scale of • Letters of recommendation with graduate program faculty A = 4.0) and a minimum • Experience and organizational and/or staff members. cumulative grade point average Applicants may be asked background of 3.0 fo r graduate courses • Written statement completed at an accredited • Interview, if requested college or university. Applicants International Applicants The Augsburg College MAL holding a master's or other To apply, the following Program Office encourages advanced degree from accredited materials must be submitted to qualified applicants from other colleges or universities are the MAL Program Office: countries. International admissible. Should an applicant • Completed application form applicants should keep in mind not meet the minimum • $35.00 non-refundable admission requirements, a probationary term may be possible as decided on a case-bycase bas is. Applicants to the application fee experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential. Decisions about admission Saturdays and that students can the applicant's career and life take only two classes for a yearly goals to leadership aspirations • Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential • Recommendation letter and checklist from a work to the progra m will be made on colleague (at the same level) an individual basis by the MAL describing the applicant's Admissions Committee. work-style leadership potential Admission to each entering that classes meet on alternating Thursday evenings and • A 1-3 page statement relating program must have five years of • • O fficial transcripts from all • Official transcripts from all graduate class will be given to undergraduate institutions the most highly qualified attended, listing all courses individuals. Admissions are taken and any degree(s) handled on a "rolling" basis, conferred total of six classes. With this schedule students can complete the required course work in less than two years. See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process, selection criteria, and work experience requirements. Application materials required for international applicants are: • Completed application form • $35.00 application fee (nonrefundable) payable in U.S. dollars with students admitted at the I 7 • A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations • Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for further information) • Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential • Letter of recommendation in English from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader • Official mark-sheets with Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES with graduate program faculty Academic advising for program planning is available. certified translations from all and/or staff members, if the undergraduate institutions applicant is in the United States. attended listing all courses Students and their taken, marks earned, dates financial sponsor must complete attendee\, and clegree(s) or a Declaration of Finances as part cliploma(s) conferred, if any of the application for admission, • Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all graduate institutions attended along with appropriate certifications. Students will need to listing all courses taken, marks provide proof of availability of earned, dates attended, and funds for tuition, books, and degree(s) or diploma(s) living costs for the academic year conferred, if any in which they want to attend. • Official results on the Test of The College requires students to As students approach the capstone experience, they select thesis or project advisers to guide them throughout the completion of their program. Graduate program staff is also available to help students with nonacademic advising issues. Self/career assessment counseling, resume development and a career- English as a Foreign Language provide proof of a minimum of (TOEFL) with a minimum $10,000 in U.S. funds for living search plan are available through the Center for Service, Work, and Learning, score of 590 expenses for themselves plus the (612) 330-1148. cost of tuition. NOTE: Additional information may be required, as requested by Augsburg College, to accurately evaluate educational credentials. Furthermore, supplemental information may be needed to issue an 1-20 or J-1 for students admitted to the MAL program. Information requested for the 1-20 or J-1 will not be used to make an admission decision. Fee and Pavment Information A schedule of fees is published letter from the employer, A per-course tuition refund will separately in the MAL Program stating the company's be made on the following basis: Supplement. Tuition is reimbursement policy, must • T hrough the first scheduled determined annually. ML 592, be filed annually with the class meeting - 100% of tuition ML 593, and ML 594 are half- Business Office. (less a $75 administration fee credit courses and are charged Registration is permitted half of the current full credit only if the student's account for tuition. A continuation fee is a previous term is paid in full as charged to students who do not agreed. Augsburg College will complete their capstone project not release diplomas or academic during the terms they are transcripts until a student's enrolled. account is paid in full. This also applies to student loans Augsburg otters the following pavment options: administered by the College Various payment plans are They must be current according available: to established repayment 1) Payment in Full: schedules. if withdrawing from current term entirely). • Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80% of tuition. • Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60% of tuition. • No refund after the third scheduled class meeting. (e.g., Perkins Student Loan). Due day of registration. 2) Payment Plan: Refund Schedule A three-pay plan is available Students are responsible for each trimester upon canceling courses with the application and after College registrar's office in order to be approval. Payment plans will eligible for a refund. Students be approved only if previous who unofficially withdraw (stop plans have been satisfactorily attending) and do not complete completed. the drop/add form are 3) Company Reimbursement: responsible for all charges. Full courses, or equivalent, Financial aid may be adjusted that are company reimbursed, based on the student's last require a deposit of $100 per recorded date of attendance. course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. A • I Financial Aid Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking students enrolled in the MAL program. ~on-degree-seeking students are not eligible for any type of financial aid through Augsburg College. Two full-credit courses per trimester are considered full time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Federal and State Aid Programs Enrollment and Financial or degree-related college Services Center (EFSC), programs. Augsburg College (612) 330-1046, assists students offers several payment plans by The Enrollment and Financial in assessing financial aid which employees may handle Services Center (EFSC) uses eligibility and offers financial aid tuition reimbursement. Students standard, nationally accepted from available alternatives, should contact the EFSC to make methodology to de termine including the following: payment arrangements using eligibility for federal and state the company reimbursement financial aid programs. Sponsored Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues nonAugsburg funding for special scholarships. The availability of payment plan. • Federal Stafford Loan Program Bureau of Indian Affairs. Tribal and State Indian Scholarships Common Loan Provisions: Borrowing Limits: Graduate American Indian students who students may borrow up to participation of individuals of meet federa l, state, or tribal $18,500 per year with an limited financial means as well as requirements may apply for these aggregate of $128,500 individuals wocking for volunteer scholarships. Indian grants (undergraduate and graduate). agencies and other organizations generally supplement other such scholarships may enable the not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Companv Tuition Assistance Programs from either the unsubsidized or assistance in application, please subsidized programs or a contact Augsburg's American combination of both but cannot Indian Student Services Program exceed the annual loan limits. director at (612) 330-1144 or your tribal agency. Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related A student may borrow sources of financial aid. For Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is determined by the 91-day T-Bills +3.1 %, capped at 8.25% and changes each July 1st for all 12 Financial Aid, continued borrowers. The interest rate for Fees: An origination fee of 3% Borrowing Limits: You may enrollment periods beginning and a guarantee fee of up to 1% borrow up to $3 ,000 per year between July 1, 2000 and will be deducted from the loan as a graduate student with a June 30, 2001 is 7.59%. check before you receive it. $30,000 maximum. Repayment Terms: Repayment Federal Stafford Loans Interest and Repayment: begins six months after you cease (Unsubsidized): You may Simple interest of 5% and to be enrolled at least half time borrow up to the amount listed repayment of principal (at a in an eligible program leading on your award notice. minimum of $40 per month) begin nine months after you to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up Interest: Interest accrues to 10 years. during the period of enrollment graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan and may be capitalized. cancellation privileges exist deferments are granred for Fees: An origination fee of disability and, in certain continued education, disability, 3 % and a guarantee fee of circumstances, military service. and unemployment. Contact 1% will be deducted from Deferments: In most cases, for certain types of teaching, your lender if you think you are the loan check before you Deferments: No interest accrues eligible for a deferment. receive it. nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for Progrnm Specific Provisions : •Federal Perkins Loan Program serving three years in the Federal Stafford Loan A joint Augsburg College- military, Peace Corps, or VISTA. (Subsidized): The Enrollment federally funded program Contact the EFSC if you think and Financial Services Center administered through the you are eligible for a deferment. has determined that, based on College for students who the financial information demonstrate financial eligibility. submitted, students qualify for No checks are issued, but the up to the amount listed on student is required to sign a •SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) their Award Notice. promissory note at least once The SELF is administered per term. Funds are put on the through the Minnesota Higher Interest: No interest accrues student account after the Education Coordinating Board. during the time the student is note is signed. Applications are available from enrolled at least halftime. the EFSC and should be completed by the borrower and • I 13 co-signer and returned to the To APPIV tor Financial Aid EFSC for further processing. Financial Aid application Loan checks arrive once per materials are available from the term and are made co-payable MAL Program or EFSC. to the student and Augsburg Applicants must be admitted to College. Augsburg as regular students or be returning students in good Borrowing Limits: Graduate academic standing. students may borrow up to The financial aid $9,000 per year minus any application will be processed other student loan indebtedness. when the following documents Maximum graduate borrowing are received: cannot exceed $40,000 1) The Free Application for including undergraduate. Federal Student Aid The minimum loan amount (FAFSA) or the Renewal per year is $500. FAFSA Interest and Repayment: The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is disbursed and 2) Augsburg Financial Aid Application 3) Federal income tax return(s) and W-2(s) continue quarterly thereafter while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in For further information, contact: the 13th month after you leave school. Enrollment and Financial Services Center Deferments: There are no deferments. Contact the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding special circumstances and repayment. (612) 330-1046 efsvcctr@augsburg.edu 14 About Augsburg Historv Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869, in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Campus Location Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding Murphy Square, the main academic and orientation, marital status, status administrative halls, the library, with regard to public assistance, and the music building. In or disability in its education addition, there are programs for policies, admissions policies, students with learning, physical, scholarship and loan programs, and psychiatric disabilities. athletic and/or school administered programs, except in first of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." The University of Church AHiliation Minnesota West Bank campus Augsburg is a college of the and one of the city's largest Evangelical Lutheran Church medical complexes-Fairview in America. It has a diverse University Medical Center-are community with many strong adjacent to Augsburg, with the religious traditions represented Mississippi River and the Seven among the students, faculty, Corners theatre district just a and staff, including Lutheran, few blocks away. Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian Accessibilitv Augsburg College has made a Spirituality and Thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths. major effort to become one of • the most accessible campuses in Hon-Discrimination Policv the region. Skyways, tunnels, those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to Lora Steil, affirmative action coordinator, Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Augsburg College, as affirmed in Minneapolis, MN 55454. She and elevators provide accessible its mission, does not discriminate can be reached by telephone connections among major on the basis of race, color, creed, at (612) 330-1023; or by e-mail, buildings-student housing religion, national or ethnic steil@augsburg.edu. towers, the Christensen Center, origin, age, gender, sexual I ·15 Campus Location Campus Map ~\ 0 ~ :c 6lh Street S Directions to Campus 35W from the North Take Washington Avenue exit and turn left on Washington (cu1ves right onto Cedar Avenue), turn left at Riverside Avenue, right at 21st Avenue South. I-94 East from Minneapolis Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. I-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, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 21st Avenue South. ~ lnlerslala 94 West Master of Arts in Leadership Program office location Please call (612) 330-1786 for directions to the Master of Arts in Leadership Program office. College Map Information 1. 2. Public Parking 3. All Augsburg College staff, faculty and 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 FairviewUniversity Medical Center ramp, or University of Minnesota parking lots on the north side of Riverside Avenue. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 . 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20 21. Admissions Weekday Program Air Structure Entrance (November through March) Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field and Seasonal Air Structure Christensen Center (Information Desk) East Hall Faculty Guest House Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Comunication (TjornhomNelson Theatre, Hoversten Chapel) George Sverdrup Hall Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts Ice Arena Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center Lindell Library Maintenance and Grounds Shop Mortensen Hall Murphy Place Murphy Square Music Hall New Residence Hall Old Main Oscar Anderson Hall Public Relations & Communications 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Quad Science Hall Security Dispatch Center Shipping and Receiving Si Melby Hall Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall Urness Hall Parking Lots A. Admissions/Faculty/Staff Parking B. Faculty/Staff/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 (pay parking available)* MALFacultv John E. Benson, Professor of Religion . B.A. , Augsburg College; B.S., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph .D., Columbia University. Larry J. Crockett, Professor of Computer Science. B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Rosemary J. Link, Professor of Social Work, BNHons. University of Southampton, Post graduate diploma & C.Q.S.W. University of London, U.K., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Marie 0. McNeff, Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., Ed.D., University of Nebraska. Diane L. Pike, Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology. A.B ., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University. Milo A. Schield, Associate Professor of Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University. Thomas F. Morgan, Professor of Cass Dalglish, Associate Professor Faculty who teach in the MAL program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by combining a faculty of English . B.A. , College of St. Catherine; M.F.A. , Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute. Business Administration/MIS. B.S., Juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Joseph A. Erickson, Associate William D. Morris, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph .D., University of Minnesota. Professor of Political Science. B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., CarnegieMellon University. President, Decision Resources, Ltd. Garry W. Hesser, Professor of Sociology, Director of Cooperative Education Program, Director of Metro-Urban Studies. B.A., Phillips University; M .Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D ., University of Notre Dame. Beverly J. Nilsson, Professor of Nursing. B.S.N ., M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. David V. Lapakko, Associate Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre. B.A. Macalester College, M.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota. member with professionals from relevant fields. All of the program 's faculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. Velma Lashbrook, Instructor. B.S .• Speech Communication, Iowa State University, M.S., Speech Communication, Illinois State University, Ed.D., Communication and Educational Psychology, West VirginiaUniversity. President, Strategy Implementation Associates . John S. Schmit, Associate Professor, English ; B.S., St. John's University (MN); M.A. , University of New Orleans; Ph.D. , The University of Texas at Austin. Joseph M. Vo lker, Instructor of Psychology. B.A., University of California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D. , University of Minnesota. Licensed psychologist at MDA Associates. Norma Noonan, Professor of Political Science, Director of MAL program, and Director of the International Relations Program. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University. Catherine L. Paulsen, Instructor in Psychology, B.A. , St. Olaf College, M.A. , Lone Mountain College, San Francisco. Curt Paulsen, Associate Professor of Social Work. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Fielding Institute. • I • Master of Arts in Master of Arts in LEADERSHIP _____P_rogram office hours, location, & phone Hours Location Phone Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Class Saturdays, appointments only Anderson Hall 2016 South 8th St. (612) 330-1786 FAX: (612) 330-·ffl55- r1Si..\ Master of Arts in LEADERSHIP Information Sessions Adults who are interested in the Master of Arts in Leadership Program are encouraged to attend one of the information sessions scheduled throughout the year. Information sessions are free of charge and approximately two hours in length. Call the Master of Arts in Leadership Office at (612) 330-1786 for details or to sign up for one of the following dates: Fall Trimester 2000-200 I Spring Trimester 2000-200 I Thursday, July 6, 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 9 a.m. Winter Trimester 2000-2001 Fall Trimester 2001-2002 Tuesday, October 17, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 5:30 p.m . For more information, write or call : The Master of Arts in Leadership Program Campus Box 144 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis MN 55454 Master of Arts in LEADERSHIP -- Phone: (612) 330-1786 Fax: (612) 330-1355 malinfo@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu 2000-2001 Program Calendar New Students Fall Winter Spring Application Deadline New Student Orientation August 7 August 29 December 15 January 4 March 5 March 29 Current Students Fall Winter Spring Mail Registration Begins Mail Registration Ends Syllabi Available Payment Information Sent Confirmation Due June 19 July 7 August 7 August 7 August 31 October 9 October 23 December 11 December 11 January 6 February 5 February 19 March 12 March 12 March 31 Master of Arts in LEADERSHIP 2000-2001 Academic Calendar Fall Trimester 2000 Classes meet Winter Trimester 2001 Thursday, August 31 Saturday, September 9 Saturday, September 16 Thursday, September 21 Saturday, September 30 Thursday, October 5 Saturday, October 14 Thursday, October 19 Thursday, October 26 Saturday, November 4 Thursday, November 9 Saturday, November 18 Saturday, January 6 Thursday, January 11 Saturday, January 20 Thursday, January 25 Saturday, February 3 Thursday, February 8 Saturday, February 17 Thursday, February 22 Saturday, March 3 Thursday, March 8 Saturday, March 17 Thursday, March 22 Spring Trimester 200 I Saturday, March 31 Saturday, April 7 Thursday, April 12 Saturday, April 21 Thursday, April 26 Saturday, May 5 Thursday, May 10 Saturday, May 19 Thursday, May 24 Saturday, June 2 Last day to add/drop* : Wednesday, April 11, 2001 Last day to add/drop*: Last day to add/drop* : Wednesday, September 6, 2000 Wednesday, January 10, 2001 Last day to withdraw: Thursday, May 10, 2001 Last day to withdraw: Last day to withdraw: Thursday, October 12, 2000 Thursday, February 15, 2001 Final grades due: Monday, July 2, 2001 Final grades due: Final grades due: Friday, December 15, 2000 Friday, April 20, 2001 Note: Saturday Classes during Spring 2001 are four hours. 1st period: 8 a.m.-noon 2nd period: 1-5 p.m. *Refer to MAL Catalog for refund schedule. The College reserves the right to change the above dates should it be necessary. In such cases sufficient advance notice will be given. In case of severe weather listen to WCCO 830 AM or call (612) 330-1786 for cancellation information. 2000-2001 Tuition & Fees Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) Tuition (per course) Technology Fee (per course) Thesis/Project Continuation Fee (per trimester) Campus Access Fee (per trimester) Audit a Course Late Fee (per day) Registration change after first class meeting (cancel/add) Transcript Fee (first is free) $35 ~ IS' l'd.'64 $25 $175 $10 $626 $35 $10 $5 A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of one percent per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. Augsburg College reserves the right to adjust charges should economic conditions necessitate. Commencement 2001 In order to participate in Commencement 2001, application forms must be submitted by March 1, 2001 : • Thesis/Application Project students: Must have defended their thesis/application project by May 16. • Non-thesis (Plan B) students: Must have successfully completed ML580 and ML597 including the presentation (May 16). When all the degree requirements are completed , your diploma will be mailed. Class Schedule & Course Offering s Fall Trimester Time period I: Time period II: Thursday 6-7:30 p.m . and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-noon Thursday 8-9:30 p.m. and Saturday 1-4:30 p.m . Time period I: ML510 Visions of Leadership ML599 Topics: Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace Time period II : ML514 Research Methods ML550 Communication, Decision-Making & Technology Winter Trimester Time period I: Time period II: Thursday 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-noon Thursday 8-9:30 p.m. and Saturday 1-4:30 p.m. Time period I: ML525 Personality and Systems Theories ML580 Colloquium of Contemporary Theories in Leadership Time period II: ML535 Organizational Theory and Leadership ML593 Leadership Seminar I ML599 Topics Spring Trimester Time period I: Time period II: Thursday 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m -noon Thursday 8-9:30 p.m. and Saturday 1-5 p.m. Note: Classes on Saturday are 4 hours instead of 3.5 hours long Time period I: ML521 Methods of Critical Thought ML540 Political Leadership ML594 Leadership Seminar II Time period II : ML510 Visions of Leadership ML530 Ethics in Communication Summer Trimester Time : to be determined ML560 Developing a Multi-cultural Perspective These course offerings may change. A-UGSBURG C•O•L•L•E•G•E MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP PO Box 144 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis. MN 55454 www.augsburg.edu
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Title: Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Catalog, 2002-2005
Collection: Course Catalogs
Search Result: 2002-2005 My life-changing experience in the Augsburg MAL Program has provided me with a strong foundation to pursue a leadership role in both my personal and professional life. In addition to being a strong, challenging program, it is also geared toward flexibility to accommodate the adult...
Show more 2002-2005 My life-changing experience in the Augsburg MAL Program has provided me with a strong foundation to pursue a leadership role in both my personal and professional life. In addition to being a strong, challenging program, it is also geared toward flexibility to accommodate the adult learner. A program in my opinion that goes unmatched! -Ann Dejongh 02 1 MASTER OF ARTS Attaining the MAL degree was a transforming experience both personally and professionally. It increased my self-confidence, enabled me to recognize and develop my strengths, and also provided a valuable networking opportunity with fellow students and faculty. -Luann Watson '02 IN LEADERSHIP INTRODUCTION The primary mission of the Center for Leadership Studies (CLS) at Augsburg College is to develop leaders for organizations and the community. The core program of the center is the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL). The program, which was launched in 1987, responds to the leadership development needs of both profit and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program provides a means by which individuals may discover and refine these and other abilities fundamental to effective leadership. ACCOMMODATING THE FULL-TIME WORK SCHEDULE Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that the students who enroll are careeroriented, self-disciplined, and well-motivated individuals, seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for discussion and dialogue. Classes meet on alternate Saturdays for four hours. COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a community of learners gathered together on the Augsburg campus. This community is enriched by the students, who have a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate community interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs , and Christensen Center. The Center for Leadership Studies also offers some special colloquia and seminars each year to supplement and complement the course work of the master's program. A SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE IN THE MAL PROGRAM PERIOD I Saturday 8:00 a.m . to 12:00 noon PERIOD II Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I or Period II; on average two meetings a month. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL-AUGSBURG COLLEGE The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources, 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this, individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are a broad range of abilities and awareness, outlined in the Leadership Development Model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess , promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual. Leadership Orientation Toward Action Sense of Vision Ethical • Social awareness • Environmental awareness • Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences • Appreciation of situational complexity Creative • • • • Long-term perspective Flexibility Adaptability Innovativeness Facility for Persuasion Communicative • • • • • • Risk Assumptive • Curiosity • Achievement motivation • Self-esteem - Effective listener Effective speaker Effective writer Diplomatic ability Effective team member Interpersonal sensitivity Decisive • • • • • Self-confidence Analytical ability Ability to think critically Understanding of research Ability to manage conmct Culturally Aware • Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences There are two ways to complete the MAL degree. In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/ LAP) Option, students complete a thesis or a major leadership application project and 10.5 credits. In the Non-Thesis Option, students must complete 11 credits, two papers, but no thesis. Augsburg uses a course system rather than a credit system in its curriculum. An Augsburg course is equivalent to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each course includes two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity. These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities. THESIS/LAP OPTION Students who select the Thesis/LAP Option are required to develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based study gives the student the opportunity to "tie together" what has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities. The principal distinction between the thesis and the Leadership Application Project lies in their underlying orientation. A thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while the Leadership Application Project is based on practical application. Both require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative, the student must register for ML 592, 593, and 594. Differences between these two options will be explored in ML 514 Research Methods and in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I. For more information regarding the Thesis/LAP option, refer to the Information and Guidelines for the Thesis and Leadership Application Project booklet. Students who do not complete their thesis or Leadership Application Project while enrolled in ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II are required to pay a continuation fee. - NON-THESIS OPTION An alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of two major papers, as described below. The first of these papers will be written in conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written while enrolled in ML 597 NonThesis Independent Project. The independent research projects approved each year will be presented in an annual colloquium. Students who do not complete their independent project while enrolled in ML 597 are required to pay a continuation fee. For more information regarding the Non-Thesis option, refer Project booklet. to the Information and Guidelines for the Non-Thesis CORE COURSES FOR THESIS/LAP OPTION: (3.5 course credits) The following core courses are required for all Thesis/LAP students in the MAL program: ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course) ML 592 is taken in conjunction with ML 594. ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course) ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course) (ML 592, 593, and 594 are to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the student has completed at least five electives and ML 510.) CORE COURSES FOR NON-THESIS OPTION: (4.0 course credits) - Ml 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 580 Contemporary Theories of Leadership Ml 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project ELECTIVE COURSES FOR BOTH OPTIONS: (at least 7.0 course credits) The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list: ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 525 Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology ML 557 Language of Leadership ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective ML 565 Women and Leadership ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (elective for Thesis/ LAP Option students) ML 598 Independent Study ML 599 Special Topics ML 500 Leadership Practicum The MAL program sponsors professional development workshops and seminars. These workshops are offered to students and alumni who desire more applied case studies or wish to address topics not included in the courses. (Offered occasionally) ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary journey (1.0 course) Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course) Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world view. ML 514 Research Methods (1.0 course) Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth (1.0 course) Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors that influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values of learning and leadership strategies. ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course) Investigation of the processes of critical thinking, drawing from philosophy as well as natural and social science. The course will survey a variety of contemporary approaches to critical thinking, including the use of logic and analytical reasoning, the relationship of evidence to the confirmation of theories and the value of appeals to scholarly studies. A special focus of the course will be an assessment of the ways in which natural and social sciences can (and cannot) assist leaders in addressing problems and seeking solutions. ML 525 Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership (1.0 course) Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm, Maslow, May, and others to personality theory are considered as are the systems theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson. The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings. - ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace (1.0 course) The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is a notable feature of contemporary life. This course explores the dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership through a variety of sources and perspectives. ML 530 Ethics in Communication (1.0 course) Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change (1 .0 course) This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership (1.0 course) In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant within various types of organizational structures and cultures. ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice (1.0 course) Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and other organizations. Special focus on significant leadership theories and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are interdisciplinary and relevant to business and nonprofit organizations as well as to politics. ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership (1.0 course) Review of the decision-making process-the setting, goals, and contingencies-as it affects leaders and leadership. Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and present-their intentions, consequences, arguments, explanations, and justification. - ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology (1.0 course) Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how communication, decision making, and leadership have been altered by these technologies. Students examine how they can engage and manage these processes in their organizations. ML 557 Language of Leadership (1.0 course) Students analyze language from a variety of rhetorical and sociolinguistic perspectives and learn to make judgments about rhetorical and stylistic strategies. Topics include the use of language as an organizing principle for social interaction; speech act theory; strategies for giving effective directives; the creation and manipulation of style; the development of persuasive appeals; the protection of "face;" and strategies for maintaining personal relationships across hierarchical levels in organizations. ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective (1.0 course) This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity, appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups. ML 565 Women and Leadership (1.0 course) A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants. ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (1.0 course) Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One-year coursework in MAL program and ML 510. ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation (0.5 course) A series of meetings with a faculty thesis/project adviser, taken simultaneously with ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II. Graded on PIN basis. Students not completing the thesis/application project during the same term in which they are enrolled in ML 594 are required to pay a continuation fee for each subsequent term until the Thesis/LAP is completed. ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I (0.5 course) First half of a two-course thesis capstone sequence for the MAL program to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms or after the student has completed at least five electives and ML 510. This course provides each individual the opportunity to develop a research topic, to synthesize previous study and work experience, and to demonstrate an understanding of the program's principles. Graded on a PIN basis. ML 594 Leadership Research Seminar II (0.5 course) Continuation of the "capstone" seminar, taken following the student's registration in ML 593 Leadership Research Seminar I. This seminar focuses on the methods of inquiry and results of individual projects. By the completion of the seminar, students should have made significant progress on their thesis or Leadership Application Project. Graded on a PIN basis. ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project (1.0 course) Major written project to be completed in an area of the student's choice, in consultation with an adviser and a reader. The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the non-thesis option. Students who do not complete the project during the term in which they are enrolled are required to pay a continuation fee for each subsequent term until the project is completed. ML 598 Independent Study* (1.0 course) Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by the supervising professor. Proposals must be approved by the MAL program director prior to registration for the course. ML 599 Special Topics (1.0 course) Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. *A student may count only one of the following for credit toward the MAL degree: ML 597 or ML 598, except with permission of the MAL program director. Please refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project booklet for additional information. Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university and must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university. Applicants holding a master's or other advanced degree from accredited colleges or universities are admissible. Should an applicant not meet the minimum admission requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as decided on a case-by-case basis. Applicants to the program must have three years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: I Previous college record I Letters of recommendation I Experience and organizational background I Written statement I Interview, if requested To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the MAL Program Office: I Completed application form I $35.00 non-refundable application fee I A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations I Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential I Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work-style leadership potential I Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred I Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any. Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members. - The Augsburg College MAL Program Office encourages qualified applicants from other countries. International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternate Saturdays and that students can take only two classes for a yearly total of six classes. With this schedule students can complete the required course work in less than two years. See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process, selection criteria, and work experience requirements. Application materials required for international applicants are: I Completed application form I $35.00 application fee (non-refundable) payable in U.S. dollars I A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations I Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for further information) I Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential I Letter of recommendation in English from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader I Official mark-sheets 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; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center I Official mark-sheets 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; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center I Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 590 Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members, if the applicant is in the United States. Students and their financial sponsor must complete a Declaration of Finances as part of the application for admission, along with appropriate certifications. In accordance with federal regulations, students on F-1 visas must provide reliable documentation that they have financial resources adequate to meet expenses while studying at Augsburg. NOTE: Additional information may be needed to issue an I-20 or J-1 for students admitted to the MAL program. Information requested for the I-20 or J-1 will not be used to make an admission decision. - - EVALUATION STANDARDS Evaluation of academic performance in the MAL program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined below. Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards 2.5 2.0 1.5 Achieves the minimum passing standard 1.0 Performance below basic course standards 0.5 0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course) P Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and non-punitive-not computed in grade point average) W Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the MAL Program Office stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor, and any other necessary documentation.) ATTENDANCE POLICY Because leadership issues are presented, discussed and analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is highly important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. ACADEMIC PROBATION AND DISMISSAL POLICIES Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with the MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received , the student may be dismissed from the program by the MAL Advisory Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the MAL Advisory Committee for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION Due to the interdisciplinaiy nature of the courses in the MAL program, it is unlikely that courses taken elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in the curriculum. Students may petition the MAL program director for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose course content is comparable to those in the MAL program. No more than two courses will be accepted for transfer credit. CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS Each full-credit graduate course in the MAL program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet in class a total of 28 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. ENROLLMENT POLICY/ LEAVES OF ABSENCE Students may take either one or two courses per trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the coursework in the program within two years. All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing from the MAL program. A leave of absence may be granted for one calendar year. Time spent on an official leave of absence will not count toward the fiveyear deadline for degree completion. LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is published annually in the MAL Supplement. STUDENT RIGTHS The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg College - Catalog and the Student Guide. Students have a right to experience education without discrimination. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg is required to give notice on the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg's policy is published in the Augsburg College Catalog and in the Studertt Guide distributed to students. Augsburg College understands that no information other than "directory information" can be released without the written permission of the student. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty or others cannot write letters of support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written permission is given by the student to release non"directory information." It is not sufficient to ask for letters of recommendation. Complete information about Augsburg's procedures with regard to FERPA are available from the registrar's office. ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS Students who successfully complete Augsburg's leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central Association* and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America, and the Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution or employer. *The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central Association 1-800-621-7440 or 312-263-0456 www.ncahigherleamingcommission.org - A schedule of fees is published separately in the MAL Catalog Supplement. Tuition is determined annually. ML 592, ML 593, and ML 594 are half-credit courses and are charged half of the current full credit tuition. A continuation fee is charged to students who do not complete their capstone project during the terms they are enrolled. PAYMENT OPTIONS Various payment plans are available: 1) 2) Payment in Full: Due after registration and before the beginning of the trimester. No finance charge or administrative fee. Late payment fee $25 . Finance charge of 8% APR will apply toward any unpaid balance after the start of the term. Payment Plan: A three-payment plan is available each trimester upon application and after College approval. Payment plans will be approved only if previous plans have been satisfactorily completed. Payments for each trimester are due in three equal installments. There is an administrative fee of $35 per trimester. No finance charge if paid in full by end of payment plan. Late payment fee $25. Finance charge of 8% APR will apply if not paid in full by the end of the payment plan period. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, that are company reimbursed, require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. An application for Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan must be filed once each academic year. Student is responsible for payment if employer does not pay for any reason. Finance charge of 8% APR will accrue on the deferred balance once the term has begun. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until a student's account is paid in full. This also applies to student loans administered by the College (e.g., Perkins Student Loan). They must be current according to established repayment schedules. REFUND SCHEDULE Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule (except for the minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative costs) . Financial aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance. [NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid adjustments are not necessarily made on a one-to-one basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned. Be sure you understand the financial consequences of making adjustments to your registration.] Students are responsible for canceling courses through the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student's last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed. The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. All refunds of charges will be applied to the student account and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit balance is determined. Please allow two weeks for a refund. - The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged, not a percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits made under the employer reimbursement payment plan. For information about refunds and the refund schedule, see the Payment Information Booklet or visit <www.augsburg.edu/enroll .. A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: I Through the first scheduled class meeting - 100% of tuition (less a $100 administration fee if withdrawing from current term entirely). I Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80% of tuition. I Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60% of tuition. I Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting - 40% of tuition. I No refund after the fourth scheduled class meeting. Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking students enrolled in the MAL program. Non-degreeseeking students are not eligible for any type of financial aid through Augsburg College. Two full-credit courses per trimester are considered full time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046, or 1-800-458-1721, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb, assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS Augsburg actively pursues non-Augsburg funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships may enable the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. COMPANY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College offers a payment plan by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Students should contact the Enrollment Center to make payment arrangements using the company reimbursement payment plan. 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 application, please contact Augsburg's American Indian Student Services Program director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal agency FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM Common Loan Provisions Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is determined by the 91-day T-Bills +2.3%, capped at 8.25% and changes eachJuly 1. For example, the interest rate from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 is 4.06% for repayment. Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. Deferments: In most cases, deferments are granted for continued education, disability, and unemployment. Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a deferment. FEDERAL AND STATE AID PROGRAMS The Enrollment Center uses standard, nationally accepted methodology to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs. - - FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility No checks are issued, but the student is required to sign a promissory note at least once per term. Funds are put on the student account after the note is signed. Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per year as a graduate student with a $40,000 maximum. Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal begin nine months after you graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances, military service. Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you are eligible for a deferment. SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) The SELF is administered through the Minnesota Higher Education Services Offices. Applications are available from the Enrollment Center and should be completed by the borrower and co-signer and returned to the Enrollment Center for further processing. Loan proceeds are released through electronic funds transfer. Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $9,000 per year minus any other student loan indebtedness. Maximum graduate borrowing cannot exceed $40,000 including undergraduate. The minimum annual loan is $500. Interest and Repayment: The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in the 13th month after you leave school. Deferments: There are no deferments. Contact the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office regarding special circumstances and repayment. TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial aid application materials are available at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be admitted to Augsburg as regular students or be returning students in good academic standing. The financial aid application will be processed when the following documents are received: 1) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. 2) Augsburg Financial Aid Application (for new students) 3) Federal income tax return(s) . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT Enrollment Center 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, enroll@augsburg.edu, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. ABOUT AUGSBURG HISTORY Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. CAMPUS LOCATION Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical complexes-Fairview University Medical Center-are adjacent to Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven Corners theatre district just a few blocks away. ACCESSIBILITY Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide accessible connections among major buildings-student housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning, physical, and psychiatric disabilities. CHURCH AFFILIATION Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It has a diverse community with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty, and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian spirituality and thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1023. - LEADERSHIP STUDIES FACULTY Faculty who teach in the MAL program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields. All of the program's faculty have extensive experience teaching adult learners. ANDREW AOKI, Associate Professor of Political Science B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., WILLIAM D. MORRIS, Assistant Professor of Political Science B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Carnegie-Mellon University. President, Decision Resources, Ltd. JOHN BENSON, Professor of Religion B.A., Augsburg College; B.D., Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University. NORMA NOONAN, Professor of Political Science; Director of the Center for Leadership Studies and the MAL Program B.A., University of Pennsylvania; CASS DALGLISH, Associate Professor of English B.A. , M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University. College of St. Catherine; M.FA., Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute. JOSEPH A. ERICKSON, Associate Professor of Education B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. MAGDALENA PALECZNY-ZAPP, Associate Professor of Business Administration B.A. , M.S., Academy of Economics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Academy of Economics, Krakow, Poland. CATHERINE PAULSEN, Instructor of Psychology B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Lone Mountain College. ROBERT C. GROVEN, Assistant Professor of Speech/ Communication and Theatre Arts B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead; M.A.,j.D., University of Minnesota. CURTIS PAULSEN, Associate Professor of Social Work B.A., St. Olaf College; M.S.W, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Fielding Institute. GARRY HESSER, Professor of Sociology and Director of Metro-Urban Studies B.A., Phillips University; DIANE PIKE, Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D. , Yale M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D. , University of Notre Dame. University. DAVID LAPAKKO, Associate Professor of Speech/ Communication, and Theatre Arts B. A., Macalester MILO A. SCHIELD, Professor of Business Administration B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., College, M.A., and Ph.D., University of Minnesota. University of Illinois; Ph.D., Rice University. VELMA J. LASHBROOK, Instructor JOHNS. SCHMIT, Associate Professor of English and Associate Dean for Adult Programs B.S., St. john's B.S. , Iowa State University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ed.D., West Virginia University. President, Strategy Implementation Associates. ROSEMARY LINK, Professor of Social Work, BA., B.A., University of Southampton, Post graduate diploma & C.Q.S.W , University of London; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. THOMAS MORGAN, Professor of Business Administration and Vice President for Enrollment and Market Development B.S.,juniata College; M.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The University of Texas-Austin. KATHRYN SWANSON, Professor and Chair, Department of English B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. JOSEPH VOLKER, Instructor of Psychology B.A., University of California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Licensed psychologist at MDA Associates. 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Title: Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) Catalog, 2005
Collection: Course Catalogs
Search Result: MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP TABLE OF CONTENTS lntroduction-2 Leadership Development Model-3 Curriculum Design-4 Course Design-7 Admission Requirements-11 International Appl icants-12 Academic Policies-13 Fee and Payment lnformation-16 Financial Aid-1 7 About Augsburg-19 Leadership Studie...
Show more MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP TABLE OF CONTENTS lntroduction-2 Leadership Development Model-3 Curriculum Design-4 Course Design-7 Admission Requirements-11 International Appl icants-12 Academic Policies-13 Fee and Payment lnformation-16 Financial Aid-1 7 About Augsburg-19 Leadership Studies Faculty-20 WELCOME TO THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Dear Friend: Welcome to the Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program's catalog. Launched in 1987, the program has been a vital part of the Augsburg College curriculum ever since. The MAL program offers students an excellent opportunity to explore leadership within the context of the liberal arts. The program design broadens the skills and mindset you need to improve your leadership capabilities in your current and future positions, as well as in your life. The MAL program is taught by senior Augsburg faculty from a variety of disciplines. The faculty are committed to an interdisciplinary approach to leadership studies. Our students represent a wide array of occupations including business, health care, and the non-profit sector. This diverse learning community provides a rich environment for you to explore leadership beyond your own realm of expertise. Our program will help you develop skills you need to be an effective leader in an ever-changing world. I am frequently told by students that the program has changed their lives, has sharpened their understanding of themselves and others, and has opened doors that would otherwise have remained closed. To learn even more about the program, please visit our Web site at <www.augsburg.edu/mal>. I would be happy to help you determine how Augsburg's Master of Arts in Leadership program may benefit you. You may contact me via e-mail at <noonan@augsburg.edu> or by telephone at 612-330-1198. I look forward to seeing you on campus soon! Cordially, Norma C. Noonan, Ph.D. Director, M.A. in Leadership Program - The Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) is the core program of Augsburg's Center for Leadership Studies (CLS). The MAL program, which was launched in 1987, responds Lo the leadership development needs of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. While different in structure and purpose, most organizations seek leaders with the following qualities: a vision that is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate environment; a sensitivity to the complex problems organizations face and an ability to achieve solutions consistent with an organization's mission; the ability to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work toward a common goal; and the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The MAL program provides a means by which individuals may discover and refine these and other abilities fundamental to effective leadership. Leadership studies is a growing field in American higher education, and the MAL program has significantly developed and modified its curriculum in response to new trends in the field . The program has a deep theoretical base in leadership studies yet attempts also to offer its students practical approaches to leadership that can be applied in the workplace and society. ACCOMMODATING THE FULL-TIME WORK SCHEDULE Designed to meet the needs and preferences of working adults, the MAL program is based on the assumption that the students who enroll are career-oriented, self-disciplined, and well-motivated individuals seeking a balance of classroom experience, group interaction, and individual study. Most courses are organized as seminars with the opportunity for discussion and dialogue. During the academic year, classes meet on alternate Saturdays for four hours. A few courses are taught by the immersion model, which has fewer sessions but longer meeting times. Most courses incorporate some online work into their agenda. MAL students may take up to seven courses during the calendar year; with that schedule it is possible to complete the degree within two years. COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS Essential to the goals of the MAL program is participation in a community of learners gathered on the Augsburg campus. This community is enriched by the students, who have a variety of work and life experiences. To facilitate community interaction, students are encouraged to make use of the Augsburg library, computer labs, and Christensen Center. The Center for Leadership Studies also offers special colloquia and seminars each year to supplement and complement the course work of the master's program. A SAMPLE CLASS SCHEDULE IN THE MAL PROGRAM PERIOD I Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon PERIOD II Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Note: Each class taken commits a student to either Period I or Period II, an average of two meetings a month. A Jew courses are taught on an immersion model which features fewer but longer sessions. Augsburg College has two summer sessions. The MAL program usually offers at least two classes during the summer; the courses are five weeks in duration, meeting normally two nights a week, except for special immersion courses. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL-AUGSBURG COLLEGE The MAL program promotes leadership as a process that 1) inspires cooperation among people who must compete for limited resources , 2) promotes productivity within and beyond the organization, and 3) works toward progress for the individual and the organization. To accomplish this , individuals aspiring to positions of leadership must possess three key attributes: a sense of vision, the ability to persuade, and the ability to direct action. Underlying these attributes are abilities and awareness, outlined in the Leadership Development Model, that serve as specific outcomes for the MAL program. Augsburg's model of leadership development is designed to assess, promote, enhance, and refine these capabilities within the individual. Leadership Orientation Toward Action Sense of Vision Ethical • Social awareness • Environmental awareness • Tolerance of religious and philosophical differences • Appreciation of situational complexity Creative • • • • Long-term perspective Flexibility Adaptability Innovativeness Facility for Persuasion Communicative • • • • • • Risk Assumptive • Curiosity • Achievement motivation • Self-esteem Effective listener Effective speaker Effective writer Diplomatic ability Effective team member Interpersonal sensitivity Culturally Aware • Appreciation for cultural differences • World-view perspective • Tolerance of individual differences Decisive • • • • • Self-confidence Analytical ability Ability to think critically Understanding of research Ability to manage conflict - Augsburg uses a course system rather than a credit system in its curriculum. An Augsburg course is equivalent to four semester credits or six quarter credits. Each course normally includes two or more liberal arts disciplines, encourages pursuit of the designated outcomes, and uses a variety of learning techniques appropriate to adult learners. Instructional techniques include case studies, debate, written and oral presentations, and group activity. These techniques develop targeted leadership abilities and understanding. Students are encouraged to see abilities and understandings as cross-disciplinary and to view content areas as integrated. The program reflects the view that the world in which we operate is complex and that dealing with it successfully requires well-developed integrative abilities. FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS There are three ways to complete the MAL degree. In the Thesis/Leadership Application Project (Thesis/LAP) Option (Plan A), students complete a thesis or a major leadership application project and 10.5 credits. In the Non-Thesis Option (Plan B), students must complete 11 credits, two papers, but no thesis. For the third option, the Comprehensive Exam Seminar (Plan C), students complete 11 credits, including the comprehensive exam seminar. PLAN A: THESIS/LAP OPTION Students who select the Thesis/LAP Option are required to develop and carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of leadership or of a leadership-related topic. This research-based study gives the student the opportunity to "tie together" what has been learned from the study of leadership and course-related activities. The principal distinction between the thesis and the leadership application project lies in their underlying orientation. A thesis has a more theoretical orientation, while a leadership application project is based on practical application. Both require similar rigor and preparation. For either alternative, the student must register for ML 592 and 593 . For more information regarding the Thesis/LAP Option, refer to the Thesis/LAP and Non-Thesis Project Guidelines booklet. Students who do not complete their thesis or leadership application project within two years are required to pay a continuation fee each trimester. PLAN B: NON-THESIS OPTION One alternative to the thesis is the successful completion of two major papers. The first of these papers will be written in conjunction with ML 580. The second paper will be written while enrolled in ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project. The independent research projects approved each year will be presented in an annual colloquium. For more information regarding the Non-Thesis Option, refer to the Thesis/LAP Project&: Non-Thesis Project Guidelines booklet. Students who do not complete their independent project within a year of registering for ML 597 are required to pay a continuation fee each trimester. PLAN C: COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SEMINAR The third completion option involves one paper written in conjunction with ML 580 (as in Plan B) and a Comprehensive Exam Seminar (ML 589). This course must be taken as the last course in the program or in conjunction with another course during the last term. This course is taken on a pass/fail basis, and when the course and the oral, written, and take-home examinations are successfully completed, the program requirements will be satisfied. CORE COURSES FOR THESIS/LAP OPTION (PLAN A): (3.5 course credits) The following core courses are required for all Thesis/LAP students in the MAL program: ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation I ML 593 Thesis/LAP Consultation II (0.5 course) CORE COURSES FOR NON-THESIS OPTION (PLAN B): (4.0 course credits) ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 580 Contemporary Theories of Leadership ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project CORE COURSES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM SEMINAR OPTION (PLAN C): (4.0 course credits) ML 510 Visions of Leadership ML 514 Research Methods ML 580 Contemporary Theories of Leadership ML 589 Comprehensive Exam Seminar - ELECTIVE COURSES FOR ALL OPTIONS: (at least 7.0 course credits) The MAL program requires that seven elective courses be selected from the following course list: - ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 525 Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace ML 530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership ML 539 Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership ML 548 Coaching and Consulting ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology ML 557 Language of Leadership ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective ML 565 Women and Leadership ML 568 The Global Business Environment ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership ML 598 Independent Study (special permission required) ML 599 Topics: special courses offered only once or twice ML 500 Leadership Practicum The MAL program sponsors professional development workshops and seminars. These workshops are offered to students and alumni who desire more applied case studies or wish to address topics not included in the courses. (Offered occasionally) ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey (1.0 course) Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process (1.0 course) Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method , and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world view. ML 514 Research Methods (1.0 course) Evaluation and documentation of programs, projects and ideas as they relate to leadership theories and practice. Qualitative and quantitative tools will be discussed. ML 520 Self-Identity, Values, and Personal Growth (1.0 course) Study of the concepts of self-identity, value formation, and personal growth as they relate to professional life; factors that influence the development of self-identity and personal values; and the effect of personal values on learning and leadership strategies. ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought (1.0 course) Investigation of the processes of critical thinking, drawing from philosophy as well as natural and social science. The course will survey a variety of contemporary approaches to critical thinking, including the use of logic and analytical reasoning, the relationship of evidence to the confirmation of theories and the value of appeals to scholarly studies. A special focus of the course will be an assessment of the ways in which natural and social sciences can (and cannot) assist leaders in addressing problems and seeking solutions. (not offered currently) ML 525 Personality and Systems Theory: Perspectives on Leadership (1.0 course) Study of leadership in the dual context of personality theory and systems theory. Contributions of Jung, Fromm, Maslow, May, and others to personality theory are considered as are the systems theories of von Bertalanffy and Bateson. The theories are applied to the concrete realities of leadership in a variety of settings. - - ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace (1.0 course) The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is a notable feature of contemporary life. This course explores the dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership through a variety of sources and perspectives. ML 530 Ethics in Communication (1.0 course) Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change (1.0 course) This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership (1.0 course) In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant within various types of organizational structures and cultures. ML 539 Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization (1.0 course) Understanding through reading, reflecting, and dialogue of the functions of communication in organizational settings with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the social contract between the individual and the organization in a changing world. Supplementary reading packet, open dialogue, and individual projects. ML 540 Political Leadership: Theory and Practice (1.0 course) Analysis of leadership perspectives in selected political systems and other organizations. Special focus on significant leadership theories and leaders, past and present. Most theories studied are interdisciplinary and relevant to business and non-profit organizations as well as to politics. ML 545 Decision Making and Leadership (1.0 course) Review of the decision-making process-the setting, goals, and contingencies-as it affects leaders and leadership. Analysis of arguments and explanations; analysis of basic statistical concepts and their relationship to decision making. Assessment of major social decisions, past and present-their intentions, consequences, arguments, explanations, and justification. ML 548 Coaching and Consulting (1.0 course) The purpose of this course is to develop influence skills through the exploration and application of consulting and coaching practices. To fulfill that purpose participants will read the work of master consultants and coaches, develop a toolkit, practice consulting as both a consultant and a client, and reflect on these experiences to develop their own purpose, principles, and practices for influencing others. ML 550 Communication, Decision Making, and Technology (1.0 course) Analysis of the role various forms of digitally-mediated communication play in our society and how communication, decision making, and leadership have been altered by these technologies. Students examine how they can engage and manage these processes in their organizations. ML 557 Language of Leadership (1.0 course) Students analyze language from a variety of rhetorical and sociolinguistic perspectives and learn to make judgments about rhetorical and stylistic strategies. Topics include the use of language as an organizing principle for social interaction; speech act theory; strategies for giving effective directives; the creation and manipulation of style; the development of persuasive appeals; the protection of "face;" and strategies for maintaining personal relationships across hierarchical levels in organizations. ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective (1.0 course) This course focuses on the ability to function and lead in culturally diverse contexts within the U.S. Goals include improved communication skills and interpersonal sensitivity, appreciation for the complexity of the racial and ethnic groupings, and awareness of key issues facing those groups. ML 565 Women and Leadership (1.0 course) A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants. - ML 568 The Global Business Environment (1.0 course) Knowledge of the global business environment in the context of leadership studies is essential for modern, successful leaders and other professionals. The course complements other offerings in the international cultural understanding of leadership. ML 580 Colloquium on Contemporary Theories of Leadership (1.0 course) Selected contemporary theories of leadership presented by instructors who participate in the seminar. Emphasis on critical thinking, discussion, written analysis. Prerequisite: One-year coursework in MAL program and ML 510. ML 589 Comprehensive Exam Seminar (1.0 course) This course is a completion option for the Master of Arts in Leadership. Students prepare for the examination seriesoral, written, and take-home-through discussion, readings, and critical analysis in the seminar. It must be the final course taken in the program. ML 592 Thesis/LAP Consultation I (1.0 course) Independent research project supervised by an academic adviser. ML 593 Thesis/LAP Consultation II (0.5 course) Completion of the thesis/LAP under the guidance of an academic adviser. ML 597 Non-Thesis Independent Project* (1.0 course) Major written project in an area of the student's choice, to be completed in consultation with an adviser and a reader. The research is presented in a colloquium in partial fulfillment of requirements for the non-thesis option. ML 598 Independent Study* (1.0 course) Provides directed independent study in an area of the student's choice. Open to students who have completed at least three courses with a grade of at least 3.0. Students must complete a Proposal for Independent Study and have it signed by the supervising professor. Proposals must be approved by the MAL program director prior to registration for the course. ML 599 Special Topics (1.0 course) Study of selected topics in leadership that are not treated extensively through current course offerings. Specific topics will be published prior to registration. *A student may count only one of the following for credit toward the MAL degree: ML 597 or ML 598, except with permission of the MAL program director. - Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university and must have a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for graduate courses completed at an accredited college or university Applicants holding a master's or other advanced degrees from accredited colleges or universities are admissible. Should an applicant not meet the minimum admission requirements, a conditional admission may be possible as decided on a case-by-case basis. Applicants to the program must have three years of experience (or equivalent) with one or more organizations in a position of leadership or position demonstrating leadership potential. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the MAL Admissions Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Admissions are handled on a "rolling" basis, with students admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's: • Previous college record • Letters of recommendation • Experience and organizational background • Written statement • Interview, if requested To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office: • Completed application form • $35.00 non-refundable application fee • A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations • Recommendation letter and checklist from an immediate supervisor, assessing leadership potential • Recommendation letter and checklist from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and leadership potential • Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred • Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT Graduate Admissions Office, 612-330-1101, 1-800-458-1721, <gradinfo@augsburg.edu>, or <www.augsburg.edu>. - The Augsburg College MAL Program Office encourages qualified applicants from other countries. The term "international student" as used here refers exclusively to those students seeking to study at Augsburg in F-1 nonimmigrant status. Questions pertaining to program eligibility for other immigration categories will be directed to the appropriate college personnel for a response. International applicants should keep in mind that classes meet on alternate Saturdays and that students may take only two classes per trimester plus one in the summer for a yearly total of seven classes. With this schedule, students can complete the required course work in less than two years. See Admission Requirements for a description of the admission process and selection criteria. Application materials required for international students are: • Completed application form • $35.00 application fee (non-refundable) payable in U.S. dollars • A 1-3 page statement relating the applicant's career and life goals to leadership aspirations • Completed Certification of Finances and supporting documentation which reliably demonstrate that the student has financial resources adequate to meet expenses while studying at Augsburg • Letter of recommendation in English from an immediate supervisor assessing leadership potential • Letter of recommendation in English from a work colleague (at the same level) describing the applicant's work style and potential as a leader • Official mark-sheets with certified translations from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended listing all courses taken, marks earned, dates attended, and degree(s) or diploma(s) conferred, if any • Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 (paper) or 250 (computer). TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) minimum scores were not yet available at the time of this catalog's publication. Please contact the MAL admissions counselor for updated information. Participants may be asked to participate in a phone or in-person interview with graduate faculty or staff. Note: All F-1 international students and their dependents are required to have adequate health insurance coverage for the duration of their program. Students will be enrolled in the College-recommended plan unless they fill out a waiver verifying proof of coverage through an alternative provider for the same period. EVALUATION STANDARDS Evaluation of academic performance in the MAL program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined below. Courses not offered on the numbered grading system are noted in the course descriptions in this catalog as being graded on PIN basis. In order to receive a grade of P, a student must achieve at least a grade of 2.0. No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade of or below 2.5 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards 2.5 2.0 Achieves the minimum passing standard 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course) P Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and not computed in grade point average) W Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record Performance below basic course standards Incomplete grade given when student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Office of the Registrar stating reasons for the request and the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade. The signature of the instructor and any other necessary documentation must be included.) ATTENDANCE POLICY Because leadership issues are presented, discussed, and analyzed in the classroom, regular attendance is highly important and should be considered a responsibility, not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. ACADEMIC PROBATION AND DISMISSAL POLICIES Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N or 0.0 in a course, the student must petition successfully with the MAL Advisory Committee before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of N or 0.0 is received, the student may be dismissed from the program by the MAL Advisory Committee. Students may also be dismissed by the MAL Advisory Committee for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of College policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the MAL program, it is unlikely that courses taken elsewhere may be substituted for a particular course in the curriculum. Students may petition the MAL program director for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. Approved transfer courses will appear on the student's Augsburg transcript but will not be counted in the cumulative grade point average. Semester and quarter credits will be appropriately converted to Augsburg course credits. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose course content is comparable to those in the MAL program. No more than two courses will be accepted for transfer credit. CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS Augsburg operates on a course credit system rather than semester or quarter hours. Each full-credit graduate course in the MAL program is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Students meet a total of 28 hours per course and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. MAL PROGRAM ENROLLMENT POLICY Students may take either one or two courses per trimester. Enrolling in two courses per trimester enables a student to complete the coursework in the program within two years. All students are required to complete all components of the program within five years. Extensions beyond five years will be considered on the basis of petition to the MAL Advisory Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one trimester must request a leave of absence in writing from the MAL program. A leave of absence may be granted for one calendar year. Students who return to the program after a leave of one year or more must fill out an Application for Readmission form and turn it into the Office of the Registrar. Time spent on an official MAL-approved leave of absence will not count toward the five-year deadline for degree completion. LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS MAL follows the Weekend College schedule for the last date each term on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records. Please refer to <www.augsburg.edu/enroll/calendars/weekend!> for up-to-date information. STUDENT RIGHTS The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matter of disciplinary action , grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg College Catalog and the Student Guide. Students have a right to experience education without discrimination. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records . Augsburg's policy is published in the Augsburg College Catalog and in the Student Guide. Augsburg College understands that no information other than "directory information" can be released without the written permission of the student. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty or others cannot write letters of support/recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written permission is given by the student to release non"directory information." It is not sufficient to ask for letters of recommendation. ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS Students who successfully complete Augsburg's leadership program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central Association* and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), Lutheran Education Council in North America, and the Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transfened to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution, or employer. *The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association, <www.ncahigherlearningcommi.ssion.org>. - A schedule of fees is published separately in the MAL Catalog Supplement. Tuition is determined annually. ML 593 is a half-credit course for which half of the current full credit tuition is charged. PAYMENT OPTIONS Various payment plans are available: 1) Payment in Full: Payment is due after registration and before the beginning of the trimester. No finance or administrative fee is charged for payments made during this period. The late payment fee is $25. A finance charge of 8% APR will apply toward any unpaid balance after the start of the term. 2) Payment Plan: A three-payment plan is available each trimester upon application and after College approval. Payment plans will be approved only if previous plans have been satisfactorily completed. Payments for each trimester are due in three equal installments. There is an administrative fee of $50 per trimester. There is no finance charge if payment is made in full by end of the payment plan. The late payment fee is $25. A finance charge of 8% APR will apply if not paid in full by the end of the payment plan period. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, that are company reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 50 days after the end of the term. An application for the Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan must be filed once each academic year. The student is responsible for payment if the employer does not pay for any reason. A finance charge of 8% APR will accrue on the deferred balance once the term has begun. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas 1r academic transcripts until a student's account is ,>aid in full. This also applies to student loans administered by the College (e.g., Perkins Student ; Jan). They must be current according to established repayment schedules. REFUND SCHEDULE Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges based on the appropriate refund schedule (except for the minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative costs). Financial aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance. [NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid adjustments are not necessarily made on a one-to-one basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned. Be sure you understand the financial consequences of making adjustments to your registration.] Students are responsible for canceling courses through the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student's last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed. The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. All refunds of charges will be applied to the student account and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit balance is determined. Please allow two weeks for a refund. 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The availability of such scholarships may enable the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement COMPANY TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College offers a payment plan by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Students should contact the Enrollment Center to make payment arrangements using the company reimbursement payment plan. TRIBAL AND STATE INDIAN SCHOLARSHIPS American Indian students who meet federal, state, or tribal requirements may apply for these scholarships. Indian grants generally supplement other sources of financial aid. For assistance in application, contact Augsburg's American Indian Student Services Program director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal agency. STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM Common Loan Provisions Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is determined by the 91-day T-Bills +2.3%, capped at 8.25% and changes each July l. For example, the interest rate from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 is 4.06% for repayment. Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. Deferments: In most cases, deferments are granted for continued education, disability, and unemployment. Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a deferment. FEDERAL AND STATE AID PROGRAMS The Enrollment Center uses standard, nationally accepted methodology to determine eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs. - TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No checks are issued, but the student is required to sign a promissory note at least once per term. Funds are put on the student account after the note is signed. Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per year as a graduate student with a $40,000 maximum. Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal begin nine months after you graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability, and, in certain circumstances, military service. 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ABOUT AUGSBURG Augsburg College is a diverse, faith-based learning community in the heart of the city that transforms individual interests, gifts, and talents into opportunities to work, lead, and serve in the world. Through a rigorous blending of classroom learning, one-on-one mentoring, and real-world experience, Augsburg's liberal arts and sciences curricula challenge students from diverse religious, cultural, ethnic, and experiential backgrounds through research, study, and service opportunities. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) , Augsburg serves the wide-ranging needs of more than 3,000 students in day, weekend, and graduate programs. HISTORY Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wis. , by Norwegian immigrants as a training school for Lutheran ministers and was named for the Augsburg Confession from 1530. Augsburg relocated to Minneapolis in 1872. CAMPUS LOCATION Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding Murphy Square, the oldest park in the "City of Lakes." The University of Minnesota-West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical complexes-Fairview-University Medical Center-are adjacent to Augsburg, with vast cultural, recreational, and corporate resources within a short distance from campus. ACCESSIBILITY Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide accessible connections among major buildings-student housing towers , the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning, psychiatric, and physical disabilities. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school-administered programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1058. - LEADERSHIP STUDIES FACULTY The professors who teach in the MAL program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. Some courses are team taught by faculty from different disciplines or occasionally by combining a faculty member with professionals from relevant fields . The program's faculty members have extensive experience teaching adult learners. ANDREW AOKI, Associate Professor of Political Science B.A., University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. ROSEMARY LINK, Professor of Social Work B.A., University of Southampton, Post graduate diploma & C.Q.S.W, University of London; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. ALEXANDRE ARDICHVILI, lnstuctor M.B.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Moscow State University: Associate Professor of Organization Leaming and Development at the University of St. Thomas. THOMAS MORGAN, Professor of Business Administration and Vice President for Planning and Market Development B.S. , Juniata College; M.B.A., JOHN BENSON, Professor Emeritus of Religion B.A., University of Denver; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Augsburg College; B.D. , Luther Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University: LARRY CROCKETT, Professor of Computer Science NORMA NOONAN, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Leadership Studies and the MAL Program B.A., University of Pennsylvania; B.A., M.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Priest, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota. M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University: CASS DALGLISH, Associate Professor of English B.A., Economics, Warsaw; Ph.D., Academy of Economics, Krakow, Poland. College of St. Catherine; M.EA. , Vermont College; Ph.D., The Union Institute. MAGDALENA PALECZNY-ZAPP, Associate Professor of Business Administration B.A. , M.S., Academy of CATHERINE PAULSEN, Instructor B.A., St. Olaf JOSEPH A. ERICKSON, Professor of Education B.A., M.A., College of St. Thomas; M.A., Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. ROBERT C. GROVEN, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Director of Forensics, and Director of the Honors Program B.A., Concordia College-Moorhead; M.A., ].D., University of Minnesota. College; M.A., Lone Mountain College. CURTIS PAULSEN, Associate Professor of Social Work B.A. , St. Olaf College; M.S.W , University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Fielding Institute. DIANE PIKE, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning A.B., Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University: DANIEL S. HANSON, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies B.A. , Augsburg College; M.A. , University of Minnesota. GARRY HESSER, Professor of Sociology and Director of Metro-Urban Studies B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. JOHN S. SCHMIT, Associate Professor of English and Associate Dean for Adult Programs B.S. , St. John's University; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., The University of Texas-Austin. KATHRYN SWANSON, Professor and Chair, Department of English B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. DAVID LAPAKKO, Associate Professor of Communication Studies B. A., Macalester College, M.A. , and Ph.D., University of Minnesota. VELMA J. LASHBROOK, Instructor B.S., Iowa State University; M.S. , Illinois State University; Ed.D., West Virginia University: President, Strategy Implementation Associates. JOSEPH VOLKER, Instructor B.A., University of California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Vice President and Practice Area Leader, MDA Leadership Consulting Inc. AUGSBURG LOCATION MAP + Forest Lake AUGSBURG CAMPUS MAP 6th Street S. Master of Arts in Leadership offices Visitor parking Augsburg campus buildings Student /Staff parking Butler Place ~Interstate 94 West Interstate 94 East ~
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Title: Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) Catalog, 2005
Collection: Course Catalogs
Search Result: .' TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcon1e . . ... ... ... ........ . . ... . ... ...... ... . . . .. ....... . . 1 Transcultural Nursing in Community .... . . ...... ... . .. . . . ... . .. .2 Transformational Leadership and Management ..... . .... .......... .3 Thesis or Graduate Project ...............
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcon1e . . ... ... ... ........ . . ... . ... ...... ... . . . .. ....... . . 1 Transcultural Nursing in Community .... . . ...... ... . .. . . . ... . .. .2 Transformational Leadership and Management ..... . .... .......... .3 Thesis or Graduate Project ................ . . ......•.. . . ... . .. . .4 Practica .................... . .......... .............. . ...... 5 Study Abroad Opportunities ............... .. ... ... . .... . ...... 5 Course Descriptions ............. . ...... .. .. .... .... .. ........ 6 Admissions Requirements and Procedures .... .. .. .. . ............ 10 International Applicants .................... . . . ..... ... . ..... . 11 Academic Policies ....................... .. .................. 12 Fee and Payment Information ... .... ...... ... . ... . ... ... .... .. 15 Financial Aid .......................... . . . . ....... ......... 17 About Augsburg . ... .................... .. . .......... . .. .. . . 19 MA Nursing Faculty .... . ..... . ........... . .. ..•.......... ... 20 Campus Maps ......................... ....... . ... . .. back cover WELCOME TO THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT We are proud of the opportunities, the diversity of experiences and the breadth of transcultural nursing knowledge you will encounter in the Master of Arts in Nursing program at Augsburg College. You will find faculty and staff available and eager to assist you in expanding your nursing practice and advancing your career while we explore together our understanding of what it means to live and practice nursing in a global society. Students entering the Master of Arts in Nursing come from diverse cultural, educational, and experiential backgrounds. While some master's degree candidates enter directly from college, others are making mid-life career changes, and some are returning to college after raising a family. The career options in nursing are more variable and more rewarding than ever before. As our population ages and becomes increasingly diverse, nurses are challenged to respond with creativity and competence. The master's program prepares nurses for leadership across care settings, population groups, cultures, and care systems, with particular emphasis on addressing global and local health inequities. Graduates of our master's program are practicing in acute care, community and public health, nursing education, nursing administration, and in emerging care settings that are responsive to the needs of culturally diverse and underserved populations. Many of our graduates have created innovative practice and educational models that demonstrate interdisciplinary leadership and economically feasible solutions to health inequities within communities. Our curriculum invites persons into one of two tracks of study: Transcultural Nursing in Community or Transformational Nursing Leadership and Management. Both tracks encourage students to apply for advanced nursing certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS). Students certified in Advanced Community Health Nursing are eligible to apply for Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) status through the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Courses are offered at the Augsburg campuses in Minneapolis and Rochester, Minnesota, and the program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). With its emphasis on nursing science and the liberal arts, the Master of Arts in Nursing fosters the development of values and skills essential for transcultural nursing leadership in contemporary society. Faculty and staff at Augsburg are receptive and committed to our students and to an educational process that equips you to transform your unique gifts and interests into personal and professional service in the world. Sincerely, Cheryl Leuning, Ph.D. Professor and Chair Department of Nursing The Transcultural Nursing in Community track in the Master of Arts in Nursing program was designed to prepare nurses for advanced population-focused practice in culturally diverse communities. The curriculum is grounded in nursing science, public health principles, themy-guided practice, and transcultural care. The program of study focuses on reaching populations that are underserved by traditional care systems and who exist outside of the social mainstream. As such, the program provides rich alternative teaching and learning opportunities for graduate students locally and internationally This program prepares nurses to apply for certification in Transcultural Nursing through the International Transcultural Nursing Society Also, graduates of this track of the masters program will be eligible to apply to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification exam in Advanced Community Health Nursing. Students will take a total of 10 courses, plus a thesis or graduate project. Three courses form the Advanced Nursing Core, which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, and five additional courses make up the Transcultural Nursing in Community Track. ADVANCED NURSING CORE (THREE COURSES) NUR 505 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice NUR 520 Research Methods in Nursing NUR 523 Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar TRANSCULTURAL NURSING IN COMMUNITY TRACK (FIVE COURSES) NUR 500 Transcultural Health Care NUR 503 Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life Cycle NUR 515 Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care Systems OR NUR 541 The Politics of Health Care Two of the NUR 510 NUR 511 NUR 530 NUR 532 following courses: * Advanced Community Health Nursing I Advanced Community Health Nursing II The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation Transcultural Healing Practices ELECTIVES - Students choose two of the following graduate electives: (TWO COURSES) ECO 520 Economics of Health Care in a Global Community ML 510 Visions of Leadership Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process ML511 ML530 Ethics in Communication ML 531 The Dynamics of Change ML560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective Investigation of Multicultural Issues NUR 506 Nursing Leadership & Management Roles I ** NUR 507 Nursing Leadership &: Management Roles II ** NUR 530 The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation NUR 532 Transcultural Healing Practices THESIS OR GRADUATE PROJECT - Students are required to complete either a thesis or a graduate project: (ONE COURSE) NUR 525 Graduate Field Project NUR 535 Integrative Master's Thesis *Students seeking certification in Advanced Community Health Nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) must complete 500 hours of clinical practicum work and select NVR 510 and NVR 511; students seeking certification from the International Transcultural Nursing Society may select NVR 530 and NVR 532. Clinical practicum hours are integrated into several courses in the curriculum. - I **Augsburg College grants graduate credit for participation in the Nursing Leadership Academy (NLA) workshops provided through hospitals and healthcare systems. The credit can be applied to the Master of Arts in Nursing degree. The Transformational Leadership and Management track unites the liberal arts with nursing science and practice. This track is designed to develop nurse leaders who are analytical, articulate, and constructively critical and who will be able to cope with high-level healthcare delivery issues. Curricular emphasis is on interdisciplinary collaboration across care settings. Participation in nursing leadership practica and classroom dialogue provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge and gain experience partnering with diverse care providers, populations, and communities to address health inequities in creative and relevant ways. Specialty electives build on students' competencies and goals. Courses are offered by the Department of Nursing faculty as well as faculty teaching in the Master of Arts in Leadership and Master of Business Administration programs. Students will take a total of 10 courses, plus a thesis or graduate project. Three courses form the Advanced Nursing Core, which all Master of Arts in Nursing students must take, and five additional courses make up the Transformational Leadership and Management Track. ADVANCED NURSING CORE (THREE COURSES) NUR 505 NUR 520 NUR 523 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice Research Methods in Nursing Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar TRANSFORMATIONAL NURSING LEADERSHIP TRACK (FIVE COURSES) * NUR 500 NUR 521 BUS 520 Transcultural Health Care Transformational Nursing Leadership Management of the Healthcare Organization Two of the following courses: ML ML ML ML 511 527 535 565 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace Organizational Theory and Leadership Women and Leadership ELECTIVES - Students choose two of the following graduate electives: (TWO COURSES) ECO 520 ML510 ML511 ML530 ML 531 ML 560 NUR 506 NUR 507 NUR 530 NUR 532 Economics of Health Care in a Global Community Visions of Leadership Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process Ethics in Communication The Dynamics of Change Developing a Multicultural Perspective Investigation of Multicultural Issues Nursing Leadership & Management Roles I ** Nursing Leadership & Management Roles II ** The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation Transcultural Healing Practices THESIS OR GRADUATE PROJECT - Students are required to complete either a thesis or a graduate project: (ONE COURSE) NUR 525 NUR 535 Graduate Field Project Integrative Master's Thesis *The Transformational Leadership and Management track provides the academic background to apply for certification in Advanced Nursing Administration from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). **Augsburg College grants graduate credit for participation in the Nursing Leadership Academy (NLA) workshops provided through hospitals and healthcare systems. The credit can be applied to the Master of Arts in Nursing degree. - Students have two options for fulfilling their Master of Arts in Nursing final project, which serves as the capstone of the master's program: a graduate field project, or an integrative master's thesis. The Graduate Field Project, NUR 525, is based on a selfselected issue relevant to transcultural community health nursing, or nursing leadership. The student will focus primarily on the application and integration of knowledge. Working with an adviser, the student will design and/or implement and evaluate a model of advanced practice nursing applied to solving a transcultural problem related to health inequities in a selected community, or a nursing leadership issue. The integrative thesis option, NUR 535, expands upon and/or extends theoretical foundations or concepts identified in transcultural nursing, community health nursing, and/or nursing leadership literature. The thesis project demonstrates the student's ability to do independent research involving the exposition of primary and secondary literature appropriate to the topic, the collection and analysis of empirical data, and the articulation of implications for advanced practice nursing. Students register for their final project, with their adviser's permission, near the end of the program. Students must complete all coursework and defend the project within one year after registration. After one year, students must pay a continuation fee of $350 per term in order to retain student status in the graduate program, including library privileges, AugNet access, and parking privileges. Please refer to the "Graduate Field Project or Integrative Thesis Procedures and Policies" booklet available in the Nursing Department for additional information. - Practice experience is emphasized in both tracks in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. Students who complete the Transcultural Nursing in Community track will have enough practice hours to be eligible to apply to take the certification exam in Advanced Community Health Nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Practice experience with diverse populations will also provide students with the options to apply to take the certification exam in Transcultural Nursing. In this track students practice in nontraditional settings with persons underserved or excluded from mainstream health care. This practice emphasizes cultural diversity and health inequities across health care settings. Students in the Transformational Leadership and Management track will have practice experience in several courses with preceptors in leadership positions in a variety of care settings. A unique opportunity offered for practica at Augsburg is provided by the Augsburg Central Nursing Center. The Nursing Center provides services for persons struggling with poverty and homelessness in the city of Minneapolis. People from diverse backgrounds, who have health experiences grounded in wide-ranging cultural contexts, provide many opportunities for students to explore advanced nursing roles and new models and forms of practice. STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES The Nursing Department works closely with Augsburg's Center for Global Education in developing study abroad opportunities. Currently, four study abroad opportunities exist for student practicum experience. Annually, students may travel to Namibia in southwest Africa to spend three weeks exploring health and health care challenges within a rapidly developing country: Practical experience with nurses in a variety of care settings, meaningful dialogue with key resource persons, and critical reflection foster personal and professional growth. There are also week-long practica experiences on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in South Dakota. In this experience, students live on the reservation and participate with public health nurses providing health services. Students also interact with tribal leaders and experience cultural events relevant to the Lakota people of Pine Ridge. Week-long experiences are available in Mexico and Guatemala on alternating years. Students explore the relationships of indigenous and Western health care, the connection between social justice and health, and interact with local indigenous healers. Students may apply these study abroad experiences to the practicum requirements for a variety of courses, including the thesis and graduate field project. - NUR 500 Transcultural Health Care NUR 510 Advanced Community Health Nursing I This course explores meanings and expressions of health, illness, caring, and healing transculturally. Focus is on understanding and developing professional competence in caring for individuals, families, groups, and communities with diverse cultural backgrounds. Culture is examined as a pervasive, determining "blueprint" for thought and action throughout the human health experience. Patterns of human interaction that foster health and quality of life are analyzed, and health destroying patterns of interaction, e.g., stereotyping, discrimination, and marginalization, are examined and submitted to moral and ethical reflection. (36 hours of practice experience) This course focuses on persons, families and groups living in relationship. Emphasis is on applying the core functions of community/public health - assessment, policy development and assurance. Principles of epidemiology, population demographics, and culture care are integrated into community-focused health care delivery models. Power structures within dominant social systems are analyzed and critiqued with regard to resource access and distribution among underserved populations. (72 hours of practice experience) NUR 503 Transcultural Health, Families, and the Life Cycle The major curriculum concepts of individuals, health, nursing, and society are developed further in this course as the function of individuals living in families and in communities is explored. Content about systems, communication, small group, and nursing theories, introduced earlier, is applied to family constellation. The influence of the multigenerational family is examined in terms of culture, belief system, roles, and healthcare patterns, values, and goals. Specific concepts related to values and culture are expanded and applied to the more complex social structures of traditional and nontraditional families as they interact in and with society. NUR 505 Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice This course focuses on nursing science and nursing theory as foundational to advanced transcultural nursing practice. Philosophical underpinnings of different theoretical and research traditions in nursing are compared and related to the provision of culturally competent care in diverse communities. Nursing science is emphasized as a process of theory advancement and as an accumulating body of nursing knowledge. (36 hours of practice experience) - NUR 511 Advanced Community Health Nursing II Emphasis is on the application of publidcommunity health theory and research in providing health care to populations and communities. Essential public health services are assessed for adequacy in meeting community health needs and addressing health goals. The impact of diversity, privilege, resource limits, and globalization add depth and reality to local and global community health concerns, patterns of health, suffering, and health care provisioning. Prerequisite: NUR 510. (72 hours of practice experience) NUR 515 Managing Nursing Effectiveness within Care Systems In planning and implementing nursing activities, healthcare organizations are considered subcultures of society, which entail particular issues of access and utilization for marginalized people. Strategies for negotiating structures of privilege and professional control will be explored. Working with marginalized populations, students will identify and support the agency or persons who are seeking help from these systems. Nursing action will focus on mediating subcultures of clients with the subculture of healthcare systems. Major emphasis will be placed on mutuality with clients in planning actions and evaluating outcomes. (72 hours of practice experience) NUR 520 Research Methods in Nursing Through a combination of literature review, field experience, and class discussion, research methods relevant to the exploration of culture and health will be examined. Class topics will include formulating study questions to explore collective foundations of meaning and explanation in health and illness, practice in data collection procedures of field research, and issues of interpretation and analysis in qualitative research. (pre-requisite: a college-level statistics course) and dialogue, which includes professional experience of practice contexts, as well as theoretical and research literature, students will formulate a transcultural nursing model of care. (72 hours of practice experience) NUR 525 Graduate Field Project This course focuses on the application and integration of knowledge to a student-selected issue or topic of concern relevant to transcultural nursing, community health nursing, and/or transformational nursing leadership. Working with a nursing faculty adviser, students design and/or implement and evaluate a theory-based model of advanced practice nursing. Relevant coursework is integrated into the project and the final written report. Plans for disseminating the report for public and professional use are encouraged . Students will defend the project to their graduate committee (major faculty adviser and two readers) and invited guests at the time of completion. NUR 521 Transformative Nursing Leadership This course emphasizes transformational nursing leadership and management in partnership with diverse groups. Transcultural competence is lifted up as significant to the evolving leadership and planning skills needed in emerging care systems. Opportunities for students to engage in designing relevant models of care delivery are woven into clinical practica. (72 hours of practice experience) NUR 523 Theory, Research, and Practice Seminar Through a combination of literature review and class discussion, conceptual models of nursing will be critiqued for their effectiveness, their relevance, and their substantiation. The conceptualization, investigation, and application of nursing knowledge will be critiqued with particular focus on the contribution to developing practice in transcultural community health care. Through reflection - NUR 530 The Power of Ritual and Ceremony for Transformation In this course, the student will explore ritual and ceremony from a transcultural perspective. Attention will be focused on rituals and ceremonies in specific cultures and religions, and in the modern American medical system that sustains its own rituals. In some cultures, formal or informal religious practices may be integral to the ritual of ceremony and healing. In modern American culture, the perceived division between the mind, body, and spirit has led to ritual and ceremony being considered adjunctive to the scientific approach to healing. Students will have an opportunity to interact with persons who integrate ritual and ceremony into their lives and healthcare practices. Students will also discuss the meaning of ritual and ceremony to their own lives and professional practice. NUR 532 Transcultural Healing Practices This course will introduce students to complementary healing practices including the historical and cultural contexts in which they developed. Students will discuss the philosophical underpinnings of therapeutic systems and paradigms of healing in selected complementary therapies. Selected complementary therapies are: music therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, mind-body healing, spiritual and faith practices, energy healing practices, movement therapies, homeopathy, manual therapies, and nutrition and nutritional supplements. NUR 535 Integrative Master's Thesis The integrative thesis expands upon or extends the theoretical foundations in the literature of Transcultural Nursing in Community or Transformational Leadership and Management. It demonstrates the student's ability to do independent research that integrates past and current literature appropriate to the topic, the collection and analysis of empirical data, and the articulation of implications for advanced nursing practice or leadership in nursing organizations. Students will defend the project to their selected graduate committee (comprised of the student's faculty adviser and two readers) and invited - guests. Plans for disseminating the report for public and professional use are encouraged. NUR 541 The Politics of Health Care This course will explore how health and illness are related to inequities in society and dynamics of power in systems of health care. The following issues will be examined in the course: How widening gaps in the distribution of wealth diminish the health of all members of society; how social inequities become medicalized as health disparities, how an emphasis on profit in health care affects the distribution of healing resources in the population, and what strategies the poor and powerless employ to gain access to healthcare resources. This course will include an optional study abroad experience in Guatemala. (72 hours of practice experience) BUS 520 Management of the Healthcare Organization This course provides an overview of the key organizational and behavioral concepts which underlie effective management practices in healthcare organizations. It addresses both the theory and practice of effective management. The course will emphasize the importance of addressing the expectations, needs, and performances of people in organizations, and recognizes the role of the internal, external, and global cultures that impact organizational structure, behavior, and change. ECO 520 Economics of Health Care in a Global Community At the end of the class, students will be better able to apply economic concepts to the health systems of both the United States and other parts of the world. The focus will be on the public policy aspects of the healthcare system, e.g., issues of access and cost. leaders in public and private domains and across cultures. The course explores these various perspectives, including areas of conflict and opportunities for leadership in social and organizational change. Sociological, human development, and economic theories are applied to contemporary public and private sector issues for social change. ML 510 Visions of Leadership: A Historical and Literary Journey Introduction to selected concepts of leadership, providing a historical and philosophical framework for the program. This course views the nature and purpose of leadership from a variety of disciplines and perspectives. ML 535 Organizational Theory and Leadership In-depth exploration of organizational theory plus related concepts, issues, and concerns. The course is designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and develop skills in order to function as a responsible, ethical participant within various types of organizational structures and cultures. ML 511 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process Exploration of creativity from the perspective of traditional aesthetics as well as contemporary organizational thinking. This course uses creativity as a method, and it examines techniques for solving problems in organizations, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative worldview. ML 527 Spirituality and Leadership in the Workplace The wide-ranging spirituality movement in the workplace is a notable feature of contemporary life. This course explores the dimensions of this trend and its implications for leadership through a variety of sources and perspectives. ML 530 Ethics in Communication Interdisciplinary study of ethics and communication through the investigation of a variety of ethical perspectives within human communication. This course places particular attention on the use and abuse of communication in politics, advertising, and interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes sensitivity to ethical conflicts that arise in social and organizational settings. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change This course offers an exploration of the context of social change and varying responses to diverse human needs. Ways of achieving well-being may be viewed differently by ML 560 Developing a Multicultural Perspective: Investigation of Multicultural Issues This course will enhance one's ability to lead and work more effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds through the study of diverse values, beliefs, and traditions within the global community. ML 565 Women and Leadership A seminar exploring the theory and practice of women and leadership: entrepreneurial, political, and social. An interdisciplinary approach to issues of women and leadership. Topics include analysis of alternative approaches to leadership, women and careers, and women in society past and present. The course is intended to enhance the analytical and leadership skills of the participants. - Applicants into the Master of Arts in Nursing program must hold a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited fouryear college or university, or must have an associate degree in nursing in addition to a bachelor's degree. Applicants must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of A= 4.0) in all previous college coursework, have experience as a registered nurse, and have professional liability insurance, and a current Minnesota nursing license. A college-level statistics course is required for progression in the program. Decisions about admission to the program will be made on an individual basis by the Graduate Admissions Committee. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, with students being admitted at the beginning of the fall, winter, and spring terms. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of the following items for each applicant: I Previous college record and GPA I Letters of recommendation I Professional experience I Written statement To apply, the following materials must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Admissions Office: I A completed application form I $35 nonrefundable application fee I A two- to three page-typed statement describing the applicant's professional and educational goals I Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's character and ability for graduate study (Two of these recommendations must be from professional colleagues.) I Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and any degree(s) conferred I Official transcripts from all graduate institutions attended, listing all courses taken and degree(s) conferred, if any Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview with graduate program faculty and/or staff members. - Augsburg College encourages qualified applicants from other countries. See Admissions Requirements for a description of the admission process, selection criteria, and work experience requirements. Application materials required for international applicants include the following: I A completed application form I $35 application fee (nonrefundable) payable in U.S. dollars I A two- to three-page typed statement describing the applicant's professional and educational goals I Completed Declaration of Finances (see below for further information) I Three letters of recommendation-in English-addressing the applicant's character and ability for graduate study. (Two of these recommendations must be from professional colleagues.) I Official mark-sheets 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; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center I Official mark-sheets 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; plus, a U.S. evaluation from an evaluation center I Official results on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 600 for the paper test, and a minimum score of 250 for the computer version. Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview, in person or over the phone, with graduate program faculty and/or staff members. DECLARATION OF FINANCES Students and their financial sponsors must complete a Declaration of Finances as part of the application for admission, along with appropriate certifications. In accordance with federal regulations, applicants seeking an F-1 student visa or J-1 exchange visitor visa must provide documentation to the school that they have financial resources adequate to cover all expenses for the duration of the program. Once a student has been accepted into the program, the appropriate school official will issue the student an 1-20 (if seeking an F-1) or DS-2019 (if seeking aj-1) . - EVALUATION STANDARDS Evaluation of academic performance in the Master of Arts in Nursing program will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale and as defined below. 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 Achieves above basic course standards 3.0 Achieves basic course standards 2.5 Achieves the minimum passing standard 2.0 Unacceptable performance (no credit for the course) W Grade given when a student withdraws from a course after the deadline without notation on the record An incomplete grade (I) may be awarded when the instructor grants permission after determining that a student emergency may delay completion of coursework. Students who receive an incomplete grade should be capable of passing the course if they satisfactorily complete outstanding course requirements. To receive an incomplete grade, a student must file an Application for Incomplete Grade form with the Office of the Registrar that states the reasons for the request, outlines the work required to complete the course, and includes the course instructor's signature. The instructor may stipulate the terms and conditions that apply to course completion. The student must complete the outstanding work in enough time to allow evaluation of the work by the instructor and the filing of a grade before the final day of the following academic term. If the work is not completed by the specified date of the following academic term, the grade for the course becomes a 0.0. ATTENDANCE POLICY Class attendance is expected and should be considered a responsibility; not only to one's self, but to one's classmates and course instructor. - ACADEMIC PROBATION AND DISMISSAL POLICIES Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of 2.0 or less in a course, the student must petition successfully to the faculty of the Master of Arts in Nursing program before being allowed to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If a second grade of 2.0 or less is received, the student may be dismissed from the program. Students may also be dismissed for behavior detrimental to the program, such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. CREDIT FOR PRIOR EDUCATION Students may petition the Master of Arts in Nursing faculty for approval of any variation in the curriculum including the transfer of credit. Transfer credits will be evaluated on an individual basis. The only courses that will be considered for transfer credit are those earned from accredited colleges and universities, whose course content is comparable to those in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. No more than three courses will be accepted for transfer credit. CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS Each full-credit graduate course is the equivalent of four semester credits or six quarter credits. Classes are scheduled to meet the needs of working adults, combining in-class and web-based components. Clinical practica opportunities are included in selected courses. LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASS The last date on which students may withdraw from a class and receive a "W" on their records is published annually in the Master of Arts in Nursing supplement. - STUDENT RIGHTS The College has adopted a statement of student rights and responsibilities and has provided for due process in the matter of disciplinary action, grievances, and grade appeal, as outlined in the Augsburg College Catalog and the Student Guide. Students have a right to experience education without discrimination. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, provides certain rights to students regarding their education records. Each year Augsburg is required to give notice on the various rights accorded to students pursuant to FERPA. A copy of Augsburg's policy is published in the Augsburg College Catalog artd in the Student Guide distributed to students. Students must give permission in writing for educational information to be released to anyone outside of the official personnel (faculty and administration) at Augsburg. This means that faculty or others cannot write letters of support/ recommendation or nominate students for awards unless explicit written permission is given by the student to release non- "directory information." It is not sufficient to ask for letters of recommendation. ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS Students who successfully complete this program will receive a Master of Arts degree. Augsburg is accredited by The Higher Leaming Commission, North Central Association* and is a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) , Lutheran Education Council in North America, and the Minnesota Private College Council. The Master of Arts in Nursing program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). - Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs would meet the standards of every student, educational institution or employer. *The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association 312-263-0456 or <www. ncahigherlearn ingcommission. org> Tuition is determined annually. A continuation fee is charged to students who do not complete their final project within a year. Clinical practicum fees are charged in addition to course tuition for study abroad practica. PAYMENT OPTIONS Various payment plans are available: 1) Payment in Full: Due after registration and before the beginning of the trimester. No finance charge or administrative fee. Late payment fee $25. Finance charge of 8% APR will apply toward any unpaid balance after the start of the term. 2) Payment Plan: Students may pay in installments, with payments due according to the payment schedule published for each term. By the first Extended Payment Plan due date, the students must pay one-half of the balance obtained by subtracting expected financial aid from the applicable term fee, in addition to any previous or past due balance. By the second Extended Payment Plan due date, the term fee (less any pending financial aid) must be paid in full. See Company Reimbursement below. There is a $50 non-refundable administrative fee for the Extended Payment Plan. 3) Employer Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, that are employer reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 60 days after the end of the term. An application for Employer Reimbursement Payment Plan must be filed once each academic year. The student is responsible for payment if the employer does not pay for any reason. A finance charge of 8% APR will accrue on the deferred balance once the term has begun. Registration is permitted only if the student's account for a previous term is paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until a student's account is paid in full. This also applies to student loans administered by the College (e.g., Perkins Student Loan). They must be current according to established repayment schedules. - REFUND SCHEDULE Students who withdraw from Augsburg College may be eligible for a refund of a portion of their charges except for the minimum charge of $100 to cover administrative costs. Financial aid may also be adjusted for those students who withdraw from the College or drop one or more courses and receive financial assistance. [NOTE: Tuition refunds and financial aid adjustments are not necessarily made on a one-to-one basis. For example, you could receive a 60% tuition refund but have 80% of your financial aid returned. Be sure you understand the financial consequences of making adjustments to your registration.] Students are responsible for canceling courses through the Enrollment Center in order to be eligible for any refund. Students who unofficially withdraw (stop attending) but do not complete the drop/add form are responsible for all charges. Financial aid may be adjusted based on the student's last recorded date of attendance. Refund calculations are based on the date that the drop/add form is processed. The refund schedule is effective whether or not a student has attended classes. All refunds of charges will be applied to the student account and all adjustments for aid, loans, fines, deposits, etc. will be made before eligibility for a cash refund of any resulting credit balance is determined. Please allow two weeks for a refund. The refund is a percentage of the full tuition charged, not a percentage of any deposit paid toward tuition, e.g. deposits made under the employer reimbursement payment plan. For information about refunds and the refund schedule, see the Payment Information brochure or visit <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. - A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: I Through the first scheduled class meeting-100% of tuition (less a $100 administration fee if withdrawing from current term entirely). I Prior to the second scheduled class meeting80% of tuition. I Prior to the third scheduled class meeting60% of tuition. I Prior to the fourth scheduled class meeting40% of tuition. I No refund after the fourth scheduled class meeting. Financial assistance is available to degree-seeking students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Nursing program. Two full-credit courses per trimester are considered full time. One course is considered half-time enrollment. The Enrollment Center, 612-330-1046, or 1800-458-1721, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb, assists students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offers financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: EMPLOYER TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Many companies, agencies, and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College offers a payment plan by which employees may handle tuition reimbursement. Students should contact the Enrollment Center to make payment arrangements using the employer reimbursement payment plan. 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 application, please contact Augsburg's American Indian Student Services Program director at 612-330-1144 or your tribal agency. FEDERAL AND STATE AID PROGRAMS The Enrollment Center will determine each financial aid applicant's eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs. Interest Rates: The annually variable interest rate is capped at 8.25% and changes each July 1. For example, the interest rate from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004 is 3.42% for repayment. Repayment Terms: Repayment begins six months after you cease to be enrolled at least half time in an eligible program leading to a degree or certificate. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. Deferments: In most cases, deferments are granted for continued education, disability, and unemployment. Contact your lender if you think you are eligible for a deferment. FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM TRAINEESHIPS Common Loan Provisions Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $18,500 per year with an aggregate of $138,500 (undergraduate and graduate). A student may borrow from either the unsubsidized or subsidized programs or a combination of both but cannot exceed the annual loan limits. Traineeship monies are available through a grant from the Bureau of Health Professions of the Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. For information on traineeship availability, please contact the Nursing Department at 612-330-1209. - FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. A signed a promissory note is required per term after which funds are credited to the student account. Awards are made based on available funds. Borrowing Limits: You may borrow up to $6,000 per year as a graduate student with a $40,000 aggregate maximum. Interest and Repayment: Simple interest of 5% and repayment of principal begin nine months after you graduate or leave school. Partial or total loan cancellation privileges exist for certain types of teaching, disability and, in certain circumstances, military service. Deferments: No interest accrues nor do payments need to be made at any time you are enrolled at least half time or for serving three years in the military, Peace Corps, or VISTA. Contact the Enrollment Center if you think you are eligible for a deferment. Borrowing Limits: Graduate students may borrow up to $9,000 per year minus any other student loan indebtedness. Maximum graduate borrowing cannot exceed $40,000 including undergraduate. The minimum annual loan is $500. Interest and Repayment: The interest rate is variable. Interest payments begin 90 days after the loan is disbursed and continue quarterly thereafter while the student is enrolled. Principal payments begin in the 13th month after you leave school. Deferments: There are no deferments. Contact the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office regarding special circumstances and repayment. - Alternative Loans: Many education loan options are available through private lenders. The Enrollment Center staff can assist students in understanding all of their financing options. TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial aid application materials are available at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. Applicants must be admitted to Augsburg as regular students or be returning students in good academic standing. The financial aid application will be processed when the following documents are received: 1) The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the renewal FAFSA. Apply online at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>. 2) Federal income tax return(s). 3) Verification worksheet. Obtain a copy at <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb and return it to the Enrollment Center. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT Enrollment Center 612-330-1046, 1-800-458-1721, enroll@augsburg.edu, or <www.augsburg.edu/enrolb. ABOUT AUGSBURG HISTORY Augsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans in America, named after the confession of faith presented by Lutherans in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530. Augsburg opened in September 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. CAMPUS LOCATION Augsburg's campus is located in the heart of the Twin Cities, surrounding Murphy Square, the first of 155 parks in the "City of Lakes." The University of Minnesota West Bank campus and one of the city's largest medical complexes-Fairview University Medical Centerare adjacent to Augsburg, with the Mississippi River and the Seven Corners theatre district just a few blocks away. ACCESSIBILITY Augsburg College has made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Skyways, tunnels, and elevators provide accessible connections among major buildings-student housing towers, the Christensen Center, main academic and administrative halls, the library, and the music building. In addition, there are programs for students with learning, physical, and psychiatric disabilities. I I CHURCH AFFILIATION Augsburg is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It has a diverse community with many strong religious traditions represented among the students, faculty, and staff, including Lutheran, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Jewish, American Indian spirituality and thought, Buddhist, and Islamic faiths. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification. Augsburg College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and students. e<'-- \ Any questions concerning Augsburg's compliance with federal or state regulations implementing equal access and opportunity can be directed to the Office of Human Resources, CB 79, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or 612-330-1023. - MASTER OF ARTS IN NURSING FACULTY FACULTY who teach in the Master or Arts in Nursing program are predominantly full-time senior faculty with doctorates or appropriate professional degrees. All of the program's faculty members have extensive experience in practice and in teaching adult learners. RUTH ENESTVEDT, Assistant Professor B.A. , St. Olaf College; M.S. , University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. SUSAN M. HAGENESS, Adjunct Instructor B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A., St. Mary's University. LINDA HOLT, Adjunct Instructor B.S.N., University of Minnesota; M.S.N., University of Washington-Seattle; Certification in Transcultural Nursing, Augsburg College. KIA JAMES, Adjunct Instructor B.S.N., St. Olaf College; M.A. , University of Minnesota; Ed.D., University of Minnesota. CHERYL J. LEUNING, Professor, Department Chair B.A., Augustana College; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Utah. SUSAN K. NASH, Associate Professor B.S.N ., University of Minnesota; M.S.N., University of Minnesota; Ed.D., University of Minnesota. LUANN P. WATSON, Adjunct Instructor B.S.N., Augsburg College; M.A.L. , Augsburg College. PAMELA J. WEISS, Associate Professor B.S.N., University of Nebraska; M.P.H., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Minnesota. - hUGSBURG C 0 L L E G E Transforming Education AUGSBURG LOCATION MAP MINNEAPOLIS AND ROCHESTER Forest Lake Rochester Rochester MINNEAPOLIS CAMPUS MAP 6th Street S. 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Title: Master of Social Work (MSW) Catalog, 1990-1992
Collection: Course Catalogs
Search Result: MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK AUGSBURG COLLEGE 1990-1992 "'T! he good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain ... until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life." 1 -Jane Addams Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 a...
Show more MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK AUGSBURG COLLEGE 1990-1992 "'T! he good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain ... until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life." 1 -Jane Addams Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 able of Contents Introduction to the Master of Social Work Program .............. .4 Curriculum Design ...................................................................... 5 Course Descriptions ............. ........ ................................................ 8 Library .... ................................................................................. .... 14 Accreditation and Affiliations ......................... ......................... 14 Student Rights .................................. .. ......................................... 15 Admission Requirements .................... ...................................... 16 Application Procedures ........................................... .. ...... .......... 17 Evaluation Standards ..................... .............................. ........ ...... 18 Academic Policies ............................ ..... ..... .. ..... .... ........... ........... 19 Fee and Payment Schedule ............... .. .. ... ....... .......................... 20 Financial Aid ............................. .... ............................ .................. 22 About Augsburg .............................. ........................................... 25 Campus Guide ........................................... ........................ ......... 26 Campus Location ............................... ........................................ 27 Faculty and Administration ...................................................... 28 ntroduction to the Master of Social Work Program Philosophy The Master of Social Work program at Augsburg College builds on the strengths of its Bachelor of Social Work program: ... Understanding of and respect for diverse people and cultures T A solid foundation in and integration with the liberal arts T Responsibility and service to and with the broader community in the interests of social justice T A focus on client empowerment T Preparation for ethical, competent, professional practice T A framework for practice of problem-solving within a systems perspective. In the Augsburg Master of Social Work Program, individuals are recognized as capable of adaptation, growth and change. Intellectual, physical, spiritual, emotional, psycho-social problems are addressed with clients in relation to the locus of the issues, be they within the individual, the family, the community, or the larger societal systems. Client self-determination, growth and empowerment (personal recognition of one's ability, rights and place in the social change process) are recognized and fostered through support and education. In the interests of social justice and constructive social change, students are educated as professionals to address institutional oppression, e.g. age, race, religion. Professional preparation at the Master of Social Work level at Augsburg is founded on the following assumptions: T Analysis and presentation of complex social issues and solutions must be based on solid research. Augsburg MSW students will develop competencies to conduct, analyze and present practice-based research. T The world is interdependent in all areas, including human needs and the services to address them. Students will become knowledgeable of social welfare policies and programs of the world community which address changing needs. Accommodating the Full-Time Work Schedule The Master of Social Work Program is designed to meet the needs of adult students, e.g. students who are employed, have family obligations, must travel distances to obtain graduate social work education. Classes will meet during alternate weekends in four hour blocks: Friday evening (one class), Saturday morning and afternoon (two classes). Students will be required to meet one Sunday afternoon per trimester for a program seminar on ethical or other professional issues. urriculum Design Students must complete 18 courses (12, if Professional Foundation is waived), including the Master's thesis and 900 hours of professionally supervised, College-approved social work field experience. The course of study must include the Professional Foundation (unless waived), the Advanced Curriculum, one concentration, and two elective courses. The Professional Foundation is the basic core and is designed for persons whose baccalaureate degree is in a subject or from an institution not accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. These six courses, including 420 hours of Collegeapproved, professionally-supervised field work, must be completed successfully prior to enrollment in the Advanced Curriculum or Concentrations courses. The Advanced Curriculum, required of all students, is the entry point in the program for persons with baccalaureate degrees in social work from institutions that are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or by students who have completed successfully the Professional Foundation courses. The Advanced Curriculum consists of three courses, including the introductory courses to both concentrations. Concentrations Concentrations are in two areas: Family Practice and Program Development, Policy and Administration. These concentrations total a minimum of six courses beyond the Advanced Curriculum, including 480 hours of college approved, professionally-supervised field work. Family Practice Family, in its diverse forms, is central to society. "Family'; in this context, is interpreted flexibly as the nurturing system surrounding people. It is inclusive of many areas of need. As a growing number of family-related challenges face society, there is an ever-increasing need for professionals who base their professional practice on in-depth study of the broad spectrum of issues that confront the family . In the Family Practice concentration, students will concentrate on empowering the family nurturing systems from a developmental and wholistic perspective. Program Development, Policy and Administration Social change is necessary for fostering policies and service 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 participative development, competent practitioners, strong leadership and effective administration. Students following this concentration will develop the abilities and skills necessary to promote and achieve needed change, and develop, lead, guide and administer programs that will serve diverse people in a variety of settings. Electives Students will select two electives beyond the required courses. Master's Thesis All students will complete a Master's Thesis synthesizing research and field practice in their area of concentration. T SWK589 I \ ELECTIVES T SWK 560-579 CONCENTRATION IN PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, POLICY & ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION IN FAMILY PRACTICE T SWK 540 FAMILY PRACTICE T SWK 541 FAMILY PRACTICE T SWK 550 PROCESSES OF PROGRAM II PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT T SWK 551 ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT T SWK 542 FAMILY DIVERSITY T SWK 543 CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING T SWK 552 INTER-ORGANIZATIONAL, FOR SUPERVISION COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL RELATIONS T SWK 553 ADVANCED SOCIAL POLICY T SWK 523 FIELD WORK III AND SWK 524 FIELD WORK IV ADVANCED CURRICULUM T SWK 520 INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY PRACTICE T SWK 521 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION T SWK 527 RESEARCH I II \ PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS T SWK 500 HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE 5ocIAL ENVIRONMENT T SWK 501 HISTORY OF SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY T SWK 502 FIELD WoRK I ANJ? SWK 503 FIELD WoRK T SWK 504 RESEARCH I T SWK 505 METHODS AND SKILLS OF SOCIAL WORK II ourse Descriptions Professional Foundation SWK 500 Human Behavior In The Social Environment This course provides the knowledge basic to an understanding of human growth through the life cycle, and of the interplay of sociocultural, biological, and psychological factors which influence the growth of individuals and families in contemporary American society. Emphasized is the role of the "nurturing environment" in relation to human growth, the impact of the "sustaining environment," and other special stresses relevant to growth. Growth related to populations and groups which represent ethnic and/ or life-style diversity is also a focus. Students will gain self-understanding through use of their own experiences. SWK 501 History of Social Welfare Policy This course emphasizes the dynamic nature of social welfare history and current social systems and social policy as they relate to all our lives and especially to the lives of clients, communities and social workers. Comparisons will be made internationally, with a focus on Britain as influencing early U.S. "poor law" and social welfare. Special emphasis will be placed on analyzing the major assumptions, ideas and events which contributed to the rise of the welfare state and the profession of social work. The profession's values, ethics and historical development will also be reviewed. Both theoretically and practically, this course will enable students to assess the development of social welfare with an understanding of the influence of social work and of the development and impact of social policy. SWK 502 Field Work I Students will select their own field placement from a list of Programapproved agencies. Beginning supervised professional experience in a social work setting focusing on interviewing experience and relationship building. Supportive seminars coordinate an integration of theory and practice, as well as providing the supportive setting for raising social work practice issues with peers. SWK 503 Field Work II Continuing supervised professional experience in the same social work setting, consecutive to Field Work I, focusing on refining previous skills and understanding and moving into new tasks, showing initiative and progressively more independent work over time. SWK 504 Research I Research plays an important role in building knowledge for social work practice. This course will provide an overview of methods commonly used in social science research, in addition to the ethical and applicability concerns in social work research. Research design will be studied using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Methods of program evaluation will be discussed. This course will examine various approaches to organizing, comparing and interpreting data. Students will have beginning hands-on experience with the use of computers to analyze data statistically. SWK 505 Methods and Skills of Social Work This course identifies basic features of the helping process; theoretical foundation, principles and techniques of Social Work intervention. It provides role play and simulation experience necessary for social work practice with individuals, groups, families and communities. The course also emphasizes system and social change through an introduction to community organization, social planning and social action. Throughout the course, work with a diversity of professional, natural helping networks and client groups is stressed. Advanced Curriculum SWK 520 Introduction to Family Practice Theories and concepts underlying wholistic professional social work practice with families will be explored. This course will address concepts of families in their diverse forms and function in the context of the life cycle of their members, family systems theory, dual perspective, and stressors which may shape or alter family development. Ethical issues of professional social work practice with families are integral to this course. SWK 521 Introduction to Program Development and Administration: Organizational Theory Because social services are commonly carried out through organizations, social workers are usually members of organizations. Thus, organizations and the effective functioning of social workers within them is the focus of this course. With an assumption of "organizations as communities," an overview of theories of organizational development, maintenance and communication will be presented. The contributions of diversity in the agency I community will be an important focus . Social workers' important roles in agencies, as well as professional, ethical, effective functioning in organizations will be explored. SWK 523 & 524 Field Work III & IV The purposes of the Field Support Seminars are (1) to provide the student opportunities to share experiences from his/her practice in a confidential setting; (2) to give and get support, honest feedback, and valid encouragement on issues regarding field placements, in particular, and social work practice with families or in administration/program development, in general; (3) to discuss and help the student integrate course-work into the practice experience and to address the objectives of the course. These seminars accompany the 480 hours of professional supervised field work in the area of concentration. SWK 527 Research II This course offers a practice-oriented exploration of the range of research methods used in social work, a critique of the role of research in assessing effectiveness in the social service delivery, and identification with the responsibility of social workers "to expand the knowledge base" of social work. Building on the basic research skills developed in Research I, students actively adopt the researcher's role in relation to both their current agency experience and their preferred practice setting. The course will enable students to use basic statistical methods for organizing, interpreting and analyzing quantitative data, plus creative techniques for qualitative data. SWK 589 Research III: Master's Thesis The study of research, like all of social work, comes alive in the implementation. A thesis is required of all Master of Social Work candidates so they may experience and learn the utility of research to social work practice, and so they can contribute to the knowledge of social work practice and to the building of social work theory. The Master of Social Work thesis will be based on an area of the student's practice focus. The research - to be selected by the student in consultation with the thesis advisor - will focus on an area of social need, practice, service and/ or policy. Concentrations Family Practice SWK 540 Family Practice I This course builds on content initiated in the Introduction to Families course, focusing in-depth on the "normal" developmental crises of the family across the lifespan, developing problemsolving methods and learning cross-cultural models of practice. Various therapy theories will be introduced and critiqued. Focus on all theories and analysis of service delivery models will center on their relevance to empowerment of families. This course is a prerequisite to SWK 541 Family Practice II and must be taken prior to or concurrent with SWK 523 Field Work III. SWK 541 Family Practice II This course is a continuation of Family Practice I. It will further explore the family as cause and effect in the community in benefitting from or changing social policy. Students will study issues for further discussion, culminating in development of their own service delivery models. Ethical and religious dilemmas (e.g. abortion, euthanasia) will be raised. Advanced study of family developmental issues, focusing on catastrophic events and on empowering families and the profession to take leadership in developing appropriate intervention strategies. SWK 542 Family Diversity This course will examine the various theories underlying professional practice with families in their many diverse forms. Recognizing that the family is the basic institution through which one is socialized, this course will also examine how family membership shapes one's understanding and appreciation of ethnicity, gender roles, sociological script. The course also will explore the impact of discrimination and of political, social, and economic disorder on diverse families. SWK 543 Creative Problem Solving for Supervision This course will examine how social workers can discover their own creative abilities in relation to innovation in social work supervision and practice. The course will examine the relationship of creativity and self-esteem. This course will also explore ways to help others, e.g. workers, clients, agencies and communities to eliminate barriers which inhibit creative responses to problem-solving and practice. Program Development, Policy and Administration SWK 550 Processes of Program Planning and Development Building on the community organization and research foundation (including needs determination and program evaluation), the primary processes of program development study in this course are: techniques of program planning and budgeting, development of necessary community and larger public support, identification and mobilization of resources, and funding proposal preparation. SWK 551 Organizational Development and Administration The activities and skills necessary for effective program administration will be studied including short- and long-range planning; leadership; program implementation and management; personnel recruitment, allocation, supervision and management; social work values and ethics in the workplace; analysis of financial statements; administrative policy, board relations and agency policy implementation. SWK 552 lnterorganization, Community and Political Relations The development and maintenance of constructive relationships with external organizations in both the public and private sectors are critical to successful implementation and management of social service programs. An organization's power to influence social policy is related to such relationships. The development and maintenance of these relationships so critical to the provision of services that address community needs, and the influence of social policy to effect social change will be the foci of this course. Among the topics included are: interorganizational relations, public relations, public information, political activity and leadership. SWK 553 Advanced Social Policy All social workers have impact on the development and modification of social policy whether intentionally or unconsciously. This course will provide an in-depth focus on the development and implementation of social policy at the various levels of the public and private sectors. The various means by which social workers can have intentional impact on policy-making and exercise leadership roles will be studied. Reading, seminars and an internship in the policy area will be included. Electives SWK 560 Issues of Diversity Students will explore the dynamics and impact of a range of diversity issues which are inherent in a heterogenous society, e.g. race, religion, culture, ethnicity, gender, age, mental and physical condition, affectional orientation, and lifestyle. SWK 561 Comparative International Social Policy This course analyzes approaches to social policy in a number of countries. The course expands U.S. perspective by exploring alternative approaches to shared social issues, such as unemployment, day-care, income maintenance, education, personal social service, health and housing. Attitudes toward quality of life and personal values and assumptions arising from a monocultural viewpoint will be reviewed in a global context. The operation, methodology and organizational structure of programs in different countries will be compared with attention to social change and differing socio-political, economic environments. Attention will be paid to the variety of funding sources and partnerships between public and voluntary groups plus the diversity of priorities and traditions which influence an orientation to the public or voluntary sector. The course also builds an awareness of current agencies promoting international social policy and poses our responsibility to be internationally aware. SWK 562 Creativity and the Problem-Solving Process This course will explore creativity from traditional aesthetics and from contemporary organizational understanding, showing the similarities and differences in approach. Using creativity as a method, the course will examine techniques for solving problems in social work practice, for enhancing innovation, and for seeking an integrative world view. Systems theory will be studied as an example of an attempt to use an integrative approach to personal and professional behavior. The class will integrate social work with other fields in order to broaden the outcomes of intellectual understanding and self-awareness. A variety of electives based on student-generated topics will be offered in this program. 6tibrary The Augsburg library houses over 160,000 books, periodicals, records, tapes and films. Music, Chemistry and Art History libraries are located within the departmental areas. Access to over 1,000,000 volumes is available via daily interloan and courier service among seven private liberal arts colleges and the Hill Reference Library. Through Minitex, the statewide network, the additional resources of the Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are accessible to Augsburg faculty and students. AJccreditation and Affiliations The Augsburg Master f Social Work program is in the process of e tabli hing candidacy status with The Council on Social Work Education. Augsburg is accredited by the North Central A o iation of Coll ges and Schools. The college is am mber of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC), the Lu'theran Edu ation C uncil in orth Am rica and th Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is registered with the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not (necessarily) mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the educational programs will meet the standards of every student, ducational institution, or employer. . .tudent Rights 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 and which are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (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 based on sex, race, ethnic or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age. 1Jldmission Requirements The Augsburg Master of Social Work Program promotes the widest possible diversity within its student and faculty populations and across its curriculum content. Therefore, the admissions policies ensureÂ· educational opportunities that include persons from a range of abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Because of the particular nature of the Master of Social Work program, a strong liberal arts background in the behavioral sciences is required including a course in biology that includes study of the human systems, and course work in the social sciences. Applicants who have completed majors in other than behavioral sciences are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration based on their composite assets. Applicants to the program will be assessed on an individual basis according to the following guidelines. Strengths in some areas may balance other areas for development. 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. 2. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average) for the last two years of an undergraduate program preferred. 3. A minimum of two years of employment or volunteer experience, one year of which is in the human service area. 4. Personal written statement. 5. Letters of recommendation. 6. Possible interview. A)pplication Procedures To apply, students must submit the following materials to the Department of Social Work: 1. Completed application form with $25 (non-refundable) application fee. 2. Written personal statement and three letters of reference which address the applicant's: T demonstrated ability to work with a diversity of people. T personal qualities including responsiveness to others, judgement, creativity, oral and written communication skills, integrity, leadership potential, and sensitivity to the diversity of people. T potential for successful completion of graduate studies in a professional social work program. 3. Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work from each institution attended which indicate degrees conferred. 4. Possible interview with the committee of the Social Work Department. IB valuation Standards Evaluation of academic performance for the Master of Social Work degree will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: . 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence Achieves above basic course standards Achieves the minimum passing standard p Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum passing standard (no credit and non-punitive -not computed in grade point average) W Grade given when course is dropped I Incomplete grade given in case where student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Program staff stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor, and any other necessary documentation.) Not more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. Not more tha n two courses with a grad e below 2.0 can b repea ted . Only the credits and grade ea rned the second time are counted in the grade point average. A)cademic Policies Academic Probation and Dismissal Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of N in a course, the student must petition successfully with the Graduate Program Committee before being permitted to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If the cumulative grade point average again falls below 3.0, the student may be dismissed from the program by the Graduate Program Committee. Students also may be dismissed by the Graduate Program Committee for behavior detrimental to the program such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. Credit and Contact 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 28 hours and are responsible for a significant amount of individual study and preparation. Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students may take either two or three courses each trimester. All students are required to complete the program within four years. Extensions beyond four years will be considered on the basis of petition to the Graduate Program Committee. Students who leave the program for more than one term must request a leave of absence in writing from the Graduate Program Committee. Residency Each student must be enrolled in the MSW program for the equivalent of the last year or nine courses. Transfer Students Up to nine courses from a C.S.W.E. accredited MSW program may be transferable if the grades are 3.0 or better. Transfer students must meet the admissions and residency criteria. Advisement The Augsburg Social Work Program requires both academic and professional advisement. Both have the same purpose: to promote student growth, development, and the achievement of personal goals and professional education. Faculty office hours are posted on office doors; in addition, students may meet with faculty at other times by appointment. All social work faculty are available to students, in addition to the advisor the student chooses. Social Work faculty consider advising time a high priority and work to be available. ee and Payment Schedule Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) ............... $25.00 Tuition (per trimester course) ............................... .............. $815.00 (one course = 6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable) ........ $100.00 Late Fee . ................................................. ............. ............. .......... $50.00 (charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date.) Late registration per day includes incomplete registration as defined: a. Unsigned Registration Form or b. Unapproved Payment Plan Registration Change after First Class Meeting .... ................ $5.00 (cancel/add/change grade option, or combination at one time) Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) ............... $2.00 Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. Fees The application fee ($25) is due on or before the application deadline for a given term. The $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 A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: (In order to be eligible for the refund, students are responsible for cancelling courses with the Registrar's Office.) Prior to the first scheduled class meeting -100% Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80% Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60% No refund after third scheduled class meeting. Payment Options* 1. Payment in Full: Due Day of Registration. 2. Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3. Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 45 days after the end of the term. A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1 % per month on any amount with an open 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 paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full . This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. *A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. inancial Aid ....... Â·:.. In a number of ways, students may receive assistance in meeting Graduate Program costs. Enrollment in three courses per trimester allows the student to be classified as full-time. Two courses is considered part-time enrollment. The Office of Student Financial Services (330-1046) will assist students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offering financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Augsburg Tuition Grant Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to graduate students who show academic potential and have financial need. Funded Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues outside funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships enables the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. Augsburg College provides reimbursement. 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 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 standard nationally accepted methodology. 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 you are enrolled at least half-time. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of the principal (at the minimum of $30 a month) begin six months after you leave school (nine months for new borrowers after 7-1-87). Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum which may be borrowed for combined undergraduate and graduate study is $18,000. SLS (Supplemental Loans for Students) - A federal loan program. Independent students may borrow up to $4,000 per year to a maximum of $20,000 and must be enrolled at least half-time. Variable interest rate is set annually with a cap of 12 percent; payment usually begins within 60 days after disbursement. Principal may be deferred until student ceases half-time enrollment. Interest may, at the lender's option, accumulate until the in-school deferment ends. Students must apply for financial aid. SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) - A Minnesota State loan program. Students may borrow up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 cumulative) as an undergraduate with a $25,000 aggregate maxiumum when graduate study is included ($1,000 minimum). Interest rate is variable, paid by the borrower quarterly while in school. Principal payment begins 13 months after leaving school. Students must apply for financial aid and be enrolled at least half-time. Stafford Student Loan (formerly the Guaranteed Student Loan) - Loan funds are obtained directly from a local lender or state agency in certain states. While the student is attending at least half-time, there is no interest charge. Simple annual interest of 8 percent on the loan balance and repayment of the principal begin six months after you leave school. Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum loan is $2,625 for the first two years of undergraduate study and $7,500 per year for graduate study. The cumulative undergraduate and graduate maximum is $54,750. To Apply for Financial Aid 1. Complete the Application for Admission and indicate your desire to also apply for financial aid. 2. The Office of Student Financial Services will send you the necessary application and financial statement form (or you may pick them up in the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall, or the Graduate Program Office). 3. All students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if you 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. â¢ bout Augsburg College History Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. The name Augsburg College and Seminary changed in 1963 when the Lutheran Free Church merged with The American Lutheran Church. Location Augsburg's 23-acre campus is in the heart of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, only blocks from downtown Minneapolis and the intersection of Interstate Highways 94 and 35W. Adjacent to the campus are the Riverside Medical Center, the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota and the Mississippi River parkways. Campus Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connection between 10 of the 15 major buildings - student housing towers, College Center, main academic and administrative halls, the Library, Music Hall and Foss Center for Worship, Drama and Communication. Accessibility We have made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Our skyway-tunnel system lets you reach any of 10 major buildings without going outside. In addition to building changes, we have a student-run program to increase awareness and provide extra help for students with disabilities. Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. About 51 percent of the students are Lutheran, 15 percent other Protestant and 15 percent Roman Catholic. Several other affiliations are represented among students and faculty. Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its admission policies, educational programs, activities, and employment practices. ampus Guide . . â¢ Â·.Â· . 1. Admissions House 2. George Sverdrup Library 3. Science Hall 4. Old Main 5. West Hall 6. Mortensen Tower 7. Urness Tower 8. Christensen Center 9. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 10. Music Hall 11. 2222 Murphy Place 12. Melby Hall 13. Ice Arena 14. Stage II Theatre 15. Center for Global Education 16. Scandinavian Center 17. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication 18. Youth and Family Institute 19. Office Annex House 20. Tutor House 21. American Indian Support and Minority Education Partnership Admissions Parking 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 A. B. I6. I Accessible Entrance ~--~- c ampus Location N I I -$- I I I ...... ...... DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... From Minneapolis Interstate 94 east to 25th A venue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. From St. Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside Avenue to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. Parking All posted Augsburg College parking lots are free and open for student use from 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday evening. Lots are located on 7th Street between 21st and 22nd Avenues and north of 8th Street on 21st Avenue. Most street parking is two hour parking, seven days a week. Additional parking is available in the Riverside Medical Center ramp, or U of M parking lots on the north side of Riverside A venue. acuity and Administration Maria Brown, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., M.A., American University; M.S.W., University of Minnesota. Francine Chakolis, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S., Augsburg College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota. Edwina Hertzberg, Associate Professor of Social Work. Director of Faculty Development. A.B., Cedar Crest College; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Rosemary Link, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A. Southhampton University; C.Q.S.W., London University (Bedford College); Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Vincent Peters, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Loyola College; M.S.W., University of Madras. Mary Lou Williams, Associate Professor of Social Work. B.F.A., M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania. Edith Kromer, Weekend Librarian. B.A., Hamline University; M.A., University of Minnesota. Elizabeth Vander Schaaf, Associate Dean for Graduate and Special Programs. B.A., Swarthmore College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa. Maria Woroby, Reference Librarian and Weekend Supervisor. B.S., M.A., University of Minnesota. Augsburg College_; 731 21ST AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS , MN 55454
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Title: Master of Social Work (MSW) Catalog, 1993-1994
Collection: Course Catalogs
Search Result: MAST.ER 0 F SOCIAL WORI( AUGSBURG COLLEGE 1993 1994 .. . .'· 11rr. .L he good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain ... until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life." -Jane Addams Augsburg College 731 21st A venue South Minneapolis, MN 5...
Show more MAST.ER 0 F SOCIAL WORI( AUGSBURG COLLEGE 1993 1994 .. . .'· 11rr. .L he good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain ... until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life." -Jane Addams Augsburg College 731 21st A venue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1307 Introduction to the Master of Social Work Program .............. .4 Curriculum Design ...................................................................... 6 Course Descriptions ..................................................................... 9 Library ......................................................................................... 15 Accreditation and Affiliations .................................................. 15 Student Rights ............................................................................ 16 Admission Requirements .......................................................... 17 Application Procedures ............................................................. 18 Evaluation Standards ................................................................. 20 Academic Policies ....................................................................... 21 Fee and Payment Schedule ....................................................... 22 Financial Aid ............................................................................... 24 About Augsburg ......................................................................... 27 Campus Guide ............................................................................ 28 Campus Location ....................................................................... 29 Faculty and Administration ...................................................... 30 .mntroduction to the Master of Social Work 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 ..- A tradition of excellence in its programs, faculty and students ..- Its metropolitan location which attracts students from diverse backgrounds ..- Access to many challenging and rewarding field placements I. ..- A commitment to educate the whole person ..- A solid foundation in and integration with the liberal arts ..- Responsibility and service to and with the broader community in the interests of social justice ..- Commitment to oppose oppression ..- A focus on client empowerment ..- Preparation for ethical, competent, professional practice ..- A framework for practice of problem-solving within a systems perspective. Dual concerns of the Augsburg Master of Social Work Program are the delivery of service to families in all their diverse forms and the planning, development and administration of services. Social justice is a particular focus throughout the program, while individuals are recognized as capable of adaptation, growth and change. Intellectual, physical, spiritual, emotional and psychosocial issues are addressed with clients in relation to their locus, be they within the individual, the family, the community or the larger societal systems. Client self-determination, growth and empowermen t (personal recognition of one's ability, rights and place in the social change process) are recognized and fostered through support and education. In the interests of constructive social change that promotes social justice, students are educated to address institutional oppression (e.g. , age, gender, race, disability and religion). 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 solid research. Augsburg MSW students will develop competencies to conduct, analyze and present practice-based research . .., The world is interdependent in all areas, including human needs and the services to address them. Students will become knowledgeable of social welfare policies and programs that address changing needs of the world community. Accommodating the Needs of Adult Learners The Master of Social Work Program is designed to meet the needs of adult students, (e.g. ,students who are employed, have family obligations and/or must travel distance to obtain graduate social work education). Augsburg College takes pride in its focus on adult learners throughout its programs. TI1e College is committed to education for experienced working people. The Weekend College now equals the size of the traditional day program. The library, student center, computer center, counseling, parking, food service and many other support services are open to accommodate students. Faculty arrange office hours to meet student needs. Inexpensive oncampus accommodations are available for students who travel to attend the program and wish to stay overnight. Classes meet during alternate weekends in four hour blocks: Friday evening, Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon. Students meet one Sunday afternoon per trimester for a program seminar that addresses specific professional issues related to ethics. The MSW Program builds on the liberal arts base of the College and supports the College's mission statement: To dt.>velop future leaders of service to the world by providing high quality educational opportunities wl11'ch are based in tlie liberal arts and shaped by tlte faith and values of the Christian Church, by the context of a vital metropolitan setting, and by an intentionally diverse campus community. The courses of study include the Core, the Concentration, one elective and the Thesis seminar. Students must complete 18 courses (twelve, if the Foundation Core is waived). The complete program includes: nine core courses (six Foundation; three Advanced) seven Concentration-related courses; one elective and a Master's Thesis Seminar. This includes 900 hours of professionally supervised, MSW Program-approved social work field experience. The Foundation Core begins the Augsburg MSW Program. These six courses, including 420 hours of MSW Program approved field work, must be successfully completed prior to enrollment in the Advanced Core or concentration courses. These courses may be waived for persons who hold a baccalaureate degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program. • I The Pre-Concentration Core consists of three courses, which are required of all students. These courses are the enrry point in the program for persons with baccalaureate degrees in social work from institutions accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Concentrations Concentrations are in two areas: Family Practice and Prognm Development, Policy and Administration. These concentrations include six courses beyond the Pre-Concentration Core, including 480 hours of college approved, professionally-supervised field work. Research II focuses on practice of the concentration. Family Practice Family, in its diverse forms, is central to society. ''Pamily,"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 family-related challenges face society, there is an ever-increasing need for professionals who base their professional practice on in-depth 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 Development, Policy and Administration Social change is necessary for fostering policies and service that respond to human need. Tile Program Development, Policy, and Administration concentration has been developed in response to the growing demand for creative leadership and administration. Effective services require participative development, competent practitioners, strong leadership and effective administration. Students following this concentration will develop the abilities and skills necessary to promote and achieve needed change, and develop, lead, guide and administer programs that will serve diverse people in a variety of settings. Electives Students must select a minimum of one elective in their course of study toward the MSW degree. Students are encouraged to select other electives to develop special interests. Master's Thesis and Seminar The thesis is intended to represent the capstone of the student's work. All students complete a Master's thesis based on practice in their area of concentration. A thesis seminar supports students in developing their theses. .A. SWK 589 THESIS SEMINAR I \ ELECTIVES A SWK 560 TOPICS CONCENTRATION IN PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, PouCY & ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION IN FAMILY PRACTICE .A. SWK 540 FAMILY PRACI1CE I • SWK541 FAMILY PRACTICE ... SWK 550 PROCESSES OF PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT II .A. SWK 551 ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT • SWK 542 F AMJLY ThvERSITY • SWK 543 CREATNE PROBLEM SoLVING FOR SUPERVISION ... SWK 552 INTER-ORGANIZATIONAL, COMMUNITY AND POLITICAL RELATIONS .A. SWK 553 ADVANCED SocIAL POLICY III AND SWK 524 FIELD WoRK IV SWK 527 REsEARCH II A SWK 523 FIELD WORK • I \ CORE PRE-CONCENTRATION A SWK 520 INTRODUCI10N TO FAMILY PRACTICE • SWK 504 REsEARCH I A SWK 521 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION FOUNDATION • SWK 500 HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE Soc!AL ENVIRONMENT A SWK 501 HISTORY OF SocIAL WELFARE POLICY .A. SWK 502 FIELD WoRK I AND SWK 503 FIELD WoRK II A SWK 505 METHODS AND SKILLS OF Soc!AL WORK I .&. swK 506 METHODS AND S1<1LLS OF SocIAL WoRK II .Dourse Descriptions Core Foundation SWK 500 Human Behavior In The Social Environment This course provides the knowledge basic to an understanding of human growth through the life cycle, and of the interplay of sociocultural, biological, and psychological factors which influence the growth of individuals and families in contemporary American society. Emphasized is the role of the "nurturing environment" in relation to human growth, the impact of the "sustaining environment," and other special stresses relevant to growth. Growth related to populations and groups which represent ethnic and/or life-style diversity is a focus. Students gain self-understanding through use of their own experiences. SWK 501 History of Social Welfare Policy This course emphasizes the dynamic nature of social welfare history and current social systems and social policy as they relate to all our lives and especially to the lives of clients, communities and social workers. Comparisons are made internationally, with a focus on England's influence on early U.S. "poor law''and social welfare. Special emphasis will be placed on analyzing the major assumptions, ideas and events which contributed to the rise of the welfare state and the profession of social work. The profession's values, ethics and historical development are also reviewed. Both theoretically and practically, this course enables students to assess the development of social welfare with an understanding of the influence of social work and of the development and impact of social policy. SWK 502 Field Work I Students select their own field placement from a list of Programapproved agencies. Beginning supervised professional experience in a social work setting focuses on interviewing experience and relationship building. Supportive seminars coordinate integration of theory and practice, as well as providing the supportive setting for raising social work practice issues with peers. SWK 503 Field Work II Continuing supervised professional experience in the same social work setting, consecutive to Field Work I, focuses on refining previous skills and understanding and moving into new tasks. Initiative and progressively more independent work over time is supported. - ·_. ·:-.. SWK 505 Methods and Skills of Social Work I This course identifies basic features of the helping process: theoretical foundation, principles and techniques of Social Work intervention. It provides role play and simulation experience necessary for social work practice with individuals, families and groups. Throughout the course, work with a diversity of professional, natural helping networks and client groups is stressed. SWK 506 Methods and Skills of Social Work II This course emphasizes systems and social change through a focus on community organization, social planning and social change and their connection to social policy. A focus on group work continues into the macro setting with task oriented groups. Other theories and methods appropriate to these macro approaches are studied. Skills are developed using role plays and actual work with a community group. Throughout, the focus is on work with diverse groups. Pre-Concentration SWK 504 Research I Research plays an important role in building knowledge for social work practice. This course provides an overview of methods commonly used in social science research, in addition to the ethical and applicability concerns in social work research. Research design is studied using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Methods of program evaluation are discussed. Students have beginning hands-on experience with the use of computers to analyze data statistically. SWK 520 Introduction lo Family Practice Theories and concepts underlying holistic professional social work practice with families are explored. This course addresses concepts of families in their diverse forms and function in the context of the life cycle of their members, family systems theory, the dual perspective, and stressors which may shape or alter family development. Ethical issues of professional social work practice with families are integral to this course. SWK 521 Introduction to Program Development, Policy and Administration Social services are commonly carried out through organizations; thus social workers are usually members of organizations. Organizations and the effective functioning of social workers within them is the focus of this course. With an assumption of "organizations as communities," an overview of theories of organizational development, maintenance and communication are presented. The contributions of diversity in the agencyI community is an important focus. Social workers' important roles in agencies, as well as professional, ethical, effective functioning in organizations are explored. Concentrations SWK 523 & 524 Field Work III & IV The purposes of the Field Support Seminars are (1) to provide the student opportunities to share experiences from his/her practice in a confidential setting; (2) to give and get support, honest feedback, and valid encouragement on issues regarding field placements, in particular, and social work practice with families or in administration/program development, in general; (3) to discuss and help the student integrate theories and methods from other social work classes into the practice experience; and (4) to promote the development of students' leadership roles in organizations. These seminars accompany the 480 hours of professional supervised field work in the area of concentration. SWK 527 Research II This course offers a practice-oriented exploration of the range of research methods used in social work, a critique of the role of research in assessing effectiveness in the social service delivery, and identification with the responsibility of social workers "to expand the knowledge base" of social work. Building on the basic research skills developed in Research I, students actively adopt the researcher's role in relation to both their current agency experience and their preferred practice setting. The course will enable students to use basic statistical methods for organizing, interpreting and analyzing quantitative data, plus creative techniques for qualitative data. Family Practice SWK 540 Family Practice I This course builds on content initiated in the Introduction to Family Practice course, focusing in-depth on the "normal" developmental crises of the family across the lifespan, and in relation to the larger environment. Problem-solving methods and cross-cultural models of practice are studied as well as policies that affect families and practice. This course is a prerequisite to SWK 541 Family Practice II and must be taken prior to or concurrent with SWK 523 Field Work III. SWK 541 Family Practice II This course is a continuation of Family Practice I. It further explores the family as cause and effect in the community in benefitting from or changing social policy. Students will study issues for further discussion, culminating in development of their own service delivery models. Ethical and religious dilemmas (e.g. abortion, euthanasia) will be raised. Advanced study of family developmental issues focuses on catastrophic events and on empowering families and the profession to take leadership in developing appropriate intervention strategies and policies. SWK 542 Family Diversity This course examines the various theories underlying professional practice with families in their many diverse forms. Recognizing that the family is the basic institution through which one is socialized, this course will also examine how family membership shapes one's understanding and appreciation of ethnicity, gender roles, sociological script. The course also explores the impact of policies, discrimination and political, social, and economic disorder on diverse families. SWK 543 Creative Problem Solving for Supervision This course examines how social workers can discover their own creative abilities in relation to innovation in social work supervision and practice. The course examines the relationship of creativity and self-esteem. This course also explores ways to help others, e.g. workers, clients, agencies and communities to eliminate barriers which inhibit creative responses to problemsolving and practice. Program Development, Policy and Administration SWK 550 Processes of Program Planning and Development Building on the community organization and research foundation (including needs determination and program evaluation), the primary processes of program development study in this course are: techniques of program planning and budgeting, development of necessary community and larger public support, identification and mobilization of resources, and funding proposal preparation. SWK 551 Organizational Development and Administration The activities and skills necessary for effective program administration are studied including short- and long-range planning; leadership; program implementation and management; personnel recruitment, allocation, supervision and management; social work values and ethics in the workplace; analysis of financial statements; administrative policy, board relations and agency policy implementation. SWK 552 Interorganization, Community and Political Relations The development and maintenance of constructive relationships with external organizations in both the public and private sectors are critical to successful implementation and management of social service programs. An organization's power to influence social policy is related to such relationships. The development and maintenance of these relationships so critical to the provision of services that address community needs, and the influence of social policy to effect social change are the foci of this course. Among topics included are: interorganizational relations, public relations, public information, political activity and leadership. SWK 553 Advanced Social Policy All social workers have impact on the development and modification of social policy whether intentionally or unconsciously. This course provides an in-depth focus on the development and implementation of social policy at the various levels of the public and private sectors. The various means by which social workers can have intentional impact on policymaking and exercise leadership roles is studied. Reading, seminars and an internship in the policy area are included. Topics Topics 560 Topics such as the following are offered for students to choose as electives: SWK 560 Old Age: Identifying and addressing creatively, the physical, psychological and socioeconomic needs of elderly people, their families and the communities in which they live. A variety of racial, cultural and life-style perspectives are studied. Values and ethical considerations which accompany geriatric knowledge and its technological advances are explore together with existing and proposed public policies. Methods of developing and changing social policy related to this population to promote social justice are studied. SWK 560 Child Welfare: History Policy and Practice. An overview of child welfare services. Permanency planning and family-based services are the underlying themes through which current child welfare policies and practices are examined. The course will concentrate on ethnically sensitive practice to address the disproportion of oppressed groups and persons represented in the child welfare system. SWK 560 Dual Diagnosis: Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Focusing on individuals who suffer from both addictive behaviors and mental health disorders, a broad array of related topics are considered. The challenges involved with assessment; comparisons and contrasts; psychopathology and the outcome of psychoactive substances abuse; management approaches in the human services delivery system; the effects of and response to dual diagnosis cross-culturally; and available services are among topics explored . ..· '. . . SWK 560 Poverty, Equality and Income Support Policy: Program and policy issues around poverty, income distribution and social welfare reform are examined. Among issues explored are equality and income distribution, the changing composition of the poverty population, causes and politics of poverty, existing and proposed strategies. Current federal, state and local approaches as well as new initiatives are studied such as the social insurance program, child support policies, the Earned Income Tax Credit concept, etc. SWK 560 Contemporary Practices in Developmental Disabilities: The nature of developmental disabilities and services needed by persons with developmental disabilities and their families are studied. Current systems of services, legal perspectives, responsibilities and roles and functions of the various disciplines which provide services are explored. SWK 560 Social Work with Involuntary Clients: Clients who are required by legal mandates or other forces to have contact with social workers and the involuntary transactions therein are the foci of this course. Social work theory, ethical principles, research findings and practice skills needed to help involuntary clients are studied and applied. Thesis SWK 589 Master's Thesis and Seminar The study of research, like all of social work, comes alive in the implementation. A thesis is required of all Master of Social Work candidates so they may experience and learn the utility of research to social work practice, and so they can contribute to the knowledge of social work practice and to the building of social work theory. The thesis is based on an area of the student's practice focus. The research- selected by the student in consultation with the thesis advisor - focuses on an area of social need, practice, service and/or policy. The thesis seminar is described in the Thesis Guidelines, which all students must review. The seminar provides a forum for students to develop their thesis plans, consult with each other and the faculty leader, present research methodology and identify how they will accomplish completion of the thesis. The Augsburg library houses over 160,000 books, periodicals, records, tapes and films. Music, Chemistry and Art History libraries are located within the departmental areas. Access to over 1,000,000 volumes is available via daily interloan and courier service among seven private liberal arts colleges and the Hill Reference Library. Through Minitex, the statewide network, the additional resources of the Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are accessible to Augsburg faculty and students. Alccreditation and Affiliations The Augsburg Master of Social Work program is in candidacy with The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), part of accreditation by CSWE. Augsburg is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. 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 Coordinating Board. ~tudent Rights 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 and which are maintained in the Registrar's Office and the Placement Office (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 based on sex, race, ethnic or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age. m amission Requirements The Augsburg Master of Social Work Program promotes the widest possible diversity within its student and faculty populations and across its curriculum content. Therefore, the admissions policies ensure educational opportunities that include persons from a range of abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Because of the particular nature of the Master of Social Work Program, a strong liberal arts background in the behavior sciences is required. A course in biology, physiology or anatomy that includes studies of the human systems is required. A course that includes basic statistics is strongly recommended. Applicants who have completed majors in areas other than the behavioral sciences are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration based on their composite assets. Students who do not hold a Bachelor's degree in social Work should apply as Foundation Level students. Students who meet all of the criteria for Advanced Standing may apply for PreConcentration consideration. Applicants to the program will be assessed on an individual basis according to the following guidelines. Strengths in some areas may balance other areas for development. Foundation Core: Admissions deadline: March 1 Notification of Admission: Early May Matriculation date: Early September 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 solid foundation in the liberal arts. Pre-Concentration Core: Admissions deadline: October 1 Notification of Admission: Early December Matriculation date: Early April Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a CSWE 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 course in human biology, physiology or anatomy. Alpplication Procedures To apply, students must submit the following materials to the Master of Social Work Program: 1. Completed application form with $25 (non-refundable) application fee. .·. · 2. Written personal statement, the length of which is open (typically 3-8 pages in length), that addresses: why the applicant is interested in social work as a profession; the reasons for seeking an MSW, at Augsburg, in particular; what strengths the applicant brings to the Augsburg community; and what the applicant intends to do with the MSW once the degree has been completed. 3. Three letters of reference, including checklists, that address the application evaluation criteria in relation to the applicant. 4. Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work, which indicate degrees conferred, from each institution attended. 5. Possible interview with admission committee members. Application Evaluation Criteria Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1. Academic strengths and potential 2. Professional, volunteer and life experience 3. Professional orientation a. Understanding of social work, including values and ethics b. Motivation for pursuits of the Masters degree in Social Work c. Relationship of past experience to decision to enter the field d. Applicant's perception of relationship of MSW to longterm career plans 4. Understanding of roles and functions of diversity in a multicultural society and global environment 5. Commitment to social action and social justice 6. Ability to cope successfully with the stress inherent in a graduate professional program. lllvaluation Standards Evaluation of academic performance for the Master of Social Work degree will be based on number grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence P Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum passing standard (no credit and non-punitive -not computed in grade point average) W Grade given when course is dropped I Incomplete grade given in case where student is unable to complete course requirements for reasons beyond the student's control. (To receive an incomplete, a student must file a petition with the Graduate Program staff stating reasons for the request, the plan and date for removing the incomplete grade, the signature of the instructor, and any other necessary documentation.) Achieves above basic course standards Achieves the minimum passing standard No more than two courses with a grade below 3.0 will count toward the degree. No more than two courses with a grade below 2.0 can be repeated. Only the credits and grades earned the second time are counted in the grade point average. A)cademic Policies Academic Probation and Dismissal Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. If a student falls below a 3.0 average, the student will be placed on probation for the following term. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restored in order for a student to be removed from probation. If a student receives a grade of Nin a course, the student must petition successfully with the MSW Program Committee before being permitted to continue in the program. A plan for the student to follow would be outlined at that time. If the cumulative grade point average again falls below 3.0, the student may be dismi ssed from the program by the MSW Program Committee. Students also may be dismissed by the MSW Program Committee for behavior d etrimental to the program such as a gross violation of college policy (as published in the Student Guide). Dismissal would occur only after established procedures were followed. Credit and Contact Hours Each graduate course in the Master of Social Work program is the equival ent 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. An additional four-hour Sunday Seminar is required each trimester. Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence Students may take either two or three courses 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 Committee. Residency Each student must be enrolled in the MSW program for the equivalent of the last year or nine courses. Transfer Students Up to eight courses from a C.S.W.E. accredited MSW program may be transferable if the grades are 3.0 or better. Transfer students must meet the admissions and residency criteria. Advisement The Augsburg Social Work Program Director assigns 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 to the academic advisor, all social work faculty are accessible to students. Social Work faculty consider advising time a high priority and work to be available. m ee and Payment Schedule Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) ................ $25.00 Tuition (per trimester course) .............................................. $884.00 (one course= 6 quarter credits or 4 semester credits) Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable) ......... $100.00 late Fee ...................................................................................... $25.00 (charged to any student registering after the scheduled registration date.) Late registration per day includes incomplete registration as defined: a. Unsigned Registration Form or b. Unapproved Payment Plan Registration Change after First Class Meeting ..................... $5.00 (cancel/add/change grade option, or combination at one time) Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) ................ $2.00 Finance Charge: A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. Fees The application fee ($25) is due on or before the application deadline for a given term. The $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 A per-course tuition refund will be made on the following basis: (In order to be eligible for the refund, students are responsible for cancelling courses with the Registrar's Office.) Prior to the first scheduled class meeting - 100% Prior to the second scheduled class meeting - 80% Prior to the third scheduled class meeting - 60% No refund after third scheduled class meeting. Payment Options* 1. Payment in Full: Due Day of Registration. 2. Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3. Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or equivalent, which are company reimbursed require a deposit of $100 per course reimbursed, with full payment due within 45 days after the end of the term. A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any amount with an open 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 paid in full as agreed. Augsburg College will not release diplomas or academic transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full. This also applies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. *A non-sufficient-funds check will declare your registration invalid and could affect further credit extended by the college. m inancial Aid Students may receive assistance in meeting Graduate Program costs in a number of ways. Enrollment in three courses per trimester allows the student to be classified as full-time. Two courses is considered part-time enrollment. The Office of Student Financial Services (330-1046) will assist students in assessing financial aid eligibility and offering financial aid from available alternatives, including the following: Augsburg Tuition Grant Augsburg College may provide grants and scholarships to graduate students who show academic potential and have financial need. Funded Scholarships Augsburg actively pursues outside funding for special scholarships. The availability of such scholarships enables the participation of individuals of limited financial means as well as individuals working for volunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Company Tuition Assistance Programs Many companies, agencies and corporations offer full or partial tuition assistance to employees who participate in work-related or degree-related college programs. 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 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 standard nationally accepted methodology. Federal Perkins Student Loan -A joint Augsburg College-federally funded program administered through the College for students who demonstrate financial eligibility. No interest accrues nor do payments have to be made on the principal at any time you are enrolled at least half-time. Simple interest of 5 percent and repayment of the principal (at the minimum of $40 a month) begin six months after you leave school (nine months for new borrowers after 7-1-87). Repayment may extend up to 10 years. The maximum which may be borrowed for combined undergraduate and graduate study is $30,000. The Federal Family Education Loan Program 1) Federal Stafford Loan. Available to students based on a financial eligibility determination. Annual loan limits are up to: $2,625 per year for first year undergraduates $3,500 per year for second year undergraduates $5,500 per year for third year and beyond $8,500 per year for graduate students. Aggregate loan limits are $23,000 for undergraduates and $65,000 for graduates (including undergraduate borrowing). Interest rates for new borrowers with loan periods beginning 10/1/92 or later are determined annually by the 91-day T-Bill+3.1 %, with a cap of 9%. Students with outstanding balances on Stafford Loans (Guaranteed Student Loan) 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. 2) Federal Stafford Loan - Unsubsidized. Program characteristics (loan limits, interest rate, 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. 3) Federal Supplemental Loan for Students (SLS). Available to independent students who are enrolled at least half-time. Variable interest rate is set annually (on July 1) with a cap of 11 %. Payment usually begins within 60 days of disbursement. Annual loan limits are $4,000 for first and second year students and $5,000 for third year and beyond. Graduate students may borrow up to $10,000 per year. Aggregate loan limits are $23,000 for undergraduates and $73,000 for graduates (including undergraduate borrowing). SELF (Student Educational Loan Fund) -A Minnesota State loan program. Students may borrow up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 cumulative) as an undergraduate and $6,000 per year for graduate students with a $25,000 aggregate maxiumum when graduate study is included ($1,000 minimum). Interest rate is variable, paid by the borrower quarterly while in school. Principal payment begins 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 your desire to also apply for financial aid. 2. The Office of Student Financial Services will send you the necessary application and financial statement form (or you may pick them up in the Office of Student Financial Services, 152 Science Hall, or the Graduate Program Office). 3. All students must have a Financial Aid Transcript on file with Augsburg from each previously attended institution even if you 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. .B)bout Augsburg College History Augsburg College was founded in 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin, and moved to Mipneapolis in 1872. The name Augsburg College and Seminary changed in 1963 when the Lutheran Free Church merged with The American Lutheran Church. Location Augsburg's 23-acre campus is in the heart of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, only blocks from downtown Minneapolis and the intersection of Interstate Highways 94 and 35W. Adjacent to the campus are the Riverside Medical Center, the West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota and the Mississippi River parkways. Campus Skyways, tunnels and elevators provide accessible connection between 10 of the 15 major buildings - student housing towers, College Center, main academic and administrative halls, the Library, Music Hall and Foss Center for Worship, Drama and Communication. Accessibility We have made a major effort to become one of the most accessible campuses in the region. Our skyway-tunnel system lets you reach any of 10 major buildings without going outside. In addition to building changes, we have a student-run program to increase awareness and provide extra help for students with disabilities. Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. About 51 percent of the students are Lutheran, 15percent other Protestant and 15 percent Roman Catholic. Several other affiliations are represented among students and faculty. Non-Discrimination Policy Augsburg College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sex or handicap as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in its admission policies, educational programs, activities, and employment practices. D ampus Guide 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Admissions House George Sverdrup Library Science Hall Old Main West Hall Mortensen Tower Urness Tower Christensen Center Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 10. Music Hall 11. 2222 Murphy Place 12. Si Melby Hall 13. Ice Arena 14. Stage II Theatre 15. College Relations 16. Nordic Center 17. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication 18. Center for Global Education 19. Jeroy C. Carlson Alumni Center 20. Youth and Family Institute 21. American Indian Support and Minority Education Partnership 22. Site of new residence hall 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 6. Accessible Entrance N I �